The author's stated purpose is to promote greater efforts to prevent the use of so much erroneous material in the schools under the name of science and physics. Two texts are chosen as examples, "Modern Physics" 5th Edition by (Dull) Williams, Metcalfe, Trinklein, and Lefler, and the "Pathways in Science" series by Oxenhorn. Specific errors are…

Discusses errors/misleading statements concerning the principle of action/reaction as found in two published sources. The first, focusing on the application of Newton's third law to airplane lift, is found in a college-level text. The second, related to electromagnetic forces, is found in a book providing solutions to physics problems. (JN)

Frequent textbook errors about radioactivity are discussed Examples include deflection of alpha particles by thin foils, radioactive decay, and binding energy. (DS)

Points out textbook errors or discrepancies which are confusing or unclear in describing the photon. Cites specific texts and the particular point of confusion in each one. (JM)

Discusses some errors found in certain elementary physics textbooks, specifically the propagation of waves in a rope tied to another rope of different linear density. (GA)

Evaluates an elementary textbook (Journeys in Science, volume 3) on thermodynamics. Points out some inadequate expressions and explains the reasons. (YP)

Because voltage is a difficult concept to comprehend, it is expected that textbook authors would be clear/consistent in their presentation. Presents 11 examples in which the concept is explained or used (taken from one book), suggesting that the presentation makes it difficult for students to develop an understanding of voltage. (JN)

Indicates and describes items that are incorrect in textbooks and a teacher edition of Discover SCIENCE for K-6. (YP)