false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1177868514m/737500.jpg 737500 1 <i>The Penguin Desk Encyclopedia of Science and Mathematics</i> has thousands of entries that go beyond simply defining concepts or identifying the components of our natural world. It includes:<br><br> * Detailed drawings throughout<br> * Tables that provide succinct and complete data<br> * An exhaustive index to help locate information tied to the main entries<br> * Cross-references to aid in finding all the information about a particular topic<br><br> This is a book that will help readers and students straighten out the meaning of science and mathematics in relation not only to our planet, but also to the universe. 723679 11 2001 The Penguin Desk Encyclopedia of Science and Mathematics (Penguin Reference) total:1|4:1| 1 4 2 0 0 0 false false Thu May 28 02:43:44 -0700 2009 Thu May 28 02:43:44 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Fri Nov 30 12:51:26 -0800 2007 Fri Nov 30 12:51:26 -0800 2007 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=737500