This four-volume reference is appropriate for high school students and above. Information is arranged alphabetically by topic, and the first volume also includes topical and overview essays. The arti
Offers a sweeping survey of the men and women who made important discoveries in a variety of fields, including anthropology, bacteriology, immunology, organic chemistry, and crystallography. Profiles
The traditional concept of scientific knowledge places a premium on thinking, not visualizing. Scientific illustrations are still generally regarded as devices that serve as heuristic aids when reaso
