This is a list of Reference Books that will be useful for the Frontiers of Biology Research Project. These are just examples many more are available. Remember to also check the COS Library Book Catalog for books in the non-fiction circulating collection.  Consult with a librarian at the information desk if you need further help!! 

General Reference

• The New York Public Library Science Desk Reference.  New York:  Stonesong Press Inc., 1995.  Call # R 500 B261
• Random House Webster's College Dictionary.  New York:  Random House, 1995 Call # R 423 R194
• Scientific American Science Desk Reference.  New York:  John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1999. Call # R 500 S416 - Each scientific field is explored through an overview of key topics, a chronology of discoveries, a list of further reading, biographies of key science figures, a glossary and at least one useful Web site.
• Webster's Dictionary of Synonyms.  Springfield, Mass., G & C Merriam Co., Call # R 424 W382 

Animal Science

• Encyclopedia of Animal Science Call # R 636 E56
• Endangered and Sensitive Species of the San Joaquin Valley - Call # R 639.9 En56
• Grizmek's Animal Life Encyclopedia.  Gale, 2nd ed., c2003.  17 volumes Call # R 590.3 G895
• Wild Mammals of North America; Biology, Management and Conservation Call # R 639.979 W668

 Biodiversity, Environment, Earth Science, Ecology, etc.

• Encyclopedia of Climate and Weather, 1996 - Call # R 551.503 En56
• Encyclopedia of Environmental Science.  Oryx Press, 2000. Call # R 363.7003 M743
• Encyclopedia of Rainforests. Westport, Connecticut: Oryx Press, 2002. - Call # R578.734 J93
• Endangered Wildlife of the World.  New York:  Marshall Cavendish, 1993.  Call # R 591.529 En56 
• The Environment A to Z. Washington, D.C.: CQ Press, 2000.- Call # R 363.7 H825
• Facts on File Dictionary of Environmental Science. 2001.   Call # R 363.7003 W984
• Hazardous Substances Resource Guide.  New York: Gale, 2nd ed., 1997. Call # R 604.7 H428
• Rainforests of the World.  Santa Barbara:  ABC-CLIO Inc., 2nd ed., 2001.  Call # R 577.34 G285
• World Wildlife Habitats.  New York:  Marshall Cavendish, 1992.  Call # R 591.5 W927 

Biotechnology, Genetics & Genetic Engineering

• An A to Z of DNA Science:  What Scientists Mean When They Talk About Genes and Genomes.  New York.  Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, c2001.  Call # R 576.503 W823
• Encyclopedia of Animal Science.  New York:  Marcel Dekker, c2005.   Call # R 636 E56
• Facts on File Dictionary of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering.  New York. c2001.  Call # R 660.603 S819
• The Human Genome Sourcebook.  Westport, CT.:  Greenwood Press, c2005. Call # R 611.0181663 A176
• Pocket Guide to Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering.  Germany.  Wiley-VCH, c2003.  Call # R 660.6 S348

Drugs and Pharmacology

• Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol & Addictive Behavior.  New York:  Macmillan Reference, 2001.  Call # R 362.29 En56
• PDR - Physician's Desk Reference.  Call # R 615.1 P518
• Understanding Pharmacology for Health Professionals.  Upper Saddle River, New Jersey:  Prentice Hall, 1999.  Call # R 615.1 T941

Dictionaries and Encyclopedias about Human Diseases

• American Medical Association Complete Guide to Women's Health.  New York:  Random House, 1996.
  Call # R 613.04244 A512
• Breast Cancer Sourcebook. Detroit, MI:  Omnigraphics, 2001 Call # R 363.7003 W984
• The Brain Encyclopedia.  New York:  Facts on File, 1996.  Call # 612.8 T939
• Cancer Sourcebook.  Detroit, MI:  Omnigraphics, 4th ed., 2003.  Call # R 616.994 C215
• Cecil Textbook of Medicine.  Philadelphia:  Saunders, 22nd ed., c2004. Call # R 616 C88
• Control of Communicable Diseases Manual.  17th ed,  2000.  Call # R 614 C764
• Diabetes Sourcebook. Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics, 3rd ed., 2003.  Call # R 616.462 D536
• Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary.  Philadelphia, Saunders, 29th ed, 2000. Call # R 610.3 D711
• Eating Disorders and Obesity.  New York:  Guilford Press, 2nd ed., c2002.  Call # R 616.8526 E14
• The Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders and Birth Defects. New York: Facts on File, 2nd ed., 2000.  Call # R 616.042 W985
• Encyclopedia of Infectious Diseases.  New York:  Facts on File, 1998.   Call # R 616.9 T939
• Environmentally Induced Disorders Sourcebook.  Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics, Inc., 1997. Call # R 616.9 En61
• Gray's Anatomy.  New York: Churchill Livingstone, 38th ed., 1995. Call # R 611 G784 
• Mayo Clinic Family Health Book.  New York:  HarperCollins, 3rd ed., 2003.  Call # R 613 M473
• Mosby's Medical Dictionary.  St. Louis:  Mosby, 7th ed., c2006.  Call # R 610.3 M894
• Mosby's Medical, Nursing & Allied Health Dictionary.  St. Louis, Mosby, 6th ed., 2002 Call # R 610.3 M894
• Netter, Frank H.  The Ciba Collection of Medical Illustrations: a compilation of pathological and anatomical paintings.  New Jersey:  CIBA Pharmaceuticals Co., 1986.  Call # R 611.8 N474 
• Professional Guide to Diseases. Pennsylvania: Springhouse, 7th edition, 2001.  Call # R 616 P964
• Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary.  Philadelphia:  F.A. Davis, 19th ed., 2001. Call # R 610.3 T113

Invasive and Introduced Species

• Grizmek's Animal Life Encyclopedia.  Gale, 2nd ed., c2003.  17 volumes Call # R 590.3 G895

Sexuality, Reproduction, and Gender Roles

• Encyclopedia of Birth Control. Santa Barbara, CA:   ABC-CLIO, 2001 - Call # R 363.9603 E56 
• Encyclopedia of Childbearing.  New York:  Henry Holt & Co., 1994.  Call # R 618.2 En56
• Encyclopedia of Marriage and the Family.  New York:  Macmillan, 1995.  Call # R 306.8 En56
• International Encyclopedia of Sexuality.  New York:  Continum, 1997.  Call # R 306.7 In61
• International Handbook of Gender Roles.  Westport, Greenwood Press, 1993.  Call # R 305.3 In61
• The Reproductive System.  Westport, CT.:  Greenwood Press, c2004.  Call # R 618 H737
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases Sourcebook.  Detroit, MI, 2nd ed., 2001.  Call # R 616.951 S518
• Understanding Fertility and Infertility:  The Sourcebook for Reproductive Problems, Treatments and Issues.  New York:  Checkmark Books, c2003.  Call # R 616.69206 T939

Statistics

• Statistical Abstracts- updated yearly - Call # R 317.3 Un58
• World Almanac and Book of Facts - updated yearly -  See Health and Environment in Table of Contents.
  Call # R 317.3 W927

Stem Cells, Organ Transplantation, Tissue Transplants and Xenotransplantation

• Encyclopedia of Animal Science.  New York:  Marcel Dekker, c2005.  Call # R 636 E56
• Transplantation Sourcebook.  Detroit, MI:  Omnigraphics, c2002. Call # R 617.95 T772

Tattoo

• The World of Tattoo - Call # R 391.65 H587