Heat

Originally published in 1936 as the second instalment of McKenzie's School Certificate series, this book explains the physical properties of heat.

A. E. E. McKenzie (Author)

9781107452558, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 4 December 2014

170 pages
19.8 x 12.9 x 0.9 cm, 0.17 kg

Originally published in 1936 as the second instalment of McKenzie's School Certificate series, this book explains the physical properties of heat. The text is accompanied by multiple photographs, drawings and diagrams to illustrate key points, and every chapter concludes with several questions for students to reinforce the chapter content. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of science education in Britain.

Preface
1. Temperature and thermometers
2. The expansion of solids and liquids
3. The expansion of gases
4. The measurement of heat
5. Change of state
6. The nature of heat
7. Heat engines
8. The transmission of heat
9. The water vapour in the atmosphere
Answers to questions
Index.

Subject Areas: Philosophy & theory of education [JNA]