A straightforward all-in-one reference to science and mathematics from classical times to the present
Students, teachers, librarians, journalists--even professional scientists--will find quick and simple answers to specific questions in this one- volume A-to-Z desk encyclopedia. Especially valuable for its inclusion of mathematics, this authoritative and accessible resource offers concise coverage of every aspect of scientific development --key terms, concepts, instruments, and individuals. Covering astronomy and animals, earth science and ecology, genetics and geometry, physics and plants, and much more, the short entries include several hundred capsule biographies and are supplemented by 150 line drawings and an extensive index. No home or workplace should be without The Penguin Desk Encyclopedia of Science and Mathematics.
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Provides brief summaries of scientific topics in an encyclopedic, alphabetically organized, cross-referenced and indexed format. Written in non-technical language, it is designed for the common reader looking to augment their understanding of the increasingly discussed scientific world. Softcover.
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