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Encyclopedia of Life Sciences
Half the 3000 articles "describe and elucidate understanding of systems, processes and structures in the life sciences," while remaining entries cover biology and medicine and cross-disciplinary studies. Brief bibliographies.
CALL NUMBER: [Ref] Q 302.5 .E540 2002 -- v.1-19


McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology: an international reference work in twenty volumes including an index
7700 articles on the subject matter and applications of the life, physical, and earth sciences offer comprehensive treatments of a wide array of subjects. Brief bibliographies.
CALL NUMBER: [Ref] Q121 .M3 2007 -- v.1-20


Van Nostrand's scientific encyclopedia
One of the most comprehensive reference works covering the sciences.
CALL NUMBER: [Ref] Q121 .V3 2008 -- v.1-3

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Subject Dictionaries


Dictionary of Biology
This dictionary aims to provide "an explanation of the main ideas and concepts central to biology," striking a balance between simplicity and clarity for the novice and sufficient detail for more advanced students. It also contains an extensive network of cross-references. Illustrated. Online edition, 2008
CALL NUMBER: [Ref] QH302.5 .I5340 1999
http://www.oxfordreference.com/views/BOOK_SEARCH.html?book=t6

Oxford Reference Online: Biological Sciences
As part of the Oxford Reference Online Collection, this subset includes five reference sources: A Dictionary of Biology, A Dictionary of Ecology, A Dictionary of Plant Sciences, A Dictionary of Scientists, and A Dictionary of Zoology.
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The Facts on File Dictionary of Biology.
Contains some 3000 brief entries (some illustrated) that define the most frequently used terms in biology.
CALL NUMBER: [Ref] QH302.5 .F38 1999

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Biology Data Book
A "storehouse of basic biological information," Volume I covers genetics, cytology, reproduction, development, and growth. Volume II deals with biological regulators and toxins, the environment, and parasitism. Volume III provides information on nutrition, digestion, and elimination; metabolism; respiration and circulation; and blood and bodily fluids.
CALL NUMBER: [Ref] QH310 .A392 v.1-3

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Index to Organism Names (ION)
http://www.organismnames.com/
ION will ultimately contain all the organism names related data found within the Thomson Reuters life science literature databases. Currently animal names are included from Zoological Record. Viruses, bacteria and plant names will be added soon from BIOSIS Previews and Biological Abstracts.

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Weekly tracking of hot or emerging papers and research fronts. Includes interviews, first-person essays, podcasts, and profiles from scientists, journals, institutions, and nations from Thomson Reuters.

Biological Science, Scott Freeman, 2008. - Combines research-focused storytelling with the Socratic method to get students to think like practicing scientists. Each page of the book is designed in the spirit of active learning, asking students to apply critical thinking skills as they learn key concepts. Accounts of real researchers designing and analyzing real experiments, carefully punctuated by thoughtful questions and exercises, train introductory students in the process of doing biology.
[Earlier edition comes with CD; JPEG files; PowerPoint presentations for each chapter; and Word files.[q] QH308.2 .F73 2005)]
Permanent Reserve: [q] QH308.2 .F73 2008

Biology Browser - A free database of resources and links for the life sciences information community available through ISI Web of Knowledge.

ScienceWatch - Weekly tracking of hot or emerging papers and research fronts. Includes interviews, first-person essays, podcasts, and profiles from scientists, journals, institutions, and nations from Thomson Reuters.