There are several reasons to consult reference books like dictionaries, encyclopedias, and bibliographies. Specialized dictionaries and encyclopedias can suggest ideas for research projects as well as provide background information. Articles in reference books will often include suggestions for further reading and cross references to related subjects.
Biology is such a diverse discipline. Here are a few Reference books to get you started.
Biology Data Book
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Dictionary of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
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Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia
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Walker's Mammals of the World
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Ichthyology Handbook
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The Sharks of North America
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The Invertebrates
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Oxford Dictionary of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
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Encyclopedia of Global Warming and Climate Change, Second Edition
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Biology 2e
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Organization in Biology
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Fundamentals of Cell Biology
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Ecological Stoichiometry
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