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Explore Scientific Concepts
Gale Interactive: Science allows science learners to explore and manipulate interactive models in Biology, Chemistry, Earth/Space Science, and Human Anatomy. Learners control the pace of discovery to build on current knowledge or find new topics of interest. Detailed 3D scientific models allow learners to pull apart and zoom in on microsopic structures and processes. Supporting reference content provides context to all activities.
Explore key topics in Environmental Science.
Gale In Context: Environmental Studies engages learners with reference works, multimedia materials, news and magazines, and more focused on current issues and science about the world around us. With just a few clicks users build a better understanding of our impact on the earth and how to keep it healthy.
Engage young learners with full-text magazines and books, videos, and images. WIth just a few clicks students can explore science, animals, technology, cultures, and history. Full-text National Geographic Kids magazines from 2009 to current are available, along with full-text eBooks from the National Geographic Kids Book Collection and Ladders Readers.
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