Online Library Resources
This section lists links to specialized database resources provided by the library.America the Beautiful
An encyclopedia of the 50 states. Information for each state includes articles about the history, geography, economy, culture, government and cities, and a full-color map. Profiles of important people and a section of "Fast Facts" are also included.
This database paid for by West Bloomfield Township Public Library
Lands
and Peoples
An encyclopedia of countries, cultures, and current
events that is geared to student readers. Each country article
includes sections which describe the country's land, people, economy,
history, and government, and a full-color map.
This database paid for by West Bloomfield Township
Public Library
Culture Grams States Edition
An electronic library created to introduce elementary-age
children to all 50 states.
This database paid for by West Bloomfield Township
Public Library
Opposing
Viewpoints
Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center is a complete one-stop source for
information on social issues. Access viewpoint articles, topic overviews,
statistics, primary documents, links to websites, and full-text
magazine and newspaper articles.
This database paid for by West Bloomfield Township
Public Library
Internet Websites
This section lists links to external websites selected by our librarians.United States
50 States of the USAClick on the state or territory to learn about each state's flag, bird, flower, and origin of the state's name, state nickname, and other facts.
American
Civil War Homepage
Search for quick facts and images of the civil war, including bibliographies,
battles, general resources and pictures.
Ben's Guide to
U.S. Government for Kids
Enter this site by grade level (K-12). Provides information about the
nation and the states, the federal government, symbols, history and more.
Explore
and Learn
Current events and exhibits at Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village
as well as online games, interactive online field trips and homework help.
First
Nations
This site provides an extensive listing of tribes by region, and selected
histories and information about "First Nations from Canada and Mexico
that had important roles."
Today
in History
Visit the Library of Congress and explore America's history from yesterday
and beyond.
World
Atlapedia"Countries A to Z" has information about geography, climate, people, religion, language, history, and economy. "World Maps" has color physical and political maps for the world
Flags of the World
Provides a color picture of the flag and a map for every country of the
world.
Kids
Web Japan
Learn about Japan and its culture and language, daily life, geography,
politics and more.
Mysteries
of Egypt
Learn about ancient Egypt religion, daily life, government, technology
and more. Includes timeline.
This
Day in History
History Channel presents fascinating facts about each day in history.
Find out what happened on your birthday.
World
FactBook: Country Profiles
Gather information about every country, including population, land formations
and climate, government and economy, maps and more.
