This is the online version of The McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology. Full text articles contain links to news and research updates, biographies of scientists and links to related online resources. Search by typing in words and phrases or select from a list of topics. The student center provides study guides and bibliographies for further reading on topics for students at the high school or college levels.
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Math, Science, & Technology
This 3-volume title provides in-depth, current, and accurate information on 112 known chemical elements, plus coverage on recently-discovered elements 113 through 118.
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Environmental Encyclopedia - 4th ed.Provides in-depth, worldwide coverage of environmental issues. Each article is written in a nontechnical style and provides current status, analysis, and suggested solutions whenever possible.
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Amphibians (3 v.); Birds (5 v.) ; Corals, jellyfishes, sponges, and other simple animals; Crustaceans, mollusks, and segmented worms; Reptiles (2 v.); Fishes; Insects and spiders (2 v.); Mammals (5 v) ; Cumulative index.
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Junior Reference CollectionProvides middle school and high school students access to biographies; information on authors and their works; data on science and scientists; information on states, nations and provinces; resources for the study of African-Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native North Americans and Asian Americans; information on foods and recipes of the world; and more.
Designed specifically for students in grades 5-12, this reference set includes information on the physical properties and characteristics of nearly 200 countries.
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MathematicsThis illustrated work explains basic concepts of math and geometry, and provides information on historical milestones, notable mathematicians, and more. Explores the functions of math in daily life, as well as its role as a tool for measurement, data analysis, and technological development.
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MedlinePlusInformation on diseases and treatments from the National Institutes of Health. Includes lists of hospitals and physicians, a medical encyclopedia and dictionary, health information in Spanish, extensive information on prescription and nonprescription drugs, health information from the media, and links to clinical trials.
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Nursing Resource CenterFor nursing students at community colleges, universities, and vocational or technical high schools.
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Philip's Astronomy EncyclopediaThe best A-Z encyclopedia for enthusiastic skywatchers, with more than 3000 articles on all aspects of astronomy and astrophysics. Written by more than 100 leading astronomers from the world's universities and observatories, it is comprehensive, authoritative, and accessible.
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Science of Everyday ThingsThis 4-vol. set illustrates the importance of scientific and mathematical principles through their use in everyday life. Each volume focuses on a specific scientific discipline — biology, chemistry, earth sciences and physics — offering students an in-depth understanding of each discipline and its theories.
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Science OnlineComprehensive, curriculum-oriented overview of a broad range of scientific disciplines through extensive essays, diagrams, illustrations, images, biographies, experiments, activities, and definitions. Intended for students in middle school through high school.
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Space SciencesEasy-to-use, up-to-date, resource that covers all the basics and "must have" topics in the field of Space Science. Middle school and high school level.
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Student Resources in ContextAimed at middle school and high school students. Including content based on national curriculum standards in major subject areas such as history, literature, science and social studies.
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U*X*L Encyclopedia of ScienceThis alphabetically organized set opens up the entire world of science in clear, nontechnical language. Topics profiled are related to the physical, life, and earth sciences, as well as to math, psychology, engineering, technology, and the environment.


