The Basics
The following resources will help you find background information on your topic.
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NOAA Environmental Visualization LaboratoryNOAA's Satellite and Information Service helps you visualize climate science topics and concepts.
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GreenFile This link opens in a new windowGreenFILE draws on the connections between the environment and a variety of disciplines such as agriculture, education, law, health and technology. Topics covered include global climate change, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more.
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Gale Ebooks This link opens in a new windowGVRL provides access to over 5,000 electronic reference books on subjects such as health, biology, gerontology, occupational therapy, and many more.
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Oxford Reference This link opens in a new windowThe Oxford Reference Online Premium contains about 100 dictionary, language reference, and subject reference works published by Oxford University press
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World FactbookBasic information and statistics on countries of the world in many categories (maps, people, geography, economy, government, transportation, communications, military, etc.).
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World Geography This link opens in a new windowGeneral information on countries of the world, including overviews of the culture, environment, history, and government. It also has maps, the flag, lists of events, and biographies.
Maps and Atlases
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National MapFrom the U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) National Geospatial Program, The National Map is a collaborative effort among the USGS and other federal, state, and local partners to improve and deliver topographic information for the nation.
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MapMachineProvides satellite, street maps and more in an online atlas from National Geographic.
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U.S. Census Bureau Maps and Cartographic ResourcesCensus Bureau maps show how the population of the U.S. is located with respect to factors such as ethnic background, geographic area, political boundaries, and other special purpose groupings. Maps are organized into two categories: Reference Maps and Thematic Maps. Select the description link located beneath each map title to access more information about each map.
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Google EarthDownload this application to get detailed satellite image data from Google.
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American Memory Map CollectionsDigitized historical maps from the Geography and Map Division of the Library of Congress.
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David Rumsey Historical Map Collection18th and 19the century maps from all over the world, available online from the David Rumsey Collection. Includes atlases, globes, school geographies, books, maritime charts, and a variety of separate maps, including pocket, wall, children's and manuscript.
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Sanborn MapsSanborn Maps are detailed historical maps with outlines of buildings, streets, geological features, etc. This database if for California only.
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Map Collections of the King LibraryA research guide created by San Jose State University librarians with information on maps available at the Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Library as well as links to online map sources.