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Fun for my "smarty pants"
My 10-year-old son is definately a math "smarty pants" and when this book arrived I just left it sitting around to see if he would "discover" it and and boy did he!It's full of fun math games and activities and he dove into it for hours; not bad for a lazy summer day activity.I highly recommend it for your "smarty pants" or even your not-so-smarty-pants if he or she is willing to play in the realm of numbers.

Great Content BUT
This book contains a number of engaging math and logic problems, something that we do a lot of.Unfortunately, the print is small, the pages are quite crowded and answers are often extremely hard to find, all of which really limits the book's usefulness both in our math program and as a "just for fun" book.

This book ROCKS!
I don't care what anyone else says. This book is great. I'm 10 and I didn't think it was too hard or anything. I think younger kids might be confused, but I LOVE it! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 9-12 - Mathematics    2. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    3. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    4. Juvenile Nonfiction    5. Juvenile literature    6. Mathematics    7. Mathematics - General    8. Juvenile Nonfiction / Mathematics / General   

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Great 7th Grade Math Workbook!
I picked up this workbook as supplemental material because someone on a homeschooling website recommended it.Well, I've wound up depending upon it as my primary 7th grade math book (leaving my Saxon Math books almost untouched).Great, clear exercises, and plenty of 'em!(Though if you're an adult who's brushing up on your own math while helping your children, you may need to rely on a text to explain exactly why the authors are choosing to solve problems the way they are....i.e., there are always alternative methods to solving equations, and I've been sure to explain to my son that there are several ways to arrive at the same answer, a key point in understanding decimals, fractions & percents.)Please, Spectrum, continue past 8th grade!

This is a great homeschool workbook.
The lessons are easy to understand. They are broken down into very simple, logical steps.My 11 year old is teaching himself these concepts with little assistance from parents.The tear out pages make it easy for kidsand parents on the go. Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Young Adult Misc. Nonfiction    2. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    3. Juvenile Nonfiction    4. Mathematics - General    5. Study Aids - Mathematics    6. Juvenile Nonfiction / Mathematics / General    7. Mathematics   

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The name says it all
Great mix of robots in this book--some "standard" variations on familiar prototypes (using UBS parts) and some pretty out there ones as well that I would have never thought of. Excellent book. I've seen the RIS one that came before this but didn't buy it--I'm going to go back and get it now. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Automation    2. Robotics    3. Science/Mathematics    4. Technology    5. Technology & Industrial Arts    6. Video & Electronic - General    7. Computers / Computer Engineering    8. Design and construction    9. Games/Video & Electronic - General    10. LEGO toys    11. Models & model-making    12. Robots    13. Technology & Applied Sciences    14. Technology / Robotics    15. Technology/Automation   

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Want to understand the Stem Cell Research controversy?
Want to understand the Stem Cell Research controversy? This is the book! It is not overly technical so the average layman can understand the issues.

Vol 1 of a 6 volume lecture series
Stem cells have numerous medical applications. Stems are capable of being renewed and can be continueously cultured in a undifferentiated state.In close proximity stems cells sponstanteously differentiate into heart, liver, bone marrow, blood vessels, pancreatic islet, or nerve cells.Scientist are learn how to control differentiate of these specialized cells.
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Subjects:  1. Cells    2. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    3. Ethics    4. Juvenile Nonfiction    5. Life Sciences (Young Adult)    6. Life Sciences - Cytology    7. Medicine    8. Moral and ethical aspects    9. Research    10. Science    11. Science & Nature - Biology    12. Stem cells    13. Cytology    14. Medical ethics   

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Algebra 1
Great text book for school, has helped me a lot. Very self-explanitory. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    2. Juvenile Nonfiction    3. Mathematics - Algebra   

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AWFUL!!!
The worst math book ever written.The explanations are terrible and overall the book is way below par.Don't ever buy this book, you'll regret it just like I do.It's a waste of $80.Please teachers, don't teach your kids using this book.Sorry Heath, your book SUCKS!!!

Go away!
This book sucks. Period. I repeat, IT IS HORRIBLE! I have found so many grammar errors, and even MATH ERRORS. If they're supposed to be teaching us the stuff, how can they get it wrong? Also, this is aimed at like 15 year olds, maybe they shouldn't have it worded like it was a college textbook. On top of all that, they explain things in the most confusing way possible, and usually don't explain it enough. I hate this book, it sucks, sucks, sucks, sucks! I advise you, do not get it. You'll be sorry.

i dont like geometry
i think geometry is boring, this book needs to make it exciting, like... it needs... fire, and maybe some dancing chimps. Maybe i'm just special. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 10-12)    2. Juvenile Nonfiction    3. Mathematics - Geometry   

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Great for home school
I home school and used this book to get ready for middle school math.It is pretty easy to understand the explanations.It also has many practice problems of all kinds.I recommend this book to any one who wants to learn math.

An excellent book of mathematics
I use this book in school for my G/T classes. I am saying four stars because it includes loads and loads of examples, and real life problems which is a highly helpful. The only promblem was it only attempted to explain some of the topics thouroughly. In short, it is an excellentt review of 7th grade math no matter what age level you are, and also an excellent study tool if you only understand it partially.

Exellent GT Math Book!
This book uses pratical applications and is mainly for middle school. I currently use it in 5th grade GT Math. I have used the course 1 book last year in GT. This book focuses on everything you are going to need to know for a couple years if in 5th grade. The book uses examples to explain. It also uses about 2 or 3 paragraphs of in depth writing explaining the chapter. Following that, it would guide you through the step by step process. This series is great for teachers and students alike. I could reccomend Mc-Graw Hill to anyone, especially this specific book even if you are falling behind and have to catch up. Overall for learning, chose Mc-Graw Hill. ... Read more

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Subjects:  1. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    2. Energy    3. History - General History    4. History - U.S.    5. Juvenile Nonfiction    6. Renewable energy sources    7. Science & Nature - Physics    8. United States - Revolutionary War   

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Lord God, what a book!
At the risk of sounding blasphemous let me simply say "Lord God, what a book!" This book belongs on your MUST READ list!
Engrossing Non-fiction
I picked this book up based on recommendations from online reader groups who said it would read more like fiction than non-fiction.They were right!Hoose has meticulously researched the plight of the "Lord God Bird", the ivory-billed woodpecker, documenting the efforts to locate the dwindling population and the sad effects of man vs. nature.Well highlighted by photographs, we follow the loss of this magnificent creature as its habitat is swallowed up by man's greed in the first half of the twentieth century.Hoose's writing is vivid and engrossing and caused me to do that rarest of things---go online and research more for myself.Most interesting of all is that just after this book was published, there have been reports of the rediscovery of the ivory-bill!This is a wonderful book appropriate for people of all ages and especially those who are worried about the endangerment of species by mankind's shortsightedness.Recommended!

The Lord God Bird
I thought that this book was well written, reasearched, and thought through. But as a 12 year old I didn't enjoy it quite as much as i think an older person would. I think that the author wrote the stories well, and made them very drawing. This book was not one of my favorite books, partially because it was very hard to read. The other reason was beause to me it was a bit confusing. I could see him doing a kids version of the same book, but making it a bit simpler or shorter. I thought that the author did a great job in writing this book, but I think you should wait to read it until you are a bit older. Some people I know thought it was a great book, but they're older than me. So again I thought that this was an o.k. book, but not a great kid's read. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Birds    2. Birds & Birdwatching - General    3. Children's Books/Young Adult Misc. Nonfiction    4. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    5. Endangered species    6. Environmental Studies (Young Adult)    7. Ivory-billed woodpecker    8. Ivory-billed woodpeckers    9. Juvenile Nonfiction    10. Juvenile literature    11. Nature    12. Science & Nature - Environmental Conservation & Protection    13. Science & Nature - Environmental Science & Ecology    14. Woodpeckers    15. Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Technology / Environmental Science & Ecology   

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Good supplement for anyone learning basic computer programming
This is a pretty good introduction to basic undergraduate ideas in computer science including different number systems (hex, binary), computing structures (components, architecture), and the concept of program layout and algorithms. This book does not go deep into these concepts, but at least it makes the student aware that these issues exist and gives a very brief idea of how they work. In other words, don't expect any in-depth examination of computational complexity in the section on algorithms. The lion's share of the book is dedicated to simple programming concepts. First the ideas of variables, constants, operators, operator precedence, and input/output are introduced. Then these concepts are used to examine the constructs of control structures, functions, subroutines, arrays, strings, files, and data structures. There is a very basic chapter on object oriented programming that includes the advantages of object orientation as well as an introduction to terminology and program structure. Simple programs are shown as examples and also given as exercises in four popular languages - C, C++, Visual Basic, and Java.
overview of 4 popular languages
This book is unique in that it is both low-priced and provides an overview of four popular languages- C, C++, Java and VisualBasic (I couldn't find anything on Pascal and Fortran, unlike what the Publisher's reviewimplies). It is sometimes heavy going and or lacks detail in places, andwill need to be supplemented by other books and courses. Still, it'sgoodvalue for the price. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Computer Literacy    2. Computer Science    3. Computer Science (General)    4. Computers    5. Computers - Languages / Programming    6. Education    7. Programming Languages - General    8. Algorithms & procedures    9. Computers / General    10. Computing & information technology    11. Designed / suitable for other (non-UK) curricula & examinations    12. General Theory of Computing    13. Programming languages    14. USA   

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Graphs, Tables, Schedules and Maps Students Can Understand!
Graphs, Tables, Schedules and Maps Students Can Understand! A super, no-nonsense resource for competency exam study!
As with the other books in this series by Contempoary Books, Book #5 gets right to the point to help struggling students in extracting information and interpreting graphs, schedules, tables, etc.An excellent resource forSpecial Education or competency education programs. Well worth the money. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    2. Graphic methods    3. Juvenile Nonfiction    4. Maps    5. Mathematics    6. Mathematics - General    7. Probability & Statistics - General   

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Holt Algebra 1 by Nichols [Hardcover]
service is good.Book condiction is so so. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 10-12)    2. Juvenile Nonfiction    3. Mathematics - Algebra