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ESL 52: Reading III - Fahrenheit 451 (Alexandria)

Online Encyclopedia Articles

You will be asked to log in with your MyNova username and password when off-campus.  Move your mouse over the title of each encyclopedia to learn more about its contents.

Search Tips

Since encyclopedia articles focus on basic, general information about a topic, what you type in the search box should also be general:

YES:  cold war

YES:  cold war AND effects

NO:  effects of the cold war on the american lifestyle in the 1950s

Salem History Encyclopedias is a good choice for many topics, including music and fashion.  On the home page, click on "The 1950s in America" to focus on just that decade.

Why Use an Encyclopedia?

An encyclopedia is a type of reference book.   Use a reference book to:

  • Define important vocabulary words related to your topic,
  • Find a basic overview and main issues related to your topic,
  • Discover important background information related to your topic.

Encyclopedias in the Library - Censorship

Censorship: A World Encyclopedia Ref Z657 .C393x 2001
Encyclopedia of Censorship Ref Z657 .G73 2005