100 Science Words Every College Graduate Should Know

The latest title in the best-selling 100 Words series offers a fascinating
look at the vocabulary of science and technology. Thoughtfully
chosen by the editors of the American Heritage® Dictionaries, these
words will stimulate inquisitive minds to explore new terrain, and
challenge long-standing science buffs to measure up. Covering a wide
variety of scientific fields—from evolution and ecology to physics and
computer science—the words are representative of the vocabulary
required to understand the most important concepts of science today.

Each term is defined and explained in clear, nonscientific language,
with examples showing the reader the importance of the word both in its
field and in daily life. Many entries have extra features explaining word
origins or providing fun facts and enlightening details. Key illustrations
make the abstract comprehensible. Subjects discussed include absolute
zero, dendrochronology, game theory, histone, Kuiper belt, Munchausen
syndrome, piezoelectric effect, rain shadow, time dilation, and xerophyte.

A great stocking-stuffer, graduation gift, or reward for the expert in
the house, 100 Science Words Every College Graduate Should Know is
sure to delight, surprise, and inspire everyone interested in the language
of science and technology.