Common Science

audiobook

Common Science

by Carleton Washburne

EN·~9 hours·30 chapters

Chapters

30 total
1

Transcriber's Note:

0:13
2

Disclaimer:

0:21
3

NEW-WORLD SCIENCE SERIES - Edited by John W. Ritchie

0:39
4

NEW-WORLD SCIENCE SERIES - Edited by John W. Ritchie - COMMON SCIENCE - by - Carleton W. Washburne

0:17
5

WORLD BOOK COMPANY - THE HOUSE OF APPLIED KNOWLEDGE

1:07
6

PREFACE

6:45
7

TO THE TEACHER

5:34
8

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

0:50
9

COMMON SCIENCE - CHAPTER ONE - GRAVITATION

47:05
10

CHAPTER TWO - MOLECULAR ATTRACTION

28:05

Description

Rooted in the genuine curiosity of elementary students, this guide begins with a collection of roughly two thousand questions that children actually asked about the world around them. Rather than imposing a preset curriculum, the author lets those questions shape the structure, arranging them into the scientific principles needed for clear answers. The result is a learning path that feels natural, inviting young minds to explore the “why” behind everyday phenomena.

The book covers a wide spectrum—simple physics, bright‑lit astronomy, basic chemistry, and the wonders of weather, volcanoes, and earthquakes—while weaving in biology and hygiene where they naturally fit. Explanations stay qualitative and approachable, steering clear of heavy mathematics and instead focusing on vivid, relatable examples. Safety notes are woven throughout, reminding readers that some historic experiments are best left to the laboratory, not the kitchen.

Designed for classroom use, the text reflects modern educational research that values student‑driven inquiry over rote instruction. Its clear language and engaging question‑answer format aim to spark lasting interest in science, showing how everyday observations can lead to deeper understanding.

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Language

en

Duration

~9 hours (544K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Garcia, Simon Gardner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2009-08-28

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

Carleton Washburne

Carleton Washburne

1889–1968

Best known for developing the Winnetka Plan, this American educator pushed for classrooms that respected individual pace while still making room for creativity and social growth. His ideas helped shape progressive education in the United States and beyond.

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