Guide to Biology
Web Sites: General & Specialized | Magazines & News
Books:
Suggested Subjects Headings | Recommended Reference Books
Databases
- Science & Technology Collection (EBSCO)
- Once you are in the database, click the link for ADVANCED SEARCH:
**Type NATURE in the publication box.
**Check the box for "full text".
**Now you can type your topic in the SEARCH box and press ENTER.
- Once you are in the database, click the link for ADVANCED SEARCH:
- WilsonWeb: Science & Technology Collection
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El Centro Class Related Links (Ms. Stall's Honors)
- Biology: Life on Earth Textbook
- Descent of Man by Darwin (electronic text)
- Descent of Man by Darwin (electronic text)
- Experiments in Plant Hybridization by Mendel (electronic text)
- Novum Organum by Bacon (electronic text)
- Origin of the Species by Darwin (electronic text)
- Origin of the Species by Darwin (electronic text)
- Parts of Animals by Aristotle (electronic text)
- Parts of Animals by Aristotle (electronic text)
Web Sites (General & Specialized)
- Virtual Labs
- Includes the bacteria identification lab, immunology lab and more!
- Biology in Motion
- Biology learning activities: terminology, labs, mini-movies on various biology topics.
- Biodidac: Image Database
- BioInteractive
- Virtual labs, virtual exhibits, and animations. Includes information on: meiosis, chromosomes. Includes the Virtual Cardiology Lab. Self-tests are included.
- Biology Project: Interactive Learning
- BioTech: Life Sciences Dictionary
- Links to Biology Textbooks
- Biosciences (Virtual library)
- CELLS Alive!
- DNA Interactive!
- DNA timeline, basics, simulations, technique demonostrations, etc.
- Learn Genetics
- Access Excellence Search Engine (from the National Health Museum)
- Kimball's Biology Pages
- Microbiology Links
- Virtual Library: Developmental Biology
Magazines and News
- Public Library of Science (free articles)
- Journal of Biology (free articles)
The Library subscribes to the following publications. The most recent issue is on display and back issues are available at the Circulation Counter. Bound issues are shelved in the upper level of the Library. Check the Periodicals Guide for information on the previous years shelved or bound.
| Natural History Science Science News |
Discover Scientific American E: Environmental Magazine |
Suggested Subject Headings
Do a SUBJECT or KEYWORD search in the Online catalog for your topic. After doing your search, you can limit the results to books at El Centro by selecting the Limit Your Search button.
| biology biophysics biological diversity biolinguistics instinct biometry zoology inheritance of acquired characters |
blood groups environmental sciences earth sciences natural history anatomy adaptation (biology) heredity medical genetics |
Recommended Reference Books
in-library use only
Life Sciences on File
REF QH 318 L45
Human Body on File
REF QM 25 H85
Encyclopedia of Bioethics
REF QH 332 C52
Larousse Encyclopedia of Animal Life
REF QL 50 L32
Way Life Works
REF TQH 501 H57
Encyclopedia of the Biological Sciences
REF QH 13 G7
Facts on File Dictionary of Biology
REF QH 302.5 F38
Concise Encyclopedia of Biology
REF QH 302.5 A2313
The best guide to resources is a librarian who can help you in using the catalog, databases and the Web. A librarian can also assist you in selecting materials appropriate for your needs. Please ask at any service desk for information or assistance!
The El Centro College Library does not guarantee the currency or accuracy of these websites. Links to these sites do not represent an endorsement of the site or of information contained within the site.
Reference/Information Desk: 214-860-2174 Circulation:
214-860-2175
Comments or suggestions are welcome.
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Dallas, TX
Last Updated:
October 2, 2008