TY  - BOOK
AU  - Rosen, Joe,
AU  - Gothard, Lisa Quinn,;Cullen, Katherine,
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SN  - 978-0-8160-7011-4 (hardcover)
SN  - 2
PY  - 2010///;copyright 201046
CY  - New York, N.Y.
PB  - Facts On File
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KW  - 2
KW  - 0
KW  - 6
KW  - 20
KW  - Physical sciences
KW  - Encyclopedias
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and indexes; V. 1: A-L. Entries categorized by National Science Education Standards for content (grades 9-12)  V. 2. M-Z. Feature essays: The chemistry of forensic science  Physics and chemistry in the hierarchical structure of science  Unification: finding oneness in diversity  Compact florescent lightbulbs  uses of carbon dioxide: removal of harmful greenhouse gasses  Silicone: a versatile polymer  Laws: there is order in the world  Pharmacogenetics: the future of drug design  Beauty: only in the eye of the beholder?  Radiation therapy: developments and discoveries  Theories: not mere speculations!  Physics and mathematics: a remarkable partnership  Chronology  Periodic table of the elements  SI units and derived quantities  Multipliers and dividers for use with SI Units  Common ions  Physical constants  Astronomical data  Abbreviations and symbols for physical units  The Greek alphabet  Some conversions within the metric system  Common conversions from U.S. customary to metric unit values  Temperature conversions; 5; Young Adult;Young Adult; Follett Library Resources
N2  - Contains over two hundred alphabetically arranged entries that examine topics in physical science, and includes twelve feature essays, cross-references, illustrations, and suggestions for further reading
ER  -