Conceptual Physical Science, 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. Key Topics: 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. Market Description:For all readers interested
in learning the basics of Physical Science.
