UK Kindle free books: Bunch of science education titles

greencat · 09-15-2010, 02:48 PM

All seem to have same wrong cover though.

CK-12 21st Century Physics: A Compilation of Contemporary and Emerging Technologies
The 21st Century Physics FlexBook is a collaborative effort of the Secretaries of Education and Technology and the Department of Education that seeks to elevate the quality of physics instruction across the Commonwealth of Virginia.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/CK-12-21st-C...=discounter-21

CK-12 Advanced Probability and Statistics
CK-12 Foundation-s Probability and Statistics (Advanced Placement) FlexBook introduces students to basic topics in statistics and probability but finishes with the rigorous topics an advanced placement course requires.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/CK-12-Advanc...=discounter-21

CK-12 Algebra I
CK-12 Foundation's Algebra FlexBook is an introduction to algebraic concepts for the high school student. Topics include: Equations & Functions, Real Numbers, Equations of Lines, Solving Systems of Equations & Quadratic Equations.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/CK-12-Algebr...=discounter-21

CK-12 Biology I - Honors
CK-12 Biology I is a textbook for high school students covering cell biology, genetics, evolution, ecology, and physiology.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/CK-12-Biolog...=discounter-21

CK-12 Calculus
CK-12 Foundation-s Single Variable Calculus FlexBook introduces high school students to the topics covered in the Calculus AB course. Topics include: Limits, Derivatives, and Integration.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/CK-12-Calcul...=discounter-21

CK-12 Chemistry
CK-12 Chemistry covers Matter, Atomic Structure; The Elements and Their Properties; Stoichiometry; Chemical Kinetics; Physical States of Matter; Thermodynamics; Nuclear Chemistry; and Organic Chemistry.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/CK-12-Chemis...=discounter-21

CK-12 Earth Science
CK-12 Earth Science covers the study of Earth - its minerals and energy resources, processes inside and on its surface, its past, water, weather and climate, the environment and human actions, and astronomy.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/CK-12-Earth-...=discounter-21

CK-12 Engineering: An Introduction for High School
Introduces engineering techniques and practices to high school students. This book is designed for a broad range of student abilities and does not require significant math or science prerequisites.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/CK-12-Engine...=discounter-21

CK-12 Geometry
CK-12 Foundation's Geometry FlexBook is a clear presentation of the essentials of geometry for the high school student. Topics include: Proof, Congruent Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Similarity, Perimeter & Area, Volume, and Transformations.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/CK-12-Geomet...=discounter-21

CK-12 People's Physics Book Version 2
The People's Physics Book is intended to be used as one small part of a multifaceted strategy to teach physics conceptually and mathematically.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/CK-12-People...=discounter-21

CK-12 Trigonometry
CK-12 Foundation-s Trigonometry FlexBook is an introduction to trigonometry for the high school student. Topics include: Trigonometric Identities & Equations, Circular Functions, and Polar Equations & Complex Numbers.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/CK-12-Trigon...=discounter-21

pdurrant · 09-15-2010, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by greencat

All seem to have same wrong cover though.

Thanks for these. I'm looking forward to September 10th, 2025, when the books will be delivered to my Kindle....

Hopefully they'll become available a little before that!

greencat · 09-15-2010, 03:06 PM

Yeah that made me laugh too. Probably get them delivered to our Kindle implant in our heads around that time and wonder what on earth they are.

Graham · 09-15-2010, 05:39 PM

I've ordered them too. I have an engineering degree, but it's been a long while and I'm sure I'll need a refresher in 2025.

Graham

koland · 09-16-2010, 02:28 AM

And now they're gone!

pdurrant · 09-16-2010, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by koland

And now they're gone!

But they're still on my list of Kindle books, so I can look forward to receiving them in 2025. Always grab the freebies while they're going, that's my motto!

koland · 09-16-2010, 10:59 AM

I would have, but didn't want to transfer my account to the UK Kindle store (although you can freely switch back and forth, at least for now). These were the first listings I'd seen that would not let you purchase them in the US Amazon store with a UK address (Amazon.com would say they were not available to those in the UK, while Amazon.co.uk would tell you that only UK customers could purchase, until it suddenly decided that I could transfer my account and get them).

In any case, I can't wait until they are released, so will have to find substitutes...

Those who are having new children this year, though, should find that they come in handy when they start prepping them for college entrance exams.

greencat · 09-24-2010, 02:45 AM

These are now available to download, still free and sporting natty new covers.

pdurrant · 09-24-2010, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greencat

These are now available to download, still free and sporting natty new covers.

Yes, I've received my copies that were pre-ordered.

Graham · 09-24-2010, 04:42 AM

I've got mine too. Is it 2025 already?

Graham

andyh2000 · 09-24-2010, 10:12 AM

You can download them as ePub from their home: http://www.ck12.org/flexr/browse/epub/

Andrew

pdurrant · 09-24-2010, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by andyh2000

You can download them as ePub from their home: http://www.ck12.org/flexr/browse/epub/

Andrew

Thanks for that. It looks like a really interesting and worthwhile initiative.

arcadata · 09-24-2010, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyh2000

You can download them as ePub from their home: http://www.ck12.org/flexr/browse/epub/

Andrew

Thanks, they've also got the books in PDF format. Pretty cool!

GeoffC · 09-24-2010, 12:01 PM

wow - thanks for that - epubs

ATDrake · 09-24-2010, 12:10 PM

It's pretty cool. The CK-12 people have apparently released everything Creative Commons-licensed, and if you click on any of their titles and go to the little icons on the navbar to the left, it looks like you can download PDFs of even the works-in-progress textbooks.

I hope more educators and homeschoolers start using this site, instead of relying on expensive and possibly inaccurate standard printed texts, like that Texas Board of Education thing that's going on in the Lounge.

09-15-2010, 02:48 PM	#1
greencat Freebie finder Posts: 907 Karma: 2046472 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: Sony, Kindle	UK Kindle free books: Bunch of science education titles All seem to have same wrong cover though. CK-12 21st Century Physics: A Compilation of Contemporary and Emerging Technologies The 21st Century Physics FlexBook is a collaborative effort of the Secretaries of Education and Technology and the Department of Education that seeks to elevate the quality of physics instruction across the Commonwealth of Virginia. http://www.amazon.co.uk/CK-12-21st-C...=discounter-21 CK-12 Advanced Probability and Statistics CK-12 Foundation-s Probability and Statistics (Advanced Placement) FlexBook introduces students to basic topics in statistics and probability but finishes with the rigorous topics an advanced placement course requires. http://www.amazon.co.uk/CK-12-Advanc...=discounter-21 CK-12 Algebra I CK-12 Foundation's Algebra FlexBook is an introduction to algebraic concepts for the high school student. Topics include: Equations & Functions, Real Numbers, Equations of Lines, Solving Systems of Equations & Quadratic Equations. http://www.amazon.co.uk/CK-12-Algebr...=discounter-21 CK-12 Biology I - Honors CK-12 Biology I is a textbook for high school students covering cell biology, genetics, evolution, ecology, and physiology. http://www.amazon.co.uk/CK-12-Biolog...=discounter-21 CK-12 Calculus CK-12 Foundation-s Single Variable Calculus FlexBook introduces high school students to the topics covered in the Calculus AB course. Topics include: Limits, Derivatives, and Integration. http://www.amazon.co.uk/CK-12-Calcul...=discounter-21 CK-12 Chemistry CK-12 Chemistry covers Matter, Atomic Structure; The Elements and Their Properties; Stoichiometry; Chemical Kinetics; Physical States of Matter; Thermodynamics; Nuclear Chemistry; and Organic Chemistry. http://www.amazon.co.uk/CK-12-Chemis...=discounter-21 CK-12 Earth Science CK-12 Earth Science covers the study of Earth - its minerals and energy resources, processes inside and on its surface, its past, water, weather and climate, the environment and human actions, and astronomy. http://www.amazon.co.uk/CK-12-Earth-...=discounter-21 CK-12 Engineering: An Introduction for High School Introduces engineering techniques and practices to high school students. This book is designed for a broad range of student abilities and does not require significant math or science prerequisites. http://www.amazon.co.uk/CK-12-Engine...=discounter-21 CK-12 Geometry CK-12 Foundation's Geometry FlexBook is a clear presentation of the essentials of geometry for the high school student. Topics include: Proof, Congruent Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Similarity, Perimeter & Area, Volume, and Transformations. http://www.amazon.co.uk/CK-12-Geomet...=discounter-21 CK-12 People's Physics Book Version 2 The People's Physics Book is intended to be used as one small part of a multifaceted strategy to teach physics conceptually and mathematically. http://www.amazon.co.uk/CK-12-People...=discounter-21 CK-12 Trigonometry CK-12 Foundation-s Trigonometry FlexBook is an introduction to trigonometry for the high school student. Topics include: Trigonometric Identities & Equations, Circular Functions, and Polar Equations & Complex Numbers. http://www.amazon.co.uk/CK-12-Trigon...=discounter-21 Last edited by greencat; 09-15-2010 at 02:56 PM.

09-24-2010, 10:12 AM	#11
andyh2000 Avid reader Posts: 897 Karma: 6543210 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: UK Device: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 / Kindle Paperwhite / TCL Nxtpaper 14	ePub versions You can download them as ePub from their home: http://www.ck12.org/flexr/browse/epub/ Andrew

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09-15-2010, 03:06 PM	#3
greencat Freebie finder Posts: 907 Karma: 2046472 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: Sony, Kindle	Yeah that made me laugh too. Probably get them delivered to our Kindle implant in our heads around that time and wonder what on earth they are.

09-15-2010, 05:39 PM	#4
Graham Wizard Posts: 2,742 Karma: 32912427 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North Yorkshire, UK Device: Kobo H20, Pixel 2, Samsung Chromebook Plus	I've ordered them too. I have an engineering degree, but it's been a long while and I'm sure I'll need a refresher in 2025. Graham

09-16-2010, 02:28 AM	#5
koland Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,563 Karma: 8033155 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: TN, USA Device: kindle(all), nook, nookcolor, Sony, Kobo, epic, iphone, iPad, pc	And now they're gone!

09-16-2010, 10:59 AM	#7
koland Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,563 Karma: 8033155 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: TN, USA Device: kindle(all), nook, nookcolor, Sony, Kobo, epic, iphone, iPad, pc	I would have, but didn't want to transfer my account to the UK Kindle store (although you can freely switch back and forth, at least for now). These were the first listings I'd seen that would not let you purchase them in the US Amazon store with a UK address (Amazon.com would say they were not available to those in the UK, while Amazon.co.uk would tell you that only UK customers could purchase, until it suddenly decided that I could transfer my account and get them). In any case, I can't wait until they are released, so will have to find substitutes... Those who are having new children this year, though, should find that they come in handy when they start prepping them for college entrance exams.

09-24-2010, 02:45 AM	#8
greencat Freebie finder Posts: 907 Karma: 2046472 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: Sony, Kindle	These are now available to download, still free and sporting natty new covers.

09-24-2010, 04:42 AM	#10
Graham Wizard Posts: 2,742 Karma: 32912427 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North Yorkshire, UK Device: Kobo H20, Pixel 2, Samsung Chromebook Plus	I've got mine too. Is it 2025 already? Graham

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GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,599 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	wow - thanks for that - epubs

09-24-2010, 12:10 PM	#15
ATDrake Wizzard Posts: 11,517 Karma: 33048258 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Roundworld Device: Kindle 2 International, Sony PRS-T1, BlackBerry PlayBook, Acer Iconia	It's pretty cool. The CK-12 people have apparently released everything Creative Commons-licensed, and if you click on any of their titles and go to the little icons on the navbar to the left, it looks like you can download PDFs of even the works-in-progress textbooks. I hope more educators and homeschoolers start using this site, instead of relying on expensive and possibly inaccurate standard printed texts, like that Texas Board of Education thing that's going on in the Lounge.