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Gale Virtual Reference Library
Basic information from specialized encyclopedias, dictionaries, and handbooks. (Full-text).
Electronic books with full-text searching, bookmarks, and personal notes. (Full-text).
Free software is required: download
ebrary Reader™
EBSCOhost E-Books (formerly NetLibrary)
Electronic books from academic, professional, and popular publishers. (Full-text).
A top encyclopedia of science and technology with biographies, news, and images. (Full-text).
Beacham's Guide to the Endangered Species of North America
Information on habits and ecosystems of species. (Full-text).
Catalog of Government Publications
An index of United States government publications, reports, and testimony. (Some full-text).
Reports on "hot" topics with detailed analysis and opposing viewpoints. (Full-text).
Congressional Research Service Reports
Studies on energy, pollution, water, and more. (Full-text).
Covers all aspects of energy, including pollution and alternative fuels. (Full-text).
Encyclopedia of Forest Sciences
An encyclopedia of forestry, forest ecology, and the scientific names of trees and shrubs. (Full-text).
Encyclopedia of Global Warming and Climate Change
Covers the science and sociology of climate change. (Full-text).
In-depth, worldwide coverage of environmental issues. (Full-text).
Government Publications of Canada
Search resources on conservation in Canada. (Some full-text).
Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia
Encyclopedia of animal characteristics, habitats, and conservation. (Full-text).
netLibrary
Now known as EBSCOhost E-Books. (This cross-reference will be removed on 7/21/12).
Opposing Viewpoints in Context
Editorials, news, statistics, multimedia, and web sites on controversial topics. (Full-text).
Covers pollution issues, including sources, disposal, remediation, and legal aspects. (Full-text).
Find books and videos in the UHD Library's print and electronic collections.
A catalog of 58 million books, dissertations, sound recordings, and videos available in libraries. (Citations only).
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