Science and Math

KPL staff-selected resources. We welcome your comments and suggestions.

Staff Recommends

Archimedes to Hawking by Clifford HawkingHuman: The Science Behind What Makes Us Unique by Michael GazzanigaYear Million: Science at the Far Edge of Knowledge by Damien BroderickWhat's Math Got to Do with It? by Jo BoalerMath Word Problems for Dummies by Mary Sterling

Databases (most require KPL library card)

History of Science, Technology, and Medicine (HSTM)

Integrates four premier tools (Isis Current Bibliography of the History of Science, Current Bibliography in the History of Technology, Bibliografia Italiana di Storia della Scienza and citations from the Wellcome Library) to create an international bibliography for the history of science, technology and medicine.
For home access with a valid KPL library card call 553-7801 for username and password. Also available via MeL.

InfoTrac All Using PowerSearch

Magazines, journals, newspapers, reference books, ebooks available in the library or at home with your KPL library card or with your Michigan Driver's License or ID by going to Mel.org
Includes Computer Database; Custom Newspapers; General Reference Center Gold; Grand Rapids Press; Expanded Academic ASAP; General Business File ASAP; Legal Trac; InfoTrac Onefile; Health Reference Center Academic ASAP

MeL Michigan eLibrary

Magazines, journals, newspapers, and reference books provided to Michigan libraries and Michigan residents at home with their Michigan Driver's License or ID or from libraries in Michigan.  Also includes links to Michigan related websites.

SIRS Discoverer

Full text articles for grades 1-6 on various subjects-countries, environment, health, history, notable people, science, social issues, sports, and technology.   OR Access via MeL.org. with your Michigan driver's license or ID.

Student Resource Center (Home Access)

Literature, history, and science, includes DISCovering Authors, DISCovering Science, DISCovering World History, DISCovering U.S. History, DISCovering Biography, Exploring Shakespeare and Exploring Poetry

World Book Encyclopedia (Home Access)

Articles from the World Book Encyclopedia.  Includes related articles from major newspapers and magazines. Graphic and multimedia enhancements, including photographs, maps, illustrations, tables, animations, and audio/video clips.

Newspapers and Magazines

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Ad Astra

American Heritage of Invention and Technology

Audubon

Aviation Week and Space Technology

Chemical Week

Current Science

Discover

National Wildlife

Popular Science

Science

Science News

Scientic American

Sky and Telescope

Community Resources

American Chemical Society - Kalamazoo Section

Phone 269-387-5440

Speakers; presentations; newsletters; Project SEED (Summer Education Experience for the Disadvantaged); competitive exam for High School students; National Chemistry Week; hands-on pre-high school science.

Great Minds of Tomorrow

Phone 269-276-9406

Tutoring in math, science, and reading for children in Grades 4-9.

Kalamazoo Area Mathematics and Science Center

Phone 269-337-0004

Provides a challenging, accelerated education in mathematics, science, and technology to selected students in grades 9-12.

Kalamazoo Valley Museum

Phone 269-373-7990

Innovative exhibits; special exhibitions; planetarium programs; educational programs; Challenger Learning Center; programs for schools and weekend family events including films and concerts.

Technology 5:01

Phone 269-746-3222

Quarterly meetings; socializing; opportunities to interact with each other to promote economic growth in greater Kalamazoo.

Western Michigan University

Phone 269-387-3530

Programs and services for students and the public, including Student Career and Employment Services; Reading, Writing, Psychology, Language, Speech and Hearing Clinics; Vision Rehabilitation Clinic; Counseling & Psychological Services, including Project Help - a remedial education program; fee-based monitoring of exams by appointment at 269-387-3911; Occupational Therapy Clinic; Center for Social Research; Office of International Student Services; College of Engineering & Applied Sciences; Center for Disability Services; Haworth College of Business; S.W. Michigan Innovation Center; Student Volunteer Services; Evaluation Center; Life Long learning programs; Alumni services; WMU Foundation.

Websites

Astronomy

Hubble Space Telescope

Immerses visitors in the magnificence and mystery of the Hubble mission, including features about Hubble's contributions to the exploration of planets, stars, galaxies, and the universe.

Kalamazoo Astronomical Society

Learn about  its members, activities, meetings, & online resources.

Kid's Astronomy

A kid's guide to the scientific field of Astronomy.

Welcome to the Planets

Collection of many of the best images from NASA's planetary exploration program.

Math

A+ Math

Improve your math skills

AAA Math

Basic math skills K-8th grade

Illuminations

Math skills from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Math Baseball

Learning math.

Science Fair Projects

Science Fair Project Resource Guide from the Internet Public Library

Guide leading through the necessary steps to successfully complete a science experiment.


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Voyage of Columbus, On this the final spacewalk for the STS-122 Atlantis crew, astronaut Rex Walheim holds onto a handrail and spreads his arms at the Columbus laboratory, the newest piece of hardware on the International Space Station.

Voyage of Columbus, On this the final spacewalk for the STS-122 Atlantis crew, astronaut Rex Walheim holds onto a handrail and spreads his arms at the Columbus laboratory, the newest piece of hardware on the International Space Station.

Photo: NASA