
GENERAL SCIENCE - BY - BERTHA M. CLARK, PH.D. - HEAD OF THE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT WILLIAM PENN HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, PHILADELPHIA
GENERAL SCIENCE
CHAPTER I - HEAT
CHAPTER II - TEMPERATURE AND HEAT
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
A practical guide to everyday science, this volume invites readers to see how basic principles can improve life at home, in the workshop, and out in the fields. It stresses the importance of conserving personal energy as much as natural resources, encouraging smarter, less wasteful habits in daily tasks.
The book explores a range of topics—from the mechanics of labor‑saving machines and the physics of sound in musical instruments to an accessible introduction to electricity. Each chapter blends clear explanations with real‑world examples, aiming to spark curiosity rather than overwhelm with dense theory.
Designed for both students and curious adults, the text balances a light, conversational tone with solid scientific content. A companion laboratory manual offers simple experiments, letting readers test ideas hands‑on and deepen their understanding of the concepts presented.
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (551K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by John Hagerson, Kevin Handy, Sankar Viswanathan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
Aug 25, 2005
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
b. 1880
A science teacher turned textbook writer, this early 20th-century author helped make everyday science clear and practical for students. Her books explain heat, air, water, food, and other basics in a direct, approachable way.
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