Conceptual Physical Science

by Paul G. Hewitt, John A. Suchocki, Leslie A. Hewitt

Conceptual Physical Science, 4/e takes learning physical science to a new level by combining Hewitt's leading conceptual approach with a friendly writing style, stronger integration of the sciences, more quantitative coverage, and a wealth of media resources to help readers. This engaging book provides a conceptual overview of basic, essential topics in physics, chemistry, earth science, and astronomy with optional quantitative analyses. Equilibrium and Linear Motion, Newton's Laws of Motion, Momentum and Energy,Gravity, Projectiles, and Satellites, Projectile and Satellite Motion,Temperature, Heat, and Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer and Change of Phase, Electrostatics and Electric Current, Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction, Waves and Sound, Light, Atoms and the Periodic Table, The Atomic Nucleus, Elements of Chemistry, How Atoms Bond and Molecules Attract, Mixtures, How Chemicals React ,Two Types of Chemical Reactions, Organic Compounds, Rocks and Minerals, Geologic Time–Reading the Rock Record , Plate Tectonics and Earth’s Interior, Shaping Earth’s Surface, The Oceans, Atmosphere, and Climatic Effects, Driving Forces of Weather, The Solar System, The Stars, Cosmology. For all readers interested in learning the basics of Physical Science.

Genres: Textbooks, Nonfiction, Reference, Science

920 pages, Hardcover

Published December 27, 2007

Reviews

[Tessa · Rating 4 out of 5]

My physics class only covered about 2/3 of this book but I think I'll go and read the rest. Fascinating and easy to understand. Also, the author is also a cartoonist so the pictures made me laugh.

[Linn Browning · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book was great, unlike the rest of the class.

[Joanna Among Paper Petals · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked reading this textbook during school. I learned a lot from it. I didn't like a couple things it taught, but unfortunately it's to be expected when studying science.