Secondary Sources
Oxford Dictionary of Biology Electronic resource QH302.5 .D5 2008	The perfect guide for those studying biology, either at school or university. Including biographies of key scientists, it provides comprehensive coverage of biology, biophysics, and biochemistry, as well as key terms from medicine and paleontology. There are also feature articles on important topics, such as genetically modified organisms.
Blackwell's concise encyclopedia of ecology Electronic resource	The language of ecology has grown rapidly and changed extensively over the last decade. From Arrhenotoky to Psammosere; from the One-tailed test to Zoocoenosis, the Blackwell Concise Encyclopedia of Ecology provides concise, non-technical definitions of over 2000 ecological terms, covering the complete spectrum of pure and applied ecological research.
Encyclopedia of bioethics QH332 .E52 1994 (print) (also available as an electronic resource for the 2003 edition)	Covering a wealth of topics on the ethics of health professions, animal research, population control and the environment, the set helps researchers to consider the impact of new scientific knowledge and its potential to harm or benefit present and future generations.
Encyclopedia of evolution QH360.2 .R53 2007	Written by an evolutionary biologist, this encyclopedia includes 215 alphabetically arranged entries that cover the development of evolutionary science (for example, you will find entries on Adaptation; Character displacement; Eugenics; Mendelian genetics; and Neandertals). For most entries, references for further reading are provided.
Encyclopedia of evolution QH360.2 .E54 2002	From the classic work of Darwin to current developments in such fields as psychology and economics, evolutionary biology is an increasingly powerful tool for understanding the natural world. Here in two volumes is a comprehensive, accessible, and authoritative guide to what we know about evolutionary biology, from the origins of species to the selfish gene and beyond.
Encyclopedia of human biology QP11 .E53 1997	Second Edition of a highly regarded and widely used work originally published in 1991. All articles from the First Edition reviewed and updated for this Second Edition Articles provide coverage of 37 different subject areas
Encyclopedia of immunology QR180.4 .E56 1998	Contains 630 self-contained entries, arranged alphabetically, 64 of which cover important advances in fields such as second signals for lymphocyte activation, apoptosis, energy, dendritic cells, nucleic acid immunization, MCH-peptide binding specificity, bacteriophage display of antibody fragments and humanization of antibueis.
Encyclopedia of reproduction QP251 .E48125 1998	Every aspect of the biology of reproduction throughout the entire animal kingdom, covering invertebrates to humans is covered. Each article includes a glossary and an introduction, as well as illustrations and a bibliography.
Encyclopedia of toxicology RA1193 .E53 1998	The Encyclopedia of Toxicology provides a comprehensive collection of concise explanations of basic principles in toxicology and the potential hazards of chemicals.
Environmental encyclopedia electronic resource	Consisting of nearly 1,300 signed articles and term definitions, the 3rd edition of the award-winning Encyclopedia provides in-depth, worldwide coverage of environmental issues. Each article is written in a nontechnical style and provides current status, analysis and suggests solutions whenever possible.
Grzimek's animal life encyclopedia QL3 .G7813 2003 (also available as an electronic resource for the 2002 edition)	Thorough articles familiarize readers with animals found everywhere on the globe, detailing their life cycles, predators, food systems, overall ecology and much more.
Grzimek's encyclopedia of mammals QL701 .G7913 1990	Thorough articles familiarize readers with animals found everywhere on the globe, detailing their life cycles, predators, food systems, overall ecology and much more.
McGraw-Hill encyclopedia of science & technology Q121 .M3 2007	These volumes reflect the scientific and technical advances through the five years since the last edition. The major advances have been in the areas of physics, chemistry, electronics, computers, telecommunications, and earth sciences, where extensive research and development activities have reached high levels of sophistication to produce a wealth of new scientific knowledge and new technologies.

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