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Atlases
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Atlases: World
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Hammond Citation World Atlas Reference G1021 .H267 1986 United States is emphasized with individual state maps. Excellent maps. Lacks historic mapping.(1.) |
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National Geographic Atlas Ref Atlases G1021 .N38 1999 Attractive maps, many thematic maps and discussions of world resources. Divided by continent. Each section is introduced by an encyclopedia-like article. Large-scaled maps are clear and easy to read but only indicate rudimentary aspects of relief. Index does not include coordinates of latitude and longitude. Too much emphasis on American interests.(1.) |
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New International Atlas Ref Atlases G1021 .R23 1999 Scales 1:6 million and 1:3 million. Maps tend to be double-pages, legible, maps of extraordinary quality made by international cartographers, so is a good balance between American readers and other countries.(1.) |
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Rand McNally Cosmopolitan World Atlas Ref Atlases G1021 .R35 1987 Scale 1:3 million-1:16 million. Shows 12 largest metropolitan areas of the United States. Facts and text materials have a separate index.(1.) |
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Times Atlas of the World:
Comprehensive Edition Ref Atlases G1021 .T5644 1999 Best single-volume atlas available. Large-scale, multiple maps for several countries. Attention to color and detail. 3 parts: #1: conspectus of world minerals, sources of energy and food, and a variety of diagrams and star charts. #2: atlas proper. Shows almost every noteworthy geographical feature from lighthouses and tunnels to mangrove swamps by carefully explained symbols. Scale 1:2,500,000. #3: place names, which serves as an excellent gazetteer.(1.) |
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Atlases: United States
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National Atlas of the United States. U.S. Geological Survey Ref Atlases G1200 .U57 1970 Out of print and in need of revision, but still impressive and much-used. Over-sized. #1: General Reference Maps 1:200 million, urban areas 1:500,000. Many special subject maps whose themes range from economics to demography and contain some of the best information available. Section on administrative maps that show various districts and regions. (1.) |
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Atlases: California
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California, an Environmental
Atlas & Guide Reference G1525 .K7 1991 Ecology, conservation of natural resources, and historical geography. |
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California: Patterns on the
Land Reference G1525 .D8 1976 Maps, economic conditions, geographical, historical, and political maps. |
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California Patterns: A
Geographical and Historical Atlas Reference G1525 .H6 1983 Maps, historical geography, physical maps. |
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California Road &
Recreation Atlas Ref Atlases G1526.P2 B4 2000 Outdoor recreation and roads. |
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Atlases: Historical
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The Historical Atlas of the Earth: A Visual
Exploration of the Earth's
Physical Past Reference QE28.3 .H57 1996 |
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Atlases: Specialty
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Atlas of the Environment Reference G1046.G3 L421 1990 Natural resources, Economic geography, Human geography (Economic aspects), and Pollution. |
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The Economist Atlas of the New Europe Ref Atlases G1797.2 .E2 1992 1. History; 2. Communications; 3.Business; 4. Finance; 5. Politics; 6. International relations; 7. War and defense; 8. Environment; 9. People and culture |
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The Times Atlas and Encyclopedia of the Sea Ref Atlases G2800 .T5 1990 The ocean environment; resources of the ocean; ocean trade; world ocean; geography of the oceans and seas; shipping routes; strategic use of the oceans; study of the sea; law of the sea. |
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Bibliographies
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Aids to Geographical Research: Bibliographies,
Periodicals, Atlases,
Gazetteers and Other Reference Books Reference Z6001.A1 W9 Good source for historical material.2. |
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Research Catalogue Reference G1 .A51 Photolithographed catalogue cards. V1 & 2: General; V3 Regional North America; V. 4-5: United States; 6-7 Mexico, Central America, Bermuda, West Indies, South America; 8-10 Europe; 11: Africa; 12: Tropics. Map supplement is a map key. Strong in periodical-article entries. From the American Geographical Society. (2.) |
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Biographies
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Webster's Guide to American History; A Chronological, geographical, and
Biographical Survey and Compendium Reference E174.5 .W4 |
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Dictionaries
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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Geography Reference G63 .M39 1992 All aspects of geography: cartography, surveying, ecology, population, agriculture and transport. (2.) |
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The Dictionary of Human Geography Reference GF4 .D52 2000 English-language words and terms in common usage in contemporary human geography. |
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A Glossary of Geographical Terms: Based on a List Prepared by
a Committee
of the British Association for the Advancement of Science Reference G107.9 .B74 1979 Covers physical, human, economic and political geography. Definitions are drawn from leading works. (2.) |
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A Feminist Glossary of Human
Geography Reference G63 .G5 1999 |
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Merriam-Webster's Geographical Dictionary Reference G103.5 .W42 1997 6th FL SOUTH G103.5 .W42 1997 |
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Encyclopedias/Handbooks
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Encyclopedias / Handbooks: General
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Geography and Cartography: A Reference Handbook Reference G63 .L6 1976 Extended entries on cartography, audio visual aids, bibliographies, classification, education in geography and cartography, globes, map librarianship, maps. Has abstracts and an extensive index. (2.) |
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Human Settlement Reference HT65 .H85 1992 The settlement pattern; Urban growth; City landscapes; Managing the city; settlement in specific areas of the world. |
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Nature's Last Strongholds Reference QH75 .N3559 1991 Nature conservation; Conservation of natural resources; National parks and reserves; Effect of human beings on Natural areas. |
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World Geographical Encyclopedia Reference G63 .E5213 1995 V. 1: Africa; 2: Americas; 3: Asia; 4:Europe; 5 Oceania; index. Each volume includes a continental overview (physical geography, geology, climate, economy, history, culture); summary of political and statistical data, regional analyses, geographical summaries per country, historical and cultural itineraries. (2.) |
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Encyclopedias / Handbooks: Cities
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American Small City Profiles Reference HT123 .A6653 1993 |
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California, Cities, Towns &
Counties Ref Desk HA261 .C295 1999 Municipal officials and employees; School districts; and Statistics. |
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Cities of the world: A Compilation of
Current Information on Cultural,
Geographical, and Political Conditions in the Countries and Cities of Six
Continents, Based on the Department of State's "Post Reports" Reference G153.4 .C57 1993 1. Africa; 2. The Western Hemisphere (exclusive of the United States); 3. Europe and the Mediterranean Middle East;. 4. Asia, the Pacific, and the Asiatic Middle East |
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Encyclopedia of Urban America: The Cities and
Suburbs Reference HT123 .E5 1998 Analyses of urban America including biographical articles by Jane Addams, Marion Barry, Al Capone, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Lewis Mumford, and Lincoln Steffens. Topics include mass transit, social welfare, residential construction, mill towns, boom towns, Shaker villages, Native Americans, African-American towns, and African Americans in cities. |
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Encyclopedias / Handbooks: Rainforests
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An Act to Amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to Facilitate Protection
of Tropical Forests through Debt Reduction with Developing Countries with
Tropical Forests 112 stat.885-pl 105-214 TEXT PDF-10 pages Tropical forest management, conservation, and forestry. |
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Rain Forest Bibliography: An Annotated Guide to over 1600
Nonfiction Books
about Central and South American Jungles Reference QH 86z R63 1999 |
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Encyclopedias / Handbooks: Weather &
Climate
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Encyclopedia of Climate and Weather Reference QC854 .E523 1996 |
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The Times Books World Weather Guide Reference QC982 .P43 1990 |
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The Weather Almanac: A Reference Guide to Weather,
Climate, and Air Quality
in the United States and its Key Cities, Comprising Statistics, Principles,
and Terminology Reference QC983 .R83 1992 Air quality and climatology in the United States. |
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The Weather Handbook: A Summary of Climatic
Conditions and Weather
Phenomena for Selected Cities in the United States and Around the World Reference QC982 .W38 1990 Climatology tables. |
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Gazetteers
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Merriam-Webster's Geographical Dictionary Reference G103.5 .W42 1997 Gazetteer, not a dictionary. Place names, geographical terms. (2.) |
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Geographical Information Systems
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Geographical Information
Systems Reference G70.2 .G46 1999 v. 1. Principles and technical issues; v. 2. Management issues and applications. |
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Guidebooks
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Maps
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Guide to U.S. Map Resources Reference GA193.U5 C62 1990 |
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Rankings
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Gale Country & World
Rankings Reporter Reference HA154 .G35 1997 Vital statistics, Population Statistics, Economic indicators, and Social indicators. |
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The Illustrated Book of World
Rankings Reference HA155 .K87 1997 Statistics: Social indicators, Economic indicators, and Quality of life. |
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Learn About New Maps from USGS
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Guide to Obtaining USGS
Information Docs/US I 19.4/2:900/989 |
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Internet Access |
New Publications of the Geological Survey Docs/US I 19.14/4: Find what the USGS has published.(1.) |
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Maps for America: Cartographic Products of the U.S. Geological Survey and
Others Docs/US I 19.2:M 31/12/981 Revised every 4-5 years; contains maps and background information on cartography+ (1.) |
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- Katz, William A. 1992. Introduction to Reference Work Volume 1: Basic Information Sources. 6th edition. New York: McGraw-Hill.
- Walford's Guide to Reference Material, Vol. 2 Social and Historical Sciences, Philosophy and Religion. 7th ed. Ed. Alan Day and Michael Walsh. London: Library Association Publishing.