Reference-Atlases
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Atlapedia Online http://www.atlapedia.com
Atlapedia Online contains full color physical maps, politiacl maps as well as key facts and statistics on countries of the world.
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Color Landform Atlas of the United States http://fermi.jhuapl.edu/states/states.html
Click www.landforms.biz to view new digital maps/images of the 50 states and the world (and Mars,too) that were created using new processing software and new elevation data. The ;amdforms.biz database includes 3-D maps, high resolution maps,and registered maps for GIS users, plus a whol;e lot more. Map posters and CD's are also available on landforms.biz.
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Merriam-Webster's Atlas http://www.m-w.com/maps/moremapsnyt.html
Each entry contains a map, facts on government, population, l;anduse and more. Small picture of the country's flag included.
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National Geographic's Map Machine
Online atlas, view world and U.S. maps. Also antique maps, trail maps, and country facts.
Reference-Almanacs
References- Biography
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Bio4kids http://www.biography.com/bio4kids/index.jsp
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Who2 biography http://www.who2.com
Has four links and vital statistics for each person losted.
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Biographical dictionary http//www.s9.com
This dictionary covers more than 33,000 notable men and women who have shaped our world from ancient times to the present day.The dictionary can be searched by birth years, death years, positions held, professions, literary and artistic works, achievements, and other keywords.
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Biography Center http://www.biography-center.com
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TIME 100: The People Who Shaped our World http://www.time.com/time/2006/time100
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Distinguished Women of Past and Present http://www.distinguishedwomen.com
This site has biographies of women who contributed to our culture in many different ways. There are writers, educators, scientists, heads of state, politicians, civil rights crusaders, artists, entertainers, and others. Some were alive hundreds of years ago and some are living today. We've heard of some of them, while many more have been ignored by history book writers. I'd like to acknowledge as many as I can.
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Read Write Think Bio Cube http://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/student_material.asp?id=57
This tool allows students to develop an outline of a person whose biography or autobiography they have just read; it can also be used before students write their own autobiography. Specific prompts ask students to describe a person’s significance, background, and personality. The finished printout can be folded into a fun cube shape that can be used for future reference.
Reference-Dictionaries and Thesauruses
Reference-Encyclopedias
Reference-General
Reference-Miscellaneous
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Acronymn Finder htpp://www.acronymfinder.com
A searchable database of over 167,000 acronyms, abbreviations, and definitions about all subjects.
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Ask an Expert http://www.askanexpert.com
A site that connects students with real world experts, ranging from astronauts to zookeepers.
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Zip code Look-up http://zip4.usps.com/zip4/welcome.jsp
The United States Postal Service provides this site for looking up zip codes for addresses by city and state.
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Robert's Rules of Order http://www.robertsrules.com
Parliamentary Procedure
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Bartlebt.com http://www.bartleby.com/reference
Includes encyclopedias, World Factbook, American Heritage Dictionary, Roget's Thesauri, Quotations, English Usage, Religion and Mythology, Literature, Anatomy, Cooking, Etiquette, Parliamentary procedure and Government.
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Bartlett's Famous Quotations http://www.bartleby.com/100
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