中图分类法:	N62 版次：
著者:	Barnes-Svarney, Patricia L.
题名:	The New York Public Library science desk reference / / ,
其它题名:	Science desk reference
出版发行:	出版地： New York : 出版社： Macmillan USA, 出版日期： c1995.
载体形态:	xix, 668 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm
附注:	"A Stonesong Press book."
内容提要:	The basics of major areas of science are described and illustrated in this work that resembles the general New York Public Library Desk Reference. Chapters on scientific measurements and symbols as well as a section on time are followed by chapters devoted to the major scientific disciplines as well as meteorology, environmental science, computer science and engineering. Each chapter has a narrative about the discipline and charts, facts and other illustrations. Biographies of famous scientists, historical highlights, terms and a bibliography relevant to each science are included. There is a final chapter with directory information about science resources such as zoo, aquariums and planetariums, parks and caves, and periodicals. An index provides access to ready reference information. Recommended for all secondary collections.
主题词:	Science
主题词:	Science
主题词:	Science.