TY  - BOOK
AU  - Dawkins, Richard
AU  - Kerrod, Robin
TI  - The young Oxford encyclopedia of science
SN  - 9780199107117
AV  - Q 121 .O94 2003 
PY  - 2001///
CY  - New York
PB  - Oxford University Press
KW  - SCIENCE
KW  - ENCYCLOPEDIAS, JUVENILE
KW  - BUILDINGS
KW  - ENCYCLOPEDIA, JUVENILE
KW  - PLANTS
KW  - TRANSPORTATION
N1  - Includes index; Finding your way around -- A-Z articles: Acids and alkalis to X-rays -- Glossary -- General index. -- Acknowledgements
N2  - "This text is the leading science encyclopedia explaining the achievements and progress of science, now fully revised and updated. Its major updates include: the advent of SARS; extended coverage of cloning; extended coverage of GM food; and extended coverage of digital cameras. Other updates include: Jupiter's moons reach 50; crash of space shuttle Columbia; and the disappearance of element 118. This text provides a wide-ranging coverage encompassing the physical, chemical and biological sciences. It also highlights science at the cutting edge - Human Genome Project, BSE, evolving robots, global warming, laser-guided missiles, and nanotechnology...It contains over 1300 illustrations: carefully selected full-colour photos and specially commisioned drawings and diagrams. Its unrivalled authority is ensured by expert team headed by Richard Dawkins, world-famous author of "The Selfish Gene"."-- Amazon
ER  -