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500: Pure Sciences - Philosophy & Theory
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Euclid's Elements
http://math.furman.edu/~jpoole/euclidselements/euclid.htmHosted by Furman University, this site combines the complete text of Sir Thomas Heath's translation of Books 1 - IV of The Elements with suggested reading sequences and other tutorial material developed for mathematics students.
HippoCampus Alegebra
http://hippocampus.org/Algebra/Hosted by the Monterey Institute for Technology and Education, HippoCampus offers comprehensive tutorials in a rich multimendia format for high school students. Tutorials are keyed to specific sections in the most widely used standard texts. Browsable by subject or textbook section.
Internet Guide to Engineering, Mathematics and Computing
http://www.eevl.ac.uk/EEVL provides access to a wide body of engineering, mathematics, and computing information available on the Internet. Resources include e-journals, databases, bibliographic databases, and access to the Engineering E-journal Search Engine (EESE), Recent Advances in Manufacturing (RAM), Offshore Engineering Information Service and a comprehensive index of UK engineering websites.
MacTutor History of Mathematics Archive
http://turnbull.mcs.st-and.ac.uk/history/Hosted by the School of Mathematics at University of St. Andrews, Scotland, this browsable/searchable resource contains the biographies of over 1600 mathematicians, cross-referenced to articles on mathematical topics, chronologies and external resources.
MathWorld
http://mathworld.wolfram.com/MathWorld is a comprehensive and interactive mathematics encyclopedia intended for students, educators, and math enthusiasts. Included are separate sections devoted to the various fields of mathematics: algebra, calculus, geometry, statistics, as well as theoretical mathematics, plus an area devoted to cryptograms, puzzles, and even humor. The site is frequently updated to include new material and incorporate new discoveries.
WebMath.com
http://www.webmath.com/This site offers instant math homework help for students at all levels. Choose from sevral math fill-in-forms into which you can type the math problem you're working on. Linked to these forms is a powerful set of math-solvers that can immediately analyze your problem, and when possible, provide you with a step-by-step solution and explanation.
520: Pure Sciences - AstronomyNational Space and Aeronautics Administration (NASA)
http://www.nasa.gov
NASA has developed special portions of its web site for students, educators, researchers, the space industry, and even NASA employees. Content includes homework help (sorted by grade level), a web-accessible search engine of photographic images, a reference section on NASA history and statistics, a timeline of air and space achievements, a dictionary of aeronautical terms, NASA TV, and much more.
Night Sky Network
http://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/
Hosted by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, this website is maintained for amateur astronomers and astronomy clubs to provide access to information about the science, technology, and inspiration of NASA's missions. The site Includes a directory of U.S. astronomy clubs, a planner for astronomy events, and links to resources for amateur astronomers.
Windows to the Universe
http://www.windows.ucar.edu/
This site provides educational material about the earth and space sciences for use by the general public. The site offers a rich array of resources, including articles, movies, animations, and data sets that explore the earth and space sciences and the historical and cultural ties between science, exploration, and the human experience. The site is written in three reading levels approximating elementary, middle school and high school reading levels; users can select the appropriate reading level from tabs located at the top of every page. Sponsored by the National Science Foundation, NASA, and the National Center for Atmospheric Research.
530: Pure Sciences - PhysicsAmusement Park Physics
http://www.learner.org/interactives/parkphysics/
This site is for budding physicists and roller coaster thrill seekers. Enjoy building your own twister.
Einstein's Big Idea
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/einstein/
This companion site to the WGBH NOVA program about the story behind Einstein's energy equation offers the complete production transcript, plus a collection of related articles and interactive features, educational resources, and multimedia.
HippoCampus Physics
http://hippocampus.org/Physics/
Hosted by the Monterey Institute for Technology and Education, HippoCampus offers comprehensive tutorials in a rich multimendia format for high school students. Tutorials are keyed to specific sections in the most widely used standard texts. Browsable by subject or textbook section.
PhysicsCentral
http://www.physicscentral.org/
Hosted by the American Physics Society, PhysicsCentral provides a rich collection of physics-oriented resources, including articles about the history of physics, current research, tutorials and other educational media, an "Adopt-a-Physicist" forum that connects students with researchers, and an abundance of additional resources for teachers.
The Physics Classroom
http://www.physicsclassroom.com/
The Physics Classroom is an online interactive tutorial covering basic physics concepts. The lessons use an easy-to-understand language to present common physics principles discussed in high school physics courses. The site was originally developed for physics students at Glenbrook South High School in Glenview, Illinois.
Weights and measures online conversion
http://www.onlineconversion.com
Converts weights and measures.
540: Pure Sciences - ChemistryChemical Information SIS (National Library of Medicine)
http://sis.nlm.nih.gov/chemical.html
This site provides access to a database citing thousands of chemicals, including "synonyms, structures, regulatory list information, and links to other databases." The ChemIDplus Lite tool allows searching by chemical name or registry number; with ChemIDplus Advanced users "search and display ... registry number, chemical name, molecular formula, structure, physical and toxicological properties plus locator and classification data." Hosted by the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM), National Institutes of Health (NIH).
ChemiCool
http://www.chemicool.com/
An excellent resource for chemistry students and teachers alike. From the home page you can identify the names, properties and characteristics of every element represented on the periodic table; the site also includes a searchable/browsable chemistry dictionary, plus graphing and conversion tools and an online forum.
ChemInfo (Indiana University)
http://www.indiana.edu/~cheminfo/
ChemInfo is designed to help students and researchers locate and learn how to use chemical information resources on the Internet. Resources include the Chemical Acronyms Database, Chemical Reference Sources Database, Selected Internet Resources for Chemistry (portal), and the Clearinghouse for Chemical Information Instructional Materials (portal). The site also includes course material posted by IU faculty.
Household Products Database
http://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/index.htm
National Institutes of Health (NIH) database on household products that contains consumer toll-free numbers, contents of products, proper use, hazards and treatment, etc. This site could be helpful for science fair projects, too.
Visual Elements Periodic Table
http://www.chemsoc.org/viselements/pages/pertable_fla.htm
Hosted by the Royal Society of Chemistry, this colorful and dynamic site offers access to chemical data for individual elements, as well as introductory educational material in both .html and .pdf formats.
550: Pure Sciences - Earth SciencesEarthquakes in Illinois
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/regional/states/illinois/history.php
Everything you would want to know about earthquakes in Illinois including the very latest activity.
HippoCampus Environmental Science
http://hippocampus.org/Environmental Science/
Hosted by the Monterey Institute for Technology and Education, HippoCampus offers comprehensive tutorials in a rich multimendia format for high school students. Tutorials are keyed to specific sections in the most widely used standard texts. Browsable by subject or textbook section.
Nathional Hurricane Center
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
Weather alerts and updates as the Hurricane season moves into full swing.
National Climatological Data Center
http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/
Browsable access to a comprehensive collection of current and historical climatological data sets. Annual, monthly, daily and hourly reports are available from over 2800 U.S. sites. Most data sets are freely accessible, but some are only available by subscription.
Tornado FAQ
http://www.spc.noaa.gov/faq/tornado/
The Storm Prediction Center has compiled a host of interesting questions about tornadoes and has conveniently supplied answers and relevant links.
U.S. Geological Survey
http://www.usgs.gov/
"As the Nation's largest water, earth, and biological science and civilian mapping agency, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) collects, monitors, analyzes, and provides scientific understanding about natural resource conditions, issues, and problems." The "Science Topics" page includes a browsable directory of resources relating to geology, natural resources, climatology, oceanography, and much more.
Weather Safety & Precautions
http://www.weather.gov/safety.php
From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), links to safety procedures and precautions for heat waves, lightning strikes, hurricanes, tornadoes, hunderstorms, rip currents, floods, severe winter weather, sun exposure and more
Windows to the Universe
http://www.windows.ucar.edu/
This site provides educational material about the earth and space sciences for use by the general public. The site offers a rich array of resources, including articles, movies, animations, and data sets that explore the earth and space sciences and the historical and cultural ties between science, exploration, and the human experience. The site is written in three reading levels approximating elementary, middle school and high school reading levels; users can select the appropriate reading level from tabs located at the top of every page. Sponsored by the National Science Foundation, NASA, and the National Center for Atmospheric Research.
560: Pure Sciences - PaleontologyNMNH Paleobiology Website (Smithsonian)
http://www.nmnh.si.edu/paleo/
Hosted by the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History, this web site offers several rich content areas in the field of Paleontology including dinosaur and fossil-related exhibits, plus a glossary, image gallery and numerous other resources.
The Paleontology Portal
http://www.paleoportal.org/
This colorful, information-rich site offers learning material for researches of all ages. Resources include online lectures, course curricula, interactive maps and image galleries, plus links to related resources elsewhere. Produced by the University of California Museum of Paleontology together with the Paleontology Society, the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology and the U.S. Geological Survey.
570: Pure Sciences - BiologyBiology Online
http://www.biology-online.org/
An excellent source for homework, research projects and general interest, the site is currently separated into four main areas: the Tutorials section offers comprehensive information in 11 broad subject areas; the Biology Dictionary offers definitions to over 60,000 terms; the Directory offers categorized links to other biology sites; and a Discussion Forum allows you to post questions and share insights.
Gene Almanac - Dolan DNA Learning Center
http://www.dnalc.org
Hosted by the Dolan DNA Learning Center (DNALC) - a unit of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory - this site offers access to a rich menu of educational resources relating to genetics and health. Resources include an exhibit on the American eugenics movement, cancer biology, a primer on DNA, genes and heredity, a multimedia guide to genetic disorders, and much more.
HippoCampus Biology
http://hippocampus.org/Biology/
Hosted by the Monterey Institute for Technology and Education, HippoCampus offers comprehensive tutorials in a rich multimendia format for high school students. Tutorials are keyed to specific sections in the most widely used standard texts. Browsable by subject or textbook section (if available).
The Complete Works of Charles Darwin Online
http://darwin-online.org.uk/
Hosted by the University of Cambridge, this site contains Darwin's complete publications and many of his handwritten manuscripts. There are over 50,000 searchable pages and 40,000 images. Most of the publications are also available in audio (mp3) format.
580: Pure Sciences - PlantsAmerican Meadows Wildflower Information Lookup
http://wildflowerinformation.org/
A searchable and sortable catalog of native wildflower species, providing tools for wildflower identification, wildflower pictures, regional wild flowers, and an index of endangered wild flower species. Includes a glossary.
Backyard Nature Center
http://www.backyardnaturecenter.org
Not-for-profit organization that connects children and adults with the wonders of nature in New Trier Township.
Encyclopedia of Life
http://www.eol.org
The Encyclopedia of Life is a collaborative reference database that seeks to provide information on all known (approximately 1.8 million) species of life on Earth. Conceived by E. O. Wilson (Harvard), Chris Thompson (Smithsonian Institution) and Daniel Janzen (University of Pennsylvania), the project is funded by the MacArthur Foundation and the Sloane Foundation.
Green Hour
http://www.greenhour.org
Provides inspiration and ideas for spending 1 hour outside each day.
Local Harvest
http://www.localharvest.org/
It's time for farmer's markets and this resource will help you find one close to you as well as provide links to lots of other "local harvest" resources.
Plants Database
http://plants.usda.gov/
Hosted and maintained by the USDA, the PLANTS Database provides standardized information about plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and lichens of the U.S. and its territories. It includes names, plant symbols, checklists, distributional data, species abstracts, characteristics, images, crop information, automated tools, onward Web links, and references.
590: Pure Sciences - AnimalsAll About Birds
http://www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBirds
Maintained by the Cornell Ornithology Lab, this site provides a browsable database of bird species that includes illustrated entries on every type of bird, many of which include recordings of bird calls. Additional content on birding techiques, equipment and nature conservation make this a great resource for students and bird watchers alike.
Animal Diversity Web
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/
Animal Diversity Web (ADW) is an online database of animal natural history, distribution, classification, and conservation biology at the University of Michigan. An advanced search tool allows a user to call up species accounts fitting any combination of descriptors. Contents can also be accessed by browsing among several animal groups.
Encyclopedia of Life
http://www.eol.org
The Encyclopedia of Life is a collaborative reference database that seeks to provide information on all known (approximately 1.8 million) species of life on Earth. Conceived by E. O. Wilson (Harvard), Chris Thompson (Smithsonian Institution) and Daniel Janzen (University of Pennsylvania), the project is funded by the MacArthur Foundation and the Sloane Foundation.
Endangered Species Kids Corner
http://www.fws.gov/endangered/kids/
Intended for teachers and students, this site from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Endangered Species Program offers a variety of materials and resources that demonstrate how damage to ecosystems and the loss of animal habitats can lead to dimished biodiversity. Links to a rich collection of online bibliographic and multimedia content make this site a useful classroom resource.
FishBase (World Fish Center)
http://www.fishbase.org/
Maintained for the benefit of research scientists, fishery managers and zoologists, FishBase is a searchable, browsable knowledge base containing detailed information on every species of fish known to science. It was developed at the WorldFish Center in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and many other partners, and with support from the European Commission (EC), and a consortium of international research institutions.
Insects at the Smithsonian
http://www.mnh.si.edu/insect/
This is a portal site offering access to information about the insect world from each of the Smithsonian affiliated institutions. Resources include a virtual tour of the Orkin Insect Zoo and the related teacher's guide (in pdf format).
Internet Bird Collection
http://ibc.lynxeds.com/
The IBC is a non-profit endeavour with the ultimate goal of disseminating knowledge about the world's avifauna. It includes video, photos, and sounds and allows registered users to post content.
Macaulay Library of Bird and Animal recordings
http://www.birds.cornell.edu/MacaulayLibrary/
The Macaulay Library hosts a large collection of digitized animal recordings in audio and video for basic research, education and scholarly purposes. The collection includes more than 160,000 audio recordings, and video recordings of more than 3,000 species. Recordings are searchable by species, common name, geographical region, recordist's name and recording type.
Mammal Species of the World (Smithsonian Institution)
http://nmnhgoph.si.edu/msw/
A searchable, browsable database of mammalian taxonomy from the updated 3rd edition of "Mammal Species of the World" (Johns Hopkins University Press), compiled by the American Society of Mammalogists. Each citation includes common and scientific names, distribution, endangerment status, and an illustration. Hosted by the National Museum of Natural History's Department of Systematic Biology, Division of Mammals.
Nature Rocks
http://www.naturerocks.org
National program helping families
play and explore in nature
North American Mammals (Smithsonian Institution)
http://www.mnh.si.edu/mna/
This site provides a searchable database of all living mammals of North America. Users may search by geographic region, species name, family tree or conservation status. Includes detailed descriptions, images, and distribution ranges for more than 400 mammals native to the North American continent. Hosted by the National Museum of Natural History.
National Space and Aeronautics Administration (NASA) |
NASA has developed special portions of its web site for students, educators, researchers, the space industry, and even NASA employees. Content includes homework help (sorted by grade level), a web-accessible search engine of photographic images, a reference section on NASA history and statistics, a timeline of air and space achievements, a dictionary of aeronautical terms, NASA TV, and much more. |
Night Sky Network |
Hosted by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, this website is maintained for amateur astronomers and astronomy clubs to provide access to information about the science, technology, and inspiration of NASA's missions. The site Includes a directory of U.S. astronomy clubs, a planner for astronomy events, and links to resources for amateur astronomers. |
Windows to the Universe |
This site provides educational material about the earth and space sciences for use by the general public. The site offers a rich array of resources, including articles, movies, animations, and data sets that explore the earth and space sciences and the historical and cultural ties between science, exploration, and the human experience. The site is written in three reading levels approximating elementary, middle school and high school reading levels; users can select the appropriate reading level from tabs located at the top of every page. Sponsored by the National Science Foundation, NASA, and the National Center for Atmospheric Research. |
Amusement Park Physics
http://www.learner.org/interactives/parkphysics/This site is for budding physicists and roller coaster thrill seekers. Enjoy building your own twister.
Einstein's Big Idea
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/einstein/This companion site to the WGBH NOVA program about the story behind Einstein's energy equation offers the complete production transcript, plus a collection of related articles and interactive features, educational resources, and multimedia.
HippoCampus Physics
http://hippocampus.org/Physics/Hosted by the Monterey Institute for Technology and Education, HippoCampus offers comprehensive tutorials in a rich multimendia format for high school students. Tutorials are keyed to specific sections in the most widely used standard texts. Browsable by subject or textbook section.
PhysicsCentral
http://www.physicscentral.org/Hosted by the American Physics Society, PhysicsCentral provides a rich collection of physics-oriented resources, including articles about the history of physics, current research, tutorials and other educational media, an "Adopt-a-Physicist" forum that connects students with researchers, and an abundance of additional resources for teachers.
The Physics Classroom
http://www.physicsclassroom.com/The Physics Classroom is an online interactive tutorial covering basic physics concepts. The lessons use an easy-to-understand language to present common physics principles discussed in high school physics courses. The site was originally developed for physics students at Glenbrook South High School in Glenview, Illinois.
Weights and measures online conversion
http://www.onlineconversion.comConverts weights and measures.
540: Pure Sciences - ChemistryChemical Information SIS (National Library of Medicine)
http://sis.nlm.nih.gov/chemical.html
This site provides access to a database citing thousands of chemicals, including "synonyms, structures, regulatory list information, and links to other databases." The ChemIDplus Lite tool allows searching by chemical name or registry number; with ChemIDplus Advanced users "search and display ... registry number, chemical name, molecular formula, structure, physical and toxicological properties plus locator and classification data." Hosted by the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM), National Institutes of Health (NIH).
ChemiCool
http://www.chemicool.com/
An excellent resource for chemistry students and teachers alike. From the home page you can identify the names, properties and characteristics of every element represented on the periodic table; the site also includes a searchable/browsable chemistry dictionary, plus graphing and conversion tools and an online forum.
ChemInfo (Indiana University)
http://www.indiana.edu/~cheminfo/
ChemInfo is designed to help students and researchers locate and learn how to use chemical information resources on the Internet. Resources include the Chemical Acronyms Database, Chemical Reference Sources Database, Selected Internet Resources for Chemistry (portal), and the Clearinghouse for Chemical Information Instructional Materials (portal). The site also includes course material posted by IU faculty.
Household Products Database
http://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/index.htm
National Institutes of Health (NIH) database on household products that contains consumer toll-free numbers, contents of products, proper use, hazards and treatment, etc. This site could be helpful for science fair projects, too.
Visual Elements Periodic Table
http://www.chemsoc.org/viselements/pages/pertable_fla.htm
Hosted by the Royal Society of Chemistry, this colorful and dynamic site offers access to chemical data for individual elements, as well as introductory educational material in both .html and .pdf formats.
550: Pure Sciences - Earth SciencesEarthquakes in Illinois
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/regional/states/illinois/history.php
Everything you would want to know about earthquakes in Illinois including the very latest activity.
HippoCampus Environmental Science
http://hippocampus.org/Environmental Science/
Hosted by the Monterey Institute for Technology and Education, HippoCampus offers comprehensive tutorials in a rich multimendia format for high school students. Tutorials are keyed to specific sections in the most widely used standard texts. Browsable by subject or textbook section.
Nathional Hurricane Center
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
Weather alerts and updates as the Hurricane season moves into full swing.
National Climatological Data Center
http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/
Browsable access to a comprehensive collection of current and historical climatological data sets. Annual, monthly, daily and hourly reports are available from over 2800 U.S. sites. Most data sets are freely accessible, but some are only available by subscription.
Tornado FAQ
http://www.spc.noaa.gov/faq/tornado/
The Storm Prediction Center has compiled a host of interesting questions about tornadoes and has conveniently supplied answers and relevant links.
U.S. Geological Survey
http://www.usgs.gov/
"As the Nation's largest water, earth, and biological science and civilian mapping agency, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) collects, monitors, analyzes, and provides scientific understanding about natural resource conditions, issues, and problems." The "Science Topics" page includes a browsable directory of resources relating to geology, natural resources, climatology, oceanography, and much more.
Weather Safety & Precautions
http://www.weather.gov/safety.php
From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), links to safety procedures and precautions for heat waves, lightning strikes, hurricanes, tornadoes, hunderstorms, rip currents, floods, severe winter weather, sun exposure and more
Windows to the Universe
http://www.windows.ucar.edu/
This site provides educational material about the earth and space sciences for use by the general public. The site offers a rich array of resources, including articles, movies, animations, and data sets that explore the earth and space sciences and the historical and cultural ties between science, exploration, and the human experience. The site is written in three reading levels approximating elementary, middle school and high school reading levels; users can select the appropriate reading level from tabs located at the top of every page. Sponsored by the National Science Foundation, NASA, and the National Center for Atmospheric Research.
560: Pure Sciences - PaleontologyNMNH Paleobiology Website (Smithsonian)
http://www.nmnh.si.edu/paleo/
Hosted by the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History, this web site offers several rich content areas in the field of Paleontology including dinosaur and fossil-related exhibits, plus a glossary, image gallery and numerous other resources.
The Paleontology Portal
http://www.paleoportal.org/
This colorful, information-rich site offers learning material for researches of all ages. Resources include online lectures, course curricula, interactive maps and image galleries, plus links to related resources elsewhere. Produced by the University of California Museum of Paleontology together with the Paleontology Society, the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology and the U.S. Geological Survey.
570: Pure Sciences - BiologyBiology Online
http://www.biology-online.org/
An excellent source for homework, research projects and general interest, the site is currently separated into four main areas: the Tutorials section offers comprehensive information in 11 broad subject areas; the Biology Dictionary offers definitions to over 60,000 terms; the Directory offers categorized links to other biology sites; and a Discussion Forum allows you to post questions and share insights.
Gene Almanac - Dolan DNA Learning Center
http://www.dnalc.org
Hosted by the Dolan DNA Learning Center (DNALC) - a unit of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory - this site offers access to a rich menu of educational resources relating to genetics and health. Resources include an exhibit on the American eugenics movement, cancer biology, a primer on DNA, genes and heredity, a multimedia guide to genetic disorders, and much more.
HippoCampus Biology
http://hippocampus.org/Biology/
Hosted by the Monterey Institute for Technology and Education, HippoCampus offers comprehensive tutorials in a rich multimendia format for high school students. Tutorials are keyed to specific sections in the most widely used standard texts. Browsable by subject or textbook section (if available).
The Complete Works of Charles Darwin Online
http://darwin-online.org.uk/
Hosted by the University of Cambridge, this site contains Darwin's complete publications and many of his handwritten manuscripts. There are over 50,000 searchable pages and 40,000 images. Most of the publications are also available in audio (mp3) format.
580: Pure Sciences - PlantsAmerican Meadows Wildflower Information Lookup
http://wildflowerinformation.org/
A searchable and sortable catalog of native wildflower species, providing tools for wildflower identification, wildflower pictures, regional wild flowers, and an index of endangered wild flower species. Includes a glossary.
Backyard Nature Center
http://www.backyardnaturecenter.org
Not-for-profit organization that connects children and adults with the wonders of nature in New Trier Township.
Encyclopedia of Life
http://www.eol.org
The Encyclopedia of Life is a collaborative reference database that seeks to provide information on all known (approximately 1.8 million) species of life on Earth. Conceived by E. O. Wilson (Harvard), Chris Thompson (Smithsonian Institution) and Daniel Janzen (University of Pennsylvania), the project is funded by the MacArthur Foundation and the Sloane Foundation.
Green Hour
http://www.greenhour.org
Provides inspiration and ideas for spending 1 hour outside each day.
Local Harvest
http://www.localharvest.org/
It's time for farmer's markets and this resource will help you find one close to you as well as provide links to lots of other "local harvest" resources.
Plants Database
http://plants.usda.gov/
Hosted and maintained by the USDA, the PLANTS Database provides standardized information about plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and lichens of the U.S. and its territories. It includes names, plant symbols, checklists, distributional data, species abstracts, characteristics, images, crop information, automated tools, onward Web links, and references.
590: Pure Sciences - AnimalsAll About Birds
http://www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBirds
Maintained by the Cornell Ornithology Lab, this site provides a browsable database of bird species that includes illustrated entries on every type of bird, many of which include recordings of bird calls. Additional content on birding techiques, equipment and nature conservation make this a great resource for students and bird watchers alike.
Animal Diversity Web
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/
Animal Diversity Web (ADW) is an online database of animal natural history, distribution, classification, and conservation biology at the University of Michigan. An advanced search tool allows a user to call up species accounts fitting any combination of descriptors. Contents can also be accessed by browsing among several animal groups.
Encyclopedia of Life
http://www.eol.org
The Encyclopedia of Life is a collaborative reference database that seeks to provide information on all known (approximately 1.8 million) species of life on Earth. Conceived by E. O. Wilson (Harvard), Chris Thompson (Smithsonian Institution) and Daniel Janzen (University of Pennsylvania), the project is funded by the MacArthur Foundation and the Sloane Foundation.
Endangered Species Kids Corner
http://www.fws.gov/endangered/kids/
Intended for teachers and students, this site from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Endangered Species Program offers a variety of materials and resources that demonstrate how damage to ecosystems and the loss of animal habitats can lead to dimished biodiversity. Links to a rich collection of online bibliographic and multimedia content make this site a useful classroom resource.
FishBase (World Fish Center)
http://www.fishbase.org/
Maintained for the benefit of research scientists, fishery managers and zoologists, FishBase is a searchable, browsable knowledge base containing detailed information on every species of fish known to science. It was developed at the WorldFish Center in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and many other partners, and with support from the European Commission (EC), and a consortium of international research institutions.
Insects at the Smithsonian
http://www.mnh.si.edu/insect/
This is a portal site offering access to information about the insect world from each of the Smithsonian affiliated institutions. Resources include a virtual tour of the Orkin Insect Zoo and the related teacher's guide (in pdf format).
Internet Bird Collection
http://ibc.lynxeds.com/
The IBC is a non-profit endeavour with the ultimate goal of disseminating knowledge about the world's avifauna. It includes video, photos, and sounds and allows registered users to post content.
Macaulay Library of Bird and Animal recordings
http://www.birds.cornell.edu/MacaulayLibrary/
The Macaulay Library hosts a large collection of digitized animal recordings in audio and video for basic research, education and scholarly purposes. The collection includes more than 160,000 audio recordings, and video recordings of more than 3,000 species. Recordings are searchable by species, common name, geographical region, recordist's name and recording type.
Mammal Species of the World (Smithsonian Institution)
http://nmnhgoph.si.edu/msw/
A searchable, browsable database of mammalian taxonomy from the updated 3rd edition of "Mammal Species of the World" (Johns Hopkins University Press), compiled by the American Society of Mammalogists. Each citation includes common and scientific names, distribution, endangerment status, and an illustration. Hosted by the National Museum of Natural History's Department of Systematic Biology, Division of Mammals.
Nature Rocks
http://www.naturerocks.org
National program helping families
play and explore in nature
North American Mammals (Smithsonian Institution)
http://www.mnh.si.edu/mna/
This site provides a searchable database of all living mammals of North America. Users may search by geographic region, species name, family tree or conservation status. Includes detailed descriptions, images, and distribution ranges for more than 400 mammals native to the North American continent. Hosted by the National Museum of Natural History.
Chemical Information SIS (National Library of Medicine) |
This site provides access to a database citing thousands of chemicals, including "synonyms, structures, regulatory list information, and links to other databases." The ChemIDplus Lite tool allows searching by chemical name or registry number; with ChemIDplus Advanced users "search and display ... registry number, chemical name, molecular formula, structure, physical and toxicological properties plus locator and classification data." Hosted by the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM), National Institutes of Health (NIH). |
ChemiCool |
An excellent resource for chemistry students and teachers alike. From the home page you can identify the names, properties and characteristics of every element represented on the periodic table; the site also includes a searchable/browsable chemistry dictionary, plus graphing and conversion tools and an online forum. |
ChemInfo (Indiana University) |
ChemInfo is designed to help students and researchers locate and learn how to use chemical information resources on the Internet. Resources include the Chemical Acronyms Database, Chemical Reference Sources Database, Selected Internet Resources for Chemistry (portal), and the Clearinghouse for Chemical Information Instructional Materials (portal). The site also includes course material posted by IU faculty. |
Household Products Database |
National Institutes of Health (NIH) database on household products that contains consumer toll-free numbers, contents of products, proper use, hazards and treatment, etc. This site could be helpful for science fair projects, too. |
Visual Elements Periodic Table |
Hosted by the Royal Society of Chemistry, this colorful and dynamic site offers access to chemical data for individual elements, as well as introductory educational material in both .html and .pdf formats. |
Earthquakes in Illinois
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/regional/states/illinois/history.phpEverything you would want to know about earthquakes in Illinois including the very latest activity.
HippoCampus Environmental Science
http://hippocampus.org/Environmental Science/Hosted by the Monterey Institute for Technology and Education, HippoCampus offers comprehensive tutorials in a rich multimendia format for high school students. Tutorials are keyed to specific sections in the most widely used standard texts. Browsable by subject or textbook section.
Nathional Hurricane Center
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/Weather alerts and updates as the Hurricane season moves into full swing.
National Climatological Data Center
http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/Browsable access to a comprehensive collection of current and historical climatological data sets. Annual, monthly, daily and hourly reports are available from over 2800 U.S. sites. Most data sets are freely accessible, but some are only available by subscription.
Tornado FAQ
http://www.spc.noaa.gov/faq/tornado/The Storm Prediction Center has compiled a host of interesting questions about tornadoes and has conveniently supplied answers and relevant links.
U.S. Geological Survey
http://www.usgs.gov/"As the Nation's largest water, earth, and biological science and civilian mapping agency, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) collects, monitors, analyzes, and provides scientific understanding about natural resource conditions, issues, and problems." The "Science Topics" page includes a browsable directory of resources relating to geology, natural resources, climatology, oceanography, and much more.
Weather Safety & Precautions
http://www.weather.gov/safety.phpFrom the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), links to safety procedures and precautions for heat waves, lightning strikes, hurricanes, tornadoes, hunderstorms, rip currents, floods, severe winter weather, sun exposure and more
Windows to the Universe
http://www.windows.ucar.edu/This site provides educational material about the earth and space sciences for use by the general public. The site offers a rich array of resources, including articles, movies, animations, and data sets that explore the earth and space sciences and the historical and cultural ties between science, exploration, and the human experience. The site is written in three reading levels approximating elementary, middle school and high school reading levels; users can select the appropriate reading level from tabs located at the top of every page. Sponsored by the National Science Foundation, NASA, and the National Center for Atmospheric Research.
560: Pure Sciences - PaleontologyNMNH Paleobiology Website (Smithsonian)
http://www.nmnh.si.edu/paleo/
Hosted by the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History, this web site offers several rich content areas in the field of Paleontology including dinosaur and fossil-related exhibits, plus a glossary, image gallery and numerous other resources.
The Paleontology Portal
http://www.paleoportal.org/
This colorful, information-rich site offers learning material for researches of all ages. Resources include online lectures, course curricula, interactive maps and image galleries, plus links to related resources elsewhere. Produced by the University of California Museum of Paleontology together with the Paleontology Society, the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology and the U.S. Geological Survey.
570: Pure Sciences - BiologyBiology Online
http://www.biology-online.org/
An excellent source for homework, research projects and general interest, the site is currently separated into four main areas: the Tutorials section offers comprehensive information in 11 broad subject areas; the Biology Dictionary offers definitions to over 60,000 terms; the Directory offers categorized links to other biology sites; and a Discussion Forum allows you to post questions and share insights.
Gene Almanac - Dolan DNA Learning Center
http://www.dnalc.org
Hosted by the Dolan DNA Learning Center (DNALC) - a unit of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory - this site offers access to a rich menu of educational resources relating to genetics and health. Resources include an exhibit on the American eugenics movement, cancer biology, a primer on DNA, genes and heredity, a multimedia guide to genetic disorders, and much more.
HippoCampus Biology
http://hippocampus.org/Biology/
Hosted by the Monterey Institute for Technology and Education, HippoCampus offers comprehensive tutorials in a rich multimendia format for high school students. Tutorials are keyed to specific sections in the most widely used standard texts. Browsable by subject or textbook section (if available).
The Complete Works of Charles Darwin Online
http://darwin-online.org.uk/
Hosted by the University of Cambridge, this site contains Darwin's complete publications and many of his handwritten manuscripts. There are over 50,000 searchable pages and 40,000 images. Most of the publications are also available in audio (mp3) format.
580: Pure Sciences - PlantsAmerican Meadows Wildflower Information Lookup
http://wildflowerinformation.org/
A searchable and sortable catalog of native wildflower species, providing tools for wildflower identification, wildflower pictures, regional wild flowers, and an index of endangered wild flower species. Includes a glossary.
Backyard Nature Center
http://www.backyardnaturecenter.org
Not-for-profit organization that connects children and adults with the wonders of nature in New Trier Township.
Encyclopedia of Life
http://www.eol.org
The Encyclopedia of Life is a collaborative reference database that seeks to provide information on all known (approximately 1.8 million) species of life on Earth. Conceived by E. O. Wilson (Harvard), Chris Thompson (Smithsonian Institution) and Daniel Janzen (University of Pennsylvania), the project is funded by the MacArthur Foundation and the Sloane Foundation.
Green Hour
http://www.greenhour.org
Provides inspiration and ideas for spending 1 hour outside each day.
Local Harvest
http://www.localharvest.org/
It's time for farmer's markets and this resource will help you find one close to you as well as provide links to lots of other "local harvest" resources.
Plants Database
http://plants.usda.gov/
Hosted and maintained by the USDA, the PLANTS Database provides standardized information about plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and lichens of the U.S. and its territories. It includes names, plant symbols, checklists, distributional data, species abstracts, characteristics, images, crop information, automated tools, onward Web links, and references.
590: Pure Sciences - AnimalsAll About Birds
http://www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBirds
Maintained by the Cornell Ornithology Lab, this site provides a browsable database of bird species that includes illustrated entries on every type of bird, many of which include recordings of bird calls. Additional content on birding techiques, equipment and nature conservation make this a great resource for students and bird watchers alike.
Animal Diversity Web
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/
Animal Diversity Web (ADW) is an online database of animal natural history, distribution, classification, and conservation biology at the University of Michigan. An advanced search tool allows a user to call up species accounts fitting any combination of descriptors. Contents can also be accessed by browsing among several animal groups.
Encyclopedia of Life
http://www.eol.org
The Encyclopedia of Life is a collaborative reference database that seeks to provide information on all known (approximately 1.8 million) species of life on Earth. Conceived by E. O. Wilson (Harvard), Chris Thompson (Smithsonian Institution) and Daniel Janzen (University of Pennsylvania), the project is funded by the MacArthur Foundation and the Sloane Foundation.
Endangered Species Kids Corner
http://www.fws.gov/endangered/kids/
Intended for teachers and students, this site from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Endangered Species Program offers a variety of materials and resources that demonstrate how damage to ecosystems and the loss of animal habitats can lead to dimished biodiversity. Links to a rich collection of online bibliographic and multimedia content make this site a useful classroom resource.
FishBase (World Fish Center)
http://www.fishbase.org/
Maintained for the benefit of research scientists, fishery managers and zoologists, FishBase is a searchable, browsable knowledge base containing detailed information on every species of fish known to science. It was developed at the WorldFish Center in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and many other partners, and with support from the European Commission (EC), and a consortium of international research institutions.
Insects at the Smithsonian
http://www.mnh.si.edu/insect/
This is a portal site offering access to information about the insect world from each of the Smithsonian affiliated institutions. Resources include a virtual tour of the Orkin Insect Zoo and the related teacher's guide (in pdf format).
Internet Bird Collection
http://ibc.lynxeds.com/
The IBC is a non-profit endeavour with the ultimate goal of disseminating knowledge about the world's avifauna. It includes video, photos, and sounds and allows registered users to post content.
Macaulay Library of Bird and Animal recordings
http://www.birds.cornell.edu/MacaulayLibrary/
The Macaulay Library hosts a large collection of digitized animal recordings in audio and video for basic research, education and scholarly purposes. The collection includes more than 160,000 audio recordings, and video recordings of more than 3,000 species. Recordings are searchable by species, common name, geographical region, recordist's name and recording type.
Mammal Species of the World (Smithsonian Institution)
http://nmnhgoph.si.edu/msw/
A searchable, browsable database of mammalian taxonomy from the updated 3rd edition of "Mammal Species of the World" (Johns Hopkins University Press), compiled by the American Society of Mammalogists. Each citation includes common and scientific names, distribution, endangerment status, and an illustration. Hosted by the National Museum of Natural History's Department of Systematic Biology, Division of Mammals.
Nature Rocks
http://www.naturerocks.org
National program helping families
play and explore in nature
North American Mammals (Smithsonian Institution)
http://www.mnh.si.edu/mna/
This site provides a searchable database of all living mammals of North America. Users may search by geographic region, species name, family tree or conservation status. Includes detailed descriptions, images, and distribution ranges for more than 400 mammals native to the North American continent. Hosted by the National Museum of Natural History.
NMNH Paleobiology Website (Smithsonian) |
Hosted by the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History, this web site offers several rich content areas in the field of Paleontology including dinosaur and fossil-related exhibits, plus a glossary, image gallery and numerous other resources. |
The Paleontology Portal |
This colorful, information-rich site offers learning material for researches of all ages. Resources include online lectures, course curricula, interactive maps and image galleries, plus links to related resources elsewhere. Produced by the University of California Museum of Paleontology together with the Paleontology Society, the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology and the U.S. Geological Survey. |
Biology Online
http://www.biology-online.org/An excellent source for homework, research projects and general interest, the site is currently separated into four main areas: the Tutorials section offers comprehensive information in 11 broad subject areas; the Biology Dictionary offers definitions to over 60,000 terms; the Directory offers categorized links to other biology sites; and a Discussion Forum allows you to post questions and share insights.
Gene Almanac - Dolan DNA Learning Center
http://www.dnalc.orgHosted by the Dolan DNA Learning Center (DNALC) - a unit of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory - this site offers access to a rich menu of educational resources relating to genetics and health. Resources include an exhibit on the American eugenics movement, cancer biology, a primer on DNA, genes and heredity, a multimedia guide to genetic disorders, and much more.
HippoCampus Biology
http://hippocampus.org/Biology/Hosted by the Monterey Institute for Technology and Education, HippoCampus offers comprehensive tutorials in a rich multimendia format for high school students. Tutorials are keyed to specific sections in the most widely used standard texts. Browsable by subject or textbook section (if available).
The Complete Works of Charles Darwin Online
http://darwin-online.org.uk/Hosted by the University of Cambridge, this site contains Darwin's complete publications and many of his handwritten manuscripts. There are over 50,000 searchable pages and 40,000 images. Most of the publications are also available in audio (mp3) format.
580: Pure Sciences - PlantsAmerican Meadows Wildflower Information Lookup
http://wildflowerinformation.org/
A searchable and sortable catalog of native wildflower species, providing tools for wildflower identification, wildflower pictures, regional wild flowers, and an index of endangered wild flower species. Includes a glossary.
Backyard Nature Center
http://www.backyardnaturecenter.org
Not-for-profit organization that connects children and adults with the wonders of nature in New Trier Township.
Encyclopedia of Life
http://www.eol.org
The Encyclopedia of Life is a collaborative reference database that seeks to provide information on all known (approximately 1.8 million) species of life on Earth. Conceived by E. O. Wilson (Harvard), Chris Thompson (Smithsonian Institution) and Daniel Janzen (University of Pennsylvania), the project is funded by the MacArthur Foundation and the Sloane Foundation.
Green Hour
http://www.greenhour.org
Provides inspiration and ideas for spending 1 hour outside each day.
Local Harvest
http://www.localharvest.org/
It's time for farmer's markets and this resource will help you find one close to you as well as provide links to lots of other "local harvest" resources.
Plants Database
http://plants.usda.gov/
Hosted and maintained by the USDA, the PLANTS Database provides standardized information about plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and lichens of the U.S. and its territories. It includes names, plant symbols, checklists, distributional data, species abstracts, characteristics, images, crop information, automated tools, onward Web links, and references.
590: Pure Sciences - AnimalsAll About Birds
http://www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBirds
Maintained by the Cornell Ornithology Lab, this site provides a browsable database of bird species that includes illustrated entries on every type of bird, many of which include recordings of bird calls. Additional content on birding techiques, equipment and nature conservation make this a great resource for students and bird watchers alike.
Animal Diversity Web
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/
Animal Diversity Web (ADW) is an online database of animal natural history, distribution, classification, and conservation biology at the University of Michigan. An advanced search tool allows a user to call up species accounts fitting any combination of descriptors. Contents can also be accessed by browsing among several animal groups.
Encyclopedia of Life
http://www.eol.org
The Encyclopedia of Life is a collaborative reference database that seeks to provide information on all known (approximately 1.8 million) species of life on Earth. Conceived by E. O. Wilson (Harvard), Chris Thompson (Smithsonian Institution) and Daniel Janzen (University of Pennsylvania), the project is funded by the MacArthur Foundation and the Sloane Foundation.
Endangered Species Kids Corner
http://www.fws.gov/endangered/kids/
Intended for teachers and students, this site from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Endangered Species Program offers a variety of materials and resources that demonstrate how damage to ecosystems and the loss of animal habitats can lead to dimished biodiversity. Links to a rich collection of online bibliographic and multimedia content make this site a useful classroom resource.
FishBase (World Fish Center)
http://www.fishbase.org/
Maintained for the benefit of research scientists, fishery managers and zoologists, FishBase is a searchable, browsable knowledge base containing detailed information on every species of fish known to science. It was developed at the WorldFish Center in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and many other partners, and with support from the European Commission (EC), and a consortium of international research institutions.
Insects at the Smithsonian
http://www.mnh.si.edu/insect/
This is a portal site offering access to information about the insect world from each of the Smithsonian affiliated institutions. Resources include a virtual tour of the Orkin Insect Zoo and the related teacher's guide (in pdf format).
Internet Bird Collection
http://ibc.lynxeds.com/
The IBC is a non-profit endeavour with the ultimate goal of disseminating knowledge about the world's avifauna. It includes video, photos, and sounds and allows registered users to post content.
Macaulay Library of Bird and Animal recordings
http://www.birds.cornell.edu/MacaulayLibrary/
The Macaulay Library hosts a large collection of digitized animal recordings in audio and video for basic research, education and scholarly purposes. The collection includes more than 160,000 audio recordings, and video recordings of more than 3,000 species. Recordings are searchable by species, common name, geographical region, recordist's name and recording type.
Mammal Species of the World (Smithsonian Institution)
http://nmnhgoph.si.edu/msw/
A searchable, browsable database of mammalian taxonomy from the updated 3rd edition of "Mammal Species of the World" (Johns Hopkins University Press), compiled by the American Society of Mammalogists. Each citation includes common and scientific names, distribution, endangerment status, and an illustration. Hosted by the National Museum of Natural History's Department of Systematic Biology, Division of Mammals.
Nature Rocks
http://www.naturerocks.org
National program helping families
play and explore in nature
North American Mammals (Smithsonian Institution)
http://www.mnh.si.edu/mna/
This site provides a searchable database of all living mammals of North America. Users may search by geographic region, species name, family tree or conservation status. Includes detailed descriptions, images, and distribution ranges for more than 400 mammals native to the North American continent. Hosted by the National Museum of Natural History.
American Meadows Wildflower Information Lookup |
A searchable and sortable catalog of native wildflower species, providing tools for wildflower identification, wildflower pictures, regional wild flowers, and an index of endangered wild flower species. Includes a glossary. |
Backyard Nature Center |
Not-for-profit organization that connects children and adults with the wonders of nature in New Trier Township. |
Encyclopedia of Life |
The Encyclopedia of Life is a collaborative reference database that seeks to provide information on all known (approximately 1.8 million) species of life on Earth. Conceived by E. O. Wilson (Harvard), Chris Thompson (Smithsonian Institution) and Daniel Janzen (University of Pennsylvania), the project is funded by the MacArthur Foundation and the Sloane Foundation. |
Green Hour |
Provides inspiration and ideas for spending 1 hour outside each day. |
Local Harvest |
It's time for farmer's markets and this resource will help you find one close to you as well as provide links to lots of other "local harvest" resources. |
Plants Database |
Hosted and maintained by the USDA, the PLANTS Database provides standardized information about plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and lichens of the U.S. and its territories. It includes names, plant symbols, checklists, distributional data, species abstracts, characteristics, images, crop information, automated tools, onward Web links, and references. |
All About Birds
http://www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBirdsMaintained by the Cornell Ornithology Lab, this site provides a browsable database of bird species that includes illustrated entries on every type of bird, many of which include recordings of bird calls. Additional content on birding techiques, equipment and nature conservation make this a great resource for students and bird watchers alike.
Animal Diversity Web
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/Animal Diversity Web (ADW) is an online database of animal natural history, distribution, classification, and conservation biology at the University of Michigan. An advanced search tool allows a user to call up species accounts fitting any combination of descriptors. Contents can also be accessed by browsing among several animal groups.
Encyclopedia of Life
http://www.eol.orgThe Encyclopedia of Life is a collaborative reference database that seeks to provide information on all known (approximately 1.8 million) species of life on Earth. Conceived by E. O. Wilson (Harvard), Chris Thompson (Smithsonian Institution) and Daniel Janzen (University of Pennsylvania), the project is funded by the MacArthur Foundation and the Sloane Foundation.
Endangered Species Kids Corner
http://www.fws.gov/endangered/kids/Intended for teachers and students, this site from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Endangered Species Program offers a variety of materials and resources that demonstrate how damage to ecosystems and the loss of animal habitats can lead to dimished biodiversity. Links to a rich collection of online bibliographic and multimedia content make this site a useful classroom resource.
FishBase (World Fish Center)
http://www.fishbase.org/Maintained for the benefit of research scientists, fishery managers and zoologists, FishBase is a searchable, browsable knowledge base containing detailed information on every species of fish known to science. It was developed at the WorldFish Center in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and many other partners, and with support from the European Commission (EC), and a consortium of international research institutions.
Insects at the Smithsonian
http://www.mnh.si.edu/insect/This is a portal site offering access to information about the insect world from each of the Smithsonian affiliated institutions. Resources include a virtual tour of the Orkin Insect Zoo and the related teacher's guide (in pdf format).
Internet Bird Collection
http://ibc.lynxeds.com/The IBC is a non-profit endeavour with the ultimate goal of disseminating knowledge about the world's avifauna. It includes video, photos, and sounds and allows registered users to post content.
Macaulay Library of Bird and Animal recordings
http://www.birds.cornell.edu/MacaulayLibrary/The Macaulay Library hosts a large collection of digitized animal recordings in audio and video for basic research, education and scholarly purposes. The collection includes more than 160,000 audio recordings, and video recordings of more than 3,000 species. Recordings are searchable by species, common name, geographical region, recordist's name and recording type.
Mammal Species of the World (Smithsonian Institution)
http://nmnhgoph.si.edu/msw/A searchable, browsable database of mammalian taxonomy from the updated 3rd edition of "Mammal Species of the World" (Johns Hopkins University Press), compiled by the American Society of Mammalogists. Each citation includes common and scientific names, distribution, endangerment status, and an illustration. Hosted by the National Museum of Natural History's Department of Systematic Biology, Division of Mammals.
Nature Rocks
http://www.naturerocks.orgNational program helping families play and explore in nature
North American Mammals (Smithsonian Institution)
http://www.mnh.si.edu/mna/This site provides a searchable database of all living mammals of North America. Users may search by geographic region, species name, family tree or conservation status. Includes detailed descriptions, images, and distribution ranges for more than 400 mammals native to the North American continent. Hosted by the National Museum of Natural History.
