elegantlion Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Here's the link. It looks intriguing and helpful for someone who wants to improve their science background, but wanted to check for any personal experience before I order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted December 4, 2010 Author Share Posted December 4, 2010 Actually I just found a companion site for the book which has some great links and resources. They could be helpful even if you don't have the book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmermom3 Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 "I will be content with the books I own." (Peaceful smile beginning to look a little lop-sided.) " I will be content with the books I own." (After all, there are 120 books in my trunk to donate to the library.) "I will not open any thread by Paula or Jackie." (I hear Amazon is sending them Christmas presents to thank them for my business.) "I do not need a 600 page science reference book just because we love science here and I don't always know what I am doing." (Palms beginning to sweat.) I am not listening...I am not weak... will this book look weird on my Christmas list I give dh?:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted December 5, 2010 Author Share Posted December 5, 2010 Too bad you're not closer, we could start a library. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamee Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 this looks great! Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christine in al Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 thanks. Christine in al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunaLee Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 I have this and love it. I'm able to use it for both ds & dd, which is fabulous. I get the most out of it though, using it for dd. I've given her assignments like the paint chip periodic table, career reports, and how to analyze an article. Well worth the money if you get it as it has all of the disciplines and covers quite an ablility range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted December 6, 2010 Author Share Posted December 6, 2010 I have this and love it. I'm able to use it for both ds & dd, which is fabulous. I get the most out of it though, using it for dd. I've given her assignments like the paint chip periodic table, career reports, and how to analyze an article. Well worth the money if you get it as it has all of the disciplines and covers quite an ablility range. Thank you. The paint chip periodic table sounds interesting. It's now on my Christmas list too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmermom3 Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 I have this and love it. I'm able to use it for both ds & dd, which is fabulous. I get the most out of it though, using it for dd. I've given her assignments like the paint chip periodic table, career reports, and how to analyze an article. Well worth the money if you get it as it has all of the disciplines and covers quite an ablility range. Thanks, Luna. All my resolve is gone and I don't even feel guilty. It's just a shame that it takes longer to get everything from Amazon right now. I am hoping to have over Christmas break. What is the paint chip periodic table? Paula, all kidding aside, thanks so much for bringing resource to my attention. We would have a fabulous library, wouldn't we? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunaLee Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 What is the paint chip periodic table? You know the little paint samples from the store, the ones that come on the card and are little squares of color...? The student is supposed arrange a periodic table using those instead of elements. The idea being to group colors together, like the elements. As soon as dd finishes hers I'll post pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted December 6, 2010 Author Share Posted December 6, 2010 Thanks, Luna. All my resolve is gone and I don't even feel guilty. It's just a shame that it takes longer to get everything from Amazon right now. I am hoping to have over Christmas break. What is the paint chip periodic table? Paula, all kidding aside, thanks so much for bringing resource to my attention. We would have a fabulous library, wouldn't we? We would. I'm been on a book buying fast until we get into our new house. This book has ended up at the top of the list for after the first of the year. You know the little paint samples from the store, the ones that come on the card and are little squares of color...? The student is supposed arrange a periodic table using those instead of elements. The idea being to group colors together, like the elements. As soon as dd finishes hers I'll post pictures. How wonderful. My dh is painting and refinishing every surface in our "new" house right now. We have paint chips everywhere. Come to think of it since he's in construction I bet he could spare one of his old paint chip books. Yes, I think we'll do this activity. Would love to see the pictures when you're done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Sigh. (My copy will be here on Wednesday...) Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunaLee Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Sigh. (My copy will be here on Wednesday...) Jackie :smilielol5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmermom3 Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Sigh. (My copy will be here on Wednesday...) Jackie :lol::lol::lol:Yeah! I'm almost tempted to spring for Amazon Prime...almost.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunaLee Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 :lol::lol::lol:Yeah! I'm almost tempted to spring for Amazon Prime...almost.:D I don't know if it still applies, but if you sign up for Amazon Mom, which is free, the give you a free three month Prime membership. Mine was due to expire on Dec. 9th, but I recently got an email stating they extended it another month. Whoo hoo, score! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmermom3 Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 I don't know if it still applies, but if you sign up for Amazon Mom, which is free, the give you a free three month Prime membership. Mine was due to expire on Dec. 9th, but I recently got an email stating they extended it another month. Whoo hoo, score! My book will be here Wednesday! Thank so much for the info. We are back to chemistry again and the book looks like it will be really helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted December 6, 2010 Author Share Posted December 6, 2010 I don't know if it still applies, but if you sign up for Amazon Mom, which is free, the give you a free three month Prime membership. Mine was due to expire on Dec. 9th, but I recently got an email stating they extended it another month. Whoo hoo, score! Yes, I got the same e-mail. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted December 6, 2010 Author Share Posted December 6, 2010 :smilielol5: :laugh::laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in NC Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 On my wish list now. I will have to wait for after christmas because I am already broke from Amazon. LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunaLee Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Okay, Lisa, Jackie...did you guys get yours yet? I'd be interested in what you guys think of it if you've had a chance to look at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 I've only had time to quickly flip through it, but my initial impressions are that it's a really comprehensive and amazing resource, and I think I'll get a LOT of use out of it — although I haven't figured out yet exactly how I'll use it. The vocabulary section alone is worth the money, IMO. Many thanks to Paula for posting this! Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted December 10, 2010 Author Share Posted December 10, 2010 Okay, Lisa, Jackie...did you guys get yours yet? I'd be interested in what you guys think of it if you've had a chance to look at it. Not Lisa or Jackie, but I got mine today. I agree with Jackie, it looks like it will be a wonderful source for me and my ds. I've only flipped through to chapter 7. There is one section on developing science writing skills. There's a great exercise on writing clear instruction on page 94. It involves the construction of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunaLee Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Not Lisa or Jackie, ... I would have asked you too, Paula, but I didn't think you were getting yours yet...:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 (edited) I knew I should have skipped this thread. My Amazon cart is too full already, and now has one more thing. Edited December 11, 2010 by Tammyla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Uhura Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 OK, you guys didn't notice my conspicuous absence in a science thread and send me a PM???? Were you trying to save me money? :lol: Off to Amazon........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted December 28, 2010 Author Share Posted December 28, 2010 OK, you guys didn't notice my conspicuous absence in a science thread and send me a PM???? Were you trying to save me money? :lol: Off to Amazon........ :lol::lol: This book really is a wealth of information. They even have a section that includes some Soduku puzzles, so now I'm hooked on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Uhura Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Sigh.....resistance is futile...you will be assimilated (I never did find that cool smilie of the borg I've seen posted here). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBee Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Taking notes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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