Biographical Sources
REFERENCE QH26 .B54 1984
The Biographical dictionary of scientists. Biologists. Edited by David Abbott. New York: P. Bedrick Books, 1984.
Brief biographies of persons who made contributions to the biological sciences from the earliest times to the late 20th century.
Encyclopedias of the Environment
REFERENCE QH540.4 .C65 1998
Dictionary of ecology and the environment. Edited by P. H. Collin. 3rd ed. Chicago, Ill.: Fitzroy Dearborn, 1998.
Basic terms used in ecology and the environment, including topics such as pollution, climatology, farming practices, and waste disposal.
REFERENCE QL81.5 .E53x 1994
Encyclopedia of endangered species. Edited by Mary Emanoil. Detroit: Gale Research, 1994.
Describes over 700 plants and animals worldwide which are threatened with extinction.
REFERENCE QH540.4 .E52 1995
Encyclopedia of environmental biology. Edited by William Aaron Nierenberg. San Diego: Academic Press, 1995.
A reference with detailed information on the environmental issues affecting you. Written for law offices, environmental groups, city planners, and government officials, the Encyclopedia examines the causes and the cures of environmental degradation in an easy-to-use, comprehensive format.
REFERENCE QH76 .C73 1999
Crawford, Mark. Habitats and ecosystems : an encyclopedia of endangered America. Santa Barbara, Calif.: Abc-Clio, 1999.
A state-by-state discussion of the ecoregions, parks, sanctuaries and preserves which shelter special habitats and ecosystems.