| Edition |
Second edition. |
| Description |
xv, 580 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Note |
"Revised and expanded"--Cover. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 523-546) and index. |
| Contents |
Physics and chemistry -- Space -- Earth -- Climate and weather -- Minerals and other materials -- Energy -- Environment -- Biology -- Plant world -- Animal world -- Human body -- Health and medicine -- Weights, measures, time, tools, and weapons -- Buildings, bridges, and other structures -- Boats, trains, cars, and planes -- Communications -- General science and technology. |
| Subject |
Science -- Miscellanea.
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| Added Author |
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Science and Technology Department.
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| ISBN |
0787610135 paperback |
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