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Academic OneFile
Premier source for peer-reviewed, full-text articles from the world's leading journals and reference sources.

 
AccessScience
Fully searchable, authoritative content from McGraw-Hill's Encyclopedia of Science and Technology.

 
Amazing Animals of the World (Grolier)
Easy-to-navigate and highly visual animal resource based on the Grolier print series of the same title. For grades 2 and up.

 
Amazing Space Web-Based Activities
Amazing Space uses the Hubble Space Telescope's discoveries to inspire and educate about the wonders of our universe.

 
Biology Project
Designed for high school and college biology students, this site has problem sets and tutorials in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Chemicals and Human Health, Developmental Biology, Human Biology, Immunology, Mendelian Genetics, and Molecular Biology.

 
DNA Interactive
This Web site provides a host of interactive exhibits and background material about DNA, the human genome project, and the various applications that are gleaned through an intimate and detailed knowledge of human DNA.

 
Earth and Moon Viewer
View maps of the Earth and Moon from various viewpoints. Also view maps of specific locations on Earth.

 
Encyclopedia Americana
Biographical profiles, feature stories, online news, teachers' guides and other useful research information about American arts, society, geography, history, philosophy, religion, sports, science, technology, and more.

 
Expanded Academic ASAP
From arts and the humanities to social sciences, science and technology, this database meets research needs across all academic disciplines. Access scholarly journals, magazines and newspapers with full text and images.

 
Gale Virtual Reference Library (Gale)
A database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. These reference materials once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online from the library or remotely 24/7.

 
General Reference Center
A general interest database that integrates a variety of sources. Use General Reference Center to find articles from magazines, reference books, & newspapers. Find the latest current events, popular culture, the arts & sciences, sports, hobbies, & more.

 
Genetics Home Reference
A consumer-oriented online resource from the National Library of Medicine. The handbook provides a primer for genetics with explanations of key terms & concepts pertinent to genes & chromosomes, their function in humans, & related disorders/diseases.

 
Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia
Features research starters on History, Literature and the Arts, Science and Social Studies. Also includes news articles, timelines, events planner, quizzes, games, and "brain jam."

 
InfoTrac OneFile
A one-stop source for news & periodical articles on a wide variety of topics.

 
Periodic Table of Elements
A fun site covering the construction and history of a "literal" (it's designed as a wooden table) periodic table. Click on any tile to see more about the element with links to more sites for reports and, in some cases, samples of the element.

 
Physical Sciences Resource Center
A clearinghouse of information and resources for physical sciences education for grades K-20.

 
SciCentral
A directory of links to "today's breaking science news." Browse by topic, including biosciences, health sciences, physics, chemistry, earth and space, and engineering.

 
Science Resource Center
Thousands of topic overviews, experiments, biographies, pictures and illustrations. Covers curriculum-related science topics and offers teachers an easy-to-use tool to identify content directly correlated to state and national standards.

 
Science.gov
"Science.gov is a gateway to authoritative selected science information provided by U.S. Government agencies, including research and development results." Over 1,000 annotated sites are included.

 
Science.gov
"Science.gov is a gateway to authoritative selected science information provided by U.S. Government agencies, including research and development results." Over 1,000 annotated sites are included.

 
Smithsonian Institution
Site of the national museum of the United States, featuring information about exhibitions, museum events, and membership. Includes lesson plans and other resources for educators.

 
Space.com
The award-winning website that offers rich and compelling space, astronomy and technology content, including information, education, entertainment and business news.

 
UC Museum of Paleontology
This site contains online exhibits on phylogeny, geologic time, and evolutionary thought; resources for students (K-12) and teachers; and information on UCMP's collection of fossils, "printed material, images, and memorabilia."

 
WebElements
Contains the periodic table and information on each element, including historical background, uses, compounds, electronic and physical properties, and more.

 
WildFinder: Mapping the World's Species
WildFinder is a map-driven, searchable database of more than 26,000 species worldwide, with a powerful search tool that allows users to discover where species live or explore wild places to find out what species live there.

 

 

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