• Contains over 9,000 entries
• Covers biology (including human biology), chemistry, physics, the earth sciences, and astronomy
• Contains short biographies of leading scientists
• Full page illustrated features on such subjects as the solar system and genetically modified organisms
• Chronologies of specific scientific subjects including plastics, electronics and cell biology
• Useful appendices for easy reference include SI units and unit conversion, fundamental constants, the solar system, geological time scale and the periodic table
• Mini-chronologies support key entries

New to this edition

• Virtual thumb-tabs for easy reference
• Expanded in all areas, notably astronomy and earth sciences
• More feature pages on key topics

Readership: Ideal for students studying biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, astronomy, and anyone needing clear definitions of scientific terms.

Review(s) from previous edition

"The book will appeal not just to scientists and science students but also to the interested lay person. And it passes the most difficult test of any dictionary - it is well worth browsing. - New Scientist

"All entries are clear and brief, written in no-nonsense prose...A handy reference work." - TES

"Handy and readable...for scientists aged nine to ninety" - Nature

Preface
Dictionary
Appendices
6: The solar system
7: Geological time scale
8: Simplified classification of the plant kingdom
9: Simplified classification of the animal kingdom
10: The periodic table