#4 LPLS online resource:

Facts on File On-Line: World Atlas

· The World Atlas provides more than 1,500 clear, full-color, reproducible maps and a wealth of photographs, flags, statistics and data on more than 200 countries, plus states, territories, regions, and continents. (From LPLS)


Ok, I have to admit I picked this for a reason, and his name is son. Son is working on a project about Nickel when he comes in and say’s “Mom, did you remember Brazil?” Brazil what about it, I don’t remember anything. A report is due and we have to find facts about the country Brazil. Son answered most of the questions, but we still have 20 to go. I went to LPLS at once and thought lets do two things at once his report and my Thing. Fact on File: The World Atlas provided information that was on his list of questions after typing in Brazil a list appeared with choices for the country.

Brazil
At-a-Glance Physical Features Weather & Climate Environment Government Overview Constitution Local Government History Overview Chronology Defense Economy Foreign Policy Media Ethnic Composition Languages Religions Further Resources

The list has information that is in an easy to read format, with drop down menus so you can click to other areas. The most important is the information is up to date; maps, flag, and pictures are really great and easy to access and print out. We only had two questions not found here and that was about animals. All in all a very good resource for the library to have, as a parent it’s great to be able to sit at home and get the information needed. I would recommend this site when a patron has a country they need info on anytime, because it answered so many questions and is up to date.