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Web sites

Iroquois

Navajo

Cherokee

Chipewyan

Egypt

Greece

Iraq

Israel

 

Suggested search terms

Dewey numbers

Books

Electronic databases

Plagiarism policy

 

 

 

Suggested search terms
These terms
– used alone or in combination – may be helpful for performing keyword searches in the NHHS media center catalog, electronic databases, or online search engines:

 

 

 

Country/Culture

Arab countries

Cherokee

Chipewyan

Egypt

Greece

Indians of North America

Iraq

Iroquois

Israel

Middle East

Native Americans

Navajo

 

Region

Geography

Social life

Social conditions

Customs

Manners

Religion

National characteristics

 

Government

Politics

Culture

Law

 

Gender roles

Sex role

 

Economy

Economic conditions

Economic policy

Business

Commerce

 

Laws

Punishment

 

Values

Social values

Ethics

 

 

 

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Dewey numbers

The following ranges of call numbers show the areas where you can browse for books in the library:

970 (Native Americans)

916.2 (Egypt)

962 (Egypt)

914.95  (Greece)

956.7 (Iraq)

915.694 (Israel)

956.94 (Israel)

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Books

Books about Egypt, Greece, Iraq, Israel, and Native American cultures have been reserved under Ms. Ryan's name. They are shelved on a cart for your use in the Media Center.

 

Also, you can look at the following reference books, which are available in the Media Center:

  • American Heritage Pictorial Atlas of United States History (REF 912 A)

  • Concise Atlas of the World (REF 912 C)

  • CultureGrams (REF 390 CUL )

  • Geo-Data: The World Almanac Gazetteer (REF 910.321 K)

  • Historical Atlas of the Religions of the World (REF 912 A)

  • Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations (REF 910 JUN)

  • Lands and Peoples (REF 910.22)

  • Nations of the World (REF 910.3 NAT)

  • World Reference Atlas (REF 912 D)

  • World Travel Guide (REF 910.2 WOR)

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Electronic databases

Using the suggested search terms, look for articles about countries and cultures in the following Media Center electronic databases, accessible from the NHHS Media Center home page or on the media center computers’ Favorites list:

Encyclopedia & reference sources

  • EBSCOhost Web-Funk & Wagnalls

  • Grolier Online (not available from home)

  • InfoTrac-Student Edition-Encyclopedia

  • InfoTrac-Student Edition-Reference

  • World Book Online

Geography

  • Country Watch

  • Facts on File-World Atlas

  • InfoTrac-Student Edition-Maps

  • NewsBank Maps

  • SIRS-Government Reporter-Country Profiles

  • SIRS-World Almanac & Maps

History

  • ABC CLIO-World History: Modern Era

  • EBSCO Student Research Center-History

  • EBSCO Student Research Center-Social Studies

  • EBSCOhost-History Reference Center

  • Facts on File-American History Online

  • Facts on File-American Indian History & Culture

  • Facts on File-History Database Center

  • Facts on File-World History Online

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Web sites

IROQUOIS

 

American Indians and the Natural World

http://www.carnegiemuseums.org/cmnh/exhibits/north-south-east-west/iroquois/index.html

An exploration of four tribes of Native Americans, including the Iroquois, and how they viewed the natural world. From the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Pittsburgh, PA.

 

Encyclopedia of North American Indians

http://college.hmco.com/history/readerscomp/naind/html/na_000107_entries.htm

An encyclopedia of articles about American Indians, including tribes, individuals, treaties, cultural traditions, arts, map, and more.
 

Indigenous Peoples Literature

http://www.indigenouspeople.net/ipl_final.html

An archive of cultural material, a listing of tribes, chiefs, and the complete texts of key documents such as the Iroquois and Seminole constitutions.
 

Iroquois Today

http://www.iroquoismuseum.org/iroquois.htm

Information from the Iroquois Indian Museum about the social, cultural, and economic life of people from the six nations of the confederation who are living in modern communities across the United States.

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NAVAJO

 

MSN Encarta – Navajo

http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761576887/Navajo_(people).html

Information on the history, culture, and contemporary life of the Navajo people.

 

Navajo Nation Home Page

http://www.navajo.org/

Official web page of the Navajo Nation, the largest Native American tribe in the Southwest.

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CHEROKEE

 

Cherokee Nation

http://www.cherokee.org/

Official site of the Cherokee Nation.

 

Cherokee North Carolina

http://www.cherokee-nc.com/

Official web page of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, located in western North Carolina.

 

MSN Encarta – Cherokee

http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761577754/Cherokee.html

Information on the history, culture, and contemporary life of the Navajo people.

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CHIPEWYAN

 

All Refer – Chipewyan

http://reference.allrefer.com/encyclopedia/C/Chipewya.html

Basic background information about the Chipewyan people.

 

Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation

http://atc97.org/acfn.html

Official web site of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation reserve.

 

Chipewyan Prairie First Nation

http://www.chipewyan.com/

A site dedicated to preserving the language, culture, and heritage of the Chipewyan people.

 

Dene First Nations – Chipewyan

http://nwt-tno.inac-ainc.gc.ca/youthbuzz/dfn-cw_e.htm

An exploration of the Chipewyan way of life from Indian and Northern Affairs Canada.

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EGYPT

 

Arab Net – Egypt

http://www.arab.net/egypt/

Award-winning web site about the countries in the Middle East and North Africa.

 

Atlas – Egypt Map

http://www.map.freegk.com/egypt/egypt.php

A map of the country annotated with descriptions and statistics.

 

CIA World Fact Book – Egypt

http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/eg.html

Information about Egypt's geography, people, and government from the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency.

 

Library of Congress Country Study – Egypt

http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/egtoc.html

Extensive information about Egypt's geography, society, and economy compiled by the Library of Congress.

 

U.S. State Department – Egypt

http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/5309.htm

Detailed overview of the country's people, history, and political conditions prepared by the U.S. State Department.

 

World Almanac for Kids – Egypt

http://worldalmanacforkids.com/explore/nations/egypt.html

Facts and figures about all aspects of Egyptian life.

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GREECE

 

Atlas – Greece Map

http://www.map.freegk.com/greece/greece.php

A map of the country annotated with descriptions and statistics.

 

CIA World Factbook – Greece

http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/gr.html

Information about Greece's geography, people, and government from the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency.

 

U.S. State Department – Greece

http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/3395.htm

Detailed overview of the country's people, history, and political conditions prepared by the U.S. State Department.

 

World Almanac for Kids – Greece

http://worldalmanacforkids.com/explore/nations/greece.html

Facts and figures about all aspects of Greek life.

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IRAQ

 

Arab Net – Iraq

http://www.arab.net/iraq/

Award-winning web site about the countries in the Middle East and North Africa.

 

CIA World Fact Book – Iraq

http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/iz.html

Information about Iraq's geography, people, and government from the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency.

 

Library of Congress Country Study – Iraq

http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/iqtoc.html

Extensive information about Iraq's geography, society, and economy compiled by the Library of Congress.

 

U.S. State Department – Iraq

http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/6804.htm

Detailed overview of the country's people, history, and political conditions prepared by the U.S. State Department.

 

World Almanac for Kids – Iraq

http://worldalmanacforkids.com/explore/nations/iraq.html

Facts and figures about all aspects of life in Iraq.

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ISRAEL

 

Atlas – Israel Map

http://www.map.freegk.com/egypt/israel.php

A map of the country annotated with descriptions and statistics.

 

CIA World Fact Book – Israel

http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/is.html

Information about Egypt's geography, people, and government from the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency.

 

Historical Overview

http://www.israel-mfa.gov.il/mfa/history/history of israel/

The Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs presents an overview of the country's history from ancient times until today.

 

Library of Congress Country Study – Israel

http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/iltoc.html

Extensive information about Israel's geography, society, and economy compiled by the Library of Congress.

 

U.S. State Department – Israel

http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/3581.htm

Detailed overview of the country's people, history, and political conditions prepared by the U.S. State Department.

 

World Almanac for Kids – Israel

http://worldalmanacforkids.com/explore/nations/israel.html

Facts and figures about all aspects of Israeli life.

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Plagiarism policy

Plagiarism demonstrates lack of integrity and character. It is inconsistent with the goals and values of NHHS. Review the plagiarism policy to learn about strategies that will help you succeed with honor.

 

NHHS policy on cheating and plagiarism
http://www.nhvweb.net/NHHS/English/cheatingplagiarismpolicy.htm

 

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