School Project Resources

In addition to our databases, San Mateo Couny Library recommends the following web sites for school projects.

Animals

Animal Diversity Web
This site, created by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology, presents animal information, photos, and sounds.

Dinosaurs
The Natural History Museum (United Kingdom) guide to over 300 dinosaurs, including images and a timeline.

California Missions

California Missions eBooks
Books can be viewed online and also downloaded with Adobe Reader.

California Missions Photo Tour
View photographs of missions and learn about their history.

California Missions Photos (University of California, Riverside site)
Historic photographs of missions.

PLS Librarian Links for California Missions
The Peninsula Library System recommends several web sites for California Mission projects.

Explorers

Explorer Web Sites
Multnomah County Library’s list of librarian-recommended explorer web sites.

National Parks

National Park Service

This official site is the most complete informational source on the parks in the National Park Service.

Great Outdoor Recreation Pages (GORP)

This site focuses on the recreational opportunities in our National Parks

Species in Parks: Flora & Fauna Database

UC Davis maintains the databases reflecting the various flora and fauna in our National Parks.

Science Projects

Science Fair Resource Project Guide
Looking for a science project idea or need help with your project? Take a look at this science project guide provided by the Internet Public Library.