Internet Resources - Encyclopedias

Databases

• Encyclopedia Britannica
  Contains full text of encyclopedia articles, including illustrations such as photographs, drawings, maps, and flags. Also includes an atlas, dictionary, thesaurus, selected video clips, and links to over 200,000 related websites reviewed by Britannica editors.
  Browse related subjects: Encyclopedias
• Gale Directory Library
  Online reference that includes Encyclopedia of Associations: International Organizations, Encyclopedia of Associations: National Organizations of the U.S., Encyclopedia of Associations: Regional, State, and Local Organizations, and National Directory of Non-Profit Organizations
  Browse related subjects: Associations, Charities, Directories, Encyclopedias
• Gale Virtual Reference Library
  Includes several e-books: Acronyms, Initialisms & Abbreviations Dictionary; College Blue Book; Cities of the United States; Countries and their Cultures; Encyclopedia of Modern Asia; Encyclopedia of Philosophy; Fashion, Costume and Culture; New Dictionary of the History of Ideas; People's Chronology; Science of Everyday Things.
  Browse related subjects: Countries, Encyclopedias
• Kids Infobits
  K-5. Information on current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports.
  Browse related subjects: Encyclopedias
• Science of Everyday Things
  Expands on the explanations of scientific principles and concepts using a step-by-step approach. Presents theories in their everyday applications for further understanding.
  Browse related subjects: Encyclopedias, Environment, Science
• Science Reference Center
  More than 630 full text titles including leading science encyclopedias, reference books, and periodicals, as well as biographies and images. Topics covered include: biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science & society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology and wildlife.
  Browse related subjects: Encyclopedias, Science
• Student Resources in Context
  Grades 7-12. Contains biographies, essays and overviews; full text articles from more than 900 magazines and journals, with articles back to 1986; photographs, maps and graphics; documents, including diary entries, letters, recordings and more; and full text articles from encyclopedias and almanacs.
  Browse related subjects: Almanacs, Encyclopedias, Magazine Articles, Teen Homework Help
• World Book Online
  The online version of World Book Encyclopedia includes more than 26,000 articles, 12,000 pictures and maps, and 7,000 links to editor-approved Web sites useful in helping students constructively explore topics further. In addition to the encyclopedia, features include an atlas, a dictionary, and resource guides on selected topics.
  Browse related subjects: Encyclopedias, Teen Homework Help

Recommended Websites

• Artcyclopedia
  The vast majority of the fine artists in our database specialize in painting and sculpture. We do include other artistic media where possible.
  Browse related subjects: Art, California, Encyclopedias
• CIA World Factbook
  The World Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 266 world entities.
  Browse related subjects: Countries, Encyclopedias, Geography, Social Issues, Travel
• Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
  This website, from the University of Tennessee at Martin, includes entries for both concepts and individuals. You can browse alphabetically, make a selection using the timeline, or search by keyword.
  Browse related subjects: Encyclopedias, Philosophy
• LookLex Travel Guide and Encyclopedia
  LookLex presents North Africa and the Middle East to western audiences. The site contains 3 main channels: reference material organized into an encyclopedia, traveler's guides to the North African countries, and a basic language course in Arabic.
  Browse related subjects: Countries, Encyclopedias, Geography, Islam, Languages, Travel
• Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
  Philosophy professors at Stanford University are developing this encyclopedia, featuring hundreds of articles. The section called "What's New" features the latest entries. The site is both searchable and browsable.
  Browse related subjects: Encyclopedias, Philosophy