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Science and Technology


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A collection of subscription databases, articles, and eBooks selected, monitored, and organized to meet the interests of our customers. Premium content requires a Sno-Isle Libraries card for access outside of Sno-Isle Libraries.

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Computer Source
Computer Source provides researchers with the latest information and current trends in high technology. This database offers full text for nearly 300 publications and indexing and abstracts for nearly 450 publications.


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GreenFILE
Focuses on the relationship between human beings and the environment, with well-researched but accessible information on topics ranging from global warming to recycling to alternate fuel sources and beyond.


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MasterFILE Premier
Covers a broad range of disciplines including general reference, business, education, health, general science, multi-cultural issues dating back to 1975 and an image collection of photos, maps, and flags.


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Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
Provides nearly 575 full text publications, including nearly 550 peer-reviewed titles. Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection covers topics such as emotional and behavioral characteristics, psychiatry & psychology, mental processes, anthropology, and observational and experimental methods. Nearly every full text title included in this database is indexed in PsycINFO.


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Science and Technology eBookShelf
Part of the Gale Virtual Reference Library that includes both science and technology resources for students of all ages in reference ebooks.


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TOPICSearch
Allows researchers to explore social, political and economic issues, scientific discoveries and other popular topics and current events discussed in today's classrooms.


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Marshall Cavendish Digital
Animal and Plant Anatomy; Habitats of the World; International Wildlife; Inventors and Inventions; The Old West.

Recommended Web Sites
Internet Web Sites, Search Tools, Directories


  • Earth Observatory
    Learn about the atmosphere, oceans, land, energy and life at this NASA site. Includes data, images, research, news and experiments.
  • Encyclopedia Smithsonian Science & Technology
    Links to Smithsonian-sponsored sites ranging from Aeronautics to Zoology.
  • SciCentral
    Gateway to science research news. Browsable by topic: biosciences, health sciences, physics & chemistry, earth & space, and engineering.
  • Science and Engineering Encyclopedia
    Online resource specifically covering the world of science and engineering. Search by subject or alphabetically by concept or term.
  • Science Daily
    "Best known for showcasing the top science news stories from the world’s leading universities and research organizations. Updated several times a day with breaking news and feature articles, the site covers discoveries in all fields of the physical, biological, earth and applied sciences"
  • ScienceWorld
    Encyclopedias of astronomy, chemistry, physics and scientific biography
  • USA.gov Physical Sciences
    Official biology, energy, forensic science, geology and space information and services from the U.S. government.
  • Washington State Field Guide
    General and identification information for our state's Birds, Mammals, Fish, Plants, Reptiles, Amphibians and Geology from the UW Burke Museum.
Recommended Web Site Categories
More categories with related Internet Web Sites, Search Tools, Directories

  • Astronomy
  • Automotive
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Computers
  • Earth Sciences
  • Engineering
  • Environment
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Plants and Animals
  • Weather
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  • Librarians Index to the Internet
    Handpicked directory of sites by librarians on a variety of topics. Web Sites you can trust.

  • Internet Public Library
    The Internet Public Library (IPL) features a searchable, subject-categorized directory of authoritative Web Sites; links to online texts, newspapers, and magazines.

  • Wikipedia
    See what others have to say about your subject at this community written encyclopedia that anyone can edit. While we can't recommend it as 100% reliable information, it can be useful as a starting point.

  • WorldCat
    Look into other libraries catalogs for your search at WorldCat -- the world's largest network of library content and services.

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