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ALMANACS
FactMonster:
The Information Please almanac online.
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ATLASES
Atlapedia: Maps
for every nation.
Xpeditions:
Atlas Printer-friendly maps.
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CAREERS
Occupational Outlook
Handbook: The online version of this standard reference source
on careers published by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Career
Key: Learn which careers suit your personality and interests.
Career Path:
Provides information on careers, individuals in those careers, and how
to begin the job search with resume and interview tips.
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COLLEGE
California
Community Colleges: A directory to every campus.
California
Homeschool Network: Teen Resources: Offers essays about school
and education — also includes information on scholarships and how
to find colleges that accept homeschoolers.
California State
University: Provides links to all 23 campuses.
College
is Possible: Tips on planning and preparation for everyone.
Peterson’s:
Information on schools and links to their web sites, from the publishers
of the popular print counterpart.
Students.gov:
Student gateway to the US government. Has information about higher education.
Technical
Schools USA: A guide to technical schools, careers, and certifications
in the United States.
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DICTIONARIES
The American Heritage
Dictionary of the English Language, 4th ed: More than 90,000 definitions,
most of which include audio pronunciations, etymology, articles, and word
history.
Merriam-Webster’s
WWWebster Dictionary: Look up the definition, pronunciation, etymology,
and hear the word pronounced in Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary,
Tenth Edition, with many additional features.
Word
A Day: Learn a word a day with definition, origin, and usage sample.
World
Almanac for Kids: Fun facts from around the world.
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ENCYCLOPEDIAS
Britannica
Concise: The free version may not include the most current updates
but the articles are full text, unlike the Britannica site.
Columbia Encyclopedia:
Sixth edition of this concise source.
Encarta:
The free version of this resource offers at least one article on most
subjects.
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QUOTATIONS
Quotations:
Contemporary and classic quotations collections in a searchable database.
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