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Encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks, and other reference works available in print or online.

Encyclopedia Americana
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The Encyclopedia Americana is a general encyclopedia first published in 1929. This encyclopedia is designed to introduce specialized knowledge in a variety of academic disciplines to a general audience. This encyclopedia is ideal for the undergraduate student who encounters an unfamiliar academic concept or term. 30 vols.
Location: 1st Fl Reference AE5.E333 2004


Encyclopedia of World Biography
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Presents brief biographical sketches which provide vital statistics as well as information on the importance of the person listed. Includes bibliographical references and index. 17 vols.
Location: 1st Fl Reference CT103.E56 1998


World Book Encyclopedia
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An encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and senior high school students. Includes research guide and index. 22 vols.
Location: 1st Fl Reference AE5 .W55 2002


Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations
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This work contains factual and statistical information on the countries of the world exhibited in consistent format under headings such as topography, public finance, population, language, and ethnic composition. 6 vols.
Location: 1st Fl Reference G 63 .W67 2001


Worldmark Encyclopedia of the States
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This encyclopedia covers all the states with regard to location, size, topography, climate, population, ethnic groups, religion, history, political parties, economy, income, labor, agriculture etc, all contained in a one-volume work. Each state is described in a separate sections, along with full-color state maps and more than 250 tables of useful information. 1 vol.
Location: 1st Fl Reference E 156 .W67 2004


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Encyclopedia of World Biography [Electronic Resource]
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A multicultural biographical source that covers notable individuals from every part of the world and from all time periods who have made significant contributions to human culture.


Gale Virtual Reference Library
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Digital reference collection containing over 400 full text encyclopedias, almanacs, handbooks, and specialized reference books. Search all titles or browse titles by subject.


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