Black Past
Black Past: Abele, Julian F.
Julian Abele, the most successful black architect of his time, is described in this encyclopedia article. There are links to websites that show his designs.
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Bipolar Disorder
Encyclopedia article with health information about bipolar disorder: types, symptoms, treatments, tests, prognosis.
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Dehydration
This encyclopedia article on dehydration is organized into several sections, including: "Definition," "Causes, incidence, and risk factors," "Symptoms," and "Treatment."
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Kidney Transplant
A description of kidney transplants are provided in this encyclopedia article. Risk factors and expectations after surgery are discussed. Diagrams of the kidney are also provided.
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Progeria
The Medline Plus medical encyclopedia lists basic information on Progeria, a disease that produces rapid aging at a youthful age.
Library of Economics and Liberty
The Concise Encyclopedia of Karl Marx(1818 1883 )
This is a synopsis of Karl Marx and communism which focuses on the background and on economics.
Library of Economics and Liberty
Concise Encyclopedia of Economics: Opportunity Cost
The definition and examples of "opportunity cost."
Library of Economics and Liberty
Concise Encyclopedia of Economics: Biography of Irving Fisher (1867 1947)
A brief biography of famous economist Irving Fisher (1867-1947), and his impact on economic thought.
Library of Economics and Liberty
Concise Encyclopedia of Economics: Monetary Policy
Offers an in-depth description of monetary policy, its characteristics, functions, and goals.
Library of Economics and Liberty
The Concise Encyclopedia of Economics: Henry George
A good discussion of the economic theories of Henry George. He had definite ideas of how to tax property, and the value of free trade.
Library of Economics and Liberty
Concise Encyclopedia of Economics: Biography of Alfred Marshall (1842 1924)
A brief biography of the economics philosopher Alfred Marshall outlining his major contributions to the field of economic thought.
Other
Catholic Encyclopedia: Pharisees
This resource presents a detailed history of the development of the Pharisees, a politico-religious sect of ancient Judaism.
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: Mla Citation Guide [Pdf]
This 10-page resource explains what a bibliography is and gives examples of MLA style in regards to citing, both in the bibliography and in-text, for works such as books, anthologies, encyclopedia articles, journals, magazines,...
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Vitamin A
This encyclopedia article is organized into the following sections: Illustrations, Alternative Names, Definition, Function, Food Sources, Side Effects, and Recommendations. Click the thumbnails in Illustrations to pull up two charts, one...
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Niacin
This encyclopedia article on niacin, or vitamin B3, is organized into the following sections: "Illustrations," "Alternative Names," "Definition," "Function," "Food Sources," "Side Effects," and "Recommendations." Click on the thumbnail...
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Riboflavin
Organized into several sections, including "Illustrations," "Functions," and "Food Sources," this encyclopedia article is a simple overview of B2, or riboflavin. Click on the thumbnails in the "Illustration," section to pull up...
Library of Congress
Loc: Prosperity and Thrift: Mc Nary Haugen Farm Legislation
As part of the encyclopedia in the extensive site, Properity and Thrift, the definition of the McNary-Haugen bills explains why they were proposed as a way to assist the farmers and try to solve the surplus and declining prices.
Remedy Health Media
Health Central: Phobias
Health Central library offers information on what a phobia is and on specific phobias and their treatments.
Library of Congress
Loc: Teachers: Personal Stories and Primary Sources
Young scholars will explore the value of personal stories and first-hand accounts when exploring history, in this case, the events of the early twentieth century, which included World War I and the Great Depression. Through this...
University of California
Uc Irvine: Distinguishing Between Primary & Secondary Sources
This site has an online quiz to test your knowledge of primary and secondary sources.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Preparing to Write the Research Paper
This lesson introduces students to research materials in the library and electronic materials available through the Alabama Virtual Library(AVL). The instruction emphasizes "how-to-use" multi-volume encyclopedias, multi-volume reference...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Fishing for Facts!
This instructional activity will involve a visit to the Library Media Center to research different sea creatures. Using an encyclopedia, students will find two facts about their sea creature. Using the Internet, students will work in...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Honey Bees
The learners will do research to learn the various functions of bees within the hive and understand the process of making honey. Students will use numerous resources to find their information including the Internet, library books,...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The Big Dropper the Life Cycle of a Raindrop
Learners will research the Internet, Alabama Virtual Library, online and printed encyclopedias, and other reference material to gather information on the water cycle. Students will then use the gathered data to create a slideshow...