Subject Guide for Science

Databases

eLibraryScience

Science resources from nearly 500 sources including magazines, journals, reference books, transcripts and more.

New Book of Popular Science

A science encyclopedia geared to students. In-Library use only.

Science in Context (formerly Science Resource Center)

An in-depth, curriculum-oriented database that provides a one-stop resource for all science-related research needs. Includes full-text articles, reference books, and more.

Weblinks

Astronomy and Space

NASA Homepage

Gateway to the largest collection of space-related information on the Internet.

Windows on the Universe

Information on the planets, satellites, sun, and the rest of the Solar System.

Biology

Endangered Species Program
Genome programs of the U.S. Department of Energy
Site of the U.S. Human Genome Project, Genomic Science Program, and Microbial Genome Program--all sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy Genome Programs
 

 

WWF Living Planet Report

From the World Wildlife Federation, a report on the state of the world's ecosystems.

Chemistry

World of Chemistry

Environment and Conservation

eNature.com

Physics

World of Physics

Science

Science.gov

A directory of authoritative selected science information provided by U.S. Government agencies. The site can be searched and is divided into categories for easy browsing. Informational and educational sites from inside and outside government sources are provided. A very comprehensive and useful source for information from all scientific disciplines including agriculture, astronomy, computers, mathematics, oceanography, physics, and much more.

Weather

Coastwatch: Great Lakes Water Surface Temperatures

Locate surface temperatures on Lake Michigan along Chicago's shore.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Get weather data from NOAA.

Weather.com

Get weather information from all over the globe.

Print Magazines

Air and Space Smithsonian
Aviation Week & Space Technology
Natural History
Popular Mechanics
Popular Science
Science News
Scientific American
Sky and Telescope
Smithsonian

Ebooks

For additional E-Books check the Gale Virtual Reference Center or My Media Mall.

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