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	AccessScience (card required for home access) AccessScience, the online edition of the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology, is an excellent starting point for your research into science, technology, engineering, manufacturing processes, and medical science.
	AmphibiaWeb AmphibiaWeb offers ready access to taxonomic information for every recognized species of amphibian in the world. Inspired by global amphibian declines, this site is an online system that allows free access to pictures and information on amphibian biology and conservation.
	Animal Diversity Web This site features information about animal classification, natural history, distribution, and conservation biology. Many members of kingdom animalia are profiled, including mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, sharks, bony fish, mollusks, arthropods, and echinoderms. Animal Diversity Web is an online encyclopedia, a science learning tool, and a virtual museum. The site is searchable.
	Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.
	Biological Resources Division--USGS The National Biological Information Infrastructure, or NBII, is a broad-based collaborative program designed to provide increased access to data and information on our nation's biological resources. The NBII links diverse, high quality biological databases, information products, and analytical tools maintained by NBII partners and other contributors in government agencies, academic institutions, non-government organizations, and private industry.
	Birds of North America The Birds of North America, which is supported by The American Ornithologists' Union, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, provides a detailed scientific account of each of the more than 700 species nesting in North America.
	Division of Forestry, Ohio Department of Natural Resources The Ohio Division of Forestry web site includes information on seedling sales, educational programs, fire protection, Ohio state forests, and recreation. In the fall there is a fall foliage report for travelers.
	Earth Science Picture of the Day Each day a different image or photograph is featured, with an accompanying caption, that deals with various topics in Earth Science.
	Earth and Sky The companion site to the popular public radio series contains the full text of the radio spots, a skywatching forecast, tonight's sky, in-depth articles on astronomy and earth science, resources for teachers, a kid's section, and a search capability.
	Global Climate Change Global warming is a hot topic, and this site provides very good research-based coverage of a timely topic, geared to the non-scientist. The site offers information on global climate change research as well as on special subjects like the earth's atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Good graphics, statistics, and concise summaries make this site easy to use, despite the lack of a search engine.
	How Stuff Works HowStuffWorks is the leading source of credible, unbiased, and easy-to-understand explanations of how the world actually works. From car engines to search engines, from cell phones to stem cells, and thousands of subjects in between, HowStuffWorks has it covered!
	HubbleSite HubbleSite is a recipient of a Webby Award (recognizing the best of the web). Visit this site to find the latest information on the Hubble Space Telescope.
	Identifying Ohio Trees This 68-page pamphlet is Ohio State University Extension Bulletin 700-00. The purpose is to help the novice identify the trees of Ohio. Also available from this site is a list of scientific and common names, keys to identify trees in your backyard, historic trees of Ohio, and a glossary of botanical terms.
	Invent Now Invent Now is the web site for the National Inventors Hall of Fame in Akron, Ohio. Search the site for information on inventors and inventions. Find out about invention camps and competitions.
	Leaf Identification Key to Eighty-Eight Ohio Trees This 24-page pamphlet is Ohio State University Extension Bulletin 899-02. The purpose is to help the novice look at trees in a different way, and to learn the process of tree identification. Also available from this site is a PDF version of the document, a list of scientific and common names, and a list of sources for further research.
	Museum of Ancient Inventions The Museum of Ancient Inventions at Smith College presents color photos and descriptions of ancient inventions.
	NASA Homepage This is the essential space science website. Nasa.gov features news, aero-space technology, space science, kid's sites, "Cool NASA Websites", FAQs, information about NASA's organization, and links to many other websites. Our link takes directly to the Spacelink index, where you can choose a topic already listed or search for any topic of interest.
	The National Academies The National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, and National Research Council (NRC) cooperate to provide a Web site that incorporates up-to-date information for the public about the broad range of science, technology, and health policy issues within their mandates. A sophisticated search engine displays results with hits organized into organizational categories. Full-text online journals are included.
	National Climatic Data Center This site is perfect for all those homework questions about temperature, rainfall, tornado and hurricane extremes. It also has financial information on disasters, as well as global climate change and satellite and radar images. Where did the largest amount of rainfall ever occur? This site has the answer! All the information is easily arranged, and it's another great government site.
	National Data Buoy Center Fascinating site that provides real-time weather information from moored and drifting buoys that are stationed worldwide and on all U.S. coasts, including the Great Lakes. Historical information is also available from each of the stations. This is a unique site and the data is accurate and current. The photographs and descriptions of the buoys are great, and there is a virtual tour that describes how they are built.
	National Hurricane Center This is the U.S. Government's official hurricane and tropical storm prediction site. There are aircraft and satellite imagery, as well as information about hurricane awareness, with several educational links, some just for kids. There is also historical and archived information about the most-expensive, most-intense and deadliest hurricanes ever.
	National PLANTS Database Rated "Best Feds on the web" by GovExec.com, this comprehensive site is a single source of standardized information about plants. This database focuses on vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and lichens of the U.S. and its territories. One of the best features of this site is the collection of Plant Guides. The plant guide for Siberian Wheatgrass is 4 pages long, and includes information on management, seed production, cultivars, and an extensive list of references.
	National Weather Service The National Weather Service is the official place for U.S. Government weather warnings and forecasts. Great site for weather statistics and bulletins across the U.S.
	Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center This site combines detailed information on a broad range of taxa which inhabit the prairies, wetlands, and agricultural fields of the upper Great Plains. The site is equally useful for both amateur naturalists and professional biologists and contains some of the best distribution maps available on the web for groups such as butterflies and birds.
	Office of Industrial Technologies Inventions and Innovation Program The OIT awards cost-shared funding for R&D projects through a competitive solicitation process. Visit this site for information on U.S. Department of Energy funding programs for inventors.
	Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife This Ohio DNR site contains a wealth of information about wildlife diversity, hunting, and educational resources about Ohio animals. The site is searchable, and contains subject areas on Ohio's reptiles, Life History Notes, and hunting licenses.
	The Ohio State University WWW Weather Server The local internet weather site that puts all others to shame! Current weather data for Ohio, the U.S. and beyond, with textual and graphic formats for professionals and novice weather enthusiasts alike. They even provide the forecast for upcoming OSU football games! This site has much to offer and the fact that it is local makes it extra special.
	Oxford Reference Online (card required for home access) Oxford Reference Online brings together 100 language and subject dictionaries and reference works, including extensive coverage of the sciences.
	Patent Office The Patent Office site allows online searching and filing of patent applications. This government site also has forms, the Manual of Patent Classification, and an Inventors Assistance Center.
	Perkins Observatory The website for the beautiful Perkins Observatory in Delaware, OH, advertises the public programs and lectures available. It also provides links to telescope FAQs, educational materials, Tom Burns' Dispatch astronomy columns, history of the observatory, and the Columbus Astronomical Society (the local astronomy club).
	PLANTfacts Factsheet Database & University Search Engine PLANTfacts is made up of two components; the "Factsheet Database" which provides guides for answering plant related questions from 46 different universities and government institutions across the United States, and a "Research and Teaching" component that contains useful materials for professionals, amateurs, students, and teachers.
	PLoS Biology PLoS Biology is the premier open-access journal published by the Public Library of Science. PLoS Biology features works of exceptional significance in all areas of biological science, from molecules to ecosystems, including works at the interface with other disciplines.
	Science News Online Online version of this weekly newsmagazine of science presents featured articles from the print version as well as exclusive online features. Also included are links to Science News photo collections and an archive of materials published on the website dating back to 1995.
	science.gov A gateway to information resources at the U.S. Government science agencies.
	Scientific American Presents the online edition of Scientific American, a monthly science news magazine. Includes subscription and advertising information, a staff list, and employment opportunities. Provides access to news stories, interviews, and an online marketplace area. Offers access to the current issue and an archive of past issues, as well as interview transcripts. Contains a site search engine.
	Spiders in Ohio Learn about biodiversity in Ohio through the Ohio Spider Survey, and descriptions of Ohio's spiders.
	The Tree of Life This site is a multi-authored, distributed Internet project containing information about phylogeny and biodiversity. The information is linked together in the form of the evolutionary tree that connects all organisms to each other. Each page contains information about one group of organisms, for example, the Coleoptera page gives information about all beetles.
	The Tornado Project Online You say you want to know about every tornado that has ocurred in Ohio since 1950? If you're seeking serious tornado information, then this website is where you need to be. You'll be blown away by all the information they have, for kids and adults. And talk about a wealth of information: tornado history (for all 50 states, mind you), oddities, myths, stories and the wonderful Fujita Scale, are all to be found here. Easy to navigate and guaranteed fun.
	USGS National Earthquake Information Center This comprehensive site on earthquakes includes location, maps of seismic activity, and learning tools for students. This site is a typically exhaustive USGS site!
	Views of the Solar System Ease of navigation and great graphics with extensive information make this a prime site for research or browsing. A section on history and another on people in astronomy add extra breadth and interest.
	The Weather Channel Very informative site for weather forecasts and weather news, much like its cable network station. This is a good source to consult to get weather conditions before traveling.
	Web Elements Periodic Table This site offers two levels of detail: student/scholar and professional/researcher. Both allow the user to select an element and display a basic profile. Clicking on the "Index" tab displays a massive table of contents with links to properties of the elements. Specific profiles (compounds, electronic, physical), may also be selected and displayed. This site claims the distinction of being the first to display the periodic table on the web.
	Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin This site is the electronic version of the same "Bulletin" the Library receives. Begun in 1872, this highly-informative weekly publication is prepared and maintained by The Joint Agricultural Weather Facility (JAWF). In this site you will find statistical information on precipitation amounts, weather data for most U.S. cities, drought monitors and maximum and minimum temperature maps. This site is excellent for illustrating the worldwide economical and agricultural impact of the weather.
	What's That Snake ? What's That Snake? is a handy online guide to over 30 species and subspecies of snakes native to Ohio. Users can "search by name" to find information on a known species of snake, or use the "quick id" tool to identify the animal by its appearance.
	What Tree is it? Excellent photographs accompany this identification guide to Ohio trees. The database is searchable by leaf, fruit, or name of tree. Articles about individual trees include photographs and information about each tree's leaf, fruit, bark, and twig characteristics.
	Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution The premier ocean research facility provides current coverage of its ongoing studies of the science of the oceans. Features current articles on research from deep ocean exploration, ocean life, coastal oceans, and climate change, as well as an archive of past articles.
	The World's Biomes The World's Biomes page is an introduction to the major biomes on Earth. Biomes are defined as the world's major communities, classified according to the predominant vegetation and characterized by adaptations of organisms to that particular environment.