An edition of The handy science answer book (2011)

The handy science answer book

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An edition of The handy science answer book (2011)

The handy science answer book

4th ed.

by and

  • 1 Want to read

"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"--

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Publisher
Visible Ink Press
Language
English
Pages
679

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Subjects

Miscellanea, Science, SCIENCE / Reference, REFERENCE / Questions & Answers, Science, miscellanea
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Table of Contents

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.

Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Published in
Canton, MI
Series
The handy answer book series, Handy answer book series

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
500
Library of Congress
Q173 .H24 2011, Q173.H24 2011

The Physical Object

Pagination
viii, 679 p. :
Number of pages
679

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL25566745M
Internet Archive
handyscienceansw00pitt
ISBN 10
1578593212
ISBN 13
9781578593217
LCCN
2011000429
OCLC/WorldCat
700468360

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