Scientific American Science Desk Reference
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1999
John Wiley & Sons Inc (Verlag)
978-0-471-35675-2 (ISBN)
John Wiley & Sons Inc (Verlag)
978-0-471-35675-2 (ISBN)
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"Divided into 15 sections covering a specific scientific discipline, this work includes sections on key concepts, glossaries, and biographies of prominent researchers in that field, chronologies, and information unique to that particular discipline."--"Outstanding Reference Sources," American Libra
Who names newly discovered planets? What exactly are black holes? Where are there the most earthquakes? When did the first Homo sapiens walk the earth? Why is the night sky dark? How does the fluoride in toothpaste prevent cavities? Since 1845, Scientific American has answered questions and provided the best information available in all areas of science. Now, Scientific American is proud to present an accessible, one-volume reference covering all the sciences. Whether you want to examine the tiniest microbes, the properties of the earth's core, or the farthest reaches of space, this handy desk reference is the resource to turn to for the answers you need. * Over 500 biographies of key science figures * Thousands of glossary terms * Hundreds of useful Web sites * Tables, charts, diagrams, and illustrations * Sidebars featuring fascinating facts, mnemonic aids, and quizzes * Essays exploring ideas in-depth
Who names newly discovered planets? What exactly are black holes? Where are there the most earthquakes? When did the first Homo sapiens walk the earth? Why is the night sky dark? How does the fluoride in toothpaste prevent cavities? Since 1845, Scientific American has answered questions and provided the best information available in all areas of science. Now, Scientific American is proud to present an accessible, one-volume reference covering all the sciences. Whether you want to examine the tiniest microbes, the properties of the earth's core, or the farthest reaches of space, this handy desk reference is the resource to turn to for the answers you need. * Over 500 biographies of key science figures * Thousands of glossary terms * Hundreds of useful Web sites * Tables, charts, diagrams, and illustrations * Sidebars featuring fascinating facts, mnemonic aids, and quizzes * Essays exploring ideas in-depth
Scientific American is one of the world's leading science and technology publications. In English, it reaches more than 3 million people around the world by subscription, newsstands, and online.
Measurement.
Mathematics.
Chemistry.
Physics.
Astronomy.
Earth Science: Evolution and Structure of Planet Earth.
Earth Science: The Atmosphere and the Hydrosphere.
Environment and Ecology.
Biology.
The Animal Kingdom.
Plant Kingdom.
Human Body.
Health and Disease.
Computer Science.
Technology.
Discoveries, Inventions, and Prizes.
Index.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 30.9.1999 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | New York |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 201 x 240 mm |
| Gewicht | 1415 g |
| Themenwelt | Schulbuch / Wörterbuch |
| Naturwissenschaften | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-471-35675-1 / 0471356751 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-471-35675-2 / 9780471356752 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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