General Science

"General Science" by Bertha May Clark is an educational text that aims to teach the basics of science and how to apply them in daily routines. The book stresses how important it is to grasp scientific ideas so that people can fix problems and make things work better, like how to do housework or run factories. The author starts off by talking about how the book is meant to help people tackle real-world issues; they aim to prepare people for solving problems, rather than passing tests. Clark highlights the link between science and saving energy and resources, and also shines a light on machines and new inventions that save labor, as well as discussing musical instruments and electricity. This introduction opens the way to a further look at science, starting with how we use heat every day.