500 Science Resource Center 
- online full text editions of: 340 full-text
academic journals, science-related magazines and
newspapers; 50 comprehensive reference
sets from Gale, Macmillan and U•X•L, including over 22,000
topic overviews and over 8,000 biographies; 15,700 multimedia records, including pictures,
illustrations, and audio and video clips; a timeline covering science subjects from antiquity to today. Topics covered include: biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science & society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology and wildlife. 
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500 Science Made Simple (Edmund Scientific) - articles from Science magazine with answers to kids' FAQs about science and nature, plus experiments and classroom activities.
500 Science in Dispute (3 vol.s). Ed. Neil Schlager. Detroit: Gale, 2002. Explores controversial topics in science and technology by featuring informative essays, both pro and con, on the major theories, ethical questions and commercial applications of science; approximately 90 issues organized in seven general categories: medicine, life science, physical science, astronomy and space exploration, Earth science, mathematics and computer science, and engineering. Included in Science Resource Center. [I] [U]
500 Science of Everyday Things. Ed. Judson Knight and Neil Schlager. Detroit: Gale, 2002. Illustrates the importance of scientific and mathematical principles through their use in everyday life, including biology, chemistry, earth sciences and physics. Approximately 160 topics with photos, diagrams, sidebars containing short glossaries and interesting facts and details relating to each principle, such as acoustics, gravity, polymers, and projectile motion. Included in Science Resource Center. [E] [I] [U]
500.5 Space Sciences. Ed. Pat Dasch. New York: Macmillan Reference USA, 2002. Concepts, history, and biographies of space discovery, applications of space technology, effect of space on traditional science disciplines, military aspects of space, space commerce, space art; includes illustrations and graphics. Included in Science Resource Center.
Ask A Scientist: Newton Bulletin Board (Argonne National Laboratory, U.S. Dept. of Energy) - volunteer scientists provide a means to have questions answered that are not going to be easily found on the web or within common references! With 20 000 questions and answers previously addressed, many questions we continue to receive have been answered, and can be found in our archives.
Science.gov (U.S.) - links to federal government websites in dozens of scientific fields.
ScienceNow! (Am. Asso. for Advancement of Science) - daily news briefs, delivered fresh every weekday from Science Magazine's award-winning team of journalists, and your gateway to other items of news interest on the Science sites. Available online, via e-mail alerts, or as RSS feed.
EurekaAlert! (Am. Asso. for Advancement of Science) - online, global news service. EurekAlert! provides a central place through which universities, medical centers, journals, government agencies, corporations and other organizations engaged in research can bring their news to the media. EurekAlert! also offers its news and resources to the public. EurekAlert! features news and resources focused on all areas of science, medicine and technology. Available as RSS feed.
AAAS Science and Technology Yearbook (Am. Asso. for Advancement of Science) - annual collections of essays on issues and developments in science.
Science Nation (National Science Foundation) - downloadable & streaming video magazine about scientists and discoveries that will change our lives.
Science News Online - weekly reports of scientific developments and background information, plus online bookstore with reviews.
Science News for Kids - science news and hands-on activities targeted for students ages 9-14, with a books page for younger readers.
Science With Me - "science animations, movies, games, science coloring book pages, worksheets, fun science projects for kids and stories to help young children learn scientific principles and science"
Eepy Bird: Entertainment for the Curious Mind - video clips of Coke & Mentos experiment and other high-interest activities.
Mythbusters (Discovery Channel) - companion web site to popular TV show which tests the truth of urban legends.
Why Files: Science Behind the News (U. of Wisconsin) - Articles on current issues and research in science posted weekly, interactive animations, cool science images, and lesson plans.
Science Friday (Ira Flatow, Talk of the Nation, NPR) - Transcripts, podcasts, and teaching resources from the weekly radio show.
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The Atoms Family (Miami Museum of Science) - interactive site illustrating principles of electricity, chemistry, light, kinetic energy, and energy.
Everyday Mysteries: Fun Science Facts from the Library of Congress - history and biography of scientific exploration and discoveries.
Extreme Science - the place online to find the biggest, baddest, and the best in the world of extremesand learn about thescience behind what makes each of them work.
Lawrence Hall of Science Kids Page - online games and at home activities for science exploration.
Discover Magazine: Science, Technology, and the Future - interviews, news, and background information on science.
503 Gale Encyclopedia of Science (4th Ed.) / K. Lee Lerner & Brenda Wilmoth Lerner, editors. Thoms0n Gale, 2008. 6 vols. Six-volume reference is written for high school students and lay adults and is intended as an authoritative, accessible source of information about all fields of science. Included in Science Resource Center. [I] [U]
503 U*X*L Encyclopedia of Science. Ed. Rob Nagel. 2nd ed. Detroit: U*X*L, 2007. Nontechnical information on more than 550 scientific theories, life forms, inventions, controversies and discoveries. Included in Science Resource Center. [E] [I]
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Encyclopedia of Science, Technology, and Ethics. / Carl Mitcham, ed. Detroit: Macmillan Reference USA, 2005. 2378 pp. 4 vols. Considers both the professional ethics of science and technology, and the ethical and political issues raised by science and technology in an increasingly complex and global society. Included in 
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507 IPL Kidspace Science Fair Project Resource Guide - guide with links on the scientific method, choosing a topic, completing the project, and displaying the project.
507 Experiment Central. Online. Detroit: U*X*L, 2008. - Plans, preparation, methods, materials, safety precautions, and background information for experiments demonstrating principles of biology, chemistry, physics, geology, meteorology. Included in Science Resource Center. [E] [I] [U]
What Makes a Good Science Fair Project (Cal. State Science Fair)
"Science Fair Success" / Krista West. Scientific American Explorations, 4:1:38 (Winter 2001). TMA Periodical Library.
[Abstract] Provides tips to parents on how to provide help to their children who are interested in participating in science fairs. Assessment of potential projects; Provision of basic logistical support; Following of teacher's guidelines concerning the fair; Determination of level of complexity of a project; Avoidance of roadblocks; Proofreading of child's display.
"The Big 6... and Science Fair Research" / Kay Hudson. Library Talk, 13:3:13 (May/June 2000); uses "Big 6" organizational tool to guide preparation and presentation of science fair projects. TMA Library Vertical File
CyberFair: The Virtual Science Fair (Mankato, MN Public Schools) - shows information and images of elementary and middle school science fair projects; includes tips for planning, conducting, and presenting science fair projects.
All Science Fair Projects (ScienceHound) - ideas and tips for elementary, middle, and high school science fairs.
Surviving Science Fair: Elmer's Guide to Successful Science Fair Projects (Discovery Channel) - how-to guide on developing and conducting experiments for science fairs, with specific tip sheets for astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, and physical science.
Mr. McLaren's Science Fair Survival Page (Cole Junior H.S., RI) - planning and preparation tips, plus links to dozens of other pages with ideas.
Virtual Science Fair (Candian) - online exhibition of award-winning projects from grades K-12.
Science Fair: From Idea to Exhibit - a student's guide to science and engineering fair projects.
Science Fair Project Ideas, Answers, & Tools for Serious Students (Science Buddies)
Super Science Fair Projects: Ideas, Topics & Experiments
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MadSciNet: The 24-Hour Exploding Lab - fun facts, experiment archive, etc., plus "Ask-A-Scientist"
509 Asimov's Chronology of Science & Discovery - included in 
General Reference Center Gold.
509 History of Modern Science and Mathematics. Ed. Brian S. Baigrie. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 2002. Most entries start with the 17th century, following some preliminary discussion of the roots of the various achievements in antiquity and the Middle Ages. Included in Science Resource Center.
509 Science and Its Times (8 vols.). Ed. Neil Schlager and Josh Lauer. Vol. 7. Online. Detroit: Gale Group, 2009. Chronological discussion of a variety of scientific developments with explanations of underlying factors and their effects on politics, economics, culture and daily life, from 2000 B.C. to the present. Included in Science Resource Center. [E] [I] [U]
509 Scientists: Their Lives and Works. Detroit: U*X*L, 2006. Brief narrative biographies of approximately 250 scientists, from ancient times to today. Included in Science Resource Center. [E]
509.2 Notable Scientists: From 1900 to the Present, 2nd Ed. (5 vols., 2633 pp.). Ed. Brigham Narins. Detroit: Gale Group, 2008. Approximately 1,600 scientist in the natural, physical, and applied sciences, including astronomy, biology, botany, chemistry, earth science, mathematics, medicine, physics, technology, zoology, computer science, ecology, engineering, and environmental science. Included in Science Resource Center. [I] [U]
509.2273 Notable Black American Scientists. Ed. Kristine Krapp. Detroit: Gale Research, 1998. Profiles approximately 250 black Americans who have made contributions to the sciences, including inventors, researchers, award winners, and educators. Included in Science Resource Center. [I] [U]
509.8209 Notable Women Scientists. Ed. Pamela Proffitt. Detroit: Gale Group, 2000. Biographical profiles of 500 women around the world who have made significant contributions to the field of science, from antiquity to the present. Included in Science Resource Center. [I] [U]
NIST Database Gateway (U.S. National Institute of Standards) - databases organized by scientific discipline.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - archives of online editions; one of the world's most-cited multidisciplinary scientific serials.
Early Edition - online edition published before print each day.
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Mathematics. / Barry Max Brandenberger, Jr., ed. New York: Macmillan Reference USA, 2002. 865 pp. 4 vols. Explains mathematical concepts with a historical overview of the field. Explores the uses and effects of math in daily life, and provides information on different career choices in this field. Gale Virtual Reference Library [I] [U]
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Real-Life Math. / K. Lee Lerner and Brenda Wilmoth Lerner, eds. Detroit: Gale, 2006. 631 pp. 2 vols. Provides an understanding of commonly studied math concepts by illustrating their use in everyday life in everyday tasks, such as buying insurance, constructing a budget, reading graphs, adjusting cooking recipes or planning for retirement. Topics are designed to support the modern mathematics curriculum and contain examples related to the global economy. Gale Virtual Reference Library [I] [U]
510.92 Math and Mathematicians. Leonard C. Bruno ; Lawrence W. Baker, editor. U-X-L, 2008. Approximately 100 biographies of mathematicians from throughout history, including Galileo, Isaac Newton, Ren Descartes, Maria Agnesi, Nikolay Lobachevsky, Srinivasa Ramanujan, Pythagoras of Samos, John Allen Paulos, M.C. Escher, William Jones and Julia Robinson; timelines, and history of mathematical concepts. Included in Science Resource Center. [E] [I]
510.92 Notable Mathematicians. Robyn V. Young, editor ; Zoran Minderovic, associate editor. Gale, 2008. Profiles the achievements, importance and impact of more than 300 of the world's most significant mathematicians throughout history. Included in Science Resource Center. [I] [U]
Mathforum (Drexel U.) - problems of the week at various levels; teaching resources; student tools & links
Mathematicians of the African Diaspora (SUNY Buffalo) - profiles, history, and statistics concerning black mathematicians
MacTutor History of Mathematics Archive (U. of St. Andrews, Scotland)
Cracker game (Science Museum, London, UK) - online code-breaking logic game.
2008 Calendar of Mathematical Imagery (American Mathematical Society) - downloadable PDF file calendar illustrated with mathematically inspired works in a variety of media--computer-generated fractals, quilts, origami, sculpture, painting, and more.
Figure This! (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) - enjoy mathematics outside school through a series of fun and engaging, high-quality challenges
Mathematics Lessons That Are Fun! (Cynthia Lanius, Rice U.) - challenges for home or classroom.
Introduction to Geometry (ThinkQuest) - the methods of geometry, postulates, theorems, proofs.
Geometry (ThinkQuest) - how-to tips for geometry students, including contructions, formulas, and definitions.
Geometry Construction (Paul Kunkel, Whistler Alley Mathematics) - guides for constructing geometric figures using compass, pencil, and rule.
Glass Geometry: My World of Mathematics and Art (Hans Schepker)
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Geometry Through Art: What Can Children Learn About Art and Geometry (Norman Shapiro, The Math Forum)
Geometry Step-by-Step from the Land of the Incas (Antonio Gutierrez)
77 Optical Illusions and Visual Phenomena (Michael Bach)
Beyond Geometry: Experiments in Form 1940s to 1970s (Los Angeles County Museum of Art) - online gallery of contemporary art with geometric themes.
Rubik's Cube Online - games, guides to solving the puzzles, and history.
Math-Kitecure: Real Life Math, Architecture, and Computers - using architecture to do math
Tessellate - interactive tool to study tessellation in computer simulations
Origami Mathematics (Thomas Hull, Merrimack College) -
Create-A-Graph (National Council on Educational Statistics) - kid-friendly online tool for creating colorful pie charts, bar graphs, X-Y coordinate charts, etc.
Math Forum Graphs (Drexel U.) - step-by-step instructions for creating graphs and charts using Claris Works spreadsheet software on Macs
Math Teaser (National Council on Educational Statistics) - math/statistics brain teaser that lets you test your knowledge with a fun problem.
Chances (National Council on Educational Statistics) - online dice-rolling game demonstrates factors affecting probablity of certain outcomes.
Purplemath - algebra help, worksheets, quizzes.
Math Olympiads for Elementary and Middle School Students - contests, practice problems for gr. 4-8.
CoolMath - math help, problems, games, and definitions.
The Beauty of the Golden Ratio - describes the principles of the “Golden Ratio” and Fibonacci Numbers, mathematical principles used in art, architecture, and science.
Math for Kids: A Medieval Adventure in Problem Solving - great practice for problem-solving competitions
Harry Potter Problems - fun arithmetic problems designed around the characters and events in the Harry Potter novels.
Goudreau Museum of Mathematics in Art and Science - links, games, and online programs to promote interest in mathematics
Hungry for Math - fraction action for mathletes
Math and Mathematicians: The History of Math Discoveries Around the World. Discovering Collection.
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Astronomy at Talcott Mountain Science Center - images of TMSC astronomy equipment, models, and astronomical photography; links to astronomy information resources; descriptions of TMSC educational programs and curricula.
520 Astronomy & Space: From the Big Bang to the Big Crunch. Ed. Phillis Engelbert. Detroit: U*X*L, 2008. - articles on the physical laws and features of our universe; the history of astronomy and space exploration; prominent astronauts, astronomers, and observatories; cultural theories and beliefs about astronomy; and closer-to-home topics, such as "Seasons" and "Greenhouse Effect." Included in Science Resource Center. [I] [U]
SpaceRef: Space News as It Happens - daily news stories; available as RSS feed.
Official NASA Eclipse page - maps, calendars, and background information on lunar and solar eclipses, planetary transits across the sun, and phases of the moon.
Observing and Photographing Lunar Eclipses / Paul Deans and Alan M. MacRobert (Sky & Telescope)
SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence - Ongoing effort to seek intelligent extraterrestrial life. SETI focuses on receiving and analyzing signals from space, particularly in the radio and visible-light regions of the electromagnetic spectrum, looking for nonrandom patterns likely to have been sent either deliberately or inadvertently by technologically advanced beings.
Solar System Trading Cards (Amazing Space) - collect “trading cards” online by matching solar system objects to their name and view interesting facts about each.
The Nine (8) Planets: A Multimedia Tour of the Solar System - photos, scientific information, and mythology about our solar system.
Solar System Exploration (NASA) - facts, artwork, and interactive games about our solar system.
Virtual Solar System (National Geographic) - images and facts about our solar system.
Windows to the Universe (University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, U. Mich.) - multiple images and solar system facts with well-organized links.
ZOOM Astronomy (Enchanted Learning) - information about our solar system with easy-to-understand charts, graphs, and illustrations.
Exploring the Planets (National Air & Space Museum) - photographs from spacecraft and telescopes of features of our solar system, with scientific facts.
"The Family of the Sun" - lyrics about the solar system set to "The Farmer in the Dell".
Comparing the Plaents - interactive page classifying features of the planets.
StarChild: A Learning Center for Young Astronomers (NASA) - information and interactive games to practice your knowledge of space.
Astro for Kids (Astronomy magazine) - images and facts about our solar system from leading magazine.
Views of the Solar System - many images from telescopes and spacecraft, plus data about solar system.
"The Planet Finder" / by Michael DiSpezio. Discover, 20 April 2006. Discovermagazine.com. 25 July 2007.
Evolution of the Solar System: A Journey Through Time (Lunar and Planetary Institute) - shows images of geological, astronomical, and biological events on Earth and other parts of the solar system from its formation until modern times.
Where, Oh Where Does That Little Planet Go? (Lunar and Planetary Institute) - interactive game to show your knowledge of planetary order.
Sky Tellers: The Myths, the Magic, and the Mysteries of the Universe (Lunar and Planetary Institute) - Native American stories about space.
Planets and the Solar System (NASA) - interviews with NASA scientists, interactive quizzes and games, images & activities.
Planetary Mysteries (American Museum of Natural History) - interactive online exhibit about the solar system.
Space: The Planets (Discovery Science) - video clips of the sun and planets of our solar system.
Planet Quest e-book (Space Telescope Science Institute) - describes the history of planetary spacecraft beginning with the early lunar missions in support of the Apollo program to current plans for future missions to Mars, Jupiter, and Pluto. It provides a fascinating survey of the engineering difficulties and political challenges encountered along the way.
The Planetary System e-book (Space Telescope Science Institute) - collection from the golden era of space exploration contains 100 beautiful and informative images of our solar system, including all the planets, planetary rings and satellites, asteroids, and comets.
Planetary Landscapes: Sculpting the Solar System (Virtual Science Center, Chabot Space and Science Center) - online image galleries of fourteen interactive sculptures, created by renowned artist Ned Kahn, suggesting the natural processes that form the landscapes of our Solar System with in-depth information including descriptions of how the sculptures work and the science behind them, and activities for home or school.
NASA Space Place - interviews with NASA scientists, interactive quizzes and games, classroom images & activities.
Ask the Astronomer (NASA) - an archive of thousands of questions that visitors have sent to NASA Astronomer Dr. Sten Odenwald since August 1995 on topics such as the solar system, the moon, space travel, and many others.
International Astonomical Union - "promotes and safeguards the science of astronomy in all its aspects through international cooperation. Its individual members are professional astronomers all over the world, at the Ph.D. level and beyond, and active in professional research and education in astronomy."
American Association of Variable Star Observers - "The American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO) is a non-profit worldwide scientific and educational organization of amateur and professional astronomers who are interested in stars that change in brightness — variable stars."
Student Resources, American Astronomical Society - information on astronomy, careers, and school work.
TMSC Astronomy Department (Mark Meredith, astonomer)
Rader's Cosmo4Kids - astronomy basics and the science of the stars.
Online Astronomy eText (table of contents)/ Courtney Seligman - extensive description of phenomena seen in the night sky, from our solar system, to our galaxy, to our universe; includes photographs, drawings, and graphs.
Retrograde Motion / Courtney Seligman; explains and illustrates varying relative motion of plantetary orbits, revolutions, and rotations.
526 Latitude: The Art and Science of 15th Century Navigation (Rice U.)
526 Lost at Sea: The Search for Longitude (NOVA, PBS) - companion website to 1998 PBS program based on the bestselling book Longitude by Dava Sobel, the program tells the story of how an unknown genius, John Harrison, discovered the key to navigating on the open seas and thus solved one of the thorniest problems of the 1700s.
529.32 In Search of Mayan Time (Mundo Maya) - explanation and illustration of the mathematics and hieroglyphics used in the Mayan calendar
529.32 Mayan Calendar (Maya World Studies Center) - explanation of the mathematics and cultural background of the calendar, with some images.
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Eric Weisstein's World of Physics (ScienceWorld, Wolfram) - definitions, graphics, and formulas organized by topic.
Physics Factbook: An Encyclopedia of Scientific Essays / Glen Elert -an encyclopedia of scientific essays written by high school students sourced to a variety of public and private information sources to provide measurements of physical phenomena, such as acceleration, electricity, pressure, temperature, time.
Science Education: Exploring the Nature of Matter (Jefferson Laboratory, Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility) - games, teacher resources, experiments, and demonstrations concerning physics for K-12 students.
PhET: Physics Education Technology (U. of Colorado at Boulder) - online interactive physics simulations.
Sixty Symbols: Videos about the Symbols of Physics and Astronomy (U. of Nottingham, UK) - brief (4-10 min.) YouTube videos about significant concepts represented by symbols, including solar eclipse, magic squares, and propulsion efficiency.
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Virtual Labs and Simulations - links illustrating principles of physics
Rader's Physics4Kids - basic physics information, information on motion, heat and thermodynamics, electricity & magnetism, light, and modern physics topics.
Amusement Park Physics: What are the Forces Behind the Fun (Annenberg Media) - history, facts, and figures about popular amusement park rides, with a challenge to design a roller coaster.
Skateboard Science (Exploratorium) -
Science of Hockey (Exploratorium)
Olympics: The Science of the Sporting Life (Why Files)
The Mystery of Antimatter / Rosy Mondardini (Kid's Corner, Cern) -
Listen: Making Sense of Sound (Exploratorium) - interactive exhibit examines how we hear and use sound.
Early Recorded Sounds and Wax Cylinders - listen to recordings from the late 1800's and early 1900's.
The Science of Sound - experiments and thinking questions about sound.
Sound Site (Science Museum of Minnesota) - audio files, experiments, and discussion of sound science.
Introduction to What Sound Is (Fear of Physics) - interactive video and audio illustrates sound waves.
FOSSweb Physics of Sound (Lawrence Hall of Science) - learn how sound is made and how sound travels through different materials
Juice Bottle Jingles (Lawrence Hall of Science) - favorite songs "scored" to be played on bottles, plus other sound experiments.
Messages from Space: Radio Signals from Star Clusters (Lawrence Hall of Science) - audio files of sounds detected from space.
Planet of Color and Light (Tiny Planets) - games, activities, & e-books
Make a Splash with Color (The Tech Museum) - explores roles of physics, the human eye, and the mind in our perceptions of color.
The Sun Artist Takes A Walk / by Bob Miller (Exploratorium) - see how light and the sun's image changes through different angles and shapes.
Eyes Have It, Or Do They (SciZone, Ontario Science Center) - online interactive experiments of how we see color and light.
Cool Cosmos: The Infrared Universe - explains Infrared Astronomy, its timeline, the many benefits and uses of Infrared in the different aspects of our lives.
The NASA SCIence Files: Kids: Dr. D’s Lab: Light and Color - graphical illustration of how we see color.
Homemade Science Toys - includes directions for making a movie wheel
About Rainbows (National Center for Atmospheric Research) - detailed explaination of the features and varieties of rainbows, with the science and math background, plus links to photographs and drawings
Infrared Photo Album (NASA) - shows ordinary objects as seen with infrared light
Optics for Kids: The Science and Engineering Behind It / Bruce Irving (Optical Research Asso.) - fun and interesting facts about light, lasers, lenses.
Optical Illusions (SandLot Science)
Crayola Colorful Science (Crayola Crayons) - explanation of color spectrum and experiments for classroom and home.
The Skinny on the Color of Snow (Discovery) - why is snow white, glaciers blue?
Science Whatzit (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) - Send questions and queries, thoughts and ideas (but no homework assignments, please) to find out if the Gremlin has an answer for you. We regularly post the best ones on this site, so keep checking back! Browse through the archives to read past questions and answers.
Simple Machines (Edheads) - interactive games demonstrate effects of pulleys, wedges, levers, gears, inclined planes, wheels, axles, and screws as machines that affect the energy used to do work.
Compound Machines (Edheads) - extends principles of simple machines when used together.
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Chemical Elements: From Carbon to Krypton. Lawrence W. Baker and David E. Newton, eds. Detroit: UXL, 2006. 686 pp. 3 vols. In-depth, current and accurate information on 112 known chemical elements, plus coverage on elements 113 through 118 (known to exist but not yet discovered). Entries describe how the element was discovered and by whom, the element's practical role in everyday life, who or what it is named after and more. Gale Virtual Reference Library ; Included in Science Resource Center. [I] [U]
History of Chemistry (Chemical Heritage Foundation) -
Web Elements Periodic Table (Mark Winter, U. of Sheffield) - summary of facts about each element, with illustrations, blogs, and chemistry news aggregator.
Periodic Table of Comic Books - Comic book characters and scenarios incorporate various elements in stories.
Periodic Table of Videos (U. of Nottingham, UK) - brief (approx. 4 min.) YouTube videos discussing and demonstrating some of the unique properties of each of the elements.
Interactive Periodic Table (W.H. Freeman, American Chemical Society)
Chemistry and Interactive Periodic Table / Ivan Noels - includes electronegativity, oxidation info, plus video clips illustrating accompanying chemical equations.
It's Elemental (Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility) - interactive periodic table with articles on each element, online games.
Rader's Chemistry4Kids - basic chemistry information, information on matter, atoms, elements, the periodic table, reactions, and biochemistry.
Chemistry for Kids (American Chemistry Council) - articles and links explaining the role of chemistry in the products we use daily.
SDA Kid's Corner (Soap and Detergent Asso.) - history, chemistry, and health benefits of soap.
Mad Sci Network: The 24-hour exploding lab - international collaborative network of practicing scientists who provide science research links library, weird science facts, and answers to questions submitted by users.
Explore Matter and Molecules (Chemical Heritage Foundation) - timeline, biographies, and resources on the basic characteristics of matter.
Explore Polymers: Molecular Giants (Chemical Heritage Foundation) - timeline, biographies, and resources on the characteristics and uses of these elements and compounds.
Molecular Milestones (Chemical Heritage Foundation) - history of use and knowledge of chemistry from ancient times to present.
What's That Stuff (Chemical & Engineering News, American Chemical Society) - archive of articles describing chemical properties of everday materials, such as tattoo ink and chewing gum.
Mirror Molecules (Smithsonian) - illustrates molecules that come in left- and right-handed pairs, with hands-on experiments.
National Mole Day (23 October, 6:02 a.m. to 6:02 p.m.) - celebrates Avogadro's number
The Story of Rubber: Polymer Expeditions (Polymer Science Learning Center, U. of So. Mississippi) - information about the development of rubber and synthetic rubber around the world.
The Chemistry of Dyeing: Reactive Dyes / Paula Burch - lesson plan illustrating molecular bonding using dyes applied to cotton.
Delights of Chemistry (U. of Leeds) - video demonstrations and explanations of dozens of chemistry experiments
ChemShorts 4 Kids (Chicago Section, American Chemical Society) - archives of kid-friendly experiments.
The Game of Chemistry - printable gameboard, quiz cards, etc. to challenge your knowledge of chemistry.
Safety Links: Material Safety Data Sheets (Kansas State U.) - links to reliable sources of chemical safety information.
NIST Chemistry WebBook (U.S. National Institute of Standards) - standard reference data for many organic and inorganic chemicals.
Science and Math Games (Jefferson National Accelerator Facility) - interactive games and puzzles with math tricks, science vocabulary, chemical elements, etc.
Science is Fun: Activities for Children (American Chemical Society) - experiments and information about chemistry for students gr. 4-6.
Articles for Children (American Chemical Society) - articles from Celebrating Chemistry about chemistry and science written for students gr. 4-6.
The Phantom's Portrait Parlor (Atoms Family, Miami Museum of Science) - interactive site demonstrating the properties of matter.
Polymers for Kids: Paul's Treehouse (Polymer Science Learning Center, U. of So. Mississippi)
Kids Macrogalleria - information and activities that explore the properties of polymers.
Chemical Heritage Foundation - preserving and promoting the progress of science, CHF maintains world-class collections, including instruments and apparatus, rare books, fine art, and the personal papers of prominent scientists, all related to the chemical and molecular sciences.
Chemical Heritage Newsmagazine - online edition of CHF journal of history of chemistry.
Chemical & Engineering News - online edition of pre-eminent chemistry news magazine, with brief announcements of new developments and video clips.
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550 - Earth Sciences & Geology
550 Earth Sciences. Detroit: Macmillan Reference USA, 2008. - biographies of scientists in fields of weather, the ocean, the planets and solar system, plants
and animals, energy and matter, or lives and careers. Included in Science Resource Center. [E] [I] [U]
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World of Earth Science, 2003 / K. Lee Lerner and Brenda Wilmoth Lerner, eds. Detroit: Gale, 2003. 736 pp. 2 vols. - [e-book] Guide to the concepts, theories, discoveries, pioneers and issues relating to topics in earth science. In addition to traditional subtopics in geology and meteorology, also covers a substantial number of topics in astronomy. Gale Virtual Reference Library [I] [U]
550.3 Earth System Science (NASA Science) - conducts and sponsors research, collects new observations from space, develops technologies and extends science and technology education
550.3 Earth from Space (NASA Science for Kids) - information, images, and online games using knowledge gained about earth through NASA missions.
550.3 Visible Earth (NASA Science) - online catalogue of NASA images and animations of our planet.
550.7 USGS Learning Web for Students -
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U*X*L Encyclopedia of Landforms and Other Geological Features, 2004 - Focuses on the physical and geological aspects, structure and features of 24 of earth's landforms -- what they are, how they look, how they were created, how they change over time, and major geological events associated with them. . Gale Virtual Reference Library [E] [I] [U]
551.46 UN Atlas of the Oceans - "an information system designed for use by policy makers who need to become familiar with ocean issues and by scientists, students and resource managers who need access to underlying data bases and approaches to sustainability."
Quaternary Fault and Fold Database of the United States (U.S. Geological Survey) - interactive and static map tools.
Database FAQs - explains features of Quaternary Database.
Earthquake Center (U.S. Geological Survey) - maps, historical records.
Earthquakes for Kids - interactive glossary, games, puzzles, experiments illustrating earthquake science.
Learning Resources for Students - online articles on the history and science of geophysics, grouped for elementary, middle, high school, and college students.
Volcano Hazards Program (U.S. Geological Survey)
Living on an Active Earth:Perspectives on Earthquake Science / Committee on the Science of Earthquakes, National Research Council (National Academies Press, 2003).
The destructive force of earthquakes has stimulated human inquiry since ancient times, yet the scientific study of earthquakes is a surprisingly recent endeavor. Instrumental recordings of earthquakes were not made until the second half of the 19th century, and the primary mechanism for generating seismic waves was not identified until the beginning of the 20th century. This book describes the growth and origins of earthquake science and identifies research and data collection efforts that will strengthen the scientific and social contributions of this exciting new discipline.
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551 “Geomorphology” in Pacific Islands: Environment & Society, 1999, p43 / Patrick D Nunn,.; Moshe Rapaport,
ABSTRACT: This chapter describes the geomorphology of the islands of the Pacific. The Pacific Islands region extends over 130° of longitude and 70° of latitude. Some islands are more than 100,000 kilometers in size; others are miniscule in size. Some islands are pieces of ancient continent, other islands are still forming, and periodic volcanic eruptions give subaerial landforms little chance to develop. Some tropical islands are so high they have ice caps; others are so low they can barely be seen on approach by sea. Some islands are rain-soaked; others sometimes go for years without rain.
Mineralogy 4 Kids Rock'n Internet Site (Mineralogy Society of America) - games, links, information
Kids in the Hall of Planet Earth (American Museum of Natural History) - online exhibits, interviews, and information
Geophysical Resarch Letters (American Geophysical Union) - online edition of professional journal.
Rader's Geography4Kids - physical geography or earth science basics an introduction to the earth sciences that includes topics on the Earth's structure, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere.
TMSC Meteorology Department (Thomas Alena, meteorologist)
GLOBE: Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment - worldwide hands-on, primary and secondary school-based science and education program
GLOBE Student Resources - student research reports, data, quizzes, and tools.
Connecticut Students Find Diversity in the Metacomet Ridge (19 November 2002) - The studente researchers of the Metacomet Ridge Interdistrict Academy working with TMSC meteorologist Tom Aleena were named "GLOBE Stars" in recognition of their study of the area's habitat and microclimate.
American Meteorological Society - "promotes the development and dissemination of information and education about the atmospheric and related hydrological and oceanic sciences"; links to student information resources.
AMS Journals Online - electronic editions of society's journals
NOAA Education Resources: Primarily for Students (National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Dept. of Commerce) - weather, climate change, oceans, & satellites; resources grouped for kids (gr. K-5) and students (gr. 6-12); interactive games, images, and reference information.
National Environmental Satellite Data Information Service (NOAA)
National Climatic Data Center - world's largest archive of weather data
Educational Resources - links to data and research on world climatology
Climatic Extremes and Weather Events - maps and tables for U.S. and world climatology
Playtime for Kids (National Weather Service) - weather games and activities.
Planet Diary (Pearson Educational) - daily updates on significant weather and earth science events.
Connecticut's Weather Fun Facts (State of Connecticut) - seasonal records, averages, and unusual events.
Weather History (Old Farmer's Almanac) - weather history for any of 2,000 locations in the United States and Canada on any date from 1946 to the present.
Online Guides: Meteorology (Dept. of Atmospheric Sciences, U. of Illinois UC) -
"Sun's Shifts May Cause Global Warming" / by Marion Long. Discover, 25 June 2007. Discover.com. 25 July 2007. <http://discovermagazine.com/2007/jul/the-discover-interview-henrik-svensmark>; interview with Henrik Svnesmark about research on the role of cloud formation caused by changes in solar activity as a cause of climate change.
Reading and Interpreting Weather Maps (Dept. of Atmospheric Sciences, U. of Illinois UC) -
Weather Wiz Kids / Crystal Wicker - information, games, experiments.
BBC Weather Center - games, photos, world weather info, plus do-it-yourself forecasting how-to's.
About Rainbows (National Center for Atmospheric Research & University Corporation for Atmospheric Research) -
How Do Rainbows Form (NOAA) -
Rainbows (Batesville, IN K-12) -
Rainbows (Atmospheric Optics) -
Explore Rainbows (U. Wisconsin) -
Teacher Resources – Secondary Weather & Atmosphere -
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560 - Fossils & Prehistoric Life
Dinosaur Eggs (National Geographic) - online exhibition of fossilized dinosaur eggs and hatchlings.
Dinosaur State Park (Rocky Hill, CT) - online images from one of the largest dinosaur track sites in North America.
Dinosaur! National Monument (U.S. National Park Service) - multimedia exhibit based on fossils from the Jurassic Period exposed on the cliff face of the Douglass Quarry in Colorado and Utah.
Dinosaur Hall (National Museum of Natural History) - photographs from Smithsonian exhibit.
Evolving Planet (Field Museum of Natural History)
Finding the World's First Dinosaur Skeleton - the story of the 1858 discovery in New Jersey of the first complete dinosaur skeleton.
Royal Tyrrell Museum - virtual exhibits from a superb natural history museum in Alberta, Canada.
Dinobuzz: Current Topics Concerning Dinosaurs (U. of Calif. Museum of Paleontology) - what scientists say about some of the latest theories about dinosaurs; with background information.
Zoom Dinosaurs (Enchanted Learning) - fun site for kids who love dinosaurs.
Dinosaurs Alive! Resources - games, activities, and information about dinosaurs in companion web site to Imax movie.
Big Dinos Return (Lawrence Hall of Science) - interactive site with facts, games, and experiments (takes a minute or two to load).
Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries (California Academy of Sciences) - video clips, online galleries, field guide, and dino trivia.
University of California Museum of Paleontology - online exhibits, interviews with scientists, timelines, activities.
Dino Directory (Natural History Museum, UK) - Images, paleontological finds, and descriptions of 325 species of dinosaurs.
Dino Russ’s Lair (Russell J. Jacobson) - Images and links focusing on dinosaur paleontology in the mid-west.
Dinosaurs: Fact and Fiction / By Ronald J. Litwin, Robert E. Weems, and Thomas R. Holtz, Jr. (U.S.G.S.) - FAQs about dinosaurs.
Carnegie’s Dinosaurs: A World Treasure (Carnegie Museum of Natural History) -Images from paleontology labs,
DinoScience - Short online game matching skeletal parts to dinosaur species; includes audio file pronounciations of species names.
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570 World of Biology. Ed. Kimberley A. McGrath. Online. Detroit: Thomson Gale, 2006. Approximately 1,000 brief essays, definitions, biographies; includes illustrations; biology, including anatomy, physiology, ecology, botany, genetics, biochemistry, medicine and molecular biology. Included in Science Resource Center. [E] [I] [U]
570 
Biology. / Richard Robinson, ed. New York: Macmillan Reference USA, 2002. 1156 pp. 4 vols. Explains biological concepts and explores related fields as well as the history of biological science. Discusses critical issues such as embryogenesis and commercial applications of research in biology and addresses ethical issues. Provides information on careers in biology and contains color illustrations, sidebars, bibliographies, timelines, charts, and a glossary. Gale Virtual Reference Library and Science Resource Center. [I] [U]
570 Kimball's Biology Pages (John Kimball) - online biology textbook by author who taught at Philips Exeter School for many years; sections on animals, behavior, biochemistry, cancer, cell biology, chemistry, development, diversity of life, DNA & RNA, ecology, evolution, general science, genetics, immunology, microbiology, molecules, physiology, plant biology, viruses.
570 Canadian Wildlife Service - Environment Canada - web site of Canada's national wildlife agency, with information on biodiversity and habitats.
570.3 U*X*L Complete Life Science Resource. Ed. Leonard C. Bruno and Julie Carnagie. Detroit: U*X*L, 2009. Theories, concepts and scientific discoveries and developments pertinent to the study of life science; includes illustrations and graphics. Included in Science Resource Center. [E] [I] [U]
571.7 Biological Clocks (Howard Hughes Medical Institute) - online exhibition with videos, interviews, and essays.
571.7 “Biological Clocks” Brain Briefings, Spring 1995. Society for Neuroscience -article for lay readers about natural cycles in many body traits, such as blood pressure and temperature.
571.7 Our Enigmatic Internal Clocks / by Gerard Gabriel. BrainConnection (Spring 2000) - history of research in chronobiology and recent brain science findings.
571.7"A Surprise About Our Body Clock", Terra Daily (26 July 2006) - discovery of gene associated with chronobiology in hamsters.
571.7"Psychologist studies how the changes in daylight affect mood" / by William Harms (U. of Chicago Chronicle, 24:10) (17 Feb. 2005)
571.7"Biological Clocks Coordinately Keep Life on Time." / Martha U. Gillette and Terrence J. Sejnowski. Science, 8/19/2005, Vol. 309 Issue 5738, p1196-1198, 3p, 1 diagram;
571.7 The Living clock [videorecording] / a production of WQED Pittsburgh in association with the National Academy of Sciences ; written and produced by Gail Willumsen. c1993, Vestron Video. [REQ]
571.7 Rhythms of life : the biological clocks that control the daily lives of every living thing / Russell G. Foster & Leon Kreitzman. Yale University Press, 2004. [REQ] - explains the significance of the biological clock, showing how it has played an essential role in evolution and why it continues to play a vitally important role in all living organisms.
571.7 The living clock : the orchestrator of biological rhythms / John D. Palmer. Oxford University Press, 2002. [REQ].
571.7 Inner time : the science of body clocks and what makes us tick / Carol Orlock. Carol Publishing Group, 1993. [REQ]
571.7 Introducing biological rhythms : a primer on the temporal organization of life, with implications for health, society, reproduction and the natural environment / Willard L. Koukkari and Robert B. Sothern. Springer, 2006. [REQ]
571.7 Winston Churchill's afternoon nap : a wide-awake inquiry into the human nature of time / Jeremy Campbell. Simon and Schuster, 1986. [REQ]
571.7 Cycles of nature : an introduction to biological rhythms / Andrew Ahlgren. Washington, D.C.: National Science Teachers Assoc., 1990. ERIC #ED 328446 [REQ]
Microscope Imaging Collection (Exploratorium) - online gallery of images of living cells such as the brain cells, sex cells, or muscle cells of roundworms
Tree of Life Web Project - provides information about the diversity of organisms on Earth, their evolutionary history, and characteristics.
Endangered Species Slide Show (Department of Environmental Protection, State of Connecticut) - threatened plants and animals in Connecticut.
Learn About Connecticut's Wildlife (Dept. of Environmental Protection, State of Connecticut) - downloadable PDF files about species, habitats, etc.
eNature FieldGuides - searchable guides to more than 5,500 plants and animals, with photographs, habitat, feeding, breeding, and identification information.
National Biological Information Infrastructure (Biological Informatics Office of the U.S. Geological Survey) -
570 Australia Zoo (Steve Irwin - Crocodile Hunter exhibits) - images and information about wildlife native to Australia and elsewhere.
570 Australian Wildlife - photos & essays on species of interest;
570 Wildlife & Ecosystems (Australian Wildlife Conservancy) - photos and brief essays about Aussie wildlife;
Rader's Biology4Kids - basic biology information
574.5 Encyclopedia of Endangered Species / Ed. David E. Newton. Online. Detroit: Gale, 2009. - This is a comprehensive collection of descriptions of endangered species worldwide. For each species the common name, scientific name, IUCN status, range, description, habitat and current distribution, and history and conservation measures are given. It also has a species index and a geographic index. Included in Science Resource Center. [E] [I] [U]
576.03 
Genetics. / Richard Robinson, ed. New York: Macmillan Reference USA, 2003. 1144 pp. 4 vols. A comprehensive collection of articles on all aspects of genetics, from Mendel to the decoding of the human genome. Explains the workings of genes and chromosomes, genetic diseases, and biotechnology. Also covers the ethical, legal, and social issues connected to genetic science. Includes full-color photos and line drawings, a glossary of scientific terms, and coverage of careers in the field. Gale Virtual Reference Library [U]
577.8 U*X*L Encyclopedia of Biomes. Ed. Marlene Weigel. 2nd ed. Detroit: U*X*L, 2008. Comprehensive information on 12 of the Earth's major biomes and its many component ecosystems, including climate, sub-systems, plant, animal and human life, food web. Included in Science Resource Center. [E] [I] [U]
578.68 Beacham's Guide to the Endangered Species of North America. Ed. Walton Beacham, Frank V. Castronova, and Suzanne Sessine. Detroit: Gale Group, 2001. - extensive data on the habitats and ecosystems of the more than 1,100 species identified as endangered or threatened by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Included in Science Resource Center. [E] [I] [U]
578.68 Beacham's Guide to International Endangered Species. Detroit: Gale, 2008. - data on the habitats and ecosystems of the more than 600 species identified as endangered or threatened outside the United States. Included in Science Resource Center. [E] [I] [U]
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580 Plant Sciences. Ed. Richard Robinson. New York: Macmillan Reference USA, 2001. History, principles, and scientists in the field of botany, with illustrations and graphics. Included in Science Resource Center. [E] [I] [U]
Connecticut's Trees/Plants/Flowers Fun Facts (Dept. of Environmental Protection, State of Connecticut) - a calendar of botanical tidbits.
UConn Plant Database of Trees, Shrubs, and Vines / Mark H. Brand (U. of Connecticut) - searchable, browsable database of plants with detailed information concerning characteristics, images, plus maps and images of plant walks at New England colleges.
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581 Animal Sciences / Ed. Allan B. Cobb. New York: Macmillan Reference USA, 2002.- encompasses animal development, behavior, ecology, and issues (animal testing, rights, habitat loss, etc.); discusses species-endangering anthropogenic causes: agriculture, urbanization, grazing, deforestation, mining, water projects, fire suppression, recreation, and traffic in non-native species. Included in Science Resource Center. [E] [I] [U]
Frogs (Department of Environmental Protection, State of Connecticut) - photos and information about frogs and toads native to our state.
Frogs (Exploratorium) - online exhibition of myths and realities of frogs
Frog Tracker (Exploratorium) - interactive site in which students can listen to the calls of a dozen different frog calls and play them back individually or in groups.
Frogs: A Chorus of Colors (American Museum of Natural History) - online exhibition on frogs and their environment.
Digital Library System Images (U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service) - browsable (look under "amphibians") and searchable collection of photos and drawings of frogs and toads (and other wildlife).
Amphibians, EEK! Environmental Education for Kids, Critter Corner (Dept. of Natural Resources, Wisconsin) - photos, identification clues, habitat, breeding, and voice (with audio files); classroom crafts and field activities.
Virtual Frog Dissection (Lawrence Berkley Lab, U. of California) - see the anatomical parts of frogs without sacrificing the critter.
Weird Frog Facts - fun facts and images of frogs and toads.
Frogwatch USA (National Wildlife Foundation) - “long-term amphibian study, managed by the National Wildlife Federation in partnership with the United States Geological Survey, will increase awareness of amphibian decline and will give you the opportunity to be directly involved in gathering information that can ultimately lead to practical and workable ways to help stop the decline of these important species;” includes
Learn How to Frogwatch (National Wildlife Foundation) - tips for finding, observing, and monitoring frog populations.
Bugscope - view insects images from a scanning electron microsope
Penguins Around the World (Loogootee Elementary West, Loogootee, IN) -Find out about the different kinds of penguins that live around the world. This site has slide shows, clickable maps to find where penguins live, quizzes, treasure hunts for information, and colorful photos of penguins. Lesson plans and science related activties are also included.
Penguins of the World (International Penguin Conservation Work Group)
The World of Penguins (Nature, PBS) - companion web site to program, with photos and essays.
KidZone Penguins - facts, activities, and photos.
Antarctic Penguins (Guillaume Dargaud) - Photos from Antarctica; if viewed with Internet Explorer, pictures are accompanied with penguin voice recordings.
Emporer Penguins (National Geographic) - audio, video, maps, & facts.
Virtual Antarctica Science: Penguins - explore Antarctica interactively as part of the Terraquest team.
Perfectly Penguins: A Web Quest for Kindergarten (Betty L. Miller, Encanto El. Sch., San Diego, CA)
Birds of North America (WhatBird, Cornell U. Ornithology Lab) - searchable database of bird species with characteristic markings, behavior, songs (audio files), habitat, etc.
Flies in Space (NASA) - information about NASA's life sciences research, focusing on the model specimen Drosophila melanogaster, or the common fruit fly
Monarch Watch (U. of Kansas) - information and photos on the biology and conservation of Monarch butterflies
Kentucky Bug Connection (U. of Kentucky) - images and information about insects, bugs, spiders and arthropods
Katerpillars (U. of Kentucky) - on-line source for insect fun and information, including Mystery Bugs, our on-line insect game for elementary students
The Yuckiest Site on the Internet (Discovery Channel) - worms, roaches, barfing, belching, and lots more really gross stuff
The Butterfly Site - photos and facts about butterflies in nature and in the lab
Firefly Files (Ohio State U.) - facts and fun about fireflies
Amphibians and Reptiles in Connecticut (Dept. of Environmental Protection) - digital edition with photos and information about indigenous and non-native species found in Connecticut, including: salamanders, frogs, turtles, lizards, and snakes,
eSkeletons Project - study human and primate comparative anatomy;
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