Author: National Research Council Staff (editor)
Publisher: Natl Academy Pr
Keywords: national, vision, need, manufacturing, era, new
Number of Pages: 174
Published: 1986-10
List price: $12.50
ISBN-10: 0309036917
ISBN-13: 9780309036917

Authors:John D. Bransford, Ann L. Brown, Rodney R. Cocking, N
Publisher: Natl Academy Pr
Keywords: experience, school, mind, brain, learn, people
Number of Pages: 319
Published: 1999-04
List price: $39.95
ISBN-10: 0309065577
ISBN-13: 9780309065573

If education is to help students make sense of their surroundings and prepare them for the challenges of the technology-driven, internationally competitive world, it must be based on what we know about learning and teaching. This book offers valuable information to teachers, education policymakers and administrators, and curriculum developers - and to everyone who cares about effective learning.If education is to help students make sense of their surroundings and prepare them for the challenges of the technology-driven, internationally competitive world, it must be based on what we know about

Author: Sara K. Goldsmith
Publisher: Natl Academy Pr
Keywords: workshop, summary, intervention, prevention, suicide
Number of Pages: 23
Published: 2002-02
List price: $12.00
ISBN-10: 0309076242
ISBN-13: 9780309076241

Author: National Research Council
Publisher: Natl Academy Pr
Keywords: reward, opportunities, agriculture, research, directions, biosciences, new
Number of Pages: 136
Published: 1985-09-01
List price: $11.50
ISBN-10: 0309035422
ISBN-13: 9780309035422

Authored by an integrated committee of plant and animal scientists, this review of newer molecular genetic techniques and traditional research methods is presented as a compilation of high-reward opportunities for agricultural research. Directed to the Agricultural Research Service and the agricultural research community at large, the volume discusses biosciences research in genetic engineering, animal science, plant science, and plant diseases and insect pests. An optimal climate for productive research is discussed.Book DescriptionAuthored by an integrated committee of plant and animal scien

Author: Bradford H. Gray
Publisher: Natl Academy Pr
Keywords: hospitals, changing, environment, doctors, profit, health, care, new
Number of Pages: 178
Published: 1983-04-01
List price: $18.95
ISBN-10: 0309033772
ISBN-13: 9780309033770

Author: National Research Council Committee on Sea Turtle
Publisher: Natl Academy Pr
Keywords: prevention, causes, turtles, sea, decline
Number of Pages: 276
Published: 1990-08-01
List price: $17.95
ISBN-10: 030904247X
ISBN-13: 9780309042475

This book explores in detail threats to the world’s sea turtle population to provide sound, scientific conclusions on which dangers are greatest and how they can be addressed most effectively. Offering a fascinating and informative overview of five sea turtle species, the volume discusses sea turtles’ feeding habits, preferred nesting areas, and migration routes; examines their status in U.S. waters; and cites examples of conservation measures under way and under consideration.Book DescriptionThis book explores in detail threats to the world’s sea turtle population to provide

Author: D. C.) Workshop on Opportunities to Promote Child
Publisher: Natl Academy Pr
Keywords: development, summary, workshop, adolescent, child, programs, promote, school
Number of Pages: 54
Published: 2001-04-01
List price: $14.75
ISBN-10: 0309071798
ISBN-13: 9780309071796