Great Web Sites

• What is Geography
  Short overview of geography, explaining the difference between human geography and physical geography. (http://www.aag.org/Careers/What_is_geog.html)
• Geography FAQ
  What is Balkanization? What is the world's longest river? Is Rhode Island an island? Several hundred frequently asked geography questions (and answers!). (http://geography.about.com/library/faq/blqzindex.htm)
• CIA World Factbook
  Facts, figures and maps for geography, economy and population for the each country. Handy "Field Listing" feature compares data for many countries on topics such as: climate, population, airports, waterways, communications and many more topics. (http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html)
• 50States.com
  Links to loads of facts and figures about all 50 states. (http://www.50states.com/)
• Geographia
  Longer articles summarizing the geography, history, culture and climate of many of the world's countries. (http://www.geographia.com/index.html)
• Geography Activities
  Links to dozens of fun and interesting puzzles, games and activities. (http://members.aol.com/bowermanb/games.html)
• Foreign Affairs for America's Youth
  What do geography and foreign affairs relate to each other? These resources from the US State Department will help you understand these issues.
  (http://www.state.gov/kids/)
• Hudson Basics
  Information on the geography, history and species of the Hudson River. (http://riverkeeper.org/resources_basics.php)
• Xpeditions Atlas
  Printable outline maps for continents, countries and states. (http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/atlas/)
• National Geographic Map Machine
  Maps of countries around the world. Geographic, political, climate, population and other themes. Flags and facts for each country. (http://www.nationalgeographic.com/mapmachine/)
• TopoZone
  Interactive topographic maps for the US. Shows land elevations and other geographic features. (http://www.topozone.com/)

Books in Your Libraries

• Links to books & other materials in the libraries of the Mid-Hudson Library System.
• Geography
• Maps
• Or enter your own keywords in the search box to search the catalog:
  
• Need help?
  • How to find a book in your library.