High Point High School Library Media Center

Pathfinder

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Search the online book catalog for books on the topic.
Go to: Start/Programs/Winnebago/Winnebago Patron's CAT
Use keywords to search the catalog. Keywords: Country name, art, culture, foods, etc.
Use Reference Books on the topics.
- Culturgrams (at circulation desk)
- Lands and People (REF 910 LA)
- Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations (REF 909.82 WO)
- Use the general encyclopedias.
Internet Resources:
Search Engines:
- Google
- Yahoo!
- Excite
Web Links:
- Background Notes - extensive information about countries of the world compiled and created by the United States Department of State.
- Worldbook Encyclopedia 2004 - 2004 online Worldbook Encyclopedia
- Information Please - dictionary, almanac, and encyclopedia articles.
- Country Studies - Library of Congress Country Studies produced by the United States Department of Army. Focuses especially on lesser known areas of the world.
- CIA World Factbook - extensive information about countries compiled and produced by the CIA.
- African Studies Resources - links to information about Africa.
- Latin America Information Network - information about South and Central American countries, including Mexico and the Caribbean.
- Searching for China - Web Quest about China.
- History Homework Page - Multnomah Library links to information about history.
- Country Facts - Multnomah Library links to information about countries.
- Ancient Cultures - Multnomah Library links to ancient world cultures.