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100 1 _aClark, Bertha May,
_d1880-
245 1 0 _aGeneral Science
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-08-25
505 0 _aHeat -- Temperature and heat -- Other facts about heat -- Burning or oxidation -- Food -- Water -- Air -- General properties of gases -- Invisible objects -- Light -- Refraction -- Photography -- Color -- Heat and light as companions -- Artificial lighting -- Man's way of helping himself -- The power behind the engine -- Pumps and their value to man -- The water problem of a large city -- Man's conquest of substances -- Fermentation -- Bleaching -- Dyeing -- Chemicals as disinfectants and preservatives -- Drugs and patent medicines -- Nitrogen and its relation to plants -- Sound -- Musical instruments -- Speaking and hearing -- Electricity -- Some uses of electricity -- Modern electrical inventions -- Magnets and currents -- How electricity may be measured -- How electricity is obtained on a large scale.
508 _aProduced by John Hagerson, Kevin Handy, Sankar Viswanathan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"General Science" by Bertha May Clark is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book aims to educate readers on the principles of science and its applications in everyday life, particularly emphasizing the importance of understanding scientific concepts to address common issues and improve efficiency in various tasks, from household chores to industrial operations. The opening of the book begins with a preface outlining the author’s intent to prepare readers for real-world problem-solving rather than standardized examinations. Clark discusses the importance of conserving human energy and resources, drawing parallels between scientific principles and practical applications. She emphasizes the need for an understanding of machines and labor-saving devices, while also addressing topics like musical instruments and electrical principles. This practical foundation sets the stage for a deeper exploration of scientific concepts in subsequent chapters, starting with an examination of heat, its effects, and its significance in everyday life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16593
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