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Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. No Jacket. xviii, 840 p. illus. (part col.) 24 cm. ISBN 9780153608001, 0153608005 OCLC 84872 LCCN 75005720 LC QH47 .C68 1968 Dewey 574 ; color photographic boards, no dusjacket ; [Student laboratory guide Lab.manual.and Teacher's manual. NOT present] ; The 1968 second edition of Biological Science: An Inquiry Into Life (BSCS Yellow Version), edited by John A. Moore and published by Harcourt, Brace & World, was a seminal high school textbook emphasizing inquiry-based learning, molecular biology, and evolution. It aimed to move beyond rote memorization, focusing on scientific investigation rather than just facts. Key details regarding this 1968 edition include: Focus on Inquiry: The text and accompanying laboratory guide emphasized investigation, challenging students to analyze data and formulate hypotheses rather than just observing. Content and Structure: It was designed for 10th or 11th-grade students, heavily incorporating modern biological findings from the 1950s and 60s, including molecular biology and genetics. Reception: While lauded for promoting scientific thinking, some contemporary reviews suggested that despite the title, the text still contained a "good deal of telling" rather than pure inquiry, and it was quite rigorous. Impact: This BSCS text was considered a landmark in reforming biology education in the United States, moving away from descriptive biology toward a process-oriented approach. The book was frequently revised and reapproved for use in classrooms throughout the late 1960s and 1970s. ; 5 Excellent presentation of evolution, integrating synthetic theory. "Marred by progressionist ideology and claims of link to cultural evolution." ; BSCS "Yellow Version" aka Biological Science: An Inquiry Into Life ; FINE. Book.

Softcover. Zustand: Near Fine. First edition. Octavo. 17, [1]pp. Lacking the wrappers, else near fine. Reasonably interesting litany of the Rev. Moore's stewardship of the church: he added 339 volumes to its library, raised $344.28 for the Ant-Slavery cause; and additional amounts for Temperance, missions, for Western Colleges, the Seaman's Fund, and the Female Guardian Society; an account of every person who died during his tenure; *OCLC* locates three copies.

Softcover. Zustand: Near Fine. First edition. Octavo. 17, [1]pp. Printed self-wrappers. Small tears at the spine ends, a few small stains on the rear wrap, very good. Reasonably interesting litany of the Rev. Moore's stewardship of the church: he added 339 volumes to its library, raised $344.28 for the Ant-Slavery cause; and additional amounts for Temperance, missions, for Western Colleges, the Seaman's Fund, and the Female Guardian Society; an account of every person who died during his tenure; *OCLC* locates three copies.

Leather. Zustand: Very Good. Various [inc. G.H. Thomas, John Gilbert, G. du Maurier, J.D. Watson, A.B. Houghton] (illustrator). A revised edition of an influential history on the persecution of Christians and later Protestants, delving into the Roman era and the turbulent sixteenth century The revised edition of the Book of Martyrs, a history of Christian persecution across Europe, from Ancient Rome, and into the Victorian era, written by English theologian and historian John Foxe, with revised additions by William Bramley-Moore. Published by Cassell, Petter, and Galpin around 1865.In half calf, half marble boards. Contains a frontispiece of Oxford Martyr Nicholas Ridley, and numerous in-text illustrations, including many full-page illustrations.In his work of cultural significance, Foxe delves into European history and retells episodes of Christian persecution, often adding dialogue in the process. Beginning with Nero, most attention is granted to the years of reformation in the sixteenth century, and particularly the persecution of the Catholic powers against Protestants. Moore extends the work into the nineteenth century, looking at missionaries in Madagascar.The appendix includes a full list of English martyrs persecuted under the rule of Mary Tudor (1555-1558). In half calf, half marble boards. Externally, smart, with the odd small mark, more frequent to rear board, and fading to the extremities. Slight edgewear, with rubbing to joints and to the extremities. Slight bumping to the head and tail of the spine, and to the extremities. Marble end papers are bright and clean. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with slight age toning and the odd faint spot to leaf extremities, heavier spotting to title and contents leaves. Very Good. book.