Geography

 

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Magazine, Newspaper, Journal Articles
Books, Videos, Etc. | Maps
Selected Web Sites | Citation Help

 

(EBSCO) Articles from journals, magazines, newspapers on a variety of topics.

(Mellon Foundation) Includes full-text back issues of selected journals in such areas as history, statistics, sociology, literature, and economics.

(Johns Hopkins University Press) Full-text articles from "over 300 high quality humanities, arts, and social sciences journals."

(ProQuest) Articles from journals, magazines, national newspapers including the Houston Chronicle and National Public Radio (NPR) selected programs.

Search for library materials in the:

 

Library Catalog

Other Libraries

NOTE: Request items online from library catalog with a Harris County Public Library Card or Lone Star College–CyFair Photo ID/Library Card. See instructions on getting a library card.

Google Book Search - free web

(Google Books Library Project) View complete text from out-of-copyright books and keyword sections from other titles available through partnerships with libraries such as the University of Michigan and the New York Public Library. Search by your zip code for which local libraries own books listed via the link to "Find this book in a library."

Library Database: (NOTE: access off campus with library card/college ID number)

(Maps.com) Includes a reference atlas, thematic maps, geography games, quizzes and news articles.
NOTE: Limited to Lone Star College–CyFair-Barker Cypress & Fairbanks students & personnel-on & off campus.

Selected Map Web Sites:

• Google Earth - satellite imagery, maps, terrain and 3D buildings (NOTE: needs to be installed on your Mac or PC - get directions from Google)
• National Atlas of the United States of America - Geology of the United States (United States Department of the Interior) See also: Map Maker to draw a map based on selected features
• National Geographic Society Map Machine
• ReliefWeb Map Centre (United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs)
• Topozone - Interactive topographical map of the U.S. (NOTE: basic service is free - Pro services provided with a paid subscription)
• University of Texas Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection

Geography, GPS  and GIS Sites

• National Geographic.com - non-profit educational and scientific organization promoting the study of geography, environmental and historical conservation, and world culture and history
• Geography Network - sponsored by ESRI, is a global network of geographic information users and providers and provides access to a wide range of data 
• U.S. Geological Survey - the nation's largest water, earth, and biological science and civilian mapping agency.
• U.S. Geological Survey - Texas
• American Geological Institute - this non-profit organization offers extensive information regarding geosciences and how they play an important role in our society and our environment
• Geography World - provides numerous links to related sites in physical and cultural geography 
• Geological Society of America - a broad unifying scientific society whose goals include applying geoscience's knowledge and insight to human needs and aspirations and stewardship of the Earth
• Texas Natural Resources Information System - provides a centralized information system for all Texas natural resource data 
• National Park Service - provides GIS data on the national park system  
• GPS World Online - includes GPS news, magazine articles, reference tools, and employment and product listings
• Texas General Land Office - covers GIS use and data at the Texas General Land Office
• GIS Development, the Geospatial Resource Portal - promotes the use of GIS technology and applications and provides links to worldwide news, conference and technical papers, abstracts of journal articles, companies, and electronic journals
• Texas Commission on Environmental Quality - Texas' environmental agency; includes environmental news, legislation, programs, etc; also includes helpful GIS links to government agencies and data clearinghouses
• Geological and Planetary Sciences (CalTech Library) - links to geological and GIS sites
• University of Texas at Dallas, GIS and Remote Sensing Resources on the Internet - this site provides a good overview of numerous GIS sources on the internet  
• Harris County GIS - interactive web-based maps for Harris County
• Fort Bend County - GIS Data - This site provides GIS data for the county

Selected Resources for Geography Teachers

• National Council for Geographic Education - promotes and supports geographic education; includes lesson plans
• Awesome Library (for Earth Science teachers): good resource for earth science teachers; includes lesson plans.
• Funbrain.Com, Where Is That? - interactive geography games
• Sheppard Software - interactive geography games

Environmental Sites

• Clean Air Action - Houston-Galveston Area Council
• Earthjustice  - Founded in 1971 as Sierra Club Legal Defense Fund
• Librarians' Index to the Internet (California State Library)
  NOTE: Search for your broad topic using their search box. (e.g., global warming or acid rain)
• National Library for the Environment (The National Council for Science and the Environment)
• National Wildlife Federation-Campus Ecology - supports "campus and beyond to protect wildlife by restoring habitat and slowing global warming"
• NOAA's All Hazard Monitor - provides status reports and maps on severe weather and other natural hazards in the world
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Search Engines

• Google: Web Search || U.S. Government Search || Image Search
• Altavista Multimedia Search
• Scirus (science-specific)

Find examples of MLA format on the Citation Help page to give credit to information sources used in an assignment.

Maintained by: P. Brautigam-Reference Librarian
patsy.r.brautigam@lonestar.edu