Description |
viii, 464 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps ; 28 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) |
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4 3/4 in |
Contents |
Part 1: Matter. 1. Consumer science: how do scientists test manufacturers' claims? -- 2. It's all elemental: what are the elements of matter? -- 3. A property matter: what are the properties of matter? -- 4. Chemical reactions: what happens when atoms are rearranaged? -- 5. Molecules of life: what are the molecules of life? ; Part 2: Systems. 6. Genetics: how significant is your genetic make-up in determining who you are? -- 7. Evolution and natural selection: why is there such a variety of living things on Earth? -- 8. Coordination and regulation: what are the internal communication systems of living things? -- 9. Medical science: how will science keep me healthy? -- 10. Psychology: why do humans think, feel and behave the way we do? ; Part 3: Energy : 11. Energy in ecosystems: how is energy made available to living organisms? -- 12. Electromagentism and electronics: how do electronic gadgets work? -- 13. Light energy: what is light energy? -- 14. Force, mass and movement: how and why do things move? -- 15. Origin and evolution of the Universe: where do we come from? ; Part 4: Our future : 16. Sustainability: how can we make a difference? -- 17. Emerging technologies: how will emerging technologies impact on our future? |
Notes |
Includes index |
Audience |
For secondary school age |
Notes |
System requirements: Windows 98, 2K, XP, Vista or Macintosh |
Subject |
Science -- Textbooks.
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Science -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- Victoria
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Genre/Form |
Textbooks.
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Author |
Alford, Kristin
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ISBN |
9780195564532 (paperback) |
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