ABC's of Science by Charles A. Oliver
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"ABC's of Science" by Charles A. Oliver is a scientific publication likely composed in the late 19th century. This book serves as a primer on various scientific concepts, touching upon topics such as nature, astronomy, the solar system, and the processes that underpin life on Earth. It seeks to present these ideas in a digestible manner for readers, highlighting the interconnections between the mineral, vegetal, and animal realms of life. The content
of the book unfolds through a series of chapters that explain foundational scientific principles. In "The Supreme Power of Nature," Oliver categorizes the essence of nature into minerals, vegetables, and animals, illustrating how they interact. Subsequent chapters delve into astronomy and the structure of the solar system, detailing the characteristics of planets and their movements. The text also explores the flourishing of life on Earth, describing the processes of protoplasm and reproduction. Additionally, Oliver discusses animal magnetism and its implications for intelligence and behavior, concluding with miscellaneous observations on natural phenomena like lightning and the Aurora Borealis. Overall, the book aims to cultivate a fundamental understanding of science and its wonders, appealing to a broad audience seeking scientific literacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Oliver, Charles A. (Charles Alexander), 1858-1932 |
|---|---|
| Title | ABC's of Science |
| Contents | The supreme power of nature -- Astronomy -- The solar system -- Across the divide -- Flourishment of the earth -- Animal magnetism -- Miscellaneous. |
| Credits | Scanned and proofed by Ron Burkey |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Q: Science |
| Subject | Science -- Study and teaching |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 1331 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-01331-2 |
| Release Date | May 1, 1998 |
| Last Update | Apr 2, 2015 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 594 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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