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Websites

• Encyclopedia Britannica Online Reference Center (GALILEO*) - informative and reliable encyclopedia website.
• EBSCO Images (GALILEO*) - over 100,000 photos and maps, with an emphasis on world news and events.
• Platinum Periodicals (for High School Students) (GALILEO*) - designed for high school students comprising more than 2,000 periodicals, from general reference to advanced subject matter.

Books

1. Extraordinary Research Projects by Tamra B. Orr (YA Non-Fiction/Y 371.3 Orr)
2. Encyclopedia of American Literature, Volumes 1-4 (YA Non-Fiction/Y 810.3 Fac)
3. National Geographic Student Atlas of the World - (YA Non-Fiction/Y 912 Nat)

Websites

• The Internet Public Library - contains a great deal of information about a variety of authors and their works.
• Online! Citation Styles - Need help with you bibliography? This site offers help with MLA style, APA style and many other styles of writing.
• Basic Guide to Essay Writing - basic step-by-step guide to completing an essay.

Books

1. A Student Guide to Writing on Demand: Strategies for High-Scoring Essays by Anne Ruggles Gere, Leila Christenbury, Kelly Sassi (YA Non-Fiction/Y 808.042 Ger)
2. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (YA Non-Fiction/Y 808.02 Gib)
3. Writers for Young Adults (YA Reference/Y REF 928.1 Wri)

Websites

• The Math Page - lessons on how to solve problems in arithmetic, geometry, algebra, trigonometry, precalculus and other areas of mathematics.
• Introduction to Algebra - breaks down the steps to solving an algebraic problem.
• Introduction to Geometry - offers a variety of formulas, sample problems and detailed introductions to understanding geometry.

Books

1. Bob Miller's Algebra for the Clueless: Algebra by Robert Miller (YA Non-Fiction/Y 512 Mil)
2. Precalculus Demystified: A Self-Teaching Guide by Rhonda Huettenmueller (YA Reference/Y REF 512 Hue)
3. Get Wise!: Mastering Math Skills by David Frieder, with Stephanie Smith (YA Non-Fiction/MTBL 510 Fri)

Websites

• Poet's Corner - offers everything you need to know about poetry, including a title, author and subject index.
• Encyclopedia Mythica - entails information on mythology, folklore and religion.
• CollegeSource Online (GALILEO*) - over 20,000 U.S. and international college catalogs. Database Title: CollegeSource Online.

Books

1. Myths and Legends by Anthony Horowitz (YA Non-Fiction/Y 398.2 Hor)
2. Guide to College Majors: Everything You Need to Know to Choose the Right Major by Princeton Review (YA Non-Fiction/Y 378.1942 Gui)
3. The Facts on File Companion to American Poetry Volumes, 1 and 2 (YA Reference/Y REF 811.509 Fac)

Websites

• Science and Technology Collection - (GALILEO*) contains over 800 full-text journals covering relevant aspects of the scientific and technical community.
• Elmer's Science Fair Central - FAQs, definitions, 250 Project ideas, science fair rules and guidelines, display tips and much more. - This site contains over 800 full-text journals covering relevant aspects of the scientific and technical community.
• Science Daily - entails recent news, articles, videos and images on a variety of scientific subjects such as health and medicine, mind and brain plants and animals, earth and climate and much more.
• Science Buddies - Science fair project ideas.
• Science Toys You Can Make with Items Around the House
• Steve Spangler Science Experiments
  
  

Books

1. Science Fair Success Using the Internet by Marc Alan Rosner (YA Non-Fiction/Y 507.8 Ros)
2. Painless Science Projects by Faith Hickman Brynie (YA Non-Fiction/Y 507.8)
3. Zap! Blink! Taste! Think! Exciting Life Science for Curious Minds! by Janet Parks Chahrour (YA Non-Fiction/Y 507.8 Cha)

Websites

• World History Collection (GALILEO*) - full-text content covering cover a wide range of historical topics from all continents.
• Annals for American History (Encyclopedia Britannica) (GALILEO*) - includes the full text of over 2000 primary documents in American history, including historical accounts, speeches, memoirs, poems, editorials, landmark court decisions and cultural criticism.
• New Georgia Encyclopedia (GALILEO*) - provides access to authoritative information on people, places, events, history, and other topics about the state of Georgia.

Books

1. Encyclopedia of the World's Nations and Cultures, Volumes 1-4 by George Thomas Kurian (YA Non-Fiction/Y 903 Enc)
2. Atlas of American History by Gary B. Nash and Carter Smith (YA Non-Fiction/Y 911.73 Nas)
3. Georgia 1521-1776 by Robin Doak (YA Non-Fiction/Y 975.802 Doa)

*GALILEO Password - To access outside the Library, you will need the latest password. If you have an active Library Card, you may call the Teen Department during normal operating hours at 706.243.2690 to receive the newest password.