> Pathfinders for Students: World Cultures

The purpose of a pathfinder is to get you started on your research. You should also use other high quality resources. Ask the librarian for assistance.

The following reference and print titles are available on reference and reserve in the school library.

Reference

World Book Encyclopedia (Dewey REF 031)

Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations (Dewey REF 910.3)

Print

There are books on reserve for each country and culture in the library.

Subscription Databases

Passwords for these databases will be given in class

EBSCOHost (Recommended Databases- Student Research Center, Advanced Placement Source, MAS Ultra - School Edition)

ABC-CLIO World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras

ABC-CLIO World History: The Modern Era

CountryReports.org

General Websites

CIA World Factbook

U.S. State Department's Background Notes

The Economist Country Briefings

Library of Congress Country Studies

Library of Congress Portals to the World

InfoNation (United Nations country comparisons)