Subscription Databases and E-books

• Amazing Animals of the World
  A database for grades 2 and above, which contains engaging articles, superb photos, and pre-selected Web links to accompany the text. Articles are Lexiled (leveled) and can be printed, emailed, and bookmarked.
• Endangered Species
  Including the addition of 25 new species, this new 2nd edition is completely updated to reflect the changes in endangered and threatened status. Color photographs and maps provide further illustrate the many species threatened by extinction, including amphibians, birds, crustaceans, fish, insects, mammals, mollusks, reptiles, and more. Each entry gives a species description, location, reason for endangerment, and measures being taken to prevent it from extinction.
• Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia
  A completely revised and updated version of the original work published in Germany in 1960, this edition incorporates recent developments in the animal world as noted by prominent advisors and contributors from the scientific community.
• Grzimek's Student Animal Life Resource
  In this 20-volume set, animals are grouped by major classifications: sponges; corals; jellyfishes; segmented worms; crustaceans and mollusks; insects; fishes; amphibians; reptiles birds; and mammals. In addition, this student edition includes an overview with photos and illustrations, and the "Words to Know" section gives pronunciations and definitions within the text for scientific or other difficult terms and names.

Websites Selected by Librarians

• Animal Diversity Web
  An online database covering information about animals, which may include text, pictures, photographs and movies, and/or recordings of sounds.
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
  Contains information concerning this agency’s mission to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats. Links to information concerning Endangered Species and Wildlife Refuges are found here.
• World Animal Net
  This network of animal protection societies covers over 3,000 affiliates in more than 100 countries.
• AVMA’s Care for Animals
  The American Veterinary Medical Association provides information related to pet health and care, including printable brochures.
• County of Santa Clara Division of Animal Care and Control
  This site gives information concerning pet licensing, programs and services (including spay-neuter), and provides links to other local animal care and control agencies.
• All About Nature Animal Coloring/Info Pages
  This site provides fun and useful facts and activities, including a variety of animal printouts and online coloring pages.