''Quantum: The Magazine of Math and Science'' was a
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-based bimonthly magazine of
mathematics
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and
science
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, primarily
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, designed for young readers. It was published by the
National Science Teachers Association
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(NSTA) and
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and was headquartered in
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''Quantum'' was a sister publication of the Russian magazine ''
Kvant''. ''Quantum'' contained translations from ''Kvant'' and original material.
The magazine was founded in 1990. It ceased publication with its July/August 2001 issue.
Two books derived from ''Quantum'' materials have been published: ''Quantoons'' and ''Quantum Quandaries''.
All articles from the magazine are indexed online by the NSTA.
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