Contains color-illustrated, cross-referenced, alphabetically arranged entries that provide information on topics from all major areas of science, engineering, technology, mathematics, and the medical and health sciences, and includes a comprehensive index.

"Aligned with national science standards and high school science curricula. Covers all major umbrellas of science, engineering, technology, mathematics and the medical and health sciences, while providing a comprehensive overview of current scientific knowledge and technology"--

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide information on science topics, covering all major areas of science, engineering, technology, mathematics, and the medical and health sciences, with illustrations, definitions of key terms, cross-references, and bibliographies.