Online Pathfinders for European Travel

 

WorldAtlas.com - for general travel information worldwide:   http://www.worldatlas.com/

 

 

GALE : Virtual Reference Library  http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/sacr68690?db=GVRL

Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of World Cultures.

  • An easy-to-use, systematic guide to the history and current status of more than 290 cultural groups outside the United States. In nine volumes, the Encyclopedia is intended to offer students background and current status on cultures of the countries they are most likely to study.

Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of Foods and Recipes of the World

  • This 4-vol. set provides comprehensive coverage of the foods and recipes from 70 representative countries and culture groups worldwide -- from Algeria to Zimbabwe.

Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of Physical Geography.

  • Includes information on physical properties and characteristics of nearly 200 countries. Designed specifically for students in grades 5-12.

Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of World Holidays.

  • Provides in-depth information on such holidays as Christmas, Halloween/Day of the Dead, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Ramadan, and others. Descriptions by country let students compare and contrast customs, traditions, ceremonies, folklore, clothing, food, arts and crafts, music, and dance of different countries.
     

Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations

  • Presents profiles of 194 countries of the world. Topics include climate, plants and animals, population and ethnic groups, religions, transportation, history, government, political parties, judicial system, economy, education, arts, media, tourism, and famous people.
     

Marshall Cavendish Digital  http://www.marshallcavendishdigital.com/

Peoples of Europe http://www.marshallcavendishdigital.com/encnav/Peoples-of-Europe.22

  • A comprehensive resource on the peoples of Europe, including their ancestors, their foods, family life, festivals, music, dance, crafts, and sports.

World Cultures.  http://www.marshallcavendishdigital.com/nav/WORLD-CULTURES.7

  • Allows you to browse through their index of countries.