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1	National Science Education Standards more books like this by National Research Council (Creator) Americans agree that our students urgently need better science education. But what should they be expected to know and be able to do? And can the same expectations be applied across our diverse society? These and other fundamental issues are addressed in "National Science Education Standards" - a landmark development effort that reflects the ... see all copies from $2.56! new only from $5.99! \| SVS
2	Preventing Reading Difficulties in Young Children more books like this by Committee on the Prevention of Reading Difficulties in Young, National Research Council, Peg Griffin (Editor) While most children learn to read fairly well, there remain many young Americans whose futures are imperiled because they do not read well enough to meet the demands of our competitive, technology-driven society. This book explores the problem within the context of social, historical, cultural, and biological factors. Recommendations address the ... see all copies from $8.86! new only from $12.00! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals by National Research Council A respected resource for decades, the "Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals" has been revised by a committee of experts, based on input from scientists and the public. The Guide incorporates recent research on commonly used species, including farm animals, and includes extensive references. It is organized around major components of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.48! \| first editions \| SVS
4	How People Learn: Bridging Research and Practice more books like this by National Research Council What can teachers and schools do -- with curricula, classroom settings, and teaching methods -- to help children learn most effectively? New evidence from many branches of science has significantly added to our understanding of what it means to know, from the neural processes that occur during learning to the influence of culture on what people ... see all copies from $12.95! new only from $13.50! \| SVS
5	Nutrient Requirements of Horses more books like this by National Research Council Proper formulation of diets for horses depends on adequate knowledge of their nutrient requirements. These requirements depend on the breed and age of the horse and whether it is exercising, pregnant, or lactating. A great deal of new information has been accumulated since the publication 17 years ago of the last edition of Nutrient Requirements ... see all copies from $45.42! new only from $90.99!
6	Heat transmission more books like this by William H. McAdams see all copies from $4.99! first editions
7	On the Shoulders of Giants: New Approaches to Numeracy more books like this by Lynn Arthur Steen (Editor) What mathematics should be learned by today's young people, as well as tomorrow's workforce? "On the Shoulders of Giants" is a vision of richness of mathematics expressed in essays on change, dimension, quantity, shape, and uncertainty, each of which illustrate fundamental strands for school mathematics. These essays expand on the idea of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.89! \| first editions \| SVS
8	How Students Learn: Math in the Classroom more books like this by National Research Council (Creator) "How Students Learn is also available in three paperback versions of the original title. Each volume begins with the Introductory Chapter from the main text, then focuses on either the "History in the Classroom, Math in the Classroom, or Science in the Classroom segments of the book. These smaller, paperback versions are perfect for anyone who ... see all copies from $32.10! new only from $32.10! \| SVS
9	Making the Nation Safer: The Role of Science and Technology in Countering Terrorism more books like this by National Research Council of the National Academies (Creator), Bruce Alberts (Foreword by), William A Wulf (Foreword by) Vulnerabilities abound in US society. The openness and efficiency of our key infrastructures - transportation, information and telecommunications systems, health systems, the electric power grid, emergency response units, food and water supplies and others - make them susceptible to terrorist attacks. This text discusses technical approaches to ... see all copies from $2.50! new only from $71.10!
10	Treatise on marine ecology and paleoecology more books like this by National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on a Treatise on Marine Ecology and Paleoecology, Joel Walker Hedgpeth, Harry Stephen Ladd see all copies from $5.09! first editions
11	Eager to Learn: Educating Our Preschoolers more books like this by National Research Council Clearly babies come into the world remarkably receptive to its wonders. Their alertness to sights, sounds, and even abstract concepts makes them inquisitive explorers - and learners - every waking minute. Well before formal schooling begins, children's early experiences lay the foundations for their later social behaviour, emotional regulation, ... see all copies from $11.63! new only from $21.95! \| SVS
12	Rediscovering Geography more books like this by Rediscovering National Research Council, Natl Res Council "Rediscovering Geography" presents a broad overview of geography's renewed importance in a changing world. Using highlighted case studies, it illustrates geography's impact on international infrastructure, the condition of cities, the spread of AIDS, and more. It also examines tools for data collection, storage, analysis, and display, with ... see all copies from $3.46! new only from $39.95! \| first editions
13 view cover	Lost Crops of the Incas: Little-Known Plants of the Andes with Promise for Worldwide Cultivation by National Research Council In an age when society often believes "newer" is better, what happens when something "new" on the market is actually almost five centuries old? That is exactly the case with dozens of tasty, fascinating fruits, vegetables, and tubers that were once grown by the Incas at a time when their empire extended throughout the Andes in South America and ... see all copies from $39.95! new only from $51.00! \| SVS
14 view cover	The New Americans: Economic, Demographic, and Fiscal Effects of Immigration more books like this by James P Smith (Editor), National Research Council (Editor), Barry Edmonston (Editor) This book sheds light on one of the most controversial issues of the decade. It identifies the economic gains and losses from immigration--for the nation, states, and local areas--and provides a foundation for public discussion and policymaking. Three key questions are explored: What is the influence of immigration on the overall economy, ... see all copies from $16.24! new only from $52.99!
15 view cover	Recommended Dietary Allowances more books like this by Subcommittee National Research Council, Institute of Medicine Since its introduction in 1943, "Recommended Dietary Allowances" has become the accepted source of nutrient allowances for healthy people. These Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) are used throughout the food and health fields. Additionally, RDAs serve as the basis for the U.S. Recommended Daily Allowances, the Food and Drug Administration's ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $24.95! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Common Destiny: Blacks and American Society more books like this by Gerald D Jaynes "[A] collection of scholars [has] released a monumental study called "A Common Destiny: Blacks and American Society". It offers detailed evidence of the progress our nation has made in the past 50 years in living up to American ideals. But the study makes clear that our work is far from over." - "President Bush Remarks" by the President to the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00! \| first editions
17 view cover	Recommended Dietary Allowances by National Research Council Since its introduction in 1943, "Recommended Dietary Allowances" has become the accepted source of nutrient allowances for healthy people. These Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) are used throughout the food and health fields. Additionally, RDAs serve as the basis for the U.S. Recommended Daily Allowances, the Food and Drug Administration's ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.85! \| first editions \| SVS
18	Sorcerers of Dobu: The Social Anthropology of the Dobu Islanders of the Western Pacific more books like this by Reo Fortune see all copies from $1.99! new only from $154.95! \| first editions
19	Prudent Practices for Handling Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories more books like this by National Research Council, Assembly Of Mathematical and Physical Sciences see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Everybody Counts: A Report to the Nation on the Future of Mathematics Education more books like this by Mathematical National Research Council Mathematics is the key to opportunity. No longer only the language of science, mathematics is now essential to business, finance, health, and defense. Yet, because of the lack of mathematical literacy, many students are not prepared for tomorrow's jobs. "Everybody Counts" suggests solutions. Written for everyone concerned about our children's ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.97! \| SVS
21	Diet, Nutrition, and Cancer more books like this by National Research Council Based on a thorough review of the scientific evidence, this book provides the most authoritative assessment yet of the relationship between dietary and nutritional factors and the incidence of cancer. It provides interim dietary guidelines that are likely to reduce the risk of cancer as well as ensure good nutrition. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $25.74! \| first editions
22 view cover	Thinking Strategically: The Appropriate Use of Metrics for the Climate Change Science Program more books like this by National Research Council The Climate Change Science Program (CCSP) and its predecessor U.S. Global Change Research Program have sponsored climate research and observations for nearly 15 years, yet, the overall progress of the program has not been measured systematically. Metrics - a system of measurement that includes the item being measured, the unit of measurement, and ... see all copies from $33.60! new only from $33.60! \| SVS
23 view cover	Designing foods animal product options in the marketplace by National Research Council Committee on Technological Options to Improve the Nutritional Attributes of Animal Products This lively book examines recent trends in animal product consumption and diet; reviews industry efforts, policies, and programs aimed at improving the nutritional attributes of animal products; and offers suggestions for further research. In addition, the volume reviews dietary and health recommendations from major health organizations and notes ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.49! \| first editions
24	Resources and Man: Science & Society more books like this by Cloud see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Drinking Water & Health more books like this by National Research Council The most recent volume in the "Drinking Water and Health" series contains the results of a two-part study on the toxicity of drinking water contaminants. The first part examines current practices in risk assessment, identifies new noncancerous toxic responses to chemicals found in drinking water, and discusses the use of pharmacokinetic data to ... see all copies from $3.53! new only from $6.21!

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