eResources by Subject

Science & Technology

Resources Requiring Login (Library card and password)

EBSCOhost MasterFILE Premier - Covering virtually every subject area of general interest, the MasterFILE Premier database provides full text for nearly 1,700 general reference publications including hundreds of popular magazines such as Consumer Reports, Good Housekeeping, and People, as well as full text for nearly 500 reference books. Also included are 165,000 primary source documents and an Image Collection of over 502,000 photos, maps, and flags.

Global Issues In Context - Using a wealth of resources to explain the historical and contemporary conditions necessary to understand global issues, conflicts and events, Global Issues in Context supports research in a wide variety of subject areas including sociology, current events, civics, politics, science, economics, cultural/religious studies, women’s studies, human rights, English composition and many more.

Opposing Viewpoints in Context - Everything you need to fully understand an issue: pro and con viewpoint articles, reference articles that provide context, full-text magazines, academic journals, and newspapers, primary source documents, government and organizational statistics, multimedia, including images and podcasts, links to hand-selected websites and more! [How to use]

Opposing Viewpoints in Context: Critical Thinking - Critical Thinking supplements Gale's Opposing Viewpoints in Context with additional content and features that correlate with today's school curriculums. Learners interact with entries and are asked to think critically about a specific topic. The content covers broad topics such as "school violence" or "acid rain". Each topic has three entries: an overview and two viewpoint essays. Entries also are available in audio format.

Open Resources (no login required)

Animals

Animal Diversity Web - Searchable database from the University of Michigan's Museum of Zoology.

Biology Browser - Find links to current science news stories, relevant web sites, and more.

Canadian Museum of Nature's "Natural History Notebooks" - Facts about over 200 animal species, including a section on endangered animals.

Endangered Animals

E-Fauna BC - Electronic atlas of the wildlife of British Columbia.

Merck Veterinary Manual Online - Comprehensive electronic reference for animal care information.

North American Mammals - From the Smithsonian Institution.

Pets and Animals - Dozens of links to information on animals, including pets.

Vancouver Island Birds - Since 2004, an on-going project by amateur photographer Mike Yip. More than 100 birds; plus birding journals, prime locations, tips, news, and events.

World Wildlife Fund