Publisher's Synopsis
This version of the book, with workbook included, is suitable for students who are in middle school or who are older. This is not a textbook. It is meant to be supplemental to classroom curriculum. A version of this book, without a workbook, is available in another format. Radioactivity. Most people have used the word, but how many really understand what it means? This book explains, in simple terms, what radioactivity is. It explains the difference between artificial and natural radioactivity. Radioactivity is studied by physicists, but understanding it should not be confined to specialists. This book traces the history of radioactivity. Brilliant researchers who investigated the mystery of the atom also unlocked the mystery of radioactivity. Follow the paths of these early scientists. Read about their wonder as they learned secrets of the universe. Impetus for creating Rhythm Prism's educational books grew out of the often contentious dialogue between those who espouse a 'Common Core' modality of instruction and those who favor a more flexible approach to learning. The founders of Rhythm Prism take a firm stand in this debate: there is no argument. Children are primed to learn at birth. They are learning machines. They absorb whatever is in their environment. Provide them with a rich environment and they will learn. Each book in the Rhythm Prism series offers big ideas in manageable portions. Attractive pictures stimulate the imagination and supplement the text. A professional educator, lifelong learner and published author has researched and written each book. These books are labors of love. They transmit knowledge and culture in terms accessible to young readers.
