March 19, 2010


PC Magazine

PC MagazinePC Magazine is your complete guide to PC computers, peripherals and upgrades. They test and review computer- and Internet-related products and services, report technology news and trends, and provide shopping advice and price comparisons.  PC Magazine is now completely digital and have discontinued their print edition.

Biotechnology: Changing Life Through Science

Biotechnology: Changing Life Through ScienceCovers 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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Animal Sciences

Animal SciencesProvides a wide range of scientific, historical and cultural information about the animal world. Covers careers in the animal sciences in addition to biological concepts, the history of zoology, biographies of scientists, and ethical issues such as the practice of animal experimentation. Includes illustrations, sidebars, charts, a glossary, bibliographies, filmographies and the addresses of institutions devoted to the protection and study of wild and domesticated animals.

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Chemical Compounds 3v, 2006

Chemical CompoundsOffers 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. Features a general historical overview of major discoveries and the notable scientists who made them.

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Ancestry Library Edition

Ancestry Library EditionThe Ancestry Library Edition collection has approximately 4,000 databases and has unparalleled coverage of not just Canada but in UK, US, France, Australia, Italy, Australia, Germany & Sweden, including census, vital, church, court, and immigration records. 

Canadian Points of View Reference Centre

Canadian Points of ViewA full-text database designed to provide students with a series of essays that present multiple sides of a current issue. The database provides information on 100 key topics of interest to Canadian researchers, each with an overview (objective background/description), point (argument), counterpoint (opposing argument), and Critical Thinking Guide. Topics covered include: environment, health, human rights, crime, race, technology, substance abuse, and many more.

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Fact Monster

Find quick facts in this packed site of atlas, almanac, dictionary, and encyclopedia.

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OurOntario.ca

OurOntario.caOne stop access to digital collections of libraries, archives, museums, historical societies, community groups, government agencies, and private collections in Ontario and across Canada.

Discover all facets of Ontario life and culture –- people, places, events and objects. Find photographs, maps, videos, audio recordings, government documents and other media – our history, business and scientific heritage @ your fingertips.

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Endangered Species 2nd ed, 3v, 2004

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. Each entry gives a species description, location, reason for endangerment, and measures being taken to prevent it from extinction.

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General OneFile

A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology, and many general interest topics. Millions of full-text articles, many with images. Updated daily.

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