Reader's Guide

Demystify scientific theories, controversies, discoveries, and phenomena with the U•X•L Encyclopedia of Science, Second Edition.

This alphabetically organized ten-volume set opens up the entire world of science in clear, nontechnical language. More than 600 entries—an increase of more than 10 percent from the first edition—provide fascinating facts covering the entire spectrum of science. This second edition features more than 50 new entries and more than 100 updated entries. These informative essays range from 250 to 2,500 words, many of which include helpful sidebar boxes that highlight fascinating facts and phenomena. Topics profiled are related to the physical, life, and earth sciences, as well as to math, psychology, engineering, technology, and the environment.

In addition to solid information, the Encyclopedia also provides these features:

  • "Words to Know" boxes that define commonly used terms
  • Extensive cross references that lead directly to related entries
  • A table of contents by scientific field that organizes the entries
  • More than 600 color and black-and-white photos and technical drawings
  • Sources for further study, including books, magazines, and Web sites

Each volume concludes with a cumulative subject index, making it easy to locate quickly the theories, people, objects, and inventions discussed throughout the U•X•L Encyclopedia of Science, Second Edition.

Suggestions

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