Submitted by James on March 26, 2011 at 8:37 pm.
keywords: Academic Research (Gr 9+), Encyclopedias & Dictionaries, Homework Help (K-8), Kids' News, Science, Science & Technology
Grzimek’s Animal Life includes information on more than 4,000 species, covering topics such as evolution, habitat, behavior, conservation status and more. More than 12,000 photos, maps, videos, audio clips as well as with popular periodicals, news and links to Web sites.
Submitted by James on March 1, 2011 at 7:44 pm.
keywords: About Canada, Academic Research (Gr 9+), Biography, Biography (K-8), English & Literature Criticism, General Interest, Geography & Maps, Government & Law, History, History (K-8), Homework Help (K-8), Journal Articles, Law, Local History & Genealogy, Medicine & Health, Newspapers & Magazines, Newspapers & Magazines (K-8), Politics & Government, Psychology, Science, Science & Technology, Social Issues, Travel
Gale Canada in Context is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on a broad range of Canadian topics, people, places, events.
Submitted by James on March 1, 2011 at 7:34 pm.
keywords: Academic Research (Gr 9+), General Interest, Health & Wellness, Homework Help (K-8), Medicine & Health, Psychology, Science, Science & Technology
Multilingual Health Database (French) provides translated full-text articles about common medical conditions and procedures in an easy-to-understand manner. These multilingual health database articles include full color illustrations, and links to the English version for easy reference.
Submitted by James on March 1, 2011 at 7:31 pm.
keywords: Academic Research (Gr 9+), General Interest, Health & Wellness, Homework Help (K-8), Medicine & Health, Psychology, Science, Science & Technology
Consumer Health Complete is a comprehensive resource for consumer-oriented health content. It is designed to support the information needs of patients, and to foster an overall understanding of health-related topics.
Submitted by James on January 9, 2011 at 11:17 pm.
keywords: Encyclopedias & Dictionaries (K-8), Homework Help (K-8), Kids' News, Science
PebbleGo is made for children from Kindergarten to Grade 3 and allows them to learn about subjects including animals, the Earth and space. Both databases feature built in reading and research tools, and are expertly leveled for emerging readers. Audio supports navigation, and all articles include narrated text and highlighting.
Submitted by James on March 10, 2009 at 3:53 pm.
keywords: Academic Research (Gr 9+), General Interest, Health & Wellness, Homework Help (K-8), Medicine & Health, 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.
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