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Alternative Energy

This three-volume set introduces students to issues surrounding both current energy sources and alternative energy options. While there is significant discussion of the non-renewable resources now used to meet the majority of the world's energy needs (oil, coal and natural gas), the primary focus of the set is on newer options to meet the ever-growing demand.

Animal Sciences


Arranged alphabetically by topic, entries examine how animals develop, animal ecology and behavior, and the connection between animals and humans. Also includes biographies of key scientists who have contributed to the study of animal life, as well as career opportunities within the field.

Beacham's Guide to the Endangered Species of North America


Presents extensive data on the habitats and ecosystems of more than 1,200 species identified as endangered or threatened by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service.

Biotechnology: Changing Life Through Science

Covers biotechnological applications ranging across medicine, agriculture, and industry. Devoted to helping younger students and general readers understand the fast-developing science and issues related to: advances in biotechnology, the science of molecular biology and genetics.

Chemical Compounds

Offers information on the ways in which different chemical elements combine to form commonly-used chemical compounds, such as water, ammonia, and aspirin. Defines what a chemical compound actually is and the difference between organic and inorganic compounds, as well as providing definitions of acids, bases, salts, oxides, and coordination compounds.

Chemical Elements: From Carbon to Krypton

Provides in-depth information on 112 known chemical elements. For younger and middle school students, but also appropriate for high school students.

Chemistry: Foundations and Applications


Arranged alphabetically by topic, this encyclopedia covers chemistry, its laws, processes, applications and subdisciplines. Reviews the history of the field, from the Bronze Age and alchemy up to modern research and practical applications.

Encyclopedia of Science, Technology, and Ethics

This Encyclopedia considers both the professional ethics of science and technology, and the ethical and political issues raised by science and technology in an increasingly complex and global society. This broad coverage supports the numerous courses in applied and professional ethics and policy related to the practice of science and technology in education.

Endangered Species, 2nd ed.

Including the addition of 25 new species, this new 2nd edition is completely updated to reflect the changes in endangered and threatened status. Color photographs and maps provide further illustrate the many species threatened by extinction, including amphibians, birds, crustaceans, fish, insects, mammals, mollusks, reptiles, and more.

Gale World of Earth Science


A comprehensive guide to the concepts, theories, discoveries, pioneers, and issues relating to topics in earth science.

Grzimek's Student Animal Life Resource

This resource book offers broad, comprehensive coverage of the animal kingdom, ranging from the simple -- sponges and corals -- to the complex -- mammals. Animals are grouped by major classifications: sponges; corals; jellyfishes; segmented worms; crustaceans and mollusks; insects; fishes; amphibians; reptiles; birds; and mammals.

Macmillan Biology


A comprehensive collection of articles on all aspects of biological science, including its history and issues.

Safari Tech Books Online

Includes full-text access to hundreds of information technology titles in more than 20 categories, including Business Reference Certification, Cisco, Creative Media, Database, Desktop Productivity, e-Business, Enterprise Computing, Java, Linux/Unix, Macintosh, .NET, Networking, Perl, Photoshop, Programming, Software Engineering, Web Administration, Web Authoring and Design, Web Development, Win

Science and Its Times: Understanding the Social Significance of Scientific Discovery


An interdisciplinary work which merges the histories of science, technology, and mathematics with the study of humanities and social science.

Science in Context

Science in Context is an in-depth, curriculum-oriented science database that provides a one-stop resource for all science-related research needs.

Space Exploration Reference Library

From Chinese rockets of the 11th century to the latest developments in modern space travel, the four-volume Space Exploration Reference Library provides a wealth of information on this still-emerging science.

UXL Complete Life Science Resource

Features alphabetically arranged entries on theories, concepts, and scientific discoveries and developments pertinent to the study of life science in schools today. Also featured is a chronology of discoveries and a report topic section that suggests a range of research topics and experiment ideas.

UXL Encyclopedia of Biomes

Offers students and researchers comprehensive information on 12 of the Earth's major biomes and its many component ecosystems. Includes entries on land and water biomes, and covers climate, vegetation, animal life, food web, plant and animal adaptations, endangered species, human effects on the biome, and more.

UXL Encyclopedia of Science

This alphabetically organized set opens up the entire world of science in clear, nontechnical language. Topics profiled are related to the physical, life, and earth sciences, as well as to math, psychology, engineering, technology, and the environment.

UXL Encyclopedia of Water Science

This encyclopedia explores water science and issues from an international perspective. Topics covered include lakes and streams, oceans, aquatic animals, weather and climate, glaciers, wetlands, ecology, hydropower, commercial fishing, acid rain, recreation, pollution, economics, water conservation, international water law, global warming and much more.

UXL Encyclopedia of Weather and Natural Disasters

Introduces students to the topic of weather and natural disasters, covering such topics as weather basics, weather phenomena, forecasting, and climate.

World of Forensic Science

Guide to the scientific processes and the legal, social and ethical issues involved in the forensic sciences.

How To Videos
Science and Technology Resources @ RCPL

An overview of the science and technology databases available online at Richland County Public Library.

Web Sites
Angelfire

This site provides free web hosting and site development tools.

DNA from the Beginning

This web primer provides the fundamentals of heredity, genes, and DNA. Each key concept is explained by animation, image gallery, video interviews, problems, and biographies.

Eric Weisstein's World of Mathematics

This site is an extensive mathematics resource. Subjects covered with a detailed page include numbers, geometry, mathematical theory, calculus, and algebra.

Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Endangered Species Site

This site provides text and overview of the Endangered Species Legislation, lists of proposed and candidate species, frequently asked questions and information on listed species.

How Stuff Works-Learn How Everything Works

This site offers reliable, accurate, and entertaining information on the function of all manner of things from jet engines to cellular telephones.

Integrated Taxonomic Information System

Integrated Taxonomic Information System is a collaborative government site that provides a database with reliable information on species names and their hierarchical classification.

Living Internet

 One of the most comprehensive sites devoted to the Internet and its history and development.

NASA Human Space Flight

NASA's comprehensive site is a good source for those fascinated with human space exploration, its history, and beyond.

Nine Planets

Nine Planets offers a multimedia tour of the nine planets. It includes history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of each of the planets and moons in our solar system.

PLANTS Database

 This database of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA) includes information about all native and naturalized vascular and nonvascular plant species known to occur in the United States.

Science Research

This Web search engine (currently beta version) is designed to search across and federate more than 300 science-related public and commercial Web collections.

ScienceDaily

This Web site, devoted to science, technology and medicine, provides visitors with breaking news about the latest discoveries from the leading research institutions. 

Scientific American

This site offers fascinating news and developments in science and technology. Also included are excellent science and technology website reviews.

WebElements

Click on an element in this interactive Periodic Table and a concise description of its properties appears, along with links for more information such as its crystal structure or other properties.

World of Math Online

This site aims to provide all the tools necessary to learn math including expert answers, online tutors, and a broad range of on-line math calculators and conversion tools.

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