Intro
Preface and Acknowledgments
Contents
Chapter 1: What Is Science?
Introduction
Early Times
Technology Versus Science
Initiation of Scientific Inquiry
The Purpose of Science
Some Landmark Science-Based Technologies
Serendipity in Science
References
Chapter 2: Science in Daily Life: Can One See Science in Routine Actions?
Introduction
Motion, Inertia, and Gravity
Work and Energy
References
Chapter 3: Scientific Methodology
Introduction
Early Beginnings
References
Chapter 4: Language of Science
Introduction

Knowledge and Information
References
Chapter 5: Mathematics, the Common Base for Science
Introduction
Mathematics: Its Need in Science
Evolution of Early Mathematics
Mathematics as a Tool for New Discoveries
Is Mathematics Difficult to Learn?
What Is the Best Way to Learn Mathematics?
Fun with Mathematics
References
Chapter 6: An Integrated Approach to Communicating and Practicing Science
Introduction
References
Chapter 7: Experience and Experimenting in the Development of Sciences
Introduction
References
Chapter 8: Observation and Inference

Introduction
References
Chapter 9: Science as a Profession
Introduction
References
Chapter 10: Science and Society
Introduction
Public Perception of Research
Change in the Scenario
References
Chapter 11: Epilogue
Appendix
Solutions to number puzzles
Further Reading