عنوان

The handy science answer book /

شابک

1578593212 (pbk.)

شابک

9781578593217 (pbk.)

شماره

b431678

عنوان اصلي

The handy science answer book /

نام عام مواد

[Book]

نام نخستين پديدآور

compiled by the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh ; [edited by Naomi E. Balaban and James E. Bobick]

وضعيت ويراست

Fourth edition

نام خاص و کميت اثر

viii, 679 pages :

ساير جزييات

illustrations ;

ابعاد

24 cm

عنوان فروست

The handy answer book series

متن يادداشت

Includes bibliographical references and index

متن يادداشت

General science, mathematics, and technology. Introduction ; Societies, publications, and awards ; Numbers ; Mathematics ; Computers -- Physics and chemistry. Energy, motion, and force ; Light, sound, and other waves ; Electricity and magnetism ; Matter ; Chemical elements ; Temperature, measurement, and methodology -- Astronomy and space. Universe ; Stars ; Planets and moons ; Comets and meteorites ; Observation and measurement ; Exploration -- Earth. Air ; Physical characteristics ; Water ; Land ; Volcanoes and earthquakes ; Observation and measurement -- Climate and weather. Temperature ; Air phenomena ; Wind ; Precipitation ; Weather prediction -- Minerals, metals, and other materials. Rocks and minerals ; Metals ; Natural substances ; Man-made products -- Energy. Fossil fuels ; Renewable and alternative energy ; Nuclear energy ; Measures and measurement ; Consumption and conservation -- Environment. Biomes, ecological cycles, and environmental milestones ; Pollution and wastes ; Recycling and conservation ; Extinct and endangered plants and animals -- Biology. Cells ; Viruses, bacteria, protists, and fungi ; DNA, RNA, and chromosomes ; Genetics and evolution ; Classification, laboratory tools, and techniques -- Plant world. Introduction and historical background ; Plant diversity ; Plant structure and function ; Flowers and unusual plants ; Trees and shrubs ; Soil, gardening, and farming -- Animal world. Introduction and historical background ; Animal characteristics and activities ; Sponges, coelenterates, and worms ; Mollusks and echinoderms ; Arthropods : crustaceans, insects and spiders ; Fish, amphibians, and reptiles ; Birds ; Mammals ; Pets -- Human body. Introduction and historical background ; Tissues, organs, and glands ; Bones and muscles ; Skin, hair, and nails ; Blood and circulation ; Nerves and senses ; Digestion ; Reproduction and human development -- Health and medicine. Health hazards and risks ; First aid and poisons ; Diseases, disorders, and other health problems ; Health care ; Diagnostic equipments, tests and techniques ; Drugs and medicines ; Surgery and other treatments

بدون عنوان

0

متن يادداشت

"Presenting a fun and educational way to explore the wonders of the world of science, this newly updated edition poses and answers 2,200 questions, providing an abundance of original and interesting science facts. Children and adults will uncover some of the most interesting, unusual, and quirky science curiosities such as: Are cell phones dangerous to your health? Is the same strain of yeast used to make different types of beer? What is the cleanest fossil fuel? What is the largest invertebrate? Readers will find this informative and enjoyable resource is chock full of hundreds of intriguing science and technology topics, from the inner workings of the human body and outer space to math, computers, planes, trains, and automobiles"--

موضوع مستند نشده

Science, Miscellanea.

شماره

ويراست

شماره رده

نشانه اثر

مستند نام اشخاص تاييد نشده

Balaban, Naomi E.

مستند نام اشخاص تاييد نشده

Bobick, James E.

تاريخ عمليات

20120313111858.0

قواعد فهرست نويسي ( بخش توصيفي )

rda

نام الکترونيکي

نوع ماده

[Book]

تكميل شده

Y