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 Resources on the Natural Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Mathematics
Below are Library-selected resources and events where you will be able to find information on the natural sciences, physical sciences and mathematics. These resources have been collected primarily for public library users but may also be helpful to SJSU users.

If you are looking for information about the environment, please see the Geography and Environment Information Guide.
 Page Contents:
- Databases
- Science Websites
- Books
- Events
 Science Databases 

Anyone may access these databases on Library computers, but access away from the Library requires an SJ Library card number and PIN.


• Articles and Information for Students on All Science Subjects — Science Reference Center Opens in new window

Find what you need among hundreds of science encyclopedias, reference books, magazines and other sources, all covering biology, chemistry, physics, space and environmental science, history of science, scientists, wildlife and other subjects. new


• Scholarly Journal Articles on Science Subjects — Academic Search Complete Opens in new window

Find complete, informative articles on biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics and other subjects from among over 5,000 academic journals. new


• See all SJPL Databases

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 Science Websites   - Select a subject to see annotated web resources and more.

• Agriculture
• Astronomy and Space
• Astronomy Locally
• Bioethics
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Earthquakes
• Ecology
• Extreme Weather Survival

• Forests
• Genetics
• Geology and Minerals
• Global Climate Change
• Mathematics Help
• Mathematics Research
• Physics
• Prehistoric Life

• Science Projects
• Volcanoes
• Water Ecosystems
• Weather and Climate
• Weather History : San Jose & Elsewhere
• Weather Research
• Weather for San Jose

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 Science Books 

Book Search:

Find Books in San José Public Library or in Link+

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Browse by Subject:

Select a topic to view book lists and/or recommended books in the Library's collection.

• Biology Books

    

eBooks:

• eBooks from net Library

Anyone may access these eBooks in the Library, but access away from the Library requires an SJ Library card number and PIN. — For ebook assistance, see Who To Contact for More Help.

• Downloadable eBooks and eAudiobooks from Overdrive

These are available to all SJLibrary card holders outside the Library; not available on any Library computers.

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  San José Library Science and Environment Events  

The following events are scheduled at the King Library and San José Public Library branches. Select a Title link for more information about an event.
List 1 - 7 of 7 records
Date/Time Title Location
Sat, Nov 21
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM		 Master Gardeners at the Library: Make Your Own Holiday Centerpiece Evergreen Branch Library
2635 Aborn Rd. - Community Room
Sat, Nov 21
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM		 Expanding Our Vision Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
150 E. San Fernando St. - Rm. 225/229, 2nd Floor
Sat, Nov 21
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM		 Meteorites & the Origin of the Solar System Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
150 E. San Fernando St. - Rm. 225/229, 2nd Floor
Sat, Nov 21
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM		 Introduction to Cactus & Succulents! Willow Glen Branch Library
1157 Minnesota Ave. - Community Room
Sat, Nov 21
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM		 A Space Telescope's Hunt for Inhabitable Planets Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
150 E. San Fernando St. - Rm. 225/229, 2nd Floor
Sat, Nov 21
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM		 NASA Missions Update Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
150 E. San Fernando St. - Rm. 225/229, 2nd Floor
Sat, Nov 21
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM		 Eyes on the Sky - Night Sky Viewing Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
150 E. San Fernando St. - Campus Lawn beyond Caret Plaza

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This page last updated August 27, 2009 by the Web Team

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