Research Guide: Science

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Library Collection

Selected Subject Headings

Astronomy

Biology

Mathematics

Science

Weather

Selected Print Sources

Astronomy. Magazines

The American Heritage Student Science Dictionary. Rj508 Ame

The Cassell Dictionary of Science. R503 Har

Discover. Magazines

The Facts on File Dictionary of Biology. R570.3 Fac

McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology. R503 McG

Science. Magazines

Scientific American. Magazines

eBooks

Scientists, Mathematicians, and Inventors Lives and Legacies: An Encyclopedia of People Who Changed the World.

Reference Resources

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FindArticles
LookSmart's FindArticles is a vast archive of published articles that you can search for free.

FirstSearch
Databases: ArticleFirst, Electronic Collections Online, ERIC, GPO, MEDLINE, PapersFirst, Proceedings, RILM Music Abstracts, UnionLists, WorldAlmanac, and WorldCat.

Gale InfoTrac
Includes General Reference Center Gold and OneFile - Full-text news and periodical articles.

Grolier Online
Grolier Online includes Encyclopedia Americana and Nueva enciclopedia Cumbre en línea.

NewsBank
Full-text articles from national and international newspapers, includes: America’s Obituaries & Death Notices, America’s Newspapers, and Access World News.  Orlando Sentinel archives.

Wilson Web
Wilson Biographies Plus Illustrated contains more than 95,000 biographies and obituaries and more than 26,000 photographs.

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Google Scholar searches for peer-reviewed papers, theses, books, abstracts, and articles.

Internet Guide

General Science and Mathematics

African Americans in the Sciences - Chemists, biologists, inventors, engineers, scientists.

Biographies of Women Mathematicians - Biographies in alphabetical and chronological order.

ChemFinder - Search chemical database, reference, reagents, downloads, shops, related sites.

Educational Hotlists - Franklin Institute's links on animals, earth, space, oceans, and more.

HowStuffWorks - Search, categories, articles, questions, Stuff of the Day, Cool Stuff!.

Human Body and Mind - Interactive body pages and psychological tests, mind and body subjects.

Mathematicians Indexes of Biographies - Alphabetical and chronological, female mathematicians.

PBS Science & Nature - Earth, space, animals, technology, archaeology, teacher resources, more.

The Science Channel - What's Hot!, science news, videos, and more from The Discovery Channel.

Science & Technology - An Internet Public Library subject collection.

Science Timelines - Search by keyword or date for notable events in science by subject area.

Scirus - Science-specific search engine for the Web and journal articles.

Smithsonian Science & Technology - Highlights, inventors, fields, and history.

S.O.S. Mathematics - Algebra, trigonometry, calculus, diff. equations, complex variables, matrices.
 

Astronomy and Space

The 8 Planets - A multimedia tour of the Solar System, glossary, appendices, and contact.

Aerospace Source Book - Outlook articles, aircraft specifications, prime contractors, and airlines.

Astrobiology.com - Directory of astrobiology and life science, top stories, hot topics, links, more.

Astronomy - An Internet Public Library subject collection on the solar system, space, stars, more.

Griffith Observatory Sky Information - Sky report, moon phases, eclipses, comets, planets, tides.

HubbleSite - News, gallery, discoveries, telescope, astronomy, education & museums, reference.

Johnson Space Center - Status, news, Human SpaceFlight, education programs, annual report.

Kennedy Space Center - News, launch information, education, gallery, and Visitor Complex.

NASA - Search, FAQ, hot topics, NASA TV, multimedia gallery, NASA Human SpaceFlight.

NASA's Imagine the Universe - Black holes, pulsars, stars, galaxies, the Sun, teacher resources.

Sea and Sky: The Sky - Solar system, deep space, astronomy supplies, and images.

Sky & Telescope - Astronomy news, sites, tips, imagining, resources, and magazine.

Sunrise Sunset Calendar - Custom printed calendar by location and month with moon phases.

USNO Astronomical Applications Department - Data services, publications, research, news, FAQ.

Welcome to the Planets - Planet and small bodies photos and information, spacecrafts, glossary.
 

Inventions

About Inventors - Search by subject, articles by subject, essentials, discussion, and links.

How Products Are Made - Explains the manufacturing process of products; inventor biographies.

Invent Now - Hall of Fame, programs, workshops, competition, how to patent, and search.

Invention Dimension - What's new, award winners, archives, The Inventor's Handbook, resources.

National Inventors Hall of Fame - Search inventors, index of inventors and inventions, and timeline.

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office - Search for patents and trademarks, inventor resources, FAQ.
 

Museums, Science Centers, and Zoos

Central Florida Zoological Park - Learning, animals & plants, groups, Just for Kids, and news.

The Florida Aquarium - Education, events, habitats, press kit, DolphinQuest, and what's hot.

Florida Museum of Natural History- Exhibits, events, classes & tours, links, research, databases.

National Air and Space Museum - Exhibitions, news, lectures, events, collections & research.

National Museum of Natural History - Explore mammals, the Earth, sea life, and more.

National Zoo - Search by topic, animal gallery, fact sheets, activities, teacher resources, more.

Orlando Science Center - Exhibits and programs, planetarium, observatory, classes, and more.

Smithsonian Institute - Explore & learn, exhibitions, events, research, Smithsonian museums.
 

Nature

All About Birds - A Cornell University site with bird guide, facts, conservation, how to attract birds.

Animal Coloring - Hundreds of animal pictures to color, alphabetized by subject.

Animal Planet - Pet care guides, volunteer opportunities, programs from The Discovery Channel.

Aquarium Resources - A wide variety of information about the marine aquarium hobby.

Audubon - Bird conservation, science, education, chapters, search, news, books, resources, links.

EcoWorld - Nature and technology articles for the environmentally-conscious consumer.

eNature - National Wildlife Federation site with wildlife field guide, plant guide, national parks.

Endangered Species - Getting started, lists, extinct species, facts, data, pictures, news, events.

The eSkeletons Project - View and compare the bony anatomy of humans, baboons, and gorillas.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission - Hunting/fishing licenses, research, education.

Frog Dissection - Introduction, preparation, skin incisions, muscle incisions, and internal organs.

Life Sciences - An Internet Public Library subject collection on life and living organisms, biology.

National Geographic Animals - Pictures, facts, habitats, video, features, news, Animals A to Z.

North American Mammals - Search all North American mammals by map, species, family, status.

PBS Science & Nature - Earth and habitat, space, animals, technology, teacher resources, more.

PlantFacts - Plant search engine, image database, how-to videos, FAQs, glossary and more.

Sea and Sky: The Sea - Sea creatures, images, reefs, ocean exploration, aquarium resources.

SeaWorld/Busch Gardens ANIMALS - Education programs, just for teachers, fun zone, and more.

Smithsonian Science & Technology - Images, animals, ecology, geology, marine life, plants, more.

Tom MacCubbin's Plant Profiles - Information and care of Florida plants by a local horticulturalist.

Turtle Trax - Sea turtle information, how you can help, and message boards.

UF/IFAS Extension: Solutions for Your Life - Agriculture, community, environment, 4-H, gardens.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Conserving wildlife & habitats, working with others, conservation.

What's That Bug? - Bug information, ask questions and have bugs identified, bug love, and links.

Wildflowers - Forums, dealers, events, native plants links, woodlands FAQ, glossary, mailing list.
 

Resources

Horology - An Internet Public Library subject collection on time measurement, clocks, calendars.

Life Science Dictionary - Terms in biochemistry, biotechnology, botany, cell biology, and genetics.

Measure 4 Measure - Sites that estimate, calculate, evaluate, and translate by subject.

PlantFacts Search Engine - Answer plant-related questions, search by keyword and region.
 

Science Fairs

Science Fair Central - Discovery Channel site with project guide, teacher resources, contest.

Science Fair Project Resource Guide - Internet Public Library guide with project ideas and steps.

Science Fairs - For students, teachers, and parents, supplies & materials, books & resources.

The Ultimate Science Fair Resource - Project steps and hints, writing reports, displays, ideas.
 

Science News and Magazines

Discover - Magazine on mind & brain, medicine, space, technology, ancient life, and environment.

National Geographic - Animals, history, maps, news, people & places, photos, video, and music.

New Scientist - Top story, breaking news, explore by subject, reports, features, archive search.

Popular Science - Science, aviation & space, automotive, technology, medicine, gallery, blog.

Scientific American - General interest magazine with science news, features, podcasts, and more.

SciTech Daily - Science-related topics, science news, science and technology publications.

SkyTonight.com - Sky & Telescope site with astronomy news, observing, how to, resources, more.

The Smithsonian Magazine - History, the arts, science & technology, travel, nature, cultures.

Weather

Intellicast - Weather forecasts, radar, satellite, weather planners, education, weather map, news.

NOAA - Weather, climate, news, tides, National Weather Service, and National Hurricane Center.

UM Weather - FastForecast, collection of  thousands of forecasts, images, and weather links.

The Weather Channel - Local, national, and international weather, forecasts, sunrise and sunset.

Weather Underground - Weather maps by type, current conditions and forecasts by city and state.
 

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