{"title":"Shawn Carlson","description":"\u003cp\u003eSHAWN CARLSON is an American physicist, science writer, and STEM educator who wrote \u003cem\u003eScientific American\u003c\/em\u003e’s \"Amateur Scientist\" column from 1995 to 2001. His books include \u003cem\u003eScientific American The Amateur Astronomer\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eScientific American The Amateur Biologist\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarlson received a MacArthur Foundation Fellowship for science education in 1999. He holds B.S. degrees in Applied Mathematics and Physics from the University of California, Berkeley and a Ph.D. in Nuclear Physics from UCLA, and served as an adjunct professor in physics at San Diego State University.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen not writing, Carlson founded and leads the Society for Amateur Scientists, an organization he established in 1994 to support public engagement with science.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShawn lives in San Diego.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShawn Carlson’s books are published by Trade Paper Press, an imprint of Turner Publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/books-new-releases\"\u003eNew Releases\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/award-winning-books\"\u003eAward-Winning Books\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"scientific-american-the-amateur-biologist","title":"Scientific American The Amateur Biologist","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eAre you a passionate amateur naturalist?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWould you like to record videos of the microscopic world?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetect an insect's heartbeat? Separate molecules with electricity?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExtract and purify DNA . . . in your kitchen?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow you can do all these things and more with this wonderful compendium of unique and exciting projects. Gathered here, in the most comprehensive, wide-ranging collection of projects available for the amateur biologist, are some of the finest experiments from Scientific American's popular \"Amateur Scientist\" column. Whether you'd like to find out how to measure the metabolism of an insect, learn museum secrets for preserving plants, or discover how to teach a sow bug to navigate a maze, you'll find the project to suit your needs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFilled with experiments from a wide range of specialties, including botany, genetics, behavioral studies, cellular biology, microscopy, microbiology, and entomology, this fascinating book also contains helpful hints and clear instructions on how to build experimental apparatus using simple household materials and affordable alternatives to more expensive scientific equipment. Whether you're a student, teacher, or dedicated amateur scientist, you'll find projects here to excite your interest as well as deepen your understanding of-and appreciation for-the natural world.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eWe earn a commission for purchases made through the following links.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/0471382817\/ref=nosim?tag=tpcecomm-20\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Amazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003c!-- bookshop-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/book\/9780471382812\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Bookshop.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/bookshop-buylink --\u003e","brand":"Shawn Carlson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43212280922328,"sku":"9780471382812","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43212280955096,"sku":"9781630261818","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/7786\/8475\/files\/9780471382812_FC_mockup_v2_1738740501_68789e5c-d391-44c5-945c-d07547d4d94f.jpg?v=1790993700"},{"product_id":"scientific-american-the-amateur-astronomer","title":"Scientific American The Amateur Astronomer","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eFrom the longest running column in Scientific American's history comes this collection of fascinating projects for amateur astronomers\u003cbr\u003eFor over seventy years, \"The Amateur Scientist\" column in Scientific American has helped people explore their world and make original discoveries. This collection of both classic and recent articles presents projects for amateur astronomers at all levels. Hands-on astronomy fans will find how to build inexpensive astronomical instruments using ordinary shop-tools. 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