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Provides an introduction to the polar regions and the plants and animals that survive in such hostile conditions.
Provides an introduction to astronomy and a glimpse into its history, from the origins of the universe to space exploration.
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.
Provides information on the history of science through articles on the professional lives of scientists. All periods of science from classical antiquity to modern times are represented.
Provides information about the formation and practical uses of crystals, semiprecious stones, and precious metals.
Provides an introduction to the harsh world of hot and cold deserts and the people, plants, and animals that live in them.
This Encyclopedia considers both the professional ethics of science and technology, and the ethical and political issues raised by science and technology in an increasingly complex and global society. This broad coverage supports the numerous courses in applied and professional ethics and policy related to the practice of science and technology in education.
Including the addition of 25 new species, this new 2nd edition is completely updated to reflect the changes in endangered and threatened status. Color photographs and maps provide further illustrate the many species threatened by extinction, including amphibians, birds, crustaceans, fish, insects, mammals, mollusks, reptiles, and more.
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.
A focus on leading social issues of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. Each title contains approximately 175 full or excerpted documents — speeches, legislation, magazine and newspaper articles, essays, memoirs, letters, interviews, novels, songs, and works of art — as well as overview information that places each document in context.
Covers of environmental issues and policies, including diverse perspectives from the scientific community, governmental policy makers, as well as corporate interests.
Provides an introduction to the history of flight and explores the various aircraft in use today.
Illustrates the visions of the future of scientists, artists and inventors through the ages. Presents a view of a world we are yet to know, in the twenty-first century and beyond.
A collection of over 200 journals on current scientific developments, including such topics as particle physics, advanced mathematics, and nanotechnology.
Provides detailed information on the human body's structure, function, and disorders.
Provides an introduction to hurricanes, including details of their destructive forces and their historical background.
Covers all aspects of managing and maintaining information and technology, including usability, cataloging, information management, circulation, business information and more.
Provides an introduction to a variety of inventions, both ancient and modern, that have changed the world.
Provides an introduction to the plants, animals and insects of the world's jungles.
This 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.
A collection of over 400 journals, covering all aspects of the past and current state of military affairs. Key subjects include socioeconomic effects of war, governmental policies, the structure of armed forces, and many more.
Provides an introduction to the natural history, geology, and exploration of the world's vast oceans.
The 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.
Provides an introduction to the world of plants, including the natural history of plant anatomy and growth.
Provides an introduction to the plant and animal life that thrives in freshwater habitats.
Provides an understanding of commonly studied math concepts by illustrating their use in everyday life in everyday tasks, such as buying insurance, constructing a budget, reading graphs, adjusting cooking recipes or planning for retirement. Topics are designed to support the modern mathematics curriculum and contain examples related to the global economy.
Examines the beauty and importance of minerals, metals, crystals, fossils, and gemstones and provides insight into the evolution and composition of the Earth.
This series discusses how the major fields of science developed during specific time periods. Each volume focuses on a range of years and includes developments in exploration, life sciences, mathematics, physical sciences, and technology. When the series is completed, the seven volumes will cover 2000 B.C. to the present.
This 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.
Comprehensive, 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.
A general reference database containing thousands of full-text articles exploring social, scientific, health, historic, business, economic, political and global issues. Articles and graphics are selected from over 1,600 domestic and international publications and are indexed primarily according to Library of Congress-derived subject headings.
Provides detailed information on human and animal skeletons, including their evolution, structure, and function.
Provides information on the history of space exploration and the daily life of astronauts.
From the history of space exploration to the future of "space business," this set offers a broad survey of the space sciences. Includes biographies of scientists and the space-related job market.
Provides an introduction to the world of trees, from tiny saplings to forest giants.
This 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.
Provides information on the inner workings of volcanoes and famous volcanic eruptions.
