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
Classics, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Geography, Mathematics
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
Flags of the World
Geography, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
Flags of the World
“FOTW (Flags of the World) is a site originally established by Giuseppe Bottasini and others devoted to the study of vexillology in 1994.”
Subject: Reference–Geography–Flags
Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names
Geography, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names
Developed primarily for the field of art history, the TGN is a structured vocabulary of nearly 1 million place names representing approximately 900,000 places. Users can browse the world hierarchically, or use the search function.
Subject: Reference–Geography
ipl Resources by Subject–Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Military–Military History–Classical Military History
Classics, Geography, History, History by Topic, History of Arts and Humanities
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
Blogs, Census Data and Demographics, Geography, Regional and Country Information Blogs
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
Geography, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
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
Geography, Sociology
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
Agriculture and Aquaculture, Geography
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
By Topic, Classics, Geography
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
Blogs, Geography, Regional and Country Information Blogs
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
Blogs, Geography, Regional and Country Information Blogs
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
By Topic, Classics, European History, Geography, History of Arts and Humanities
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
Geography, Historical Documents and Sources
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
Geography
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
Land Use History of the Colorado Plateau
Agriculture and Aquaculture, Archaeology, Geography
Land Use History of the Colorado Plateau
Environmental history; summary of a vast body of research from multiple disciplines in an easily accessible format.
Subject: Science & Technology–Agriculture & Aquaculture; Reference–Geography; Regional & Country Information–North Americ–United States–Mountain States (Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming); Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–Native American History; Science & Technology–Environmental Sciences & Ecology; Science & Technology–Earth Sciences–Geosciences (Geology & Geophysics); Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–United States History By Region–Mountain States (Western); Social Sciences–Archaeology; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–Science–Earth Sciences; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–Geography; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–History
The Territorial Evolution of Canada
Geography, History, History by Topic
The Territorial Evolution of Canada
This site shows how the political boundaries of Canada evolved from 1867-1999.
Subject: Reference–Geography–Maps & Atlases; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–Canadian History
Canadian Geographic: Historical Maps
Geography, History, History by Region, History by Topic
Canadian Geographic: Historical Maps
Maps depict the evolution of the Canada’s international, provincial and territorial boundaries, beginning in the 1700s. Brief historical summaries accompany each map.
Subject: Reference–Geography–Maps & Atlases; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–Canadian History
The Star-Spangled Banner
Geography, History, History by Region, History by Topic
The Star-Spangled Banner
A site dedicated the actual flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the poem that became the U.S. national anthem. The site includes information on the making of the flag and efforts to preserve it. It also traces the history of the U.S. flag as a patriotic symbol. Classroom resources and ideas for teachers accompany the material presented …
Subject: Reference–Geography–Flags; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History
The Flags of the Native Peoples of the United States
Geography
The Flags of the Native Peoples of the United States
Pictures, history, and explanations of over 60 Native American flags and the increasing use of flags among Native tribes. Scroll down the page to get to the list of flags available.
Subject: Reference–Geography–Flags; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–Native American History
National Atlas of the United States
Geography, Regional and Country Information, South Pacific
National Atlas of the United States
Interactive Layered maps of the United States providing sections on: elevation and terrain, exotic species maps, animated vegetation growth and interactive maps within your browser. Map layers can be downloaded from the USGS free via FTP. Maps have zoom function that allows users to examine over 2 million entries closely.
Subject: Reference–Geography–Maps & Atlases; Regional & Country Information–North America–United States
De Imperatoribus Romanis: An Online Encyclopedia of Roman Emperors
Biographies, By Topic, Classics, European History, Geography
De Imperatoribus Romanis: An Online Encyclopedia of Roman Emperors
Online encyclopedia containing short biographical essays of all the Roman emperors from Augustus to Constantine XI Palaeologus. “Each essay on this site, which is peer reviewed, is written by a scholar and is accompanied by a bibliography, illustrations, and footnotes.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Military–Military History; Reference–Biographies–Politicians & Rulers; Arts & Humanities–Classics–By Topic–History, Biography & Geography; Arts & Humanities–Classics–By Region–Rome–Imperial Rome; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–European History–Antiquity
Livius: Articles On Ancient History
Classics, European History, Geography, History, History by Era, History by Topic, History of Arts and Humanities, Prehistoric and Ancient History
Livius: Articles On Ancient History
“Livius is a website on ancient history written and maintained since 1996 by the Dutch historian Jona Lendering.”
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Classics–By Topic–History, Biography & Geography; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–European History–Antiquity; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Era–20th Century History; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Era–Prehistoric And Ancient History
The Theban Mapping Project
Archaeology, European History, Geography, Prehistoric and Ancient History
The Theban Mapping Project
Describes the Theban Mapping Project’s attempts to conserve the archaeological sites in the Thebes valley by developing detailed maps and databases of every archaeological, geological, and ethnographic feature. Provides articles, glossary, bibliography, time line, images and maps.
Subject: Reference–Geography–Maps & Atlases; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–European History–Antiquity; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Era–Prehistoric And Ancient History; Social Sciences–Archaeology
The Christian Catacombs of Rome
Archaeology, Classics, European History, Geography, Religion and Theology, Sacred and Other Religious Texts
The Christian Catacombs of Rome
“This site is intended for people who wish to deepen their knowledge of the Christian Catacombs of Rome and of the Church history in its origins. The site provides extensive material, in separate sections, dealing with this fascinating and largely unknown topic.” Available in English, Italian, German, Polish, French, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Chi …
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Religion & Theology–Faiths & Denominations–Christianity; Arts & Humanities–Classics–By Topic–History, Biography & Geography; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–European History–Antiquity; Arts & Humanities–Classics–By Region–Imperial Rome–Rome & Christianity; Social Sciences–Archaeology
Capitolium.org
Archaeology, By Topic, Classics, European History, Geography
Capitolium.org
An official source of information on the archaelogical site of the Imperial Fora (forums) in Rome. A close look at the civilization of ancient Rome, including information about the emperors and daily life. Includes a virtual tour.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Classics–By Topic–History, Biography & Geography; Arts & Humanities–Classics–By Region–Rome–Imperial Rome; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–European History–Antiquity; Social Sciences–Archaeology
EZ/RC Address Locator
Blogs, Geography, Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
EZ/RC Address Locator
A map site provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. View a map of any U.S. zip code or city with information on population, income, ethnicity, housing, or community development programs.
Subject: Reference–Geography–Maps & Atlases; Regional & Country Information–North America–United States; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Housing
World Desk Reference
Geography, Regional and Country Information, South Pacific
World Desk Reference
“Each of the world’s nations is analysed in up to 19 subject areas…. An invaluable guide to … the world’s most important places, including alternative spellings and recent place-name changes; More than 5,000 illustrations, charts and diagrams, and over 600 maps, 25,000 facts and statistics.”
Subject: Regional & Country Information; Reference–Geography
Europe Map Archive
Geography, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
Europe Map Archive
“A historical and cultural atlas resource, providing maps of Europe in subjects such as: Natural Resources & Trade, the Ancient Near East, Classical Greece, the Hellenistic World & Roman Republic, Principate & Empire, and Late Antiquity & Early Medieval.” Shockwave plug-in required for some maps.
Subject: Reference–Geography–Maps & Atlases
Hunting the Black Bear in New York
Geography, Hunting and Fishing, Outdoor Recreation, Zoology
Hunting the Black Bear in New York
Covers New York bear hunting regulations as well as more general information on hunting black bears, including food habits, bear sign, hunting methods, selection of prey, butchering, skinning, and cooking bear meat, as well as bear hunters’ ethics.
Subject: Science & Technology–Life Sciences–Zoology–Mammals; Entertainment & Leisure–Outdoor Recreation–Hunting & Fishing
foursquare
Computers and Internet, Geography, Internet, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
foursquare
foursquare is a free location-based mobile platform created to make cities easier to navigate and more interesting to explore. Registered users share their real-time locations by ???checking in??? via a smartphone app or SMS, and acquire points and virtual badges with each check-in.
Subject: Reference–Geography; Computers & Internet
Stately Knowledge
Geography
Stately Knowledge
Need to know the capital of Alabama? Want to know which hockey teams are in California? How about the size of Montana? You can find all of that information here. This Internet Public Library resource lists official state sites for state government, library, historical society, museum, archives, parks, travel and tourism, kids, and the most interest …
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States; Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–North America–United States Travel & Tourism; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US State & Regional; Our World–North America–United States; Our World–North America–USA–50 States; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–Geography
Connection: The Journal of the New England Board of Higher Education
Education, Geography, Vocational Education
Connection: The Journal of the New England Board of Higher Education
Official site for the quarterly journal, “Connection: The Journal of the New England Board of Higher Education,” in publication since 1986. It contains PDFs of issues since summer, 1998. The journal offers, “expert analysis and hard-hitting commentaries on issues from faculty diversity to sustainable campus architecture.” The index of articles allo …
Subject: Education–Education News
Red Gold: Innovators and Pioneers- Alexis Carrel
By Topic, Classics, Geography
Red Gold: Innovators and Pioneers- Alexis Carrel
Alexis Carrel “received the 1912 Nobel Prize in medicine and physiology.” Learn about the man who was the first to successfully suture blood vessels together. Brief biography and list of resources for further study.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Classics–By Topic–History, Biography & Geography; Health & Medical Sciences–Surgery
Cassiodorus
Authors, Classical Literature, Classics, Geography, Literature, Writing
Cassiodorus
An online book about the life and literary works of Roman statesman and monk, Flavius Magnus Aurelius Cassiodorus Senator, born c. 490, d. c. 585. Links related to Cassiodorus’ “Institutiones” and other works are also provided.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Literature–Authors; Arts & Humanities–Classics–By Topic–Classical Literature–Latin Literature; Arts & Humanities–Classics–By Topic–History, Biography & Geography; Arts & Humanities–Classics–By Region–Imperial Rome–Rome & Christianity
Microsoft Research Maps
Geography, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
Microsoft Research Maps
Did you ever wonder what your home town looks like from space? Enter the name of a city and state. Provides maps of the United States.
Subject: Reference–Geography
Country Studies
Africa, African History, Asia, Australia, Geography, Latin America, Middle East, Regional and Country Information, South America
Country Studies
Studies published between 1988 and 1998 covering geography, society, economy, transportation, communications, government, politics and history of over 100 countries . Search, or browse alphabetically by continent.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Latin America; Regional & Country Information–Africa; Reference–Geography; Regional & Country Information–Asia; Regional & Country Information–Europe; Regional & Country Information–South America; Regional & Country Information–Australia; Regional & Country Information–Caribbean; Regional & Country Information–South Pacific; Regional & Country Information–North America; Regional & Country Information–Middle East; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–Geography
NationMaster.com
Geography
NationMaster.com
Compare nations of the world. Provides date from “the CIA World Factbook, United Nations, World Health Organization, World Bank, World Resources Institute, UNESCO, UNICEF and OECD. Generate maps, graphs, and statistics.
Subject: Regional & Country Information; Reference–Geography; Our World; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–Geography
The Columbia Gazetteer of North America
Geography, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
The Columbia Gazetteer of North America
“With 50,000 entries, the Gazetteer covers every incorporated place and county in the United States, along with several thousand unincorporated places, special-purpose sites, and physical features, as well as Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.” Search, or browse an alphabetic index.
Subject: Reference–Geography
CIA – The World Factbook
Almanacs, Geography
CIA – The World Factbook
Includes information on every country in the world. Provides facts about geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and more. There is also a map and flags of the world collection.
Subject: Regional & Country Information; Reference–Almanacs; Our World; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–Geography; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Reference–General Reference
Places of a Lifetime, Places, Travel, Tips, Photography – National Geographic
Geography
Places of a Lifetime, Places, Travel, Tips, Photography – National Geographic
Essays and information on popular travel destinations around the world. Each city feature includes articles written by “a recognized authority on the city”, pictures, travel tips, links, and recommended books. Browse places alphabetically, or by continent, region, country, and city. Includes a section on U.S. National Parks.
Subject: Reference–Geography; Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism
GeoSources: The Canadian Geography Website
Geography, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
GeoSources: The Canadian Geography Website
“Canada’s foremost resource for geographical information on the web. Learn about Canada, its people and places. GEOsources also has news, quizzes, lesson plans for teachers, new themes each month, and much more.” Available in French and English.
Subject: Reference–Geography
Expeditions and Discoveries: Harvard University Collection
Archaeology, Geography, Historical Documents and Sources
Expeditions and Discoveries: Harvard University Collection
Online collection providing maps, photographs, field notes, letters, and manuscripts from “nine major expeditions as they are reflected in the holdings of Harvard’s libraries, museums, and archives.”
Subject: Reference–Geography; Arts & Humanities–History–Historical Documents And Sources; Social Sciences–Archaeology
Freeze Frame: Historic Polar Images
Fine Arts, Geography, Libraries, Photography and Film, Visual Arts
Freeze Frame: Historic Polar Images
Results of a “two-year digitisation project that brings together photographs from both Arctic and Antarctic expeditions.” Also contains biographies of explorers and summaries of their expeditions.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Libraries–Libraries By Type–Digital Libraries; Reference–Geography; Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Photography & Film
The Official Gateway to Sweden
Geography
The Official Gateway to Sweden
Learn about the lifestyle, tourism, work, business, and education of Sweden from this site sponsored by the Swedish government.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Europe–Scandinavia; Our World–Europe–Scandinavia; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–Geography; School And Homework Help–Virtual Field Trips
Yale University Map Collection
Geography, Historical Documents and Sources
Yale University Map Collection
“The Map Collection has the largest collection of maps in Connecticut and one of the largest university collections in the United States. Its collections are geographically comprehensive and consist of over 200,000 map sheets, 3,000 atlases, and 900 reference books. The Collection also houses approximately 15,000 rare (pre-1850) sheet maps. ” Sit …
Subject: Reference–Geography–Maps & Atlases; Arts & Humanities–History–Historical Documents And Sources
Expedia Maps
Geography, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
Expedia Maps
Expedia Maps allows users to access any map in the world with a keyword search in one of four categories: place, business, address, and driving directions. It provides country and state/province maps, street address locations, special landmark placements and city maps. The driving directions feature is especially useful, enabling users to be as s …
Subject: Reference–Geography–Maps & Atlases
How Stuff Works
Experts and How-To, Finance, Geography, Personal Finance
How Stuff Works
Have you ever wondered how a car engine works? This site answers questions about the way all kinds of things work– from refrigerators to computers to the human body.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History; Reference–Geography; Health & Medical Sciences; Science & Technology; Reference–Experts & How-To; Entertainment & Leisure; Computers & Internet; Business & Economics–Finance–Personal Finance; Our World–History & People–Inventions And Inventors; Math And Science; Reference–Homework Help–Science; Technology; Money And Work; Health And Sexuality; School And Homework Help–Homework Help
GEOnet Names Server
Geography, Regional and Country Information, South Pacific
GEOnet Names Server
This database allows searching for geographic information on countries outside of the United States. It includes not only towns, cities and other populated places, but also features like rivers, lakes, roads, tunnels, schools, even individual rocks and other obscure features. The database will provide exact latitude and longitude information for th …
Subject: Regional & Country Information; Reference–Geography
International Marine Signal Flags
Communications, Geography
International Marine Signal Flags
Descriptions and images of the alphabet flags and pennants used for communication by ships at sea. Also links to a page explaining the semaphore flag signaling system, with images of all the letters in the semaphore alphabet.
Subject: Reference–Geography–Flags; Science & Technology–Transportation–Water; Science & Technology–Communications
Wolfram|Alpha
Biographies, Book Lists and Awards, Calculation and Conversion Tools, Calendars, Census Data and Demographics, Chemical Sciences (Chemistry), Dictionaries, Engineering, Finance, Genealogy, Geography, Language and Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics, Movies, Music, Personal Finance, Physics, Quotations, Time and Weather
Wolfram|Alpha
Wolfram Alpha quickly locates facts, graphs, definitions, tables, numbers, formulas, and other data. Use the “Examples” page to browse and see all the different topics covered.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Literature–Book Lists & Awards; Health & Medical Sciences; Reference–Geography; Reference–Genealogy; Science & Technology–Earth Sciences; Arts & Humanities–Language & Linguistics; Science & Technology–Chemical Sciences (Chemistry); Computers & Internet; Science & Technology–Life Sciences; Science & Technology–Astronomy; Reference–Dictionaries; Arts & Humanities–Literature; Arts & Humanities–History; Reference–Time & Weather; Reference–Biographies; Science & Technology–Engineering; Business & Economics–Finance; Science & Technology–Physics; Science & Technology–Mathematics; Regional & Country Information; Entertainment & Leisure–Music; Reference–Quotations; Reference–Thesauruses Or Thesauri; Reference–Calendars; Reference–Census Data & Demographics; Reference–Calculation & Conversion Tools; Entertainment & Leisure–Movies; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–Math; Clubs And Organizations; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–Geography; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–Biographies; Money And Work–Personal Finance–Saving And Investment; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–Music; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help—-English And Literature; Sports, Entertainment, And Arts–Sports; School And Homework Help–Homework Help—-Reference; School And Homework Help–College; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–History
InfoUSA
Culture, Geography, Pop Culture
InfoUSA
InfoUSA presents an easy to understand introduction to life in America, including brief overviews of American culture, press, systems of education, and government. Includes guided video tours and quizzes for students to test their knowledge of the topics.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States; Law, Government & Political Science–Government; Our World–Geography & World Culture; USA
Geography Dictionary and Glossary – ITS Tutorial School
Dictionaries, Geography
Geography Dictionary and Glossary – ITS Tutorial School
A comprehensive dictionary and glossary of terms used in physical and human geography, earth sciences, and related disciplines, developed by ITS Tutorial School in Hong Kong.
Subject: Reference–Dictionaries–Glossaries; Science & Technology–Earth Sciences–Geosciences (Geology & Geophysics); School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–Geography; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Reference–Dictionaries
U.S. Geological Survey–Global Visualization Viewer
Entertainment and Leisure, Food, Geography, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
U.S. Geological Survey–Global Visualization Viewer
USGS has compiled dozens of its map collections for this comprehensive geological website. Make your own maps with layers like roads, rail ways, water and cities, and even search for older maps. Many of the images are free to download, and some are free with registration.
Subject: Reference–Geography–Maps & Atlases
California Geographical Survey
Geography, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
California Geographical Survey
The California Geographical Survey provides aerial panoramic maps of California, other Western states and world maps. There is also educational historical and geographical information.
Subject: Reference–Geography–Maps & Atlases
Distance Calculator between Cities
Geography, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
Distance Calculator between Cities
Directly calculates the coordinates and distance between most international cities. Displays a simple map of the results.
Subject: Reference–Geography
Maps and GPS Info
Geography, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents, Science and Technology
Maps and GPS Info
A great resource for maps and GPS (Global Positioning Systems). View world maps, United States maps, digital maps, antique maps, topographical maps and more. There is also a handy glossary for map and GPS terms.
Subject: Reference–Geography–Maps & Atlases
Map Machine
Geography, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
Map Machine
“The Map Machine Atlas offers maps, flags, facts, and profiles for the countries of the world and the U.S. states.”
Subject: Reference–Geography–Maps & Atlases
World Trade Center Environmental Organization
Geography, Science and Technology, Transportation
World Trade Center Environmental Organization
An examination of the environmental and health risks associated with the World Trade Center collapse on September 11, 2001. It contains links to satellite photos of the plume, scientific reports, newspaper articles, and other related organizations.
Subject: Science & Technology–Environmental Sciences & Ecology
Congressional District Maps
Geography, Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Congressional District Maps
Maps of congressional district boundaries for the most current session of Congress. “Designed for easy reference, they show the Congressional District overlaid on top of State and county boundaries along with interstate and US highways, selected streams and water bodies, and major cities.” View and print maps by state, or by individual district.
Subject: Reference–Geography–Maps & Atlases; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Of Representatives
Flags of All Countries
Geography, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
Flags of All Countries
Graphics of flags of 192 countries and other independent states.
Subject: Reference–Geography–Flags
The Real Story of the Ancient Olympic Games
Classics, Games, Geography, Role-Playing
The Real Story of the Ancient Olympic Games
How did the ancient Olympics stack up against the modern games? Were they less political? Less commercial? Less sexist? Find out at this comprehensive resource about the ancient Olympic Games. Includes a glossary.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Sports–Olympic Games; Arts & Humanities–Classics–By Topic–History, Biography & Geography; Arts & Humanities–Classics–By Region–Greece; Arts & Humanities–Classics–By Topic–Social Life & Customs; Sports, Entertainment, And Arts–Sports–Olympic Games; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–History
Geography in Action
Geography, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
Geography in Action
“This site is for use by all geography students and teachers, although much of it has been designed with the Northern Ireland Geography curriculum in mind.” Topics include ethnic diversity, urban structure, landscapes, place names, images, geology, among others.
Subject: Reference–Geography
Eratosthenes of Cyrene
Classics, Geography, Mathematics, Probability and Statistics
Eratosthenes of Cyrene
Overview of the life and works of the mathematician.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Classics–By Topic–History, Biography & Geography; Arts & Humanities–Classics–By Topic–Science & Mathematics; Arts & Humanities–Classics–By Region–Greater Greece
Alexandria: The Ptolemaic Dynasty
By Topic, Classics, Geography
Alexandria: The Ptolemaic Dynasty
History of Alexandria from its founding until Rome came to dominate Ptolemaic Egypt, with notes on the Ptolemaic dynasty.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Classics–By Topic–History, Biography & Geography; Arts & Humanities–Classics–By Region–Greater Greece–Egypt
Saint Nicholas: Discovering the Truth about Santa Claus
Geography, Religion and Theology, Sacred and Other Religious Texts
Saint Nicholas: Discovering the Truth about Santa Claus
Information about Saint Nicholas traditions from around the world. Includes activities, crafts, recipes, and stories for adults and kids.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Religion & Theology–Faiths & Denominations–Christianity; Arts & Humanities–Religion & Theology–Leading Figures; Our World–Geography & World Culture–Holidays–Christmas, Hannukah, And Kwanzaa
Hypatia of Alexandria
Biographies, Classics, Geography, Mathematics, Probability and Statistics
Hypatia of Alexandria
A collection of documents and links about the philosopher and mathematician of that name in 5th-century Alexandria, including fact, fiction, and legend.
Subject: Reference–Biographies–Scientists & Inventors; Arts & Humanities–Classics–By Topic–History, Biography & Geography; Arts & Humanities–Classics–By Topic–Science & Mathematics; Arts & Humanities–Classics–By Region–Greater Greece–Egypt
Maecenas: Images of Ancient Greece and Rome
By Topic, Classics, Geography
Maecenas: Images of Ancient Greece and Rome
A collection of photographs of Greek and Roman ruins, remnants, and relics. Also includes photographs of New York.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Midatlantic (New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania); Arts & Humanities–Classics–By Topic–History, Biography & Geography–Pictorial Works; Regional & Country Information–Europe
Parlez-Vous?
Dictionaries, French, Geography, Grammars, Language and Linguistics, Turkish
Parlez-Vous?
A collection of links to everything French — Castles, Museums, Cathedrals, Francophone countries, Paris, Canadian links and more.
Subject: Reference–Dictionaries–Glossaries; Reference–Grammars; Reference–Dictionaries–Translation–English Translation Dictionaries–French-English; Arts & Humanities–Language & Linguistics–French; Our World–Geography & World Culture; Our World–Our World Resources For Parents & Teachers; Our World–Languages Around The World–French; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–Languages–French
Worldwide Directory of Cities and Towns
Geography, Regional and Country Information, South Pacific
Worldwide Directory of Cities and Towns
“This is a directory of 2,880,532 of the world’s cities and towns, sorted by country and linked to a map for each town.”
Subject: Reference–Geography–Maps & Atlases; Regional & Country Information
Giza On Line
Archaeology, Geography, Social Sciences, Sociology
Giza On Line
Read articles about the Sphinx and temples of Giza and check out the links to museums and other sites.
Subject: Social Sciences–Archaeology
Prehistoric Archaeology of the Aegean
Archaeology, By Topic, Classics, Geography
Prehistoric Archaeology of the Aegean
29 lessons on Aegean archaeology from Dartmouth College.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Classics–By Topic–History, Biography & Geography; Arts & Humanities–Classics–By Region–Greece; Social Sciences–Archaeology
The Perry-Casta??eda Library Map Collection
Geography, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
The Perry-Casta??eda Library Map Collection
Digitized images of maps from the library’s collection, including special sections on maps of current interest. Maps are in fairly large (100 to 900K) .gif or .jpg images, and may take a while to load.
Subject: Reference–Geography–Maps & Atlases
TIGER Mapping Service
Geography, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
TIGER Mapping Service
Prototype service from the U.S. Bureau of the Census which generates detailed maps of U.S. locations.
Subject: Reference–Geography–Maps & Atlases
Glossary of Cartographic Terms
Geography, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
Glossary of Cartographic Terms
A lengthy glossary of cartographic terms for use by cartographers, geologists, geographers or hydrologists. Excerpted from Maps for America, 3rd edition.
Subject: Reference–Geography
Archaeology: An Introduction
Archaeology, Geography, Social Sciences, Sociology
Archaeology: An Introduction
An “electronic companion to Archaeology : An Introduction – an introductory book about archaeology for students, or anyone else who would like to start learning about the subject. The book is by Kevin Greene, a senior lecturer in Archaeology at the University of Newcastle in the UK.” This site is full of excellent links to academic resources and i …
Subject: Social Sciences–Archaeology
IPL FAQ: Seven Wonders of the World
Architecture, Fine Arts, Geography, Visual Arts
IPL FAQ: Seven Wonders of the World
What are the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World? Find out from this IPL Frequently Asked Question site.
Subject: Reference–Geography; Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Architecture; Reference–Geography; Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Architecture
InfoNation
Geography
InfoNation
“InfoNation is an easy-to-use, two-step database that allows you to view and compare the most up-to-date statistical data for the Member States of the United Nations. In this first menu, you can select up to seven countries. Then, you can proceed to the data menu where you will be able to select statistics and other data fields.” You can get statis …
Subject: Regional & Country Information; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–Geography
Centre for Topographic Information
Geography, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
Centre for Topographic Information
This site combines both information from Canadian Topographic maps and Digital Topographic Data. Here you can find out more about maps and you are able to search for maps of specific Canadian maps
Subject: Reference–Geography–Maps & Atlases
Solstice: E-Journal of Geography and Mathematics
Geography, Mathematics, Science and Technology, Web Directories
Solstice: E-Journal of Geography and Mathematics
“The purpose of Solstice is to promote interaction between geography and mathematics. Articles in which elements of one discipline are used to shed light on the other are particularly sought. Also welcome, are original contributions that are purely geographical or purely mathematical.”
Subject: Reference–Geography; Science & Technology–Mathematics
National Geographic Magazine
Geography, Web Directories
National Geographic Magazine
Subject: Regional & Country Information; Reference–Geography
Geografski Zbornik / Acta Geographica
Europe, Geography, United Kingdom
Geografski Zbornik / Acta Geographica
Geographical journal of Slovenia. Articles in .pdf format. Available online from 1995.
Subject: Reference–Geography; Regional & Country Information–Europe
Geospatial Solutions
Geography, Web Directories
Geospatial Solutions
“Geospatial Solutions magazine serves the geographic information systems community by presenting articles by real users tackling real problems with GIS and related spatial information technologies.The magazine also provides news and information to help readers plan their GIS project, keep up with changing technologies, find data sources, and stay i …
Subject: Reference–Geography
Federal Geographic Data Committee Newsletter
Geography, Web Directories
Federal Geographic Data Committee Newsletter
“The FGDC Newsletter describes activities of the geospatial data community and the National Spatial Data Infrastructure.”
Subject: Reference–Geography
UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Geography
UNESCO World Heritage Centre
The World Heritage center manages the World Heritage List of over 800 sites, monuments, or buildings around the world that have been deemed to be culturally, historically, or ecologically significant. Also contains World Heritage-related news and information.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History; Reference–Geography; Science & Technology–Environmental Sciences & Ecology; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–International Government & Intergovernmental Groups–United Nations
Footnotes to History
Geography, Regional and Country Information, South Pacific
Footnotes to History
This site is dedicated to providing information about former nations that are largely unknown, and not referenced in many textbooks. Many of these nations were short-lived, quite small, or ethnic regions.
Subject: Regional & Country Information; Arts & Humanities–History; Reference–Geography
Maps of India
Asia, Geography, India, Regional and Country Information, Vietnam
Maps of India
Comprehensive collection of full-color maps of India. Political, demographic, road, and rail maps. Maps arranged either full-country view or by states and union territories. Includes distance calculator.
Subject: Reference–Geography–Maps & Atlases; Regional & Country Information–Asia–India
Gheos World Atlas 2000
Geography, Regional and Country Information, South Pacific
Gheos World Atlas 2000
Interactive maps of the world, along with statistical and informational profiles of individual countries.
Subject: Reference–Geography–Maps & Atlases; Regional & Country Information
Multimap.com
Geography, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
Multimap.com
Interactive maps of Great Britain, Europe, and the world. You can zoom in and out to narrow or widen the map area. The Great Britain one includes street-level mapping, and can use place names or postcodes. Also includes links to tourist destination and lodging in Great Britain.
Subject: Reference–Geography–Maps & Atlases
United Nations Cartographic Section
Geography, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
United Nations Cartographic Section
An online collection of maps held and produced by the United Nations. Both general and peacekeeping maps are available, along with other geographical resources. You can view maps by country, region, or mission. Adobe Acrobat is needed to view the maps. Site available in English and French.
Subject: Reference–Geography–Maps & Atlases
Earth and Moon Viewer
Geography
Earth and Moon Viewer
“A great resource for clickable satellite maps of the Earth and the Moon. You can select views of Earth from the Moon or from the Sun, locate specific craters on the Moon by name, zoom in and out, and select different types of displays including topographic maps, weather maps and cloud maps.”
Subject: Reference–Geography–Maps & Atlases; Science & Technology–Astronomy–Stargazing; Science & Technology–Astronomy–Solar System (Planetary)
START Natural Language Question Answering System
Geography, Regional and Country Information, South Pacific
START Natural Language Question Answering System
The START Natural Language artificial intelligence server at MIT interactively answers all kinds of geography questions posed by Web users in natural language queries. Ask questions or make requests such as “Show me a map of Turkey?,” “What is the population of Rome?” or “What cities are within 300 miles of Moscow?”
Subject: Regional & Country Information; Reference–Geography
