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Astronomy
AstroEDU
Astronomy (OpenStax)
This OpenStax astronomy text has been positively-reviewed and has been successfully adopted by other faculty. It covers introductory concepts in astronomy, from astronomical instruments to the evolution of galaxies.
Includes: Instructor resources, student resources, applications, summaries, exercises, solutions, group activities
Licence: CC BY 4.0
Reviews: Available through the Open Textbook Library
Stellarium
Licence: GNU General Public Licence
Physics
All Things Flow: Fluid Mechanics for the Natural Sciences
This book began as lecture notes for an Oregon State University course in fluid mechanics, designed for beginning graduate students in physical oceanography. Because of its fundamental nature, this course is often taken by students outside physical oceanography, e.g., atmospheric science, civil engineering, physics and mathematics.
Includes: Exercises
Licence: CC BY-NC 4.0
Applications of Maxwell’s Equations
This book was developed at Simon Fraser University for an upper-level physics course. Along with electricity and magnetism, it devotes a chapter to ferromagnets.
Includes: Problems and answers
Licence: CC BY
Body Physics: Motion to Metabolism
This text covers introductory biophysics concepts, including body forces, body heat, and body composition measurement.
Includes: Summaries, exercises, solutions, applications, and examples.
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA
Reviews: Available through the Open Textbook Library
College Physics (OpenStax)
This introductory, algebra-based, two-semester college OpenStax physics book is grounded with real-world examples, illustrations, and explanations to help students grasp key, fundamental physics concepts.
Includes: Learning objectives, concept questions, links to labs, simulations
Licence: CC BY 4.0
Reviews: Available through the Open Textbook Library
Introductory Physics: Building Models to Describe Our World (LibreTexts)
This is an open ACCESS textbook for calculus-based introductory physics courses. The textbook is specifically intended for a flipped-classroom approach, wherein students complete readings at home and the material is then discussed in class.
Includes: Reinforcement activities, key terms and concepts
Licence: CC BY-SA
Physics: High School (OpenStax)
This Physics resource was developed under the guidance and support of experienced high school teachers and subject matter experts. It is presented here in multiple formats: PDF, online, and low-cost print. Beginning with an introduction to physics and scientific processes and followed by chapters focused on motion, mechanics, thermodynamics, waves, and light, this book incorporates a variety of tools to engage and inspire students. Hands-on labs, worked examples, and highlights of how physics is applicable everywhere in the natural world are embedded throughout the book, and each chapter incorporates a variety of assessment types such as practice problems, p