The Nature of Solids
Holden
Columbia University Press
Good information on solids but a little difficult to understand.
Crystals and Crystal Growing
Holden and Morrison
MIT Press—1982
Good information on crystals with diagrams and explanations.
Basic Skills in the Laboratory
Charles E. Towne
Cebco Standard Publishing—1977
Good introductory activities for laboratory equipment and techniques.
Selected Experiments For Elements of Physics
Buchanan and Murphy
Southern Connecticut State University—1070
Selected Experiments For Elements of Physics
Buchanan and Murphy
Southern Connecticut State University—1970
Excellent explanation and exercises with the vernier caliper.
Crystals—A Handbook for School Teachers
Elizabeth A. Wood
1972
This book supplies information for the teacher who has little or no experience with the growing of crystals. It is geared toward students performing activities before understanding what is really happening.
This book can be purchased for $4.00 plus postage from:
Polycrystal Book Service
P.O. Box 3439
Dayton, Ohio 44401
Tel. (513) 275-2424
