Encyclopedias
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Grolier Online Encyclopedias Encyclopedias for all agessearch each encyclopedia separately or click on "Find It Fast" to search all at once. (Library card and PIN for at-home access.)  What's included:
  • The New Book of Knowledge (NBK) Reference and current events for elementary school ages.
  • Multimedia Encyclopedia (GM) Quick reference with rich media for middle school and above.
  • Lands & Peoples (LP) For those country reports! All ages.
  • America the Beautiful (ATB) For those state reports! All ages.
  • Encyclopedia Americana (EA) In-depth information for older students and adults. Especially good for American history.

Biography Reference Bank Information about the lives of contemporary famous people, with photos. (Library card and PIN for at-home access.)

Facts.com World news from 1940+, controversies, scientific developments, World Almanac, and World Almanac Encyclopedia are included. (Library card and PIN for at-home access.)

Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center Background information, pros and cons for dozens of controversial topics. (Library card and PIN for at-home access.)

SIRS Researcher Research many social issues. (Library card and PIN for at-home access.)

Literature Resource Center Everything you need to know about authors and their work. (Library card and PIN for at-home access.)

Free Internet Encyclopedias

Columbia Encyclopedia

Encyclopedia Smithsonian

07/30/2008