Scientific American Science Desk Reference
eBook - ePub

Scientific American Science Desk Reference

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  1. 704 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Scientific American Science Desk Reference

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About this book

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

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Foreword
  6. Contributors
  7. Introduction
  8. 1. Measurement
  9. 2. Mathematics
  10. 3. Chemistry
  11. 4. Physics
  12. 5. Astronomy
  13. 6. Earth Science: Evolutionand Structure of Planet Earth
  14. 7. Earth Science: theAtmosphere and the Hydrosphere
  15. 8. Environment and Ecology
  16. 9. Biology
  17. 10. The Animal Kingdom
  18. 11. Plant Kingdom
  19. 12. Human Body
  20. 13. Health and Disease
  21. 14. Computer Science
  22. 15. Technology
  23. 16. Discoveries, Inventions, and Prizes
  24. Index