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Life Sciences Databases

All of these databases should work from off campus. If you try to access them from off campus and they do not work please email the librarian and let us know so we can fix the problem. Thank You.

Alt Health Watch
Choose from main menu options. This database has all kinds of information on alternative and current health, dieting and life science related issues.
BioOne
Search through all kinds of science related journals and publications.
Gale Virtual Reference Library-General Sciences
General Sciences collection for Gale Virtual Reference Library.
Green Info Online
Search this free Ebsco resource for information on things green and environmentally friendly.
Grzimeks Animals Online
“Information on evolution, habitat, behavior, and range for more than 4,000 species categorized by Amphibians, Birds, Fish, Insects, Invertebrates, Mammals and Reptiles.”
International Plant Names Index
Learn all about all kinds of plants, their names, where you can find them, and what they look like.

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Life Sciences Ebooks

Hutchinson Pocket Dictionary of Biology by Helicon Publishing
Learn all the definitions of biology you need to know and probably much more with this biology dictionary. The terms are listed alphabetically and include places, and people as well as other terminology necessary to the understanding of biology.
Life Sciences for the Non-Scientists by Vigan Zaman
Learn all about the life sciences including biology and chemistry in an easy to understand and non-technical format. Included are diagrams with explanations and other books for further reading.
Schaum’s Easy Outline Biology by George H. Fried
Learn the basics of biology in clear and easy to understand format with examples and exercises.
Trailside Botany : 101 Favorite Trees, Shrubs, and Wildflowers of the Upper Midwest by John Bates
Learn all about each tree, shrub and wildflower in the book with pictures, and simple to understand explanations. After each explanation there is also an activity you can do which involves that particular tree, shrub or wildflower.

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Books from our shelves on Life Sciences

Conserving the Environment - Dupler, Douglas

Call Number: H1.066env2006

ISBN: 0737733144

Examines the different issues and perspectives regarding saving our natural environment. Some of the ideas include: global warming, renewable energy, and natural resources.

Botany in a Day - Epel, Thomas J.

Call Number: QK 99.U6 E46 2004

ISBN: 1892784076

Learn the patterns of plant identification with this easy to use guide. Pictures and detailed descriptions of the various plants are included.

Essentials of Human Diseases and Conditions - Frazier, Margaret Schell and Drzymkowski, Jeanette Wist

Call Number: RC 46.F79 2004

ISBN: 141604714X

One of our newer books, this book offers an essential overview of pathology and human diseases. Learn why certain conditions develop, how they are identified and how they are treated. Includes full color illustrations and clear directions.

Eating Disorders - Hurley, Jennifer

Call Number: H1.O66eat2001

ISBN: 0737733497

Part of the opposing viewpoints series, this book talks about eating disorders from a variety of different viewpoints and offers hints and ideas on how to treat eating disorders.

Managing America’s Forests - Kallen, Stuart A

Call Number: H1.A8for2005

ISBN: 0737727322

Part of the opposing viewpoints series this book offers opinions on how to manage forests and save the environment.

Health - Ojeda, Auriana

Call Number: H1.O66he2004

Part of the opposing viewpoints series, this book examines both sides of various health and nutrition related issues such as obesity, vitamin supplements and homeopathic remedies.

Trees : a visual guide - Rodd, Tony.

Call Number: QK 475.R63 2008

ISBN: 0520256506

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Life Sciences Websites

Journal of the American College of Nutrition
This journal contains: Original and innovative research in nutrition with useful application for researchers, physicians, and other health care professionals; Critical reviews on pertinent nutrition topics that highlight key teaching points and relevance.
The Plant Cell Online
The Plant Cell publishes novel research of special significance in plant biology, especially in the areas of cellular biology, molecular biology, genetics, development, and evolution.
Livescience.com
Learn all about the life sciences through current news, quizzes and informative articles. Some of the sections include: space, animals, health, environment, technology and history.

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