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 * //Remember, a pathfinder is just the beginning of building your bibliography. There are many more sources available in print and online. Ask a librarian if you need help finding more sources.//**

Reference materials
This is the place to start any research project. Reference books such as encyclopedias and almanacs, offer short, authoritative information on every topic. These books cannot leave the library. > The authors illustrate the fundamental concepts of chemistry through everyday experiences using familiar materials and nontechnical language. Contains over two thousand alphabetically arranged entries that provide information on terms, discoveries, and notable people in the field of chemistry, and includes four topical essays, illustrations, photographs, and charts.
 * Encyclopaedia Britannica
 * **R 540 C** Cobb, Cathy. //The joy of chemistry : the amazing science of familiar things.// Amherst, N.Y. : Prometheus Books, 2005.
 * **R 540 RIT** Rittner, Don. //Encyclopedia of chemistry.// New York : Facts On File, c2005.

Books
Non-fiction books about this topic are found in various sections of the library. Be sure to do a keyword search using the online catalog (**Destiny**) to find materials under other subject areas.
 * **781.22 B** //The Science of Music.// Berger, Melvin.
 * **507.8 H** Hann, Judith. //How science works.// Pleasantville, NY : Reader's Digest Association, c1991.
 * **530.078 G** Gardner, Robert. //Famous experiments you can do.// New York : Franklin Watts, 1990. Includes bibliographical references. Demonstrates scientific principles in the fields of chemistry and physics by replicating experiments performed by such scientists as Archimedes, Galileo, Antoine Lavoisier, and Sir Isaac Newton.
 * **540.3 MAC V.1** //Macmillan encyclopedia of chemistry.// New York : Macmillan Reference USA, 1997.
 * **574.072 T** Tocci, Salvatore. //Biology projects for young scientists.// New York : F. Watts, 1987. A collection of biological science projects which demonstrate concepts and aspects of photosynthesis, genetics, plant and animal development, cell structure, and biochemistry.
 * **603 N** //The new illustrated science and invention encyclopedia : the new how it works.// Westport, CT : H.S. Stuttman, c1987. Vol. 1-23. A-Z -- v. 24. Inventors -- v. 25. Inventions -- v. 26. Milestones, glossary, thematic index, general index -- [v. 27.] The Marshall Cavendish guide to careers in science. An alphabetical encyclopedia covering all aspects of science, the physical world, mechanics, and engineering.
 * **620.0076 G** Goodwin, Peter. //Engineering projects for young scientists.// New York : F. Watts, 1987. Presents practical problems and science fair projects related to engineering and physics, covering such subjects as force, friction, motion, sound waves, light waves, and mechanics.
 * **796.015 S** //Newton at the bat : the science in sports.// New York : Scribner, 1984.

WHS databases
Log into any of these databases by clicking on the link. If you are away from home, you will have to use a remote username and/or password. These can be found on the Library Media Center brochure. Make sure to take one home before leaving school!! [|Infotrac: Student Edition] try searching using keyword for the type of science (ex. chemistry) and a keyword for what you are researching (ex. antacid*). The star at the end of the word will help you pull information about both "antacid" and "antacids". Science Online This database is useful for all science related projects. You will be able to find encyclopedia entries, articles, picture and multimedia resources on biology, chemistry, physics, science, forensic science, computer science, environmental science, etc. Gale Virtual Reference Library

Internet sites

 * National Science Digital Library - a great site to search for science specific information for your projects. They have useful videos and images that help to illustrate important concepts.
 * Internet Public Library- science this is a list of useful links for getting more background information about your topic.
 * Compadre a physics and astronomy digital library.