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The American Heritage Science Dictionary
The American Heritage Science Dictionary covers all major fields of science.
Over 8,500 entries are written in clear language and are enhanced by 350 illustrations, 175 feature notes, and 320 biographies. New to this updated edition is the most recent element, roentgenium, as well as a revised table of the elements. Recent innovations in science are covered, such as nutrigenomics—the study of how the genome and diet interact to influence human and animal health and disease. This is the perfect reference for people looking to improve their science literacy or understand today’s science news.
Over 8,500 entries are written in clear language and are enhanced by 350 illustrations, 175 feature notes, and 320 biographies. New to this updated edition is the most recent element, roentgenium, as well as a revised table of the elements. Recent innovations in science are covered, such as nutrigenomics—the study of how the genome and diet interact to influence human and animal health and disease. This is the perfect reference for people looking to improve their science literacy or understand today’s science news.
704 pages, Hardcover
First published January 25, 2005
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May 4, 2014The American Heritage Science Dictionary. (2011). Boston: Houghton Mifflin.
Review: School Library Journal - http://eds.b.ebscohost.com.libsrv.wku...
Reference Type: Dictionary
DDC: 403
Content Scope: The terms in this reference are all related to science.
Accuracy, Authority, Bias: This text is well reviewed and believed to be accurate.
Arrangement and Presentation: The words and subjects in the dictionary are arranged in alphabetical order.
Relation to similar works: There is not another book in the dictionary specifically covering scientific terms.
Timeliness and Permanence: Thought scientific information changes often, the terms used will likely be similar.
Accessibility and Diversity: This dictionary would be valuable to all students as they learn about or research science topics.
Cost: $18.07
Review: School Library Journal - http://eds.b.ebscohost.com.libsrv.wku...
Reference Type: Dictionary
DDC: 403
Content Scope: The terms in this reference are all related to science.
Accuracy, Authority, Bias: This text is well reviewed and believed to be accurate.
Arrangement and Presentation: The words and subjects in the dictionary are arranged in alphabetical order.
Relation to similar works: There is not another book in the dictionary specifically covering scientific terms.
Timeliness and Permanence: Thought scientific information changes often, the terms used will likely be similar.
Accessibility and Diversity: This dictionary would be valuable to all students as they learn about or research science topics.
Cost: $18.07
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April 29, 2012THE AMERICAN HERITAGE SCIENCE DICTIONARY: UPDATED EDITION. (2011). 704p. New York, NY: Houghton Harcourt.
ISBN 978-0-547-47092-4. $21.95 This is a wonderful resource for middle school and above. More resistant learners will brighten as soon as they see this dictionary is full of pictures, pop ups and wild displays of imagination. The most creative science dictionary I have seen, this is a wonderful way to find basic explanations and spur on curiosity. From a reputable source and well reviewed.
-S.Draewell
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ISBN 978-0-547-47092-4. $21.95 This is a wonderful resource for middle school and above. More resistant learners will brighten as soon as they see this dictionary is full of pictures, pop ups and wild displays of imagination. The most creative science dictionary I have seen, this is a wonderful way to find basic explanations and spur on curiosity. From a reputable source and well reviewed.
-S.Draewell
Reviewed by http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/s...
March 1, 2011
This was selected as an Outstanding Reference Source for 2006. For the complete list, go to http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/rus...
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