 |
Encyclopedias and Other Reference Resources
|
|
General Resources Dictionary (Mirriam-Webster) Merriam-Webster's Third New International Dictionary Unabridged.
Encyclopedia Britannica (Online School Edition) offers encyclopedias and related materials for students of all levels. Users can also take advantage of Learning Materials, a collection of educational exercises, activities and study guides.
Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia Appropriate for Middle School, this database provides over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas. Subject Specific Resources GalesVirtual Reference Library Gale Virtual Reference Library is a database of subject specific encyclopedias. Titles include Encyclopedia of World Biography, Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations and UXL Encyclopedia of Science. Today’s Science bridges the gap between the science learned in the classroom and real-world discoveries. Updated weekly, with a 16-year backfile, Today’s Science explains important developments in biology, chemistry, the environment, space, physics, and technology. The Twayne Authors Series - Twayne World, English, and US Authors Comprises 600 full-text titles from the Twayne Literary Masters series, 200 each from Twayne World, US, and English Authors.
SIRS (Social Issues Resources Series)- SIRS Researcher helps students make sense of the world by offering relevant, credible resources aligned to standards that tell the whole story on the major issues of the day. Go in-depth into more than 100 of our top Leading Issues, or explore thousands of subjects covering topical issues. It's all here, enduring issues such as abortion, capital punishment, and gun control; and current issues such as global warming, immigration, and same-sex marriage.
Issues and Controversies Issues and Controversies helps researchers understand the crucial issues we face today, exploring more than 800 hot topics in business, politics, government, education, and popular culture. Issues and Controversies offers in-depth articles made to inspire thought-provoking debates. This database is great for research papers and debate preparation.
Stissing Mountain Library
Pine Plains
2829 Church Street
Pine Plains, NY 12567
|
