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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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