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TWRT 389 Nature Writing - Miller: Sources for Inspiration and Verification
Encyclopedias
If you're looking for some alternatives to Wikipedia, try searching for information in these collections of reference books. You'll be able to check facts and learn context for any number of topics.
- Gale Ebooks This link opens in a new window
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Full text encyclopedias in all subject areas - Oxford Reference Online This link opens in a new window
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Full text dictionaries, encyclopedias, and subject reference works from Oxford University Press.
- HistoryLink.orgFree online encyclopedia of Washington State history. Produced by a local non-profit History Ink.
Search by timeline, map or topic.
Feild Guides and Natural Histories
The UW Tacoma Library Math & Sciences Guides section near the Reference Desk has variety of field guides and natural histories available. Here are just selection of them.
The Natural History of Puget Sound Country by Call Number: QH105.W2 K78 1991 [Tacoma Math & Science]
Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast by Call Number: QK144 .P63 2004 [Tacoma Math & Science]
Wildlife of the Pacific Northwest by Call Number: QL768 .M675 2010 [Tacoma Math & Science]
The Weather of the Pacific Northwest by Call Number: QC984.N97 M37 2008 [Tacoma Math & Science]
Maps
- Green Trails MapsGreen Trails maps provides the most up-to-date maps of the wilderness areas of Washington State. One of the ten essentials to bring on a hike.
- USGS Map FinderThe United States Geological Survey has an extensive topographical map collection, wit contemporary and historical maps available.
- Early Washington MapsA digitized, historical collection of Washington State maps from the University of Washington and Washington State University. Contains a map grid for finding digitized 30 minute topographic maps of Washington state.
- UW Libraries Maps Researc GuideWant to find out more about maps? Go to this guide created by a UW Libraries Maps Librarian.
Starting Points: Dictionaries
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