Environmental Issues

Environmental Issues Research Materials

Access Science

Access Science

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Description: Full access McGraw Hill’s Encyclopedia of Science, plus Schaum’s Outlines and research updates in all areas of science and technology.

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Gale Presents National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids

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Description: Contains National Geographic Kids magazine 2009-present (3-month embargo), 200 National Geographic Kids books, and 500 kid-friendly and downloadable images.

 

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Gale Presents National Geographic Virtual Library

National Geographic Virtual Library

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Description: Contains National Geographic magazine 1888-Current, National Geographic Traveler magazine 2010-Current, as well as hundreds of videos, maps, atlases, and other downloadable images.

 

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Points of View Reference Center

Points of View Reference Center

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Description: Containing resources that present multiple sides of an issue, this database provides rich content that can help students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills.

 

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Science Reference Center

Science Reference Center

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Description: Contains full text for hundreds of science magazines, journals, encyclopedias, reference books and a vast collection of images.

 

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ScienceFlix

ScienceFlix

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Description: Highly engaging, interactive, curriculum-driven digital resource with reading levels for students in grades 4 through 9. Includes videos, experiments and information on careers in science.

 

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Statistical Abstract

Statistical Abstract of the United States

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Description: The ProQuest Statistical Abstract of the United States is the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic conditions of the United States. User Guide

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Today's Science

Today’s Science

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Description: Updated weekly and containing thousands of links to a 15-year back-file, Today’s Science bridges the gap between the science that students learn in the classroom and the discoveries pushing the boundaries of science today.

 

The Conversations With Scientists feature also includes great information on what working as a scientific researcher looks like, and what inspired them to enter their field, making it great inspiration for those considering working in a STEM field.

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Scholastic True Flix

TrueFlix

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Description: Includes digital Scholastic True Books, links to further information in Grolier Online and websites about each topic. Non-fiction topics include: continents, ancient civilizations, U.S. government westward expansion, natural disasters, space, human body and ecosystems.

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