Victor, Edward

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VICTOR, Edward

VICTOR, Edward. American, b. 1914. Genres: Sciences. Career: Professor Emeritus of Science Education, Northwestern University School of Education, Evanston, Illinois, since 1979 (Professor, 1958-78). Adjunct Professor of Science Education, Arizona State University, School of Education, Tempe, since 1979. Science Ed., Follett Publishing, since 1962, and Benefic Press, since 1965; Science Consultant, Cenco Films, since 1965; and McGraw-Hill Films, since 1970. Chemistry instr., Boston University, Massachusetts, 1942-44; Head of Science Dept., Westbrook Jr. College, Portland, Maine, 1944-51; Science Supvr., Newport, Rhode Island schs., 1951-57; Assistant Professor, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, 1957-58. Publications: Friction, 1961; Machines, 1962; Magnets, 1962; Molecules and Atoms, 1963; Planes and Rockets, 1965; Heat, 1967; Electricity, 1967; Magnets and Electromagnets, 1967; Machines, 1969; Sound, 1969; Living Things, 1971; The Physical World, 1971; (co-author) A Sourcebook for Elementary Science, 2nd ed., 1971; (co-author) Investigation Science (Grades 1-6), 1972; (co-author) Readings in Science Education for the Elementary School, 3rd ed. 1975; Science for the Elementary School, 8th ed., 1997, 9th ed., 2000. Address: 10101 W. Palmeras Dr., Apt. 362, Sun City, AZ 85373, U.S.A.