The New York Public Library science desk reference

By:

Barnes-Svarney, Patricia

Material type: Text

0028604032
9780028604039

Subject(s):

New York Public Library

DDC classification:

500 BAR

Contents:

Scientific measurements -- Scientific symbols and signs -- Time -- Biology -- The human body and biomedical science -- Chemistry -- Physics -- Astronomy -- Earth science -- Meteorology -- Environmental science -- Computer science -- Engineering and technical science -- Useful science resources.

Summary: The basics of major areas of science are described and illustrated in this work that resembles the general New York Public Library Desk Reference. Chapters on scientific measurements and symbols as well as a section on time are followed by chapters devoted to the major scientific disciplines as well as meteorology, environmental science, computer science and engineering. Each chapter has a narrative about the discipline and charts, facts and other illustrations. Biographies of famous scientists, historical highlights, terms and a bibliography relevant to each science are included. There is a final chapter with directory information about science resources such as zoo, aquariums and planetariums, parks and caves, and periodicals. An index provides access to ready reference information. Recommended for all secondary collections

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Holdings
Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Reference Books	Main Library Reference	Reference	500 BAR (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		005137

Total holds: 0

Scientific measurements --
Scientific symbols and signs --
Time --
Biology --
The human body and biomedical science --
Chemistry --
Physics --
Astronomy --
Earth science --
Meteorology --
Environmental science --
Computer science --
Engineering and technical science --
Useful science resources.

The basics of major areas of science are described and illustrated in this work that resembles the general New York Public Library Desk Reference. Chapters on scientific measurements and symbols as well as a section on time are followed by chapters devoted to the major scientific disciplines as well as meteorology, environmental science, computer science and engineering. Each chapter has a narrative about the discipline and charts, facts and other illustrations. Biographies of famous scientists, historical highlights, terms and a bibliography relevant to each science are included. There is a final chapter with directory information about science resources such as zoo, aquariums and planetariums, parks and caves, and periodicals. An index provides access to ready reference information. Recommended for all secondary collections

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