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The Facts On File Dictionary of Earth Science is for students and general readers who want informative definitions in accessible language. More than 3
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How are miles converted into kilometers? When did Joseph Priestley discover oxygen? What is an isomer? What are the longest rivers and the largest lakes?
Now readers have fast, easy access to information that will satisfy the curiosities of even the most avid science buffs. Each Facts On File Science Dictionary defines all the terms that most people will ever need to know in language that's clear and concise.
Numerous line drawings illustrate complex concepts, and extensive cross-references make searching for the right definition quick and easy.
Written by prominent researchers, educators, and science writers, each dictionary is an ideal resource for students and general readers alike.
More than 3,000 entries explain key concepts in Earth science as well as physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics. Helpful tables include chemical elements, earth measurements, meteorological symbols, and glacial periods.