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The American Heritage® Student Science Dictionary
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by:
Heritage, American
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Publisher:
Houghton Mifflin
Published: October 7, 2002
ISBN: 061818919X
Format:Hardcover
Pages:384
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Book Description
From School Library Journal
Grade 6-10-More than 4500 terms are accompanied by a plethora of visual and textual sidebars in this compact volume. Entry words are highlighted in color and defined in straightforward language; pronunciation guidelines are
included. The definitions; the high-quality, full-color photographs; and the clean, labeled drawings will give students a clear interpretation of the scientific concepts addressed. In addition, there are 12 terms and concepts (including "Atom,"
"Fission," "Photosynthesis," and "Greenhouse Effect") discussed and illustrated in full- or half-page framed sidebars; 21 half-page biographies of scientists; and 105 terms in "Did You Know?" windows that expand on more succinct definitions. There are
also eight useful tables and charts, from a "Brief Timeline of Computing" to "Taxonomy." "Word Histories" explain the origins of commonly used terms, and plentiful cross-references lead students to related definitions and sidebars. An up-to-date and
appealing approach to scientific terminology.
Tina Hudak, St. Bernard's School, Riverdale, MD
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Product 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
andbull; more than 4,500 entry words with clear, easy-to-understand definitions
andbull; more than 425 full-color photographs and
drawings
andbull; 175 Feature Notes on important scientific concepts, the major discoveries of many scientists, and the usage and history of scientific terminology
andbull; detailed graphic treatment of selected subjects, such as the
structure of atoms, photosynthesis, plate tectonics, and the life of stars
andbull; 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
HeritageŽ 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.
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