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Dictionary of Science, published by Oxford University Press, contains about 9,200 alphabetically organized entries on various aspects of physics, chemistry, biology, earth sciences, and astronomy. Along with a wealth of up-to-date entries, readers will find useful brief biographies of the most notable scientists. The dictionary is supported by more than 200 diagrams and illustrations, recommended website links for several entries, updated through the companion website. Full page illustrated features on such subjects as the solar system and genetically modified organisms are included. Useful appendices for easy reference include SI units and unit conversion. Fundamental constants, geological time scale and the periodic table, and mini-chronologies support key entries are also included. About Oxford University Press Oxford University Press is a renowned publishing house that develops and publishes high quality textbooks, scholarly works, and academic books for school courses, bilingual dictionaries and also digital materials for both learning and teaching. It is a division of the University of Oxford. The first book was locally published in the year 1912. Some of the books published under their banner are: India’s Ancient Past, Atkins’ Physical Chemistry, Companion to Politics in India, Sociology: Themes and Perspectives, and Common Mistakes at IELTS Advanced …and How to Avoid Them.