Science
Science Databases
General Science
Astronomy
Chemistry
Earth Science
Life Science
Physics
Science and Technology Collection (EBSCOhost)A Plano Public Library System database that provides online access to over 830 leading full text journals covering relevant aspects of the scientific and technical community. Enter your library card number and click on “Science/Technology.”
Science Online (Facts on File)A Plano Public Library System database that presents definitions, essays, diagrams, biographies, and experiments on a broad range of scientific disciplines. Includes step-by-step directions for hundreds of science fair projects.
World Book Online Full access to the World Book Encyclopedia online. Service provided by the Plano Public Library System.
GENERAL SCIENCE
Citizen Science
Become a citizen scientist! Join thousands of others in world-wide scientific research and data collection projects.
Exploratorium
Fun for science lovers of any age, this site offers online museum exhibits and activites, webcasts, and ideas for projects to do at home.
FirstGov for Science
Compiled by the U.S. government, this site searches over 40 databases and 2000 Web sites and includes thousands of journal articles, technical reports, conference proceedings, and more.
ASTRONOMY
Astronomy Picture of the Day
Each day NASA posts a new picture of our universe with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.
Solar System
An overview of the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of the planets, moons, and other objects in our solar system.
Solar System Exploration
Produced by NASA, this site is full of facts about the planets and other solar system objects. Also includes information about NASA missions, projects, and a special section for kids.
Space Flight News
Stay up-to-date with launch schedules, current missions, and other news about the world’s space programs.
Star Chart
View the nighttime sky using this online version of National Geographic’s star chart.
CHEMISTRY
Chemical Profiles
Search for detailed information on more than 11,200 chemicals used in the United States. Also, find out which chemicals are released in your area and investigate pollution topics and health hazards.
General Chemistry
Basic chemistry facts, as well as simulations, a glossary, a compound library, a toolbox (with graphs and calculators), articles, tutorials, and more. Great for high school and college chemistry students.
Periodic Table
This interactive periodic table provides detailed information on each element as well as a handy How to Use the Periodic Table section.
What’s That Stuff?
This collection of articles gives you a look at the chemistry behind a variety of every day objects like silly string, chewing gum, sticky notes, lightsticks, and more.
Earth Science Images
Browse over 6,000 images of glaciers, volcanoes, weather, oceans, and other earth science images. All images are free for educational and other non-commercial uses.
Earthquakes
This site, published by the United States Geological Survey, offers information about recent and historical earthquakes, as well as basic earthquake facts, photos, and special sections for kids and teachers.
Environmental Science Resources
This collection of articles, country reports, maps, and a searchable database contains data about environmental topics such as climate, energy, ecosystems, and biodiversity.
Geology
Learn about rocks, minerals, gemstones, volcanoes, oceanography, meteorology, and more. Also includes geology news, articles, photo collections, and maps.
Meteorology
This online meteorology guide includes weather basics, forecasting, teacher guides, hands-on activities, and facts about tornadoes, hurricanes, and other severe weather events.
Mineralogy Database
This database provides detailed descriptions and photos of thousands of minerals as well as links to dozens of other mineralogy sites.
Ocean World
This Texas A&M University sites discusses currents, coral reefs, waves, and other oceanography topics. Links for further information and teacher resources are also included.
Cells Alive!
Learn about cell biology, microbiology, immunology, and microscopy with animations, interactive models, puzzles, quizzes, and more.
Endangered Species
This site, published by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service, lists information about the officially recognized endangered species of the United States.
PHYSICS
Funderstanding Roller Coaster
Design your own roller coaster while learning about acceleration, mass, velocity, centripetal force, and more.
Physics Today
A publication of the American Institute of Physics which features a weekly physics update, news, articles, and more.
