| Description |
2 volumes (xv, 748 pages, I-22) : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm. |
| Series |
Facts on File science library. |
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Facts on File science library.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
V. 1: A-L. Entries categorized by National Science Education Standards for content (grades 9-12) -- V. 2. M-Z. Feature essays: The chemistry of forensic science -- Physics and chemistry in the hierarchical structure of science -- Unification: finding oneness in diversity -- Compact florescent lightbulbs -- uses of carbon dioxide: removal of harmful greenhouse gasses -- Silicone: a versatile polymer -- Laws: there is order in the world -- Pharmacogenetics: the future of drug design -- Beauty: only in the eye of the beholder? -- Radiation therapy: developments and discoveries -- Theories: not mere speculations! -- Physics and mathematics: a remarkable partnership -- Chronology -- Periodic table of the elements -- SI units and derived quantities -- Multipliers and dividers for use with SI Units -- Common ions -- Physical constants -- Astronomical data -- Abbreviations and symbols for physical units -- The Greek alphabet -- Some conversions within the metric system -- Common conversions from U.S. customary to metric unit values -- Temperature conversions. |
| Subject |
Physical sciences -- Encyclopedias.
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| Added Author |
Gothard, Lisa Quinn.
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| ISBN |
9780816070114 |
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0816070113 |
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