life sciences

Contains approximately three hundred alphabetized entries on human biology, animals, plants, Earth and the environment, and other subjects in the study of life, and features photos, illustrations, and box features.

Defines and explains the main ideas, concepts, theories, and terms used in the study of biology.

Presents biographical and career sketches of ten successful professionals working in fields related to living things; following each individual through a typical work day, providing advice on career planning, and including tips for landing a job.

Discusses such animal- and nature-related careers as animal trainer, arborist, land surveyor, and zoologist, and discusses how to determine which career might be suitable and how to prepare for it.

Explains biomes and ecosystems, disucsses the importance of maintaining a healthy diversity among living things and their habitats, and describes ways life is created and sustained.

Profiles scientists throughout history who have struggled to document the mysteries and intricacies of life, describing their discoveries and inventions and their impact on what people know about life on Earth.

Presents alphabetically arranged entries, from A-G, on fundamental concepts, principles, theories, sub-disciplines, biographies, common methods, and techniques relevant to life sciences, with historical perspectives on the scientists who contribute to the field.

Chronicles developments in the physical and life sciences in the latter half of the twentieth century, such as space exploration, DNA, and genetic engineering, showing how great scientists' research has built upon those that came before them, and includes a chronology, glossary, and annotated further reading list.

Chronicles late nineteenth- to mid-twentieth century developments in the physical and life sciences, such as the theory of relativity, splitting the atom, and genetic research, showing how great scientists' work has built upon those that came before them, and includes a chronology, glossary, and annotated further reading list.