Biological Sciences Subject Guide

Dictionaries & Encyclopedias

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BioTech: Life Sciences Resources and Reference Tools

Includes an extensive dictionary, annotated lists of biomedical Web sites, plus information about human biochemistry, medicinal botany and bioinformatics.

Concise Encyclopedia of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

QD 415 .A25 B713 1997 (Sci.R)

Credo Reference 

Full text online from over 400 encyclopedias, dictionaries and other reference books. Search a topic, build a concept map or browse information sources organized by subject. Find text, images, sound files, sortable data tables and more.

Dictionary of Gene Technology

QH 506 . K333 2004 (Sci.R)

Diversity of life [electronic resource] : the illustrated guide to the five kingdoms

Encyclopedia of Entomology

Contains a broad overview of insects and their close relatives, including taxonomy, behavior, ecology, physiology, history, and management.

Encyclopedia of Forest Sciences

Covers the basic information on forestry, including biology and ecology, different types of forestry (e.g. tropical forestry and dryland forestry), scientific names of trees and shrubs, and the applied, economic, and social aspects of forest management.

Encyclopedia of Human Biology

QP 11 .E53 1997 (Sci.R)

Encyclopedia of Molecular Biology

QH 506 .C74 1999 (Sci.R)

Encyclopedia of Pest Management

A compilation of encyclopedic entries on various aspects of integrated pest management including biotechnology, genetically modified foods, public health, soil science, GIS and more.

Gale Encyclopedia of Science

Covers all major areas of science, providing a comprehensive overview of current scientific knowledge and technology.

Kimball's Biology Pages

Alphabetical index/glossary of biological terms (particularly cellular and molecular) with brief definitions, illustrations and links to related issues.

Synopsis and Classification of Living Organisms

QH 83 .S89 (Sci.R)

Westcott's Plant Disease Handbook (E-Book)

Contains information about plant dieases and their pathogens, host plants and their diseases, classification of plant pathogens, and garden chemicals and their applications.

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