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A Guide to the Elements (Oxford)

A Guide to the Elements (Oxford)

by Albert Stwertka (Author)

$17.37

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 248
 Edition: 2
 Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 02 May 2002
ISBN 10: 0195150279
ISBN 13: 9780195150278

Media Reviews

Acclaim for the first edition: An indispensable resource for middle and high school students and teachers....With its up-to-date entries and easy-to-read style, [Elements] belongs in every science classroom, chemistry lab, and school and public library. --Science Books & Films


An excellent introductory resource. --School Library Journal


A succinct introduction to the chemical elements....This one-volume reference is a handy compendium that will complement the science collection of any school or public library. --Library Journal


Author Bio

Albert Stwerkta is Professor Emeritus at the United States Merchant Marine Academy and previously served as the head of the mathematics and science department there. Dr. Stwertka conducted research in the field of atomic physics, and was instrumental in establishing training programs for the N.S. Savannah nuclear ship during the Atoms for Peace program. He is the author of numerous books on science and math, including The World of Atoms and Quarks, Recent Revolutions in Physics, Recent Revolutions in Mathematics, and Physics: From Newton to the Big Bang.