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Science

Spotlight On: Science in Context

Alternative Energy

Introduces students to issues surrounding both current energy sources and alternative energy options.

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Chemical Elements: From Carbon to Krypton

In-depth, current, and accurate information on 112 known chemical elements.

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Encyclopedia of Science, Technology, and Ethics

Considers both the professional ethics of science and technology, and the ethical and political issues raised by science and technology.

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Encyclopedia of the Solar System

Provides a framework for understanding the origin and evolution of the solar system, historical discoveries, and details about planetary bodies and how they interact.

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Encyclopedia of Weather and Natural Disasters

An introduction for students into the topic of weather and natural disasters for students.

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Endangered Species

Color photographs and maps illustrate the many species threatened by extinction.

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GreenFILE

GreenFILE

Covers all aspects of human impact to the environment from scholarly and general-interest titles. Includes content on the environmental effects of individuals, corporations and local/national governments, and what can be done at each level to minimize these effects.

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Science in Context

A one-stop resource for science-related research needs.

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Science of Everyday Things

Illustrates the importance of scientific and mathematical principles through their use in everyday life.

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