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Online Resources - Science

Find information on a variety of science topics with biographies, diagrams & images, experiments and more.

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Patty Crane

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417-624-5465

Reference Databases

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Reference works, primary source materials, creative works, and audio and video clips covering the core curriculum subjects including history, science, literature, and social studies.
Connect from computers outside Joplin Public Library Connect via computers inside Joplin Public Library eBook Collection (Ebscohost) formerly NetLibrary
eBooks are electronic versions of 6000+ printed books including many general interest, reference, technical, and how-to books that can be viewed online on any PC connected to the Internet.
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Health and medical e-books with teen-friendly titles included.
Connect from computers outside Joplin Public Library Connect via computers inside Joplin Public Library Salem Health
An authoritative resource for information on health topics including diseases, disorders, treatments, procedures, and anatomy.
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Online access to the book The Solar System.  It covers all major aspects of the earth's solar system.