Science and technology desk reference : 1,500 answers to frequently-asked or difficult-to-answer questions / the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Science and Technology Department.

Other author Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Science and Technology Department.
Format Book
Publication InfoWashington, D.C. : Gale Research, ©1993.
Descriptionxviii, 741 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Subjects

Contents Chronology -- The animal world -- Around the house and garage -- Biology -- Bridges, buildings, etc. -- Cars, boats, planes, and trains -- Chemistry and physics -- Communication -- The earth -- Energy -- The environment -- Food and nutrition -- General science and technology -- Health and medicine -- The human body -- Mathematics, numbers, and computers -- Metals and other materials -- The plant world -- Space -- Weather and climate -- Weights, measures, and time.
Local noteLittle-282218
Local noteLittle-320245--305131027320R
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 639-666) and index.
LCCN 92075423
ISBN0810388847 (alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks Q173 .S397 1993 ✔ Available Place Hold