The American heritage student science dictionary.
(Book)
Contributors:
Published:
Boston : Houghton Mifflin, [2002].
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
viii, 376 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Status:
Land O Lakes Juvenile Nonfiction
J 503 Amer
Description
The American Heritage® Student Science Dictionary covers a wide variety of fields, including chemistry, physics, biology, geology, meteorology, astronomy, ecology, and zoology. Its definitions are written in a clear and straightforward style that even beginning students can follow. An extensive cross-reference program encourages readers to build a more complex vocabulary.
The dictionary includes
? more than 4,500 entry words with clear, easy-to-understand definitions
? more than 425 full-color photographs and drawings
? 175 Feature Notes on important scientific concepts, the major discoveries of many scientists, and the usage and history of scientific terminology
? detailed graphic treatment of selected subjects, such as the structure of atoms, photosynthesis, plate tectonics, and the life of stars
? handy tables and charts, including the periodic table of the elements, a chart of geologic time, and a timeline of advances in computing.
The American Heritage® Student Science Dictionary is the ideal resource for homework assignments, school projects, or just browsing. This book is the key to unlocking the language of science and the natural world for students and their families.
The dictionary includes
? more than 4,500 entry words with clear, easy-to-understand definitions
? more than 425 full-color photographs and drawings
? 175 Feature Notes on important scientific concepts, the major discoveries of many scientists, and the usage and history of scientific terminology
? detailed graphic treatment of selected subjects, such as the structure of atoms, photosynthesis, plate tectonics, and the life of stars
? handy tables and charts, including the periodic table of the elements, a chart of geologic time, and a timeline of advances in computing.
The American Heritage® Student Science Dictionary is the ideal resource for homework assignments, school projects, or just browsing. This book is the key to unlocking the language of science and the natural world for students and their families.
Copies
Location
Call Number
Status
Last Check-In
Land O Lakes Juvenile Nonfiction
J 503 Amer
Available
Jan 31, 2018
Subjects
LC Subjects
Other Subjects
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Language:
English
ISBN:
061818919X
Notes
General Note
Nonfiction.
Description
Entries with definitions of basic scientific terms are accompanied by illustrations, "Did You Know" sidebars, and explanatory notes.
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
(2002). The American heritage student science dictionary. Boston, Houghton Mifflin.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)2002. The American Heritage Student Science Dictionary. Boston, Houghton Mifflin.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)The American Heritage Student Science Dictionary. Boston, Houghton Mifflin, 2002.
MLA Citation (style guide)The American Heritage Student Science Dictionary. Boston, Houghton Mifflin, 2002.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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