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Credo Reference (Formerly Xreferplus) restricted Full text online from about 240 encyclopedias, dictionaries and other reference books all cross-referenced. Search a topic, build a concept map or browse information sources organized by subject. Find text, images, sound files, sortable data tables and more.

Librarian's Comment: This is not only informative but also fun! The data sorting tables allow you to compare variables such as AIDS with GNP across countries. The concept mapping tool is also worth trying.

AccessScience restricted The McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology, online.

Encyclopedia of Pest ManagementA compilation of encyclopedic entries on various aspects of integrated pest management including biotechnology, genetically modified foods, public health, soil science, GIS and more. More info

Environmental EncyclopediaIncludes both the natural and man-made environment. You can browse this online book for 15 minutes without logging in. Alternatively create an account (its quick and free) and log in if you want to use it for longer. More info

The Encyclopedia of Ecology & Environmental ManagementYou can browse this online book for 15 minutes without logging in. Alternatively create an account (its quick and free) and log in if you want to use it for longer. More info

Conservation and environmentalism : an encyclopedia
GE10 .C68 1995 (Sci. R.)
Available for use at the Science Reference collection, Waldo library. More info

Encyclopedia of Environmental Science
GE10 .M66 2000 (Ref.)
Available for use at the Reference collection, Waldo library. More info

Encyclopedia of global change : environmental change and human society
GE149 .E27 2002 (Ref.)
Available for use at the Reference collection, Waldo library.  More info

Encyclopedia of interest groups and lobbyists in the United States
JK1118 .N47 2000. Ref. Provides information about a variety of organizations. In the Reference Collection. More info

Librarian's Comment: Look for the alphabetic listing under 'Environmental'.

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