Defines terms dealing with water chemistry, marine ecology, currents, and oceanography, and identifies scientists organizations, and concepts associated with the study of the oceans. Simultaneous.

Defines terms dealing with water chemistry, marine ecology, currents, and oceanography, and identifies scientists organizations, and concepts associated with the study of the oceans. Simultaneous.

Contains a history of the subject of marine science, over 1,500 entries providing definitions and explanations of related topics, plus brief biographies of up to 250 scientists.

Incorporating the new terms and research compiled in the last few years in this field, The Facts On File Dictionary of Biology, Fourth Edition clearly defines the basic principles and terms used in this widely studied branch of science. Approximately 300 new entries have been added to reflect new information, and current entries and back matter have been revised as needed. Pronuciation symbols have been added, and many photographs have been replaced. Pairing rich content with an accessible format, this science dictionary is ideal for high school and college classrooms and libraries, and will be useful to specialists and laypeople alike.

An illustrated dictionary containing over 2,000 terms and concepts related to weather, meteorology and climate.

Defines more than 5,000 terms used in the field of environmental science.

Contains over 3,000 entries, explaining clearly and concisely the most frequently used terms in the biological sciences.

Defines more than 2,400 terms and phrases related to computers, programming, data processing, and the Internet.

The Facts On File Guide to Research is a comprehensive guide to doing thorough and accurate research. It includes a detailed listing of available resources and explains general research methods and proper citation of sources. An invaluable reference, this book helps researchers make use of the many new resources available today. Divided into four sections, this easy-to-use guide helps students and general readers prepare for research papers and class studies. Step-by-step guides, detailed explanations, and valuable appendixes covering style guides, such as APA. MLA, and The Chicago Manual of Style, combine to create an incredibly authoritative accessible reference.