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This best-selling dictionary contains over 9,000 entries on all aspects of science. Ideal for both students and non-scientists alike, it provides comprehensive coverage of biology (including human biology), chemistry, physics, the earth sciences, and astronomy. Appendices include the periodic table, the solar system, geological time scale, animal and plant classification Other features include short biographies of leading scientists, full page illustrated features on subjects such as the Solar System and Genetically Modified Organisms, and chronologies of specific scientific subjects including plastics, electronics, and cell biology.
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This dictionary contains more than 9,000 cross-referenced entries covering all aspects of science including biology, human biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, and astronomy. The updated 4th edition includes appendices on the periodic table, the solar system, geological time scale, and animal and plant classification. Other features include short biographies of leading scientists, illustrated features on topics such as the Solar System and genetically-modified organisms, and chronologies of the development of plastics, electronics, and cell biology. The reference may be of use to writers, students, and general readers. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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