Today's Science

Today's Science

by Infobase Learning
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  • K-6th Grade
  • 7th-12th Grade
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Today’s Science—In-Depth Coverage of the Latest Science News, Written Especially for Students.

AWARDS AND REVIEWS Library Journal Best Databases, “Best for High Schoolers” category The ComputED Gazette’s Education Software Review Award (EDDIES), “High School Science Database Website” category The ComputED Gazette’s Best Educational Software Award (BESSIES), “High School Science Database Website” category Booklist Editors’ Choice Reference Source Booklist Top 10 E-Reference SIIA CODiE Award Finalist, “Best Science and Technology Information Solution” category

“The essays are engaging and reflect current research…clear and inviting…a useful tool for both students and teachers…highly recommended…”—Booklist, starred review

…a true curriculum-oriented science resource…a solid reference database…“—School Library Journal

“…a solid science source for school media centers that presents scientific topics in an engaging way.”—American Reference Books Annual

“…offers an in-depth view of real-world discoveries…clear and easy to use…Recommended.”—Library Media Connection

HIGH-INTEREST, ORIGINAL SCIENCE NEWS ARTICLES Today’s Science contains more than 6,000 original articles, written in easy-to-understand language, highlighting the most important advances in fields such as anthropology (including archaeology), astronomy and space, biology, chemistry, Earth science, environmental science, mathematics, medicine and health, physics, psychology, science and society, and technology. Each article reinforces science educators’ emphasis on the scientific method and includes stunning videos, images, and diagrams that give students a front-row seat in a virtual scientific amphitheater.

EXTENSIVE BACKFILE AND RESEARCH TOPIC SECTION Today’s Science features an extensive backfile and 30,000+ embedded hyperlinks to related articles that illustrate how one scientific advance leads to another. In addition, summaries of key topics are provided, with links to related articles to jump-start student research.

EXCLUSIVE CONVERSATIONS WITH SCIENTISTS A unique feature and an excellent source for report topics, 600+ engaging and insightful Q&As with today’s leading scientists cover virtually every field of science. Each Q&A includes a brief introduction, including a synopsis of the scientist’s career development, academic affiliations, and awards and achievements.

ENGAGING AND INFORMATIVE VIDEO NEWS BRIEFS Extending its coverage of breaking science news, Today’s Science features hundreds of Science Video News Briefs, with more added weekly—using engaging, real-world examples to teach applied science.

RICH, HIGHLY VISUAL RESOURCES Today’s Science contains thousands of editorial cartoons, images, diagrams, crossword puzzles, and discussion questions to support and illustrate scientific principles and engage students in critical thinking.

POP-UP GLOSSARY This popular feature puts 6,000+ important science terms at students’ fingertips, promoting and encouraging science literacy.

AUTHORITATIVE SOURCE LIST Articles in Today’s Science are expertly researched and written by scientists and science journalists, and distilled from major scientific journals and news sources—content researchers can trust.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: • Correlations to educational standards • Pop-up glossary • 2,000+ extensive biographies • Science fair guide • Searchable Science Encyclopedia • Dynamic citations in MLA, Chicago, and APA formats • Google Translate • Read Aloud tool • Searchable Support Center • Robust administrative section with enhanced reporting

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