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	National Geographic Online National Geographic Society Lively and informative coverage about the world--its lands, oceans, peoples, and cultures--and beyond. Includes a media section with overviews of stories from National Geographic Magazine, Traveller Magazine, and, for children, World Magazine; special features; and children's activities and educational materials. Also offers a digital atlas with maps and satellite images, information concerning the society's research and educational foundations, and descriptions or samples of National Geographic television programs, books, and interactive products. The photography area contains a gallery and an archive, a calendar of events, brief biographies of staff photographers, and technical advice. Characterized by National Geographic's renowned standards for reportage and photography, these materials enrich one's understanding of the diversity of human experience and the complexity and beauty of the natural world. World Cultures Richard Hooker / Washington State University Comprehensive anthology of materials for courses in world cultures. Includes learning modules dealing with civilizations from Mesopotamia to the modern period, with essays, primary source materials, and discussion topics. Designed for first-year college students, "World Cultures" offers a challenging selection of resources for the casual browser as well as the serious student. 1492: An Ongoing Voyage The Library of Congress Exhibit about the history and cultures of indigenous peoples in the Caribbean and North and South America. Includes coverage of the political forces leading to European exploration, conquest, and settlement as well as of contacts between American peoples and Europeans between 1492 and 1600. Provides maps of the early Americas and other Library of Congress materials. Accompanied by background text and visual materials, the exhibit consists of thematic ethnohistorical sections titled "What Came to Be Called 'America'" (on the diverse cultures and peoples of the Caribbean Islands, Middle America, the Andes highlands, the South Atlantic, and North America), "The Mediterranean World," "Christopher Columbus: Man and Myth," "Inventing America," and "Europe Claims America." Web of Culture Primer on geography and cultures of the world's nations. Contains articles on cross-cultural topics, a list of country capitals, contact information for consulates and embassies, and materials on world religion, languages, and other topics.

	3D Atlas Online An excellent geography resource site, 3D Atlas Online contains more than just maps. Get information, vocabulary terms, and Web links for any country in the world. Search the site for facts about world music, global cuisine, earth geology, ecosystems, or climate. Students, test your knowledge on the Global Trivia Challenge. Educators, visit the Educators' Area for helpful teaching links. Altapedia Online Do you need to know what the climate is like in Australia? What language do they speak in Bangladesh? What money do they use in Botswana? Find the answers here. Color Landform Atlas of the United States Start your exploration of the 50 states by choosing one. View a shaded relief map, a county map, a satellite picture, or other images of the state. Then research the state more closely using the external links relevant to the state under study. E-Conflict, World Encyclopedia and Simulation Learn about every nation and province of the world, including facts about the people, government, economy, geography, and defense. Look at maps and flags or listen to national anthems. The goal of this reference tool is to eradicate conflict throughout the world through education. Geographia Don't just study other cultures, experience them. Give geography a new twist by traveling the globe with Geographia features. Or if you need fast facts, choose an area of the world and search for your country of interest. Geography Place An online game and quiz site, Geography place makes exploring the world fun. Select one of eight regions to study. Click on the region to play one of three games, or to complete an online tutorial. Geography World This extensive collection of geography resources spans topics from United States geography to ancient culture to water and erosion. Once you get past the banner ads, you'll find extensive links to relevant Web sites. Don't miss out on the trivia teasers, or the chance to win the "Geography World Gold Award." Helping Your Child Learn Geography This online publication was created by the U.S. Department of Education to help parents teach their children about geography. Each chapter zeros in on a different part of the geography puzzle including location, place, relationships, movement, and regions. It also includes suggested readings and a useful glossary. Mathematics of Cartography On this site, you won't just look at maps; you'll learn how they are made. Discover the history of maps, how you use mathematics in cartography, map-related careers, and other cartography resources. Peace Corps Kids Learn where the Peace Corp is active and explore those countries. Read folk tales and stories or find out about the food, traditions, education system, and daily life in 10 Peace Corps countries.

	Color Landform Atlas of the United States Start your exploration of the 50 states by choosing one. View a shaded relief map, a county map, a satellite picture, or other images of the state. Then research the state more closely using the external links relevant to the state under study. E-Conflict, World Encyclopedia and Simulation Learn about every nation and province of the world, including facts about the people, government, economy, geography, and defense. Look at maps and flags or listen to national anthems. The goal of this reference tool is to eradicate conflict throughout the world through education. Geographia Don't just study other cultures, experience them. Give geography a new twist by traveling the globe with Geographia features. Or if you need fast facts, choose an area of the world and search for your country of interest. Geography Place An online game and quiz site, Geography place makes exploring the world fun. Select one of eight regions to study. Click on the region to play one of three games, or to complete an online tutorial. Geography World This extensive collection of geography resources spans topics from United States geography to ancient culture to water and erosion. Once you get past the banner ads, you'll find extensive links to relevant Web sites. Don't miss out on the trivia teasers, or the chance to win the "Geography World Gold Award." Helping Your Child Learn Geography This online publication was created by the U.S. Department of Education to help parents teach their children about geography. Each chapter zeros in on a different part of the geography puzzle including location, place, relationships, movement, and regions. It also includes suggested readings and a useful glossary. Mathematics of Cartography On this site, you won't just look at maps; you'll learn how they are made. Discover the history of maps, how you use mathematics in cartography, map-related careers, and other cartography resources. National Geographic Xpeditions Maps Need a map for a school report or class project? Or, maybe you are just a map-lover. This National Geographic site has basic and detailed maps for hundreds of places including but not limited to North America, Antarctica, Africa, and Asia. Once you've selected a general area, you can zoom in on specific countries and opt to print a hardcopy of your map. Peace Corps Kids Learn where the Peace Corp is active and explore those countries. Read folk tales and stories or find out about the food, traditions, education system, and daily life in 10 Peace Corps countries.
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