A collection of over 250 full-color illustrated photographs that examines the world of forensic science, with information on fingerprint and DNA identification, crime scene procedures, and trace evidence.
Explores how variations in climate, changes in the types of food people eat, and natural disasters have affected the development of civilizations throughout history.
An introduction to geology that covers such topics as minerals, rocks, weathering, soils, the carbon cycle, fossils, glaciation, and plate tectonics and includes a "ready reference" section and over 250 photos and illustrations.
Offers an overview of the fundamental concepts used to study and understand human origins and evolution, and explains what science has learned about how the species has evolved in response to its environment and needs.
A biotechnology overview containing an introduction to the field; articles on alphabetized topics such as amino acid analyzers and sequencers, electrophoresis, and nanotechnology; information on biotechnology innovations; short biographies of approximately ninety important figures; a glossary; and an annotated list of resources.
