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General Science Resources :

Macmillan Encyclopedia of Science - 12 vol

Encyclopedia of science and technology covering such areas as the Earth, ocean, plants and animals, medicine, agriculture, manufacturing, and transportation.

History of Science -10 vol

Discusses the history of scientific discovery around the world from ancient times to the present.

Science Activities -10 vol

Presents basic science activities that explore scientific methods of experiments with hands-on activities for each subject from electricity, sound and environment to chemistry, matter and motion.

Science and Technology Breakthroughs - 2 vol

Highlights milestones in agriculture, astronomy, biology, chemistry, communications,
computers, earth sciences, energy, mathematics, medicine, physics, and transportation from prehistory to the present.

Experiment Central - 4 vol

Demonstrates scientific concepts by means of experiments, including step-by-step instructions,lists of materials, troubleshooter's guide, and interpretation and explanation
of results.

Science Matters - 8 vol

Presents information on a wide variety of topics in basic biology, chemistry, and physics.

 

Science Magazines:

Discover

Current Health 1

Current Science

Science News

Science American

National Graphic Extreme Explorer

National Graphic Explorer

Kids Discover

Earth Science/Geography:

Encyclopedia of Earth and Physical Sciences -11 vol

Earth Science -8 vol

Examines Earth's crust, what it contains, how it changes, and what can be learned from it.

Library of the Oceans - 12 vol

 

Animals and Nature:

Kids and Science - 6 vol

Covers Zoology, Animals, Biology, and Nature studies

Wildlife and Plants of the World - 17 vol

Introduces over 350 animals, plants and organisms including information on their
appearance, life cycle, habitat, and measures taken to protect them.

Amazing Animals of the World  -24 vol

Provides a journey through the world of amazing animals that will help young readers understand animal life and how different kinds of animals live.

Under the Microscope: Insects - 8 vol

Discusses lifecycles, bodywork, habitats, and behavior.

Endangered Species -3 vol

Entries on 200 extinct, endangered, vulnerable, and threatened animals and plants
describe the individual species, its habitat and current distribution, and efforts to protect and preserve it.

Biomes of the World - 9 vol

Explores each of the earth's major ecological regions, defining important features, animals, and environmental issues.

Encyclopedia of Biomes -3 vol

Covers majore biomes of the world.

 

Biology:

Diseases -8 vol

Presents medical Information on more than 400 diseases discussing the symptoms, stages of the disease, treatments, prevention, and long-term effects.

Biology Matters - 10 vol

Covers microbiology, genetics, cells, ecology, evolution and zoology.

Medical Discoveries - 3 vol

Medical breakthroughs and the people who discovered them.

And over 20 separate non-fiction books on various diseases!

 

Human Anatomy:

Under the Microscope - 8 vol

Explores the basic science of the human body by focusing on its skeleton, brain, heart, senses, and muscles as well as its reproductive, digestive, and respiratory systems.

Human Body Works - 6 vol

Explores the circulatory, digestive, urinary, endocrine, reproductive, nervous, respiratory, and skeletal systems.

 

Life Science:

Encyclopedia of the Life Sciences -11vol

Covers zoology, botany, evolutionary science, medicine, physiology, human anatomy, cytology, and genetics.

 

Technology

Inside a...car, television, helicopter.. - 16 vol

Text and photographs detail the history and inner workings of many different machines and
technological marvels that are used today.

Technology in Action - 3 vol

Contains information on approximately 120 technological terms such as computers,
fiber optics, and biochemistry. Includes sidebars and inserts of famous firsts, trivia items, and unusual facts.

Eureka - 6 vol

Presents over 600 entries describing inventions and scientific discoveries and the
people responsible for them.

Inventions and Inventors - 10 vol

 

Scientist Biographies:

World Book's Biographical Encyclopedia of Scientists

Biographies of scientists in the fields of physical, technological, and social sciences.

The Grolier Library of Science Biographies

Contains biographical information on 2,000 scientists exploring both their training and careers as well as their contributions to our everyday lives.

Extraordinary Women Scientists

Stories of women scientists who excelled in numerous science fields.

African American Women Scientists and Inventors

Collection of biographies of African American women scientists and inventors.

Scientists: the Lives and Works of 150 Scientists

Contains biographies of the men and women whose theories, discoveries, and inventions
revolutionized science and society.

Super Women in Science

Profiles ten historical and contemporary women scientists, including astronomer Hypatia,
physicist Chien-Shiung Wu, and volcanologist Catherine Hickson, describing their lives and work.

Spectacular Women in Space

Contains brief biographical sketches of ten women astronauts of various nationalities
including Valentina Tereshkova, Sally Ride, Ellen Ochoa, and Kalpana Chawla.

Incredible Women Inventors

Examines the lives and accomplishments of ten women whose inventions had a significant
impact on the course of history, including Madam C.J. Walker, Hedy Lamarr, and Laurie
Tandrupp.

Mathematics:

Math and Mathematicians : the History of Math Discoveries Around the World

Compilation of fifty biographies of mathematicians from throughout history and approximately thirty-five articles describing math concepts and principles.

 

   
   

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