High Point High School Library Media Center

Pathfinder

Banner images from Smithsonian Gem and Mineral Collection

Pathfinder:

• 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: Gemstones, Birthstones, the name of the birthstone
• Use Encyclopedias.
  
• Search Engines:
Use keywords to search the Internet.
• Google - this is also a good place to find pictures of your gemstones.
• Yahoo!
• Excite
• Web Links:


• Worldbook Encyclopedia 2004 - online Worldbook Encyclopedia.
• Information Please - dictionary, almanac, and encyclopedia articles.
• USGS Gemstones - information from the United Staes Geological Survey on natural gemstones and birthstones.
• Gemstones History, Lore, Facts, Myths - this website has extensive information about gems and birthstones.
• Gemstones - information about gemstones and birthstones from the International Colored Gemstone Association.
• Birthstones - links to detailed information about birthstones.
• Pearling History - Think Quest web site about the history of pearling.
• Diamonds Exhibit - American Museum of Natural History diamond exhibit including information about diamond mining and the history of diamonds.