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Reference Databases

AccessScience -  Articles, research updates, and dictionary terms in all areas of science and technology.

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Classification of Living Things: The Linnaean classification system describes and categorizes all living things with a focus on human classification categories.
NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration): Official site for information about the U. S. space program.
Nine Planets: History, mythology, and scientific knowledge of planets and major moons.
North American Mammals: Searchable database of all living mammals of North America presented by the National Museum of Natural History.
Perpetual Calendar:  Calendars for past, present, and future years.
Plants Database: Plants by scientific and common name plus classification and distribution information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.
Roman Numeral and Date Conversion: Explains and converts dates for Roman numerals.
Science.gov:  A gateway to authoritative information from 16 U. S. government science and technical agencies.
Scorecard Pollution Information: Get an in-depth pollution report for your county covering air, water, chemicals, and more.
Units of Measurement Conversion: Conversions for length, temperature, speed, volume, weight, cooking, area, fuel, currency, and many more.
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency: A wealth of information from the EPA about environmental issues.
U. S. Naval Observatory Astronomical Applications: Determine the times of sunrise/sunset, moonrise/moonset, and twilight times for one year from any location.
U.S. Latitude/Longitude Locator:  The U. S. Census Bureau's site for determining the latitude and longitude of Barrington and other communities in the U.S.
WebElements Periodic Table: Periodic table with detailed information about each element.
What's up in the Sky this Month? Current information about the stars, sun, and moon from Chicago's Adler Planetarium.
The World Clock:  Shows current time in all parts of the world.