Print Resources ~ Physical and digital books prepared by subject-area experts presenting primary and secondary source information as well as statistics, images, facts, and/or narrative.
- Print resources on specific topics may be found by searching the Online Catalog.
~ eBooks from Gale Virtual Reference Library
Databases ~ Special collections of information prepared by subject-area experts available digitally in a variety of formats. Invisible to search engines such as Google.
~ Reference articles. Many maps, images, articles, etc. on China.
~ Chicago-area newspapers
- Example search: click Advanced Search > Enter China and Tourism in separate search boxes > Change All Text to In Lead/First Paragraph for both search boxes > Click Search.
~ Clipart, photos, fonts, and more.
~ Magazines and newspapers
- Example search: enter China and Description and Travel in two separate search boxes > Click search.
~ Reference articles, magazines, newspapers, images, and TV/radio transcripts
~ Newspaper articles from U.S. and international sources
- Example search: click More Search Options > Enter China and Tourism in separate search boxes > Change All Text to In Lead/First Paragraph for both search boxes > Click Search.
~ General articles on China.
Use the Read Speaker Dashboard pictured here:to listen to any
Student Resource Center Gold document. You may also download articles as an mp3 file. Transfer the file to your iTunes library or other mp3 library and listen to the article.
~ U.S. and world news information.
- China Country Guide ~ from the U.S. Department of State
- China: a Country Study ~ from the Library of Congress
- Countries of the World : From the USA CIA World Factbooks, the United Nations Statistical Office, The Library of Congress Country Studies and other sources
- Fodor's Travel Guides ~ "Covering over 300 destinations worldwide, Fodor's guidebooks are written for a variety of travelers who have one thing in common--they are seeking the best travel options available within their budget, including the best places to stay, eat, shop, and see."
- Frommer's Travel Guides ~ "The essential online destination for those planning the perfect travel excursion."
- Lonely Planet Travel Guides
- National Geographic: MapMachine
- Portals to the World: China ~ from the Library of Congress
- U.S. Department of State - Information for American citizens traveling abroad or foreign citizens traveling to the U.S.
- Virtual Tourist - "VirtualTourist is a worldwide travel community where real travelers and locals share real travel advice and experiences."
N.
Mellendorf, Librarian. Maine South High School, Library Resource Center,
Park Ridge, IL
Created: 5/12/09 Contact: nmellendorf@maine207.org