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Public Library Catalog

Can't find answers in HCC's books? Search the Westchester Public Library (you'll need a library card to check out books): 

www.easywls.org

HCC Library's Electronic Resources

This LibGuide shows some databases that we think will be helpful for most of you. If they're not, try a BIGGER database from the Electronic Resources page of HCC Library, at: 

http://www.byramhills.org/services.cfm?subpage=535

The Gale Student Resource Center Jr. and ESBCO Student Research Center databases are full of great resources. Give them a try!

Passwords to Library Databases / eBooks

If something here asks you for a library password, look it up on this Google Spreadsheet! 

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CultureGrams

Good resource for cultural information, maps, and images. 

Google Cultural Institute

Take a virtual tour of an art museum or a World Heritage Site with Google Cultural Institute

Global Road Warrior

Access the Global Road Warrior database for interesting cultural and travel information. Access information in this Google Doc 

Maps 101

Find fascinating current events articles and interactive maps in the Maps 101 database.

"Faces" Magazine, from Flipster digital magazine service

Faces is a kid-friendly magazine about world cultures. You can read it on your Chromebook or with an iPad and the Flipster app. To search for articles on a certain country, use the search box and select "Search all issues" from the drop-down box.

http://faces.eoncontent.ebscohost.com/1082341#&pageSet=0&contentItem=0

Faces, Nov/Dec 2015, (Cover) via kwout

Research: Encyclopedia Britannica

Good for general information about a country. 

Travel Sites on the Web