Conceptual Physical Science (Hardcover)

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Conceptual Physical Science, Third Edition takes learning physical science to a new level by combining HewittUs leading conceptual approach and friendly writing style in a new edition that provides stronger integration of the sciences, more quantitative coverage, and a wealth of new media resources to help readers. The dynamic new media program includes hundreds of animations and interactive tutorials developed specifically for students taking physical science courses. Media references throughout the book point readers to additional online help. KEY TOPICS The bookUs consistent, high-quality coverage includes five new chapters on chemistry, astronomy, and earth science for an even more balanced approach to physical science. For college instructors, students, or anyone interested in physical science.

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Conceptual Physical Science, Third Edition takes learning physical science to a new level by combining HewittUs leading conceptual approach and friendly writing style in a new edition that provides stronger integration of the sciences, more quantitative coverage, and a wealth of new media resources to help readers. The dynamic new media program includes hundreds of animations and interactive tutorials developed specifically for students taking physical science courses. Media references throughout the book point readers to additional online help. The bookUs consistent, high-quality coverage includes five new chapters on chemistry, astronomy, and earth science for an even more balanced approach to physical science. For college instructors, students, or anyone interested in physical science.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 832 pages
• Publisher: Addison Wesley; 3rd edition (July 28, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0321051734
• ISBN-13: 978-0321051738
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.2 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #214,377 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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18 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Although the pictures are "cute," there's not much substance., November 15, 2006

By	A. Englert - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I'm a 14-year-old using this book for Freshman Physical Science. If you are homeschooling, do not buy this book.

Its overly conceptual tone elimitates precision. The paragraphs are long and overly wordy, yet they neither answer the questions "Why does this happen?" nor "What is the significance of this?" The paragraphs are written colloquially with a blatant disregard for punctuation, and the author seems to think that using many italics will help children in their fruitless quest to even try to understand the writing in this book.

The pictures are what has everyone raving about this book, but to me, they are confusing too. One problem I came across early was that the letters representing velocity and speed were handwritten. Be sure, if you make the immense mistake of buying this book, to explain to your child that the letter that looks like a "U" is actually a "V." In the pictures, the illustrator seems to think that adding smiley-faces to the picture will make it all easier. I, for one, found about half the pictures quite confusing. To even hazard a guess to what these pictures mean requires the hard task of reading through the cryptic paragraph.

In conclusion, the writing, the pictures, and the price tag of this book make it a terrible choice for a Physical Science book.

0 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars on time, September 1, 2008

By	M. Barnett (International Falls, MN) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Conceptual Physical Science (4th Edition) (Hardcover)

The book showed up in the condition it was described as. I would buy from this seller again.

0 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good condition, February 16, 2009

By	Maria I. Lanford "UT student" (San Antonio, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Conceptual Physical Science (4th Edition) (Hardcover)

There is nothing wrong with the book. The material is excellent. Only one thing, the book was sold as new and actually has some highlighting and writing on it. Nothing really bad. No great deal!