APS Science Databases & More/ Bases de Datos de Ciencia y Más

Students may also access the sites below and all APS databases through the MackinVIA iPad app. Please note that outside of school, some databases are accessed through the MackinVIA app or www.MackinVIA.com.

Pebble Go Animals

Provides students with information on the body, habitat, food, and life cycle of different animals including frogs, sparrows, puffer fish, and manatees.

Pebble Go Science – Earth & Space

Provides students with information on different subjects in the earth sciences and space studies including ecosystems, water, the solar system, the seasons, and clouds.

Pebble Go Next

It is the next step in research for students grades 3-6.  Launching with a US Regions and Native American tribes’ module. It includes information on earth, life, and physical sciences, etc.

eLibrary Science

Provides access to full-text and multimedia reference essentials for doing science research in a k-12 environment.

Science in Context

Provides access to over 150 reference science books from Gale Cengage. Includes over 7,000 biographies, 16,000 images and videos, and two dictionaries.

NASA for Students