Conceptual Integrated Science, 3rd edition

Published by Pearson (May 23, 2024) © 2024

  • Paul G. Hewitt City College of San Francisco
  • Suzanne A Lyons California State University, Sacramento
  • John A. Suchocki St. Michael's College
  • Jennifer Yeh University of California, San Francisco
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For courses in integrated science and physical science.

Conceptual Integrated Science offers an engaging overview of physics, chemistry, earth science, astronomy and biology at a level appropriate for non-science students. Hewitt's engaging narrative emphasises unifying concepts across physical and life sciences in a clear, friendly writing style with fun, relevant examples.

The 3rd Edition expands on the theme of integration, deepening connections between the sciences with Integrated Science spreads. Updated Technology boxes feature modern references and contemporary applications add relevance to help students connect science with their everyday lives.

  • About Science
  • PART I. PHYSICS
  • Describing Motion
  • Newton's Laws of Motion
  • Momentum and Energy
  • Gravity
  • Heat
  • Electricity and Magnetism
  • Waves: Sound and Light
  • PART II. CHEMISTRY
  • Atoms and the Periodic Table
  • The Atomic Nucleus and Radioactivity
  • Investigating Matter
  • Chemical Bonds and Mixtures
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Organic Chemistry
  • PART III. BIOLOGY
  • The Basic Unit of Life: The Cell
  • Genetics
  • The Evolution of Life
  • Diversity of Life on Earth
  • Human Biology I: Control and Development
  • Human Biology II: Care and Maintenance
  • Ecology
  • PART IV. EARTH SCIENCE
  • Plate Tectonics: The Earth System
  • Rocks and Minerals
  • Earth's Surface: Land and Water
  • Surface Processes
  • Weather and Climate
  • Environmental Geology
  • PART V. ASTRONOMY
  • The Solar System
  • The Universe

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