Science

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New Book of Popular Science

Science for school students, plus Science in the News for Schools: Resource for school projects: includes articles on science, technology, and medical topics, from Grolier Online.
Access this with your library card number and PIN, or at our libraries.

4 million careful owners

This website provides you with information on climate change, fresh water and waste issues, including how to reduce your rubbish. Visit this site to find out ways you can help look after New Zealand's environment through your community.

Chemicals Around Your Home

Take a tour of an average house and learn about the safe and unsafe chemicals that are there.

Classroom Antarctica

A comprehensive online teaching resource produced by the Australian Antarctic Division. It is particularly aimed at years 5 to 8.

Climate Change for Kids

Dr. E's Energy Lab

e=mc squared: the story of the universe

E=mc² pays tribute to the three major insights into the workings of the Universe published by Albert Einstein 100 years ago in 1905.

Everyday Mysteries

Everyday Mysteries will help you get the answers to everyday phenomena that we often take for granted. All of the questions were asked by researchers and answered by librarians from the Library Of Congresses? Science Reference Services.

The Experimentals

Watch "The Experimentals" make potions and experiment with science.

Fun Facts About Fungi

Fungi both cure and cause disease. They determine what plants grow in your yard and in forests, and keep us from being buried in waste. Some fungi taste great --others can kill you! From The University of Michigan Herbarium

How Stuff Works

Have you ever wondered how the engine in your car works, or what gears do, or what makes the inside of your refrigerator cold? A great place to learn how things work in the world around you. Good for science projects.

Howtoons

Cartoons that show you how to make science-related projects. Blog, library, how-tos.

Inventors and Inventions

Who invented and when? From Christchurch City libraries' fact files.

The Last Word

Questions & answers on everyday scientific phenomena. From the New Scientist. Includes answers to questions like "Why don't animals wear glasses?"

NeuroScience for Kids

A great site showing just how the brain and the nervous system control our bodies.

Nova: Science in the News

Published by the Australian Academy of Science

Ology

For exciting science adventures, check out activities, articles, and hundreds of cool features from OLogy, the American Museum of Natural History's Web site for kids.

Reeko's Mad Scientist Lab

Lots of experiments to try, reflective glasses required!

Tree People

Make an environmental pledge and see your tree grow. From the folks at Genesis energy.

Volcano World

Visit Volcano World with Rocky the Volcano Creature to find news of recent or historic eruptions.

The Why files - The Science behind the News.

Curious? Find out why here.

Zoom Sci

Fun science projects from kids - make a biodome, a straw bridge or a balloon car