Los Angeles Valley College Library: PASO Grant-Funded Library Materials: Overviews, Introductions, Visual Guides, & Student Guides

Multidisciplinary

How Science Works: The Facts Visually Explained
Call Number: Q173 .H69 2018 (Stacks)
How Food Works: The Facts Visually Explained
Call Number: QP141 .H67 2017 (Stacks)
The Science Book (Big Ideas Simply Explained)
Call Number: Q162 .S35 2014 (Stacks) -- also available as an ebook (1 user)
Science in Seconds: 200 Key Concepts Explained in an Instant by Hazel Muir
Call Number: Q162 .M86 2013 (Stacks) -- also available as an ebook (1 user)
Navigation: A Very Short Introduction by Jim Bennett
Call Number: VK555 .B46 2017 (Stacks)

Astronomy

Astronomy for Dummies by Stephen P. Maran
Call Number: QB63 .M38 2017 (Stacks) -- also available as an ebook (3 users)
Manga Guide to the Universe by Kenji Ishikawa; Yutaka Hiiragi; Kiyoshi Kawabata
Call Number: QB982 .I84 2011 (Graphic Novels) -- also available as an ebook (1 user)
Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide by Dinah L. Moché
Call Number: QB45.2 .M63 2015 (Stacks)
The Astronomy Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained by Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff
Call Number: QB15 .H87 2017 (Stacks) -- also available as an ebook (1 user)
Universe: The Definitive Visual Guide by Carole Stott; Martin Rees
Call Number: QB981 .U557 2012 (Oversize Books)

Biology

Evolution: a Very Short Introduction by Brian Charlesworth; Deborah Charlesworth
Call Number: QH367 .C465 2017 (Stacks)
Heredity: a Very Short Introduction by John Waller
Call Number: QH430 .W345 2017 (Stacks)
Genomics: A Very Short Introduction by John M. Archibald
Call Number: QH447 .A74 2018 (Stacks)
Mammals: a Very Short Introduction by T. S. Kemp
Call Number: QL703 .K46 2017 (Stacks)
The Immune System: a Very Short Introduction by Paul Klenerman
Call Number: QR181.7 .K54 2017 (Stacks)
Pain: A Very Short Introduction by Rob Boddice
Call Number: RB127 .B62 2017 (Stacks)
Viruses: A Very Short Introduction by Dorothy H. Crawford
Call Number: QR364 .C733 2018 (Stacks)
Dinosaurs: a Very Short Introduction by David Norman
Call Number: QE861.4 .N675 2017 (Stacks)
Animal Behaviour: A Very Short Introduction by Tristram D. Wyatt
Call Number: QL751 .W93 2017 (Stacks)
Veterinary Science: A Very Short Introduction by James Yeates
Call Number: SF745 .Y43 2018 (Stacks)
Manga Guide to Biochemistry by Masaharu Takemura; Kikuyaro; Office Sawa
Call Number: QP509 .T3513 2011 (Graphic Novels) -- also available as an ebook (1 user)
Manga Guide to Physiology by Etsuro Tanaka; Keiko Koyama
Call Number: QP34.5 .T36318 2016 (Graphic Novels) -- also available as an ebook (1 user)
Biology for Dummies
Call Number: ebook (3 users)
Biology Essentials for Dummies
Call Number: QH307.2 .K73 2011 (Stacks) -- also available as an ebook (3 users)
Anatomy and Physiology for Dummies
Call Number: QP34.5 .N67 2017 (Stacks) -- also available as an ebook (3 users)
Molecular and Cell Biology for Dummies
Call Number: QH506 .K73 2009 (Stacks) -- also available as an ebook (3 users)
Biochemistry for Dummies
Call Number: QP514.2 .M66 2011 (Stacks) -- also available as an ebook (3 users)
Medical Terminology for Dummies
Call Number: R123 .H396 2015 (Stacks) -- also available as an ebook (3 users)
Virus: An Illustrated Guide to 101 Incredible Microbes by Marilyn J. Roossinck; Carl Zimmer
Call Number: QR360 .R62 2016 (Stacks) -- also available as an ebook (1 user)
How the Body Works: The Facts Simply Explained by Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff
Call Number: QP38 .H685 2016 (Stacks)
Genetics in Minutes by Tom Jackson
Call Number: ebook
Publication Date: 2016
The Human Body in Minutes by Tom Jackson
Call Number: QP34.5 .J24 2017 (Stacks) -- also available as an ebook
Animal: The Definitive Visual Guide by Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff
Call Number: QL46 .A64 2017 (Oversize Books)
Anatomy of Exercise: A Trainer's Guide to Your Workout by Pat Manocchia
Call Number: RA178 .M3815 (Stacks)

Chemistry

Pushing Electrons: A Guide for Students of Organic Chemistry by Daniel P. Weeks
Call Number: QD476 .W38 2014 (Stacks)
Organic Chemistry As a Second Language: First Semester Topics by David R. Klein
Call Number: QD256 .K54 F57 2017 (Stacks)
Organic Chemistry As a Second Language: Second Semester Topics by David R. Klein
Call Number: QD256 .K54 S43 2016 (Stacks)
Manga Guide to Biochemistry by Masaharu Takemura; Kikuyaro; Office Sawa
Call Number: QP509 .T3513 2011 (Graphic Novels) -- also available as an ebook (1 user)
Chemistry for Dummies
Call Number: QD31.3 .M66 2016 (Stacks)
Organic Chemistry I for Dummies
Call Number: QD257 .W56 2014 (Stacks)
Chemistry Essentials for Dummies
Call Number: QD31.3 .M65 2010 (Stacks) -- also available as an ebook (3 users)
Chemistry II for Dummies
Call Number: QD37 .M59 2012 (Stacks) -- also available as an ebook (3 users)
Organic Chemistry II for Dummies
Call Number: QD253.2 .M66 2010 (Stacks)
Biochemistry for Dummies
Call Number: QP514.2 .M66 2011 (Stacks) -- also available as an ebook (3 users)
Easy Chemistry Step-By-Step by Marian DeWane
Call Number: QD42 .D525 2014 (Stacks)
The Periodic Table in Minutes by Dan Green
Call Number: QD467 .G74 2016 (Stacks) -- also available as an ebook (1 user)

Computer Science

Manga Guide to Microprocessors by Michio Shibuya
Call Number: TK7895 .M5 S54613 2017 (Graphic Novels)
Manga Guide to Databases by Mana Takahashi; Shoko Azuma
Call Number: QA76.9 .D3 T34 2009 (Stacks)
Head First Learn to Code: A Learner's Guide to Coding and Computational Thinking by Eric Freeman
Call Number: QA76.73 .P98 F74 2018 (Stacks) -- also available as an ebook (1 user)

Earth Science

Atmosphere: A Very Short Introduction by Paul I. Palmer
Call Number: QC861.3 .P35 2017 (Stacks)
Geophysics: A Very Short Introduction by William Lowrie
Call Number: QC806 .L6725 2018 (Stacks)
Oceans: a Very Short Introduction by Dorrik Stow
Call Number: GC11.2 .S758 2017 (Stacks)
Geology: A Very Short Introduction by Jan Zalasiewicz
Call Number: QE26.3 .Z35 2018 (Stacks)
Lakes: A Very Short Introduction by Warwick F. Vincent
Call Number: QH541.5 .L3 V56 2018 (Stacks)
Glaciation: a Very Short Introduction by David J. A. Evans
Call Number: GB2403.2 .E93 2018 (Stacks)
Earth: The Definitive Visual Guide by Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff
Call Number: QE501 .E27 2013 (Stacks)
Ocean: The Definitive Visual Guide by Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff
Call Number: GC21 .O23 2014 (Oversize Books)
Soil Science Simplified by Donald P. Franzmeier et al.
Call Number: S591 .K63 2016 (Stacks)

Engineering

Manga Guide to Electricity by Kazuhiro Fujitaki
Call Number: QC527 .F8513 2009 (Graphic Novel)
Electronics for Dummies
Call Number: TK7819 .M38 2015 (Stacks) -- also available (2010 version) as an ebook (3 users)

Mathematics

Applied Mathematics: A Very Short Introduction by Alain Goriely
Call Number: QA93 .G66 2018 (Stacks)
Infinity: a Very Short Introduction by Ian Stewart
Call Number: QA9 .S756 2017 (Stacks)
Head First Statistics: A Brain-Friendly Guide by Dawn Griffiths
Call Number: QA276.12 .G75 2009 (Stacks) -- also available as an ebook (1 user)
Head First Algebra: A Learner's Guide to Algebra I by Tracey Pilone; Dan Pilone
Call Number: QA155 .P54 2009 (Stacks) -- also available as an ebook (1 user)
Head First 2D Geometry: A Brain-Friendly Guide by Lindsey Fallow; Dawn Griffiths
Call Number: QA445 .F35 2009 (Stacks) -- also available (2010 version) as an ebook (1 user)
Manga Guide to Linear Algebra by Shin Takahashi; Iroha Inoue et al.
Call Number: QA184.2 .T3513 2012 (Graphic Novel) -- also available as an ebook (1 user)
Manga Guide to Regression Analysis by Shin Takahashi; Iroha Inoue
Call Number: QA278.2 .T34713 2016 (Graphic Novels)
Manga Guide to Cryptography by Masaaki Mitani; Shinichi Sato; Idero Hinoki; Verte Corp.
Call Number: TK5102.94 .M5813 2018 (Graphic Novels)
Calculus for Dummies
Call Number: QA303.2 .R86 2016 (Stacks)
Calculus Essentials for Dummies
Call Number: QA303.2 .R93 2010 (Stacks)
Algebra I for Dummies
Call Number: QA155 .S74 2016 (Stacks)
Basic Math and Pre-Algebra for Dummies
Call Number: QA107.2 .Z33 2014 (Stacks) -- also available as an ebook (3 users)
Trigonometry for Dummies
Call Number: QA531 .S783 2014 (Stacks) -- also available as an ebook (3 users)
Geometry for Dummies
Call Number: QA459 .R8882 2016 (Stacks) -- also available (2008 version) as an ebook (3 users)
Geometry Essentials for Dummies
Call Number: QA459 .R88 2011 (Stacks) -- also available as an ebook (3 users)
Statistics Essentials for Dummies
Call Number: QA276 .R85 2010 (Stacks)
Psychology Statistics for Dummies
Call Number: BF39 .H2646 2012 (Stacks) -- also available as an ebook (3 users)
SPSS Statistics for Dummies
Call Number: HA32 .M37 2015 (Stacks) -- also available as an ebook (3 users)
Business Statistics for Dummies
Call Number: HF1017 .A524 2013 (Stacks) -- also available (2014 version) as an ebook (3 users)
Statistics for Dummies
Call Number: HA29 .R84 2016 (Stacks)
The Calculus Story: A Mathematical Adventure by David Acheson
Call Number: QA303.2 .A32 2017 (Stacks) -- also available as an ebook (unlimited simultaneous users)
Math in Minutes: 200 Key Concepts Explained in an Instant by Paul Glendinning
Call Number: QA93 .G48 2013 (Stacks) -- also available as an ebook (1 user)

Physics

Geophysics: A Very Short Introduction by William Lowrie
Call Number: QC806 .L6725 2018 (Stacks)
Head First Physics: A learner's companion to mechanics and practical physics by Heather Lang
Call Number: QC24.5 .L363 2009 (Stacks) -- also available as an ebook (1 user)
Manga Guide to Relativity by Masafumi Yamamoto; Keita Takatsu; Hideo Nitta
Call Number: QC173.57 .N5813 2010 (Graphic Novels) -- also available as an ebook (1 user)
Physics in Minutes by Giles Sparrow
Call Number: QC21.3 .S63 2014 (Stacks) -- also available as an ebook (1 user)
Quantum Physics in Minutes by Gemma Lavender
Call Number: ebook (1 user)
Publication Date: 2017
Physics Essentials for Dummies
Call Number: QC23.2 .H648 2010 (Stacks) -- also available as an ebook (3 users)
Physics I for Dummies
Call Number: QC23.2 .H66 2016 (Stacks)
Physics II for Dummies
Call Number: QC21.3 .H66 2010 (Stacks)
Easy Physics Step-By-Step by Jonathan Wolf
Call Number: QC23.2 .W65 2013 (Stacks)
On Gravity: A Brief Tour of a Weighty Subject by A. Zee
Call Number: QB331 .Z44 2018 (Stacks)
Particle Physics Brick By Brick: Explained... In Lego by Ben Still
Call Number: QC793.26 .S755 2018 (Stacks)
Publication Date: 2018