Anderson, Norman D.

Overview

Works:	56 works in 121 publications in 2 languages and 4,557 library holdings
Genres:	Juvenile works History Biography Pictorial works Handbooks and manuals Abstracts
Roles:	Author, Other, Editor

Publication Timeline

Most widely held works about Norman D Anderson

Norman D. Anderson collection on Ferris wheels and related materials by Norman D Anderson( )

Most widely held works by Norman D Anderson

Ferris wheels by Norman D Anderson( Book )

6 editions published between 1983 and 1992 in English and held by 1,101 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Traces the history and influence of the Ferris wheel since 1893, when the first giant steel wheel, the invention of engineer George Ferris, was constructed for the Columbian Exposition in Chicago

Halley's comet by Norman D Anderson( Book )

3 editions published in 1981 in English and held by 606 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Describes the discovery of Halley's comet and its historic significance. Also briefly discusses what is known of the composition of comets and their relationship to earth

Lemurs by Norman D Anderson( Book )

2 editions published in 1984 in English and held by 380 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Introduces the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of several kinds of lemurs whose principal home is the forest of Madagascar. Also discusses the uncertain future of these animals in the wild and what is being done to preserve them from extinction

Fireworks! : pyrotechnics on display by Norman D Anderson( Book )

2 editions published in 1983 in English and held by 366 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Describes how fireworks came to be invented, how they are made, the different kinds and their uses, and some of the disasters they have caused

Science, students, and schools : a guide for the middle and secondary school teacher by Ronald D Simpson( Book )

11 editions published between 1981 and 1986 in English and held by 292 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Information regarding science instruction at the middle and secondary school levels is organized in this textbook for preservice science teachers with an emphasis on scientific and technological literacy. Each chapter includes excerpts, summaries of research reports, factual information, review questions, activity suggestions, and references on topics dealing with various aspects of secondary school science instruction. Twelve chapters are included, focusing on: models for working with students, planning science instruction, strategies of teaching, evaluation, the affective domain, individualizing science instruction, programs and resources for science teaching, effectively teaching science to the exceptional student, dealing with controversial issues, and professional development of science teachers. (Cs)

Sea disasters by Walter R Brown( Book )

4 editions published between 1981 and 1985 in English and held by 237 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Accounts of eight disasters, including the attack of the Essex by a whale in 1820 and the sinking of the Titanic in 1912 and the submarine Thresher in 1963

Historical catastrophes, fires by Walter R Brown( Book )

2 editions published in 1976 in English and held by 233 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Describes some of the world's most famous fires including the Ringling Brothers Circus fire in 1944, the great fire of London in 1666, and the disaster of the dirigible Hindenburg in 1936

Rescue! : true stories of the winners of the young American Medal for Bravery by Walter R Brown( Book )

2 editions published in 1983 in English and held by 227 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Tells the stories of twelve young heroes whose quick actions saved lives and earned them the Young American Medal for Bravery. Includes capsule biographies of thirty-one additional winners since 1951

Historical catastrophes : famines by Walter R Brown( Book )

1 edition published in 1976 in English and held by 206 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Discusses the causes and effects of famines throughout the world including the Irish Potato Famine in the nineteenth century and the drought and starvation in Africa's Sahel in the 1960's and 1970's

Historical catastrophes--snowstorms & avalanches by Walter R Brown( Book )

1 edition published in 1976 in English and held by 199 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Discusses avalanches and snowstorms, citing examples that constituted natural disasters. Final chapter is devoted to the science of winter storms

Investigating science in the swimming pool and ocean by Norman D Anderson( Book )

2 editions published in 1978 in Japanese and English and held by 170 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Instructions for experiments with water investigating such questions as why some objects float, how can water depth be measured, and other related topics

Investigating science using your whole body by Norman D Anderson( Book )

3 editions published between 1975 and 1981 in Japanese and English and held by 130 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Instructions for experiments using one's own body to discover basic principles of density, volume, geology, astronomy, human anatomy, and more

Catastrophes by Walter R Brown( Book )

1 edition published in 1979 in English and held by 104 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Describes some of the world's worst natural and man-made disasters throughout history including volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and fires

Earth Science : A Search for Understanding by Walter R Brown( Book )

8 editions published between 1973 and 1977 in English and held by 51 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Physical science : a search for understanding by Walter R Brown( Book )

4 editions published between 1972 and 1977 in English and held by 43 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Life science: a search for understanding by Walter R Brown( Book )

5 editions published between 1971 and 1977 in English and held by 35 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Raleigh : North Carolina's capital city on postcards by Norman D Anderson( Book )

1 edition published in 1996 in English and held by 35 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Lyme disease : a sourcebook for teaching about a major environmental health problem by Norman D Anderson( Book )

2 editions published in 1996 in English and held by 13 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Ozone : a sourcebook for teaching about O₃ in the troposphere and stratosphere by Norman D Anderson( Book )

2 editions published in 1996 in English and held by 13 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

This book and others in the Changes in the Environment Series were produced as part of the globe-net Project, a partnership of science teachers and research scientists working on various aspects of global change. This book contains up-to-date information about the ozone as well as ideas and resources for teaching about it. Sections of this sourcebook include: Questions Frequently Asked about Ozone; Ozone Timeline: Twin Problems of Tropospheric and Stratospheric Ozone; Ozone Glossary; Ozone Conceptual Outline; Student Activities including checking attitudes, whole body ozone chemistry, ozone mathematics, investigating ozone damage to plants, investigating relationships between ozone and weather conditions, exploring ozone trends using the air quality index, searching the literature for ozone answers, a crossword puzzle, and using an electronic bulletin board system to obtain current ozone information; References and Teaching Resources including books for students, reference materials for teachers and advanced students, other printed materials, computer software, video tapes, and personal monitoring device; and Assessment of Student Achievement. (Jrh)

An analysis of programs for the preparation of secondary-school science teachers by Norman D Anderson( Book )

6 editions published in 1965 in English and held by 10 WorldCat member libraries worldwide