Edition |
Revised and updated edition, [Third edition, fully revised and updated]. |
Description |
vii, 488 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm |
Contents |
Chapter 1. Planet earth: Introduction ; Earth and the solar system ; Earth's rotation ; Fossils and geological time ; Human origins, human change ; Earth's structure ; Earth's atmosphere ; The oceans ; The ocean floor ; Continental drift ; Volcanoes ; Earthquakes ; Building mountains ; Building rocks ; Ores and gems ; Igneous rock ; Metamorphic rock ; Sedimentary rock ; Erosion and weathering ; Glaciers and ice sheets ; Climate ; Rain and snow ; Clouds and fog ; Weather forecasting ; Winds, storms, and floods ; Maps and mapping ; Facts and figures -- Chapter 2. Living things: Introduction ; Life : origins and development ; Classification of living things ; Single-celled organisms ; Fungi and lichens ; Plant anatomy ; Nonflowering plants ; Flowering plants ; Fruits and seeds ; Trees ; Plants and people ; Biomes and habitats ; Marine invertebrates ; Mollusks ; Worms ; Crustaceans ; Spiders, centipedes, and scorpions ; Insects ; Fish ; Amphibians ; Reptiles ; Birds ; Mammals ; Animal reproduction ;Animal behavior ; Movement ; Migration ; Animal partnerships ; Adaptation and defense ; Facts and figures -- Chapter 3. Human biology: Introduction ; Body organization ; Skin, hair, and nails ; The skeleton ; Bones and joints ; Muscles and movement ; The brain and nervous system ; Sleep and dreams ; Communication ; Touch ; Taste and smell ; Eyes and seeing ; Ears, hearing, and balance ; Hormones ; The heart and circulation ; Blood ; Lymphatic system ; Lungs and breathing ; Food and nutrition ; Teeth ; Digestion ; Metabolism ; Waste disposal ; Reproduction ; Growth and development ; Genes and chromosomes ; Bacteria and viruses ; The immune system ; Disease ; Exercise and fitness ; Medicine ; Medical technology ; Facts and figures -- Chapter 4. Chemistry and the elements: Introduction ; The origins of chemistry ; The elements ; Atoms ; The periodic table ; Chemical analysis ; States of matter ; Solutions ; Separation and purification ; Chemical reactions ; Chemical compounds ; Bonding and valency ; Solid structures ; Carbon ; Nitrogen and oxygen ; Air ; Water ; Organic chemistry ; Catalysts ; Enzymes ; Oxidation and reduction ; Hydrogen ; Noble gases ; Sulfur ; The halogens ; Metals ; Acids ; Bases and alkalis ; Indicators and pH ; Soaps and detergents ; Chemistry of food ; Petrochemicals ; Facts and figures -- Chapter 5. Materials and technology: Introduction ; Properties of solids ; Properties of metals ; Iron ; Copper ; Aluminum ; Precious metals ; Alloys ; Shaping materials ; Wood and paper ; Fibers ; Glass ; Ceramics ; Oil and refining ; Natural gas ; Coal ; Rubber ; Polymers ; Plastics ; New materials ; Adhesives ; Pigments and dyes ; Brick, stone, and concrete ; Construction ; Gasoline and diesel engines ; Jet engines and gas turbines ; Steam engines ; Hydraulics and pneumatics ; Food production ; Food processing ; Automation ; Robotics ; Technology timeline ; Facts and figures -- Chapter 6. Light and energy: Introduction ; Heat and light from the sun ; Radiation ; The electromagnetic spectrum ; Terrestrial energy sources ; Heat transfer ; Heating and cooling systems ; Combustion ; Expansion and contraction ; Kinetic theory ; Changes of state ; Thermodynamics ; Light ; Reflection and absorption ; Refraction ; Lenses and curved mirrors ; Microscopes ; Telescopes ; Color ; Color mixing ; Vision ; Optical illusions ; Photography and film ; Sources of light ; Light energy ; The speed of light ; Polarization ; Lasers and holograms ; Facts and figures -- Chapter 7. Forces and movement:: Introduction ; Force ; Potential and kinetic energy ; Work and energy ; Momentum ; Relativity and gravity ; Ramps and wedges ; Levers and pulleys ; Wheels and axles ; Gears ; Complex machines ; Second law of thermodynamics ; Friction ; Fluids ; Pressure ; Sound as changes of pressure ; Wave motion ; Vibrations ; Resonance ; Vibrations of strings ; Vibrations in tubes ; Balance and turning forces ; Circular motion ; Floating and sinking ; Harnessing wave power ; Harnessing wind power ; Principles of flight ; Supersonic flight ; Facts and figures -- Chapter 8. Electricity and electronics: Introduction ; Electricity ; Electrical circuits ; Magnets and magnetism ; Electromagnetism ; Generators and motors ; Power plants ; Renewable energy sources ; Electrical power distribution ; Storage of electricity ; Electrochemistry ; Power cells ; Electricity through gases ; Conductors ; Insulators ; Resistance ; Electrical communication ; Telecommunications ; Sound recording ; Television ; Analog and digital systems ; Microprocessors ; Comptuers ; Computer software programs ; Information technology ; Smart technology ; Facts and figures -- Chapter 9. Space and time: Introduction ; The universe ; The universe : origins and future ; Galaxies ; Stars ; The sun ; Constellations ; The solar system ; Earth and the moon ; Eclipses ; Mercury ; Venus ; Mars ; Jupiter ; Saturn ; Uranus ; Neptune ; The solar system's minor planets ; Comets ; Meteors and meteorites ; Studying the universe ; Astronomical telescopes ; Exploring space ; Rockets and the space shuttle ; Humans in space ; Artificial satellites ; Time ; Measuring time ; Space, time, and relativity ; Timeline of space exploration ; Facts and figures -- Chapter 10. Conservation and the environment:: Introduction ; The natural balance ; Action zones ; Saving the rain forests ; Ocean life ; Why species die out ; Endangered species ; Population explosion ; Food and farming ; City living ; Water pollution ; Air pollution ; Waste and recycling ; Resources ; Renewable energy ; Climate change ; Tourism and heritage ; Conservation action ; Facts and figures -- Ready reference: Numbers and units of measurement ; Conversion tables ; Geometric shapes ; Famous scientists ; Inventions and discoveries -- Glossary -- Index -- Acknowledgments. |
Summary |
Presents an illustrated science encyclopedia arranged in such categories as "Planet Earth," "Living Things," "Chemistry and the Elements," "Materials and Technology," "Space and Time," and "Conservation and the Environment." |
Note |
Includes index. |
Subject |
Science -- Encyclopedias, Juvenile.
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Science -- Encyclopedias.
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Added Author |
Gifford, Clive.
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Added Title |
Science encyclopedia |
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Kingfisher Books.
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ISBN |
9780753466889 paper over cardboard |
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0753466880 paper over cardboard |
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