Elements of General Science (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Otis William Caldwell

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484524410 ISBN 13: 9780484524414

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Build practical science knowledge for everyday life with a hands‑on approach.

This revised edition presents a readable, student‑friendly introduction to science, focused on usable knowledge from common experiences. It emphasizes the methods scientists use and shows how science connects to home, school, and community life. The book guides teachers and students to discover interests and build confidence through experiments, discussions, and simple, affordable demonstrations.

The material is organized around six major divisions and uses a coherent progression that ties topics together without locking them into single disciplines. Expect guided inquiry, questions for discussion at the start of each chapter, and a clear pathway from curiosity to experiment. A companion laboratory manual accompanies the edition, encouraging demonstrations, individual work, and home projects with readily available materials.
What you’ll experience

• Hands‑on exploration of electricity, air, weather, nutrition, heating, and more through simple experiments
• Clear explanations of how energy moves, how matter behaves, and how scientific ideas apply to daily life
• Structured lessons that connect science to household problems, industry, and community life
• Illustrations and practical examples that reinforce understanding without heavy jargon

Ideal for readers seeking a solid, practical foundation in general science and for classrooms aiming to relate science to everyday living and local contexts. This edition reflects updated material and teaching approaches while retaining the course’s proven structure and goals.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484524410
• ISBN 13: 9780484524414
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 427