Online Encyclopedias

 Listed below are several encyclopedias that are available online to help with your research.
World Book Online - the complete World Book as well as many other additions (password needed_
Encyclopedia Britannica Intermediate - especially written for K-12 students
Encyclopedia.com - general encyclopedia with short articles
Facts on File -includes maps, charts, graphs, timelines and many other helpful resources on geography, history, science, religion and more. Contact your librarian for the username and password.
 

World Fact Book- includes maps, flags, and important information about every country in the world
Fact Monster - combines many reference materials; also has a homework center and fun facts
Animal Diversity - wonderful information about many different animals
Encyclopedia of Mexico - learn many facts about Mexico
Handbook of Texas - wonderful resource book about Texas
Mythology - research myths and legends of the world

Currency Converter - calculates what our dollars would be worth in more than 250 countries

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