Dictionary of Science by Neil Ardley

Title	:	Dictionary of Science
Author	:	Neil Ardley
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ISBN	:	156458349X
ISBN-10	:	9781564583499
Language	:	English
Format Type	:	Hardcover
Number of Pages	:	192
Publication	:	First published March 15, 1995

"Using a thematic approach, the colorfully illustrated Dictionary of Science explains two thousand key words in physics and chemistry....A usage guide, biographies of scientific pioneers, and an index add to the book's value". -- Appraisal: Science Books for Young People

Neil Ardley - Ardley joined the editorial staff of the World Book Encyclopedia in 1962, when the London branch of the American publisher was producing an international edition. This took four years, during which time he developed the skill of editing and writing introductory material for the young. After a brief period working for Hamlyn, he became a freelance editor in 1968 (which enabled him to continue with his musical career), and then in the 1970s moved into writing introductory books, mostly for children, on natural history (especially birds), science and technology, and music, such as What Is It?.Just as his composing and performance had been moved forward by the introduction and development of technology, so too with his publishing career as comp Ardley joined the editorial staff of the World Bo...

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