Consultants: Frank G. Ethridge, Colorado State University, and Donald
R. Franseschetti,
University of Memphis
To understand and describe the world is the broad instructional aim of the study of earth and physical sciences. This reference resource provides researchers with essential information about every aspect of the physical environment and the general properties of matter. Subjects central to the high school curriculum covered here range from chemistry and geology to physics and scientific methodology.
FEATURES OF THIS RESOURCE:
Over 500 individual signed articles
- Color photographs, diagrams, and charts
- Articles include:
- Definition of topic
- In-depth profile
- Boxed features:
- Core Facts (in longer articles)
- Connections
- A Closer Look
- Discoverers
- Evolution
- At Risk
- Science and Society
- Cross-references
- Further reading and research
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