Internet Resources - Science & Technology

Databases

• Computer Database
  Use this database to find computer-related product introductions, news and reviews in areas such as hardware, software, electronics, engineering, communications and the application of technology.
  Browse related subjects: Computers
• Science of Everyday Things
  Expands on the explanations of scientific principles and concepts using a step-by-step approach. Presents theories in their everyday applications for further understanding.
  Browse related subjects: Encyclopedias, Environment, Science
• Science Reference Center
  More than 630 full text titles including leading science encyclopedias, reference books, and periodicals, as well biographies and images. Topics covered include: biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science & society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology and wildlife.
  Browse related subjects: Encyclopedias, Science
• Science Resource Center (Gale)
  Over 200 magazines, academic journals and web sites. The database covers curriculum-related science topics including thousands of topic overviews, experiments, biographies, pictures and illustrations. Includes national and state standards.
  Browse related subjects: Science

Recommended Websites

• U.S. Fish and Wildlife's Endangered Species
  Gives status of endangered and threatened species in the United States. There is a good kids section. Shows photos.
  Browse related subjects: Government, Plants
• Index to How to Do It Information
  Indexes numerous hobby, craft, and do-it-yourself magazines. The articles indexed go back into the 1960s. If it is not in our own collection, we can try to get a photocopy of the article from another library, or locate a nearby library that has it. The publisher, Lathrop Enterprises, has put up this web version. Central Reference also has the hardbound volumes, covering 1963-1989 and 1990-1999.
  Browse related subjects: Crafts, Do-It-Yourself
• Kelley Blue Book
  Longstanding publisher of value guides for new and used cars. We also have paper copies of Kelley's various price guides, including for motorcycles and recreational vehicles. The Central Branch keeps older editions, useful for estimating a vehicle's value at a given time in the past.
  Browse related subjects: Price Guides
• Science.gov
  Incredible listing of good science sites.
  Browse related subjects: Agriculture, Government, Marine Science, Plants
• United States Patent and Trademark Office
  Official website of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. How to apply for a patent or trademark, and how to search and view existing patents and trademarks.
  Browse related subjects: Inventions