Encyclopedias
An encyclopedia has always been the place to start your research. In the online world, it still is.
Encyclopedias for All Ages
World Book Reference Center
World Book Encyclopedia has been a trusted resource for students since 1917. Its easy-to-use online resource center supplements articles with historic documents, electronic books, tutorials, images and video.
Encyclopedia for Elementary Students
World Book Kids
World Book Kids is an elementary school encyclopedia with a standard search box and a colorful menu for finding articles, maps, photos, science projects, games, and learning activities.
World Book Discover
World Book Discover is middle school encyclopdia with a dictionary, atlas, and other tools to help students with research.
Spanish language Encyclopedia
World Book Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos
World Book Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos is an elementary school encyclopdia in Spanish with informative articles, maps, photos, news from Spanish language newspapers, and learning activities.
Special Encyclopedias for In-Depth Information
Gale Virtual Reference
Search many specialized encyclopedias simultaneously to find authoritative articles for many topics. These sources can be very helpful for students doing homework, business people needing industrial background, or readers interested in historical facts. Try this source as a scholarly alternative to the Wikipedia. User from home need their library card numbers to log in.
Away from the Library, use your Thomas Ford Library card number to access this website.
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