Want quick, basic information? Background? Use Reference Books (print and online) to learn basic information, check facts, understand relationships and contexts, get ideas for further research, generate topics, etc. The online reference books can be used on or off-campus; the print reference books listed below are located in the Reference Section of the MSU Library.
ONLINE: Oxford Reference Online
Here are some suggested online e-books held in the Renne Library collection. You will also find many print and additional online books on your topic by searching the MSU Library Catalog or CatSearch (see the Finding Books box above).
Comets and the Origin and Evolution of Life
by
Thomas, Paul J.
The Evolving Universe and the Origin of Life: the Search for Our Cosmic Roots
by
Teerikorpi, Pekka
Habitability of Other Planets and Satellites
by
Jean-Pierre de Vera (Editor); Joseph Seckbach (Editor)
Intelligent Life in the Universe: Principles and Requirements Behind Its Emergence
by
Ulmschneider, P.
Life in the Universe: Expectations and Constraints
by
Schulze-Makuch, Dirk
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