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This 11-volume reference completes a science trilogy written for high school students and others with an interest in technology and applied sciences. In an attractive format, it covers a wide range of topics and includes about 1,400 color photographs, drawings, and diagrams. Volumes 1-10 contain alphabetically arranged articles covering all aspects of technology as well as the scientific theories ... More

This 11-volume reference completes a science trilogy written for high school students and others with an interest in technology and applied sciences. In an attractive format, it covers a wide range of topics and includes about 1,400 color photographs, drawings, and diagrams. Volumes 1-10 contain alphabetically arranged articles covering all aspects of technology as well as the scientific theories and innovations that underlie them. Topics include agricultural, environmental, medical, military, and transportation technology; chemistry; computers and communications; energy; and engineering. Special boxes provide a concise look at particular aspects of the subject, scientists and inventors, impact on everyday life, history, and the future. Volume 11 comprises the index, bibliography, glossary, time line of inventions, alphabetical list of inventors and their inventions, thematic list of contents, conversion chart, and a chart of other useful scientific information.

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