From the U.S. Census Bureau, the FactFinder contains population, housing, economic, and geographic data.
The World Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 266 world entities. Our Reference tab includes: maps of the major world regions, as well as Flags of the World, a Physical Map of the World, a Political Map of the World, and a Standard Time Zones of the World map.
Dictionary and Thesaurus (Merriam-Webster)
English language dictionary, Spanish-English dictionary, Medical dictionary, Thesaurus
A really fast dictionary… fast like a ninja.
Stop, You’re Killing Me! is a resource for lovers of mystery, crime, thriller, spy, and suspense books. We list over 3,300 authors, with chronological lists of their books (over 37,000 titles), both series (3,700+) and non-series. Use the alphabetical author and character links above Top or the special indexes in the left column. And it’s perfectly fine with us if you print our pages for your private use, especially for a trip to your local library or bookstore.
The Free Automatic Bibliography and Citation Maker. Create a Works Cited instantly and take notes!
Energy Information Administration
This Energy Information Administration site is data driven, providing current and historical statistics as well as analysis of energy production, demand, trade, and prices. Data are state and internation in scope and can be used by researchers, educators, and consumers. Their Energy Explained is a helpful guide to understanding energy.
If you work in a school system, plan for businesses or communities, or look after your family, flu.gov will make sure you “know what to do about the flu.” Follow research and global activities, download and reproduce flyers and brochures for specific audiences or in multiple languages, ask a flu expert, locate where vaccines are administered, learn about symptoms and prevention, and you, too, can be a “Flu Fighter.”
ChiltonLibrary.com represents the most authoritative automotive repair information available to car owners. There are thousands of year, make, and model combinations covering the most popular vehicles of the past 30 years, plus additional coverage of specialty models. ChiltonLibrary.com gives you the confidence to service or repair virtually any system on your vehicle. Michigan residents or Michigan library access only.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Brought to you by the Michigan eLibrary (MeL). All full text. Gale Virtual Reference Library is a database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. These reference materials once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online from the library or remotely 24/7. Because each library creates its own eBook collection, the content you see may vary if you use the database at different libraries (your school, your public library, or your office). Michigan residents or Michigan library access only.
Find cars that protect the environment and save you money. Information on advanced technology, gas mileage tips, links, and car by car fuel ratings.
