With reference to the California Science Framework for kindergarten through 12th-grade education not only a guideline for future science teaching in California, but of inestimable influence nationwide the author presents cogent criticism and an alternative strategy for science literacy, not only for the schools but for the entire public. Unfortunately, the text is its own worst model chaotic, even disorienting and appears to lack the editing it so sorely needs. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or. View on Amazon