The Britannica Concise Encyclopedia Science & Technology 2006 Handheld Edition, with more than 6,500 entries that are ideally suited for PDAs, covers key topics that you encounter everyday. Watch and learn when topics come to life with more than 650 colorful images that will improve your understanding of science and technology. Whether you use it in the classroom, at home, or at the office, the Science & Technology Concise Encyclopedia provides quick answers to everyday questions.
The Encyclopedia contains:
Botany, from acacia to zucchini
Food, from additive to yogurt
Genetics, from actinomycete to Norton David Zinder
Medicine, from abdominal cavity to Hans Zinsser
Zoology, from aardvark to zooplankton
Astronomy, from aberration of starlight to Fritz Zwicky
Chemistry, from acetaminophen to zymogen
Geology, from Cleveland Abbe to zircon
Math, from abacus to Zu Gengzhi
Physics, from aberration to zero-point energy
Computers, from Ada to Vladimir Kosma Zworykin
Mechanics & Technology, from abrasives to zone melting
Transportation, from air-cushion vehicle to zeppelin
Entries have graphics, dates, biographies, measurements, history, terminology, footnotes and more.
The Britannica Concise Encyclopedia Science & Technology has the knowledge you need from the source you trust.
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· Full-color Cover Page
· Storage Card Compatibility
· Keyword Search - allows for multiple entry searches
· 677 photos and illustrations
· Adjustable font sizes and styles
· ClearType (Pocket PC & Smartphone only) - uses Microsoft's ClearType technology for easier reading
· Cross Reference Links - tap on a link to see related entries without leaving the entry you are viewing