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Gale Encyclopedia of Environmental Health

Explores environmental health concerns with a global perspective, including recent and historic natural and man-made environmental health events, environmentally related health conditions and diseases, and more.

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Science Reference Source

Contains information on science, including biology, chemistry, environmental science, physics, and more.

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Northstar - Digital Literacy

Northstar was developed in response to the needs of job seekers who may lack the digital literacy skills needed to seek, obtain, and retain employment, as well as to perform other tasks in daily life.

Northstar Digital Literacy defines basic skills needed to perform tasks on computers and online. Online, self-guided modules assess the ability of individuals to perform tasks based on these skills. Included are basic computer digital literacy standards and modules in three main areas:

  • Essential Computer Skills - Basic Computer Skills, Internet Basics, Using Email, Windows OS, Mac OS
  • Essential Software Skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs
  • Using Technology in Daily Life - Social Media, Information Literacy, Career Search Skills, Supporting K-12 Distance Learning, Your Digital Footprint.

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Discoveries in Modern Science

Offers information on important scientific discoveries from the astronomical, life, and physical sciences, including important technologies and inventions.

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Computer Sciences

Provides an overview of the history of computer science, including major concepts and contributors, and the impact of computers on society.

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Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia: Evolution

Covers evolution in detail from a scientific viewpoint, including coverage of recent ideas and discoveries in the field of evolution.

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Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia: Extinction

Explores major extinctions and extinct life from the perspective of multiple fields, including zoology, paleontology, and environmental science.

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