Science Fair @ the Elmhurst Public Library

Reference Books

The New Book of Popular Science (6 volumes) 
J Ref 500 New(also available for checkout)

Growing Up with Science   (17 volumes)   J Ref 503.21 Gro

Physics Matters!   (10 volumes)   J Ref 530 Phy

Biology Matters!   (10 volumes)   J Ref 570 Bio

Plant Sciences   (4 volumes)   J Ref 580 Pla

Plants and Plant Life   (10 volumes)   J Ref 681 Pla

Science Experiments Index for Young People   J Ref 507.8 Pil

Science Experiments and Projects Index   J Ref 507.2 Sci

The Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects
J Ref 507.8 Boc (also available for checkout)

Junior Science Experiments on File  J Ref 507.8 Jun 
(for elementary and middle school)

Science Experiments on File   J Ref 507.8 Sci   
(for grades 6 – 12)

Books Available for Checkout:

Experiment Central: Understanding Scientific Principles through Projects
(J 507.8 Exp)

Scientific American: Everything You Need for Winning Science Fair Projects, Grades 5 – 7   (J 507.8 Fri)

Scientific American: More Winning Science Fair Projects, Grades 5 – 7  
 (J 507.8 Toc)

Blue Ribbon Science Projects   (J 507.8 Vac)

100 Amazing First Prize Science Fair Projects   (J 507.8 Vec)

Environmental Science Fair Projects: Using Water, Feathers, Sunlight, Balloons & More   (J 577.078 Ryb)

Forces and Motion Science Fair Projects: Using Water Balloons, Pulleys, and Other Stuff    (J 531.6078 Gar)

Light, Sound, and Waves Science Fair Projects: Using Sunglasses, Guitars, CDs, and Other Stuff   (J 530.078 Gar)

Plastics and Polymers Science Fair Projects: Using Hair Gel, Soda Bottles, and Slimy Stuff   (J 668.4078 Goo)

Cell and Microbe Science Fair Projects: Using Microscopes, Mold, and Mor
(J 579.078 Rai)

There are many more titles in the Best Science Projects series.
Ask a librarian for help in finding them.

For additional books, search the online catalog.

A Sampling of Databases:

New Book of Popular Science In Library Use Use at home!
Science, medicine and technology for middle school students.

Science in Context In Library Use Use at home!
Includes biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, math, environmental science, life science, medicine, space science, computer science, technology, history of science, science and society, science as inquiry, science-related biographies and more.

World Book Encyclopedia In Library Use Use at home!
More than 25,000 encyclopedia articles online for students from grades 4 through 12.

SIRS Researcher In Library Use only
Provides thousands of full-text articles on a variety of social, scientific, health, historic, economic, business, political and global issues. Articles are selected from around 1500 newspapers, magazines, journals and government publications. Includes news information, maps, and almanac information.

Student Resource Center - In Library Use Use at home!
Includes thousands of full-text periodicals and newspapers, primary documents, creative works, and multimedia, covering history, literature, science, social studies and more. Includes hours of video and audio clips and podcasts.

General Science Collection In Library Use Use at home!
A collection of over 200 journals, covering such topics as particle physics, advanced mathematics, nanotechnology, and much more.

A Sampling of Websites:

Discovery School.com Science Fair Central

http://school.discovery.com/sciencefaircentral/

 

Science Experiment websites from KidsClick
(developed by librarians for kids)

http://www.kidsclick.org/cgi-bin/searchkids.pl?searchtype=all&keywords=science+experiments

 

Science Fair websites from Yahooligans

http://kids.yahoo.com/directory/Science-and-Nature/Experiments-and-Activities/Science-Fairs

 

Science Sites from Multnomah Co. Library

http://www.multcolib.org/homework/physcihc.html#scipro

 

Science Sites from the U.S. Government

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/subject.html#science

Internet Public Library Science Fair Guide
http://www.ipl.org/div/projectguide/

For additional websites, consult the book:
    “Science Fair Success Using the Internet,” revised 2006 edition (J Ref 507.8 Ros).

And remember, the librarians at the Elmhurst Public Library
are always ready to help you find more information.