SCIENCE

Links marked with *TEXSHARE* are databases provided through the TexShare Database Program from the Texas State Library and require a login and password to access. This login is available from the Children's Librarian or the Library's Circulation Desk.

Biomes, Habitats, & Ecosystems:

• Biome/Habitat Information
  Find information about biomes and habitats. NOTE: You must scroll down to get to the information and you do not need to pay for the information.
  
  
• Blue Planet Biomes
  Get all the information you need concerning biomes here. It includes information on plants, animals, climate, and more, along with pictures.
  
  
• Earth Floor: Biomes
  Find brief information covering the different biomes.
  
  
• Missouri Botanical Gardens: Biomes and Ecosystems
  Find information on biomes of the world and ecosystems. After choosing a biome or ecosystem, use the left side bar to find information and photos.
  
  
• World's Biomes
  Find information about six biomes: freshwater, marine, desert, forest, grassland, and tundra.

Inventions & Things:

• African-American Engineer & Inventors
  Discover African-American engineers and inventors. It includes brief biographies.
  
  
• Clockworks
  This Britannica web site discusses the history of clocks. It discusses sundials, sandglass, candle clocks, and more.
  
  
• How Products Are Made
  Every wonder how certain objects are made? Search this web site for the answers!
  
  
• How Stuff Works
  Ever wonder if swallowed gum stays with you for seven years? Find the answers to this urban myth and others here. It covers nearly every topic and question imaginable.
  
  
• Inventors
  Need information on inventors? Browse by or search by inventor’s last name.

Other:

• Dan's Wild Wild Weather
  Learn all about the weather, like hurricanes, and weather technology, like satellites, from Dan, a meteorologist of Huntsville, Alabama. It includes learning activities, projects, and links.
  
  
• Exploratorium: The museum of science, art and human perception
  Need a hands-on activity or science project? The Exploratorium is the place to go! Not only can you get ideas and projects, but information on the science behind the projects. It can also useful to find information on inventions.
  
  
• NASA World Book
  Use this encyclopedia for space related information.

NOTE TO PARENTS: Due to the overwhelming amount of material available on the Internet, we cannot be held responsible for the content of any pages beyond the links provided here. Some links may not be appropriate for all age groups.