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Use these resources on any Chicago Public Library computer or on non-Library computers with your Chicago Public Library card.

Consumer Reports »
Find product ratings and recommendations.

EBSCO Magazines & Journals »
Find articles from general interest magazines and scholarly journals, including Math Horizons, Popular Mechanics, Popular Science, Scientific American, Sky & Telescope and Technology Review.

GreenFILE »
GreenFILE helps researchers, professionals, policy makers and activists identify articles of interest in research journals, trade magazines and consumer magazines in environmental studies. Topics covered include global warming, green building, pollution, renewable energy, recycling and sustainable agriculture.

ProQuest Newspapers » teen pick
Find articles from hundreds of newspapers and newsfeeds from around the world. Papers covered include the Chicago Defender, Chicago Tribune, Daily Herald (Arlington Heights), New York Times, USA Today, Globe and Mail (Canada), The Times (London), The Times of India and Daily Yomiuri (Japan).

Science and Technology Reference Collection »
Search a variety of encyclopedias and other reference works written for both students and adults. In addition to general scientific encyclopedias, the collection includes specialized works on animal life, chemistry, forensic science, the environment, manufacturing, mathematics, scientific ethics and sports science.

Science Online » teen pick
Use this database to find supplemental information for the study of science. Find encyclopedia articles and definitions, charts and illustrations, experiments, biographies and timelines.

World Book for Students » kid friendly teen pick
From absolute zero to zoonosis, find introductory articles to a wide range of topics in science and technology in this general encyclopedia.