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A too l fo r fi ndi ng a ll the references to a topic throughout the Encyclopædia Britannica. A-Z Browse Encyclopedia articles displayed in a traditional alphabetical arrangement. Subject Browse Encyclopedia articles organized by topic, allowing you to find related articles. Encyclopædia Britannica Online Library Edition www.library.ebonline.com Encyclopædia Britannica Online Library Edition delivers two sites in one, with separate home pages and resources for adults and children that allow libraries to tailor the site to their patrons’ needs. To help you use the site more effectively, we’ve created this short tour. It will guide you through both home pages, a search results page, and finally to an article page. Navigating the Reference Center Home Page The Reference Center Home Page is an entryway to all the resources for older students and adults. Searching Find information quickly and easily by searching the Encyclopædia
the Web’s Best Sites, and Britannica videos. Simply type in a word or
For more complex queries, try the Advanced Search. You can also search the Merriam- Webster Dictionary and Thesaurus from the Home page. First type a word in the search box, then select Merriam-Webster Dictionary & Thesaurus under the search box and click Go. Britannica Daily Biography of the Day Learn more about notable people born on today’s date.
Bring the past to the present with k ey da tes i n wo rld history.
News from Around the World: BBC Asia Pacific, The New York Times and SBS World News keeps you informed of breaking news. Year in Review Browse Notable events and people of the recent past are covered in annual updates.
World Atlas Maps of nations and places from aro und the g lo be a re easi ly located with this feature. Timelines Trace selected topics through history with illustrations and key dates.
World Data Statistical portraits of the countries of the world, and tools for making comparative charts and tables.
4,000 thought-provoking quotations that can be browsed by author or subject. Gateway to the Classics 225 works by 140 authors will introduce you to the great ideas of the Western world. phrase and click Discover Asia with the quick facts of each country
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Encyclopædia Britannica Online Library Edition www.library.ebonline.com Navigating the Kids & Teens Home Page Important People Big Events Bring the past to the present with key dates in world history. Featured Spotlights Go in-depth with encyclopedia articles, images, videos, maps, and interactivities covering topics such as Black History, Women’s History, and D-Day. Search Find information by searching either the Student
school students, or the Elementary Encyclopedia for elementary students. Simply type in a word or phrase in the search box, select your encyclopedia, and click
You can also search Merriam- Webster’s Student Dictionary to find definitions of unfamiliar words. First type a word in the search box, Select
Browse all of the articles in the Student Encyclopedia
Examine maps of continents, countries, states, and oceans, and find related Student Encyclopedia articles. Timeline Trace the history of different subjects through time.
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Step-by-step instructions to help students with their schoolwork. Video Browse Browse through video clips organized by subject.
Explore interactive lessons, exercises, and activities.
Browse thousands of articles profiling world leaders, artists, scientists, authors, and more.
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Kids & Tee ns Ho m e Pages. Browse Choose a subject, like Arts or Science, and begin browsing articles From the Student Encyclopedia. The perfect way to find a collection of articles on a topic. Discover Asia This feature gives students instant a c c e s s t o statistics, summary information, photos and flags for all the countries of Asia. view between the Learn about notable people born on today’s date. © 2007 Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Page 3
Encyclopædia Britannica Online Library Edition www.library.ebonline.com Search Results After entering a word or phrase in the search box and clicking Go, you will see a page that looks similar to the one below. It provides an overview of the different results that match your query, allowing you to select one of the sources, or try a new search.
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Additional Results To vi ew r es ults fr om o ther content sources, click these links to change the Search Results list. Concise Encyclopedia Brief articles for finding quick answers.
Imag es, so und files , a nd interactive multimedia to enrich your understanding. Videos A collection of more than 2,000 video clips.
Websites reviewed and rated by our editors to expand your study across the Internet. Video A collection of more than 2,000 video clips from the Britannica archives.
One of the most author ita ti ve information sources in the world, with over 73,000 articles. Media Photos, illustrations, sound files, and interactive multimedia to enrich your understanding. Search Results Several different sources of information are r etri eved , displayed in two columns.
Journals and Magazines A selection of current magazine and jo ur na l ar ticles fr o m
another angle on topics of interest.
Entries from the Merriam- Webster Collegiate Dictionary and Thesaurus. Quotations A collection of 4,000 thought- provoking quotations.
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Encyclopædia Britannica Online Library Edition www.library.ebonline.com Article Page When you view an Encyclopædia Britannica article you will see a page that looks similar to the one below. Encyclopædia Britannica articles are cross-referenced, and contain images, maps, videos, and more. The features highlighted here will make exploring this content even easier. The Article The text of the article appears in the center of the page. Links within an article will direct you to o ther Encyclop ædia
simple click. Buttons at the top of the article provide a quick way to Print, E-mail, or Cite any article. Click on the images or video within the article for a larger view, or to play the video. Related content accompanies many of the articles. Use the buttons at the top of the left column to find Maps and Flags, Images, Tables, Media, and the article’s place in the Index. Table of Contents Longer articles are divided into separate sections. You can go directly to different sections of the article by clicking the headings of the article’s Table of Contents, which appears on the left side of the page. Click the plus sign (+) next to a headi ng to view i ts sub hea di ngs. Yo u ca n a lso display the entire Table of Co ntents b y clicki ng the
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Encyclopædia Britannica Online Library Edition www.library.ebonline.com Additional Content Encyclopædia Britannica Online Library Edition also offers additional content sources. You can compare statistics for all countries in World Data Analyst, browse phrases from famous authors in Notable Quotations, and peruse essays from great thinkers in Gateway to the Classics. World Data Analyst Quickly access printable country maps and profiles – including statistics such as area, population, demographics, gross national product, and more. Create tables and graphs to compare countries using recent or historical statistics. Export information to a spreadsheet fo r d a ta cr u n chi ng a nd m o r e in-depth analysis. Notable Quotations Over 4,000 thought- provoking quotations from authors throughout time. Browse this content by Author or Subject matter. Gateway to the Classics The great ideas of the Western world are brought to life in this collection of 225 works from 140 authors. Browse by Author, Title, or Subject to explore different themes. Download 50.32 Kb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: 
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