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Online Resources - Science

Find information on a variety of science topics with biographies, diagrams & images, experiments and more.

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Patty Crane

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Reference Databases

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Reference works, primary source materials, creative works, and audio and video clips covering the core curriculum subjects including history, science, literature, and social studies.
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eBooks are electronic versions of 6000+ printed books including many general interest, reference, technical, and how-to books that can be viewed online on any PC connected to the Internet. To use eBooks from a computer outside the library you must have an account. See Reference Staff.
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An authoritative overview of the science disciplines which includes biographies, essays, definitions, diagrams, experiments, and the National Science Education Standards.
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An authoritative resource for information on health topics including diseases, disorders, treatments, procedures, and anatomy.
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Online access to the book The Solar System.  It covers all major aspects of the earth's solar system.