Earth

Earth

Links to reference resources related to the planet Earth and the oceans and continents. Includes links dealing with climates and meteorology, agriculture, the environment, and more. Also includes several kinds of maps.
Subject: Reference–Geography; Science & Technology–Earth Sciences; Science & Technology–Astronomy–Solar System (Planetary)

Natural Resources Canada

Natural Resources Canada

As Canada???s foremost geomatics and geoscience organization, NRCan provides public geoscientific and geospatial expertise, knowledge and technology…” Site includes information about Canada’s geology, mineral resources, forests, environment, and mapping. Available in both English and French.”
Subject: Reference–Geography–Maps & Atlases; Science & Technology–Environmental Sciences & Ecology; Science & Technology–Earth Sciences–Geosciences (Geology & Geophysics)

Chicago Landmarks

Chicago Landmarks

This is the official website from the city of Chicago on Chicago’s landmarks. Take virtual tours of Chicago’s buildings, learn about some of Chicago’s architects, find out about Chicago’s architectural styles, and more!
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–North America–United States Travel & Tourism; Our World–North America–USA–50 States–G-K–Illinois; Art, Music & Museums–Buildings & Cities (Architecture); School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–Geography

Playground Dad

Playground Dad

Connects fathers “with the events and products that help them spend better time with their newborn to grade school aged kids.” Includes advice for dads.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Parenting & Family Life; Social Sciences Blogs; Entertainment & Leisure Blogs

Mappy

Mappy

Sito che permette di trovare l’itinerario fra due punti geografici in Italia (e in Europa), oltre a visualizzare la mappa di una data localit??. Permette di calcolare, inoltre, le spese di viaggio, e di trovare informazioni utili come uffici del turismo, bancomat e uffici postali nelle vicinanze della localit?? richiesta. In Italiano e inglese.
Subject: Reference–Italian Ready Reference–Geografia / Geography

Archimedes Home Page

Archimedes Home Page

A collection of Archimedean miscellanea under continual development; includes descriptions of some of his inventions, biographical information, and at least one logic problem.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Classics–By Topic–Engineering; Arts & Humanities–Classics–By Topic–History, Biography & Geography; Arts & Humanities–Classics–By Topic–Science & Mathematics; Arts & Humanities–Classics–By Region–Greater Greece

ipl Resources by Subject–Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Military–Military History–Classical Military History

ipl Resources by Subject–Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Military–Military History–Classical Military History

SEE ALSO: ipl Resources by Subject–Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Military–Military History–Classical Military History
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Topic–Military History–Classical Military History; Arts & Humanities–Classics–By Topic–History, Biography & Geography–Classical Military History

American FactFinder–U.S. Census Bureau

American FactFinder–U.S. Census Bureau

The American FactFinder “provides useful facts and information about your community, your economy, and your society.” Browse or search for information about states, cities, counties, and other communities of varying sizes. Find helpful maps, and check out the U.S. population clock!
Subject: Reference–Geography–Maps & Atlases; Reference–Census Data & Demographics

U.S. Geological Survey–Earth Explorer

U.S. Geological Survey–Earth Explorer

I can see my house from up here! USGS’s satellite photos and maps show tons of information for anywhere in the United States. See topographic maps for your back yard, or find your latitude and longitude. It might be a little tricky to use, but most images are free to download or can be viewed online.
Subject: Reference–Geography–Maps & Atlases

National Atlas of the United States

National Atlas of the United States

“If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a map is worth ten thousand.” Explore hundreds of United States maps, including dynamic maps of invasive species and volcanoes. View and print maps for agriculture, biology, boundaries, climate, environment, geology, government, history, people, transportation and water, or make your own map!
Subject: Reference–Geography–Maps & Atlases; Regional & Country Information–North America–United States; Law, Government & Political Science–Government; Science & Technology–Life Sciences; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–United States Historical Maps; Science & Technology–Earth Sciences–Geosciences (Geology & Geophysics); Social Sciences–Sociology

Virtual Nebraska

Virtual Nebraska

Where Nebraska’s past meets its future! Read about Nebraska history with Our Towns, a “compilation of histories of all incorporated municipalities in the state”, and learn more about the role of space data “to stimulate and challenge K-12 students to acquire and use scientific, mathematical, and other skills.”
Subject: Reference–Geography–Maps & Atlases; Science & Technology–Agriculture & Aquaculture; Science & Technology–Environmental Sciences & Ecology; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–United States History By Region–West North Central States (Midwest)

Historical Society of Southern California

Historical Society of Southern California

This website specializes in the history of Los Angeles, but there is also an excellent section of biographies of men and women who have made significant contributions to the history of Southern California.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Classics–By Topic–History, Biography & Geography; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–United States History By Region–Pacific States (Western)

Conservation and Environmental Maps

Conservation and Environmental Maps

“The historic and more recent maps contained in this category show early exploration and subsequent land use in various areas of the United States. These maps show the changes in the landscape, including natural and man-made features, recreational and wilderness areas, geology, topography, wetland area, vegetation, and wildlife. Specific conservati …
Subject: Reference–Geography–Maps & Atlases; Science & Technology–Environmental Sciences & Ecology; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–United States Historical Maps

Louisiana Digital Library: Louisiana Maps

Louisiana Digital Library: Louisiana Maps

“Historic maps from the French Colonization of Louisiana and Louisiana Purchase Map Collection” following the exploratory voyages of Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville (1661-1706).
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–United States Historical Maps; Our World–North America–USA–50 States–L-M–Louisiana; Our World–North America–USA–History & People; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–Geography; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–History

Byzantium: Byzantine Studies on the Internet

Byzantium: Byzantine Studies on the Internet

An extremely thorough website that has been prepared as a WWW gathering point for Byzantine studies. Information is divided into categories: News; Academic and Teaching Resources; Texts, Images and Sounds; And Links to other resources. Also has links to sourcebooks for other areas of history.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Classics–By Topic–History, Biography & Geography; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–Middle Eastern History; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–European History–Middle Ages (Medieval); Arts & Humanities–Classics–By Region–Imperial Rome–Rome & Christianity

Jerusalem in Old Maps and Views

Jerusalem in Old Maps and Views

“We love history. We love maps. And we think Jerusalem’s kinda nifty, too. Imagine how delighted we were to find the Israeli government’s Jerusalem in Old Maps and Views page. From the earliest known image of the city – a sixth-century mosaic – to a 1905 mizrach (a wall decoration indicating east), these maps depict Jerusalem with flair and symboli …
Subject: Reference–Geography–Maps & Atlases; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–Middle Eastern History; Arts & Humanities–History–Historical Documents And Sources

Bear Flag Museum

Bear Flag Museum

All you ever wanted to know about California’s state flag and the “Bear Flag Revolt.” Check out historic documents, a bear flag chronology, laws about the bear flag and suggested reading.
Subject: Reference–Geography–Flags; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–American West; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–United States History By Era–19th Century United States History