Physics: Modeling Nature (Second Edition) – Textbook

Product Description

Physics: Modeling Nature is Novare’s beautiful new advanced physics textbook for the science-loving school or student who has completed trigonometry. Written by John Mays after teaching the course for over 15 years, this text is a masterpiece.

When tackling a course as challenging as advanced physics, students want the text written by one experienced educator a love for the subject, a particular gift for accuracy in expression, and a love for individual students. Not one written by a committee.

This is the textbook many schools have been asking for: a text especially suited to STEM programs with a college-preparatory mission. Students who aspire to a technical career will find Modeling Nature to be the best text available with fresh, elucidating illustrations, and a narrative that explains concepts with precise terminology and a conversational style. Teachers will appreciate the book as a solid reference and lecturing tool as well as the generous quantity of exercises, learning objectives, clear example problems, and the integration of the essential historical background that enhances learning and interest.

When combined with Novare’s first physics text, Introductory Physics, as part of a multi-year curriculum, all the content necessary for the new Physics 1 and Physics 2 AP exams are encompassed.

The text employs vector calculations and assumes students have taken trigonometry as a prerequisite. Problems in the text are not calculus-based, but since many students will take calculus concurrently with advanced physics, connections between the two are frequently are highlighted. Modeling Nature is written in the characteristic Novare style—conversational, lucid, accurate, and inspiring wonder in the beauty and complexity of God’s great world.

Companion Resources:
Physics: Modeling Nature – Textbook
Resource CD
Solutions Manual
Experiment Manual
The Student Lab Report Handbook