The Handy Science Answer Book: Centennial Edition

by Bobick, James E.; Balaban, Naomi E.

• ISBN13: 9780780807273
• ISBN10: 0780807278
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-12-01
• Publisher: Pgw

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION	xi
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS	xv
CREDITS	xvi
PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY
Energy, Motion, Force, and Heat	1	(6)
Light, Sound, and Other Waves	7	(5)
Matter	12	(5)
Chemical Elements, etc.	17	(10)
Measurement, Methodology, etc.	27	(6)
SPACE
Universe	33	(3)
Stars	36	(12)
Planets and Moons	48	(12)
Comets, Meteorites, etc.	60	(4)
Observation and Measurement	64	(4)
Exploration	68	(13)
EARTH
Air	81	(2)
Physical Characteristics, etc.	83	(4)
Water	87	(8)
Land	95	(10)
Volcanoes and Earthquakes	105	(8)
Observation and Measurement	113	(6)
CLIMATE AND WEATHER
Temperature	119	(3)
Air Phenomena	122	(5)
Wind	127	(11)
Precipitation	138	(5)
Weather Prediction	143	(4)
MINERALS AND OTHER MATERIALS
Rocks and Minerals	147	(9)
Metals	156	(6)
Natural Substances	162	(6)
Man-made Products	168	(13)
ENERGY
Non-nuclear Fuels	181	(9)
Nuclear Power	190	(5)
Measures and Measurement	195	(3)
Consumption and Conservation	198	(7)
ENVIRONMENT
Ecology, Resources, etc.	205	(11)
Extinct and Endangered Plants and Animals	216	(8)
Pollution	224	(11)
Recycling, Conservation, and Water	235	(10)
BIOLOGY
Cells	245	(4)
Evolution and Genetics	249	(14)
Life Processes, Structures, etc.	263	(1)
Classification, Measurement, and Terms	264	(5)
Fungi, Bacteria, Algae, etc.	269	(4)
PLANT WORLD
Physical Characteristics, Functions, etc.	273	(2)
Trees and Shrubs	275	(5)
Flowers and Other Plants	280	(9)
Gardening, Farming, etc.	289	(16)
ANIMAL WORLD
Physical Characteristics, etc.	305	(8)
Names	313	(4)
Insects, Spiders, etc.	317	(11)
Aquatic Life	328	(5)
Reptiles and Amphibians	333	(2)
Birds	335	(9)
Mammals	344	(12)
Pets	356	(11)
HUMAN BODY
Functions, Processes, and Characteristics	367	(16)
Bones, Muscles, and Nerves	383	(3)
Organs and Glands	386	(6)
Body Fluids	392	(5)
Skin, Hair, and Nails	397	(3)
Senses and Sense Organs	400	(7)
HEALTH AND MEDICINE
Health Hazards, Risks, etc.	407	(9)
First Aid, Poisons, etc.	416	(7)
Diseases, Disorders, and Other Health Problems	423	(17)
Health Care	440	(5)
Diagnostic Equipment, Tests, etc.	445	(2)
Drugs, Medicines, etc.	447	(12)
Surgery and Other Non-drug Treatments	459	(6)
WEIGHTS, MEASURES, TIME, TOOLS, AND WEAPONS
Weights, Measures, and Measurement	465	(9)
Time	474	(15)
Tools, Machines, and Processes	489	(7)
Weapons	496	(9)
BUILDINGS, BRIDGES, AND OTHER STRUCTURES
Buildings and Building Parts	505	(8)
Roads, Bridges, and Tunnels	513	(6)
Miscellaneous Structures	519	(6)
BOATS, TRAINS, CARS, AND PLANES
Boats and Ships	525	(5)
Trains and Trolleys	530	(3)
Motor Vehicles	533	(13)
Aircraft	546	(1)
Military Vehicles	546	(11)
COMMUNICATIONS
Symbols, Writing, and Codes	557	(8)
Radio and Television	565	(6)
Telecommunications, Recording, etc.	571	(6)
Computers	577	(18)
GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Numbers	595	(5)
Mathematics	600	(13)
Terms and Theories	613	(4)
FURTHER READING	617	(10)
INDEX	627