The Facts On File Earth Science Handbook

Contains a history of the subject of marine science, over 1,500 entries providing definitions and explanations of related topics, plus brief biographies of up to 250 scientists.

Contains a referential glossary of astronomy-related terms, biographies of important astronomers and astronauts, and a chronology of notable events contributing to the science.

Contains a history of the subjects of weather and climate, over 2,200 entries providing definitions and explanations of related topics, plus brief biographies of over 100 scientists.

Presents an illustrated dictionary of more than 3,700 frequently used terms in Earth science.

Offers answers to basic science questions in areas such as biology, chemistry, Earth science, and physics. Featuring chronologies; biographies; glossary entries; and charts, measurements, and formulas, this set is suitable for both students and teachers.

Earth science is the study of the Earth, its origin, its structure, the changes it has undergone, and the past and future consequences of those changes. Its four major branches include meteorology, oceanography, astronomy, and geology. From the formulation of the three major principles of modern geology to the publishing of Principles of Geology, Earth Science profiles 10 influential people who made amazing discoveries in Earth science. Each chapter contains relevant information on the scientist's childhood, research, discoveries, and lasting contributions to the field and concludes with a chronology and a list of print and Internet references specific to that individual.

The Facts On File Science Handbook set is designed to provide students with quick, direct answers to basic science questions in areas such as biology, chemistry, Earth science, and physics. Featuring easy-to-read and easy-to-understand chronologies; biographies; glossary entries; and charts, measurements, and formulas, these books are ideal one-stop resources for quick answers to frequently asked science questions. Features include: A glossary of key terms in the discipline Biographies of prominent people in each discipline; each profile focuses on the accomplishments for which the scientist is noted A chronology that tracks the dates of significant developments and discoveries from ancient times to the present Tables, charts, and diagrams Measurements, formulas, and calculations. Additionally, some volumes contain bibliographies and Web site resources to guide further research.