Scientific American: Science Desk Reference
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
Number of Pages: 704
Published: 1999-09-16
List price: $45.00
ISBN-10: 0471356751
ISBN-13: 9780471356752
Who names newly discovered planets? What exactly are black holes? Where are there the most earthquakes? When did the first Homo sapiens walk the earth? Why is the night sky dark? How does the fluoride in toothpaste prevent cavities? Since 1845, Scientific American has answered questions and provided the best information available in all areas of science. Now, Scientific American is proud to present an accessible, one-volume reference covering all the sciences. Whether you want to examine the tiniest microbes, the properties of the earth’s core, or the farthest reaches of space, this hand...