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Selected Reference Books in Butler Library:
    Dictionary of Entomology
    Includes terms from all major subdivisions of entomology, along with names of entomologists.
    Ref QL462.3 .G67 2001

    Dictionary of Scientific Biography
    This multi-volume set presents illuminating information about the history of science through essays on the lives of renowned scientists.
    Ref Q141.D5

    Encyclopedia of Environmental Biology
    Three-volume set includes alphabetically arranged articles on a variety of environmental subjects.
    Ref QH540.4 .E52 1995

    Encyclopedia of Human Biology
    Multi-volume reference tool includes alphabetically arranged articles on a variety of topics relating to the study of human biology.
    Ref QP11 .E53 1997

    Encyclopedia of Insects
    A source of information on insects and entomological study with suggestions for further reading.
    Ref QL462.3 .E485 2003

    Encyclopedia of Microbiology
    This four-volume set provides comprehensive articles about topics relating to microorganisms.
    Ref QR 9 E52 2000

    Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia
    Popular multi-volume set features color photos and a dictionary listing animal names in English, German, French, and Russian.
    Ref QL3 .G7813 1972

    Guide to Marine Mammals of the World
    Describes all species of the world's whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals and sea lions, manatees, marine and sea otters, and the polar bear, with illustrations, photographs, and maps.
    Ref QL713.2 .N37 2002

    The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Trees
    Beautifully illustrated guide to trees arranged by families (e.g. willow, cypress, maple) with information on growth and hardiness.
    Ref QK475 .M67 2002

    Life on Earth
    This two-volume encyclopedia features entries on biodiversity, ecology, and evolution.
    Ref QH541.15 B56 L54 2002

    McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology
    Popular multi-volume set includes entries on a variety of scientific topics.
    Ref Q121 .M3 2002

    Synopsis and Classification of Living Organisms
    Includes over 8,000 articles about the characteristics, biology, and ecology for kingdoms Virus, Monera, Plantae, and Animalia.
    Ref QH83 .S89 1982

    Walker's Mammals of the World
    Comprehensive reference guide covers every genus of mammal known to have existed within the last 5,000 years! Includes black and white photographs and charts of the world distribution of mammals.
    Ref QL703 .W222 1999

    World of Biology
    Provides an overview of the dynamic field of biology with over 1,000 alphabetically arranged entries.
    Ref QH302.5 .W67 1999
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Compiled by Nancy Frazier, Reference Librarian
Updated by Barbara Barone, Reference Librarian


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This page was last updated on August 18, 2008