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Science Matters: Achieving Scientific Literacy
Written by Robert M. Hazen
Narrated by Fred Sanders
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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About this audiobook
Knowledge of the basic ideas and principles of science is fundamental to cultural literacy. But most books on science are often too obscure or too specialized to do the general reader much good.
Science Matters is a rare exception-a science book for the general reader that is informative enough to be a popular textbook for introductory courses in high school and college, and yet well-written enough to appeal to general readers uncomfortable with scientific jargon and complicated mathematics. And now, revised and expanded for the first time in nearly two decades, it is up-to-date, so that readers can enjoy Hazen and Trefil's refreshingly accessible explanations of the most recent developments in science, from particle physics to biotechnology.
Science Matters is a rare exception-a science book for the general reader that is informative enough to be a popular textbook for introductory courses in high school and college, and yet well-written enough to appeal to general readers uncomfortable with scientific jargon and complicated mathematics. And now, revised and expanded for the first time in nearly two decades, it is up-to-date, so that readers can enjoy Hazen and Trefil's refreshingly accessible explanations of the most recent developments in science, from particle physics to biotechnology.
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Reviews for Science Matters
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Beautiful narration and one of the most readable science books.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Cover a wide range of science topis--concise & layman oriented.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5mok
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5I read this book as part of the Early Reviewers program. This is definitely a book for younger readers (cover suggests ages 11-14). It's a short, easy novel which would be good for struggling readers. Some other reviewers have said the story is "juvenile." I agree that it's not well-developed, but I think it's appropriate for its target audience. There is still evidence of character development and conflict. I think some tween girls would enjoy reading this book. I read it in one evening, and it kept my attention.