Geography
(Searches top databases only)
Searches a limited set of article databases in this subject.
To find additional articles, please try one of the Research Databases below.
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GEOBASE
GEOBASE is a multidisciplinary database of indexed research literature on the earth sciences, including geology, human and physical geography, environmental sciences, oceanography, geomechanics, alternative energy sources, pollution, waste management and nature conservationA multidisciplinary database of indexed research literature on the earth sciences including Geography. -
Science Direct
ScienceDirect? is a large electronic collection of science, technology, and medicine full-text and bibliographic information. Subjects covered include physical sciences and engineering, life sciences, health sciences, social sciences & humanitiesCoverage in many areas of science. Polk subscribes to approx. 1700 full text journals from 2006 - present. -
SocIndex with Full Text
SocINDEX contains over 2 million records from more than 1,200 core journals (some dating as far back as 1895), plus another selected group of over 3,200 journals, as well as monographs and conference papers. The database includes full text from 766 journals, some back to 1908, more than 820 monographs, and 13,900 conference papers. Also included are over 25,000 biographical and bibliographic Author Profiles.Over 2 million records from more than 1,200 "core" journals (some dating as far back as 1895), plus another selected group of over 3,200 journals - Geography Journals owned by Polk Library
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U.S. Census & Other Statistical Sites
This is a collection of a wide variety of government-created statistical resources. Library staff have collected these links and organized them by usefulness and government agency.Links to U.S. Government sites and more provided by the Government Documents section of Polk Library. -
World Factbook, CIA
The World Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities.Provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities. -
Oxford Reference Online
Online versions of over 100 dictionaries, encyclopedias and reference books. Coverage of a broad range of subjects: from General Reference, Language and Quotations to Science and Medicine, and from Humanities and Social Sciences to Business and Professional. Examples of titles include: A Dictionary of Biology, The Kings and Queens of Britain, The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music, A Dictionary of Geography, A Dictionary of African Mythology and many, many more! Click here to view the list of available reference books, arranged by subject.Includes several online reference books in the area of the Geography. Look under 'Earth & Environmental Sciences' and 'Politics & Social Sciences'.
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Geography Lesson Plans
Lesson Plans & Other Geography Resources -
Geographic Resources from the Smithsonian
Primarily informational resources for teachers and students. Some lesson plans. -
National Geographic Education Guide
Geography lesson plans, maps, photos, etc.
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National Climatic Data Center
This sub agency of the National Weather Service provides historical weather statistics collected at weather stations throughout the United States and offers them here (some are free and some require a fee). As a member of the Federal Depository Library Program, Polk Library has one free account to assist patrons in accessing all of the information provided here. -
Wisconsin Geography, Maps and Graphics - Department of Administration
This site provides interactive maps that include population statistics for Wisconsin. -
Astronomical Atlas Online
This site maintained as a collaboration between the United States Navy and the Royal Navy provides a annual schedule of predicted astronomical events.
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Social Sciences Citation Index
Search for references and cited references in Social Science Citation Index.Comprehensive search tool that lets you do a cited reference search.
