Creative Writing
Atlases/Maps
Atlas of North America by Call Number: Main Library Reference G1105 .A8 2005 Atlas CaseISBN: 019516993XPublication Date: 2005-03-24
Atlas of the World by Call Number: Main Library Reference G1021 .G4125 2013ISBN: 9780199328468Publication Date: 2013-10-01
Historical Atlas of the United States by Call Number: Main Library Reference G1201 .S1 H4 2007ISBN: 9780520250369Publication Date: 2006-10-01
- Europa World Yearbook This link opens in a new window
First published in 1926, the year book is renowned as one of the world's leading reference works, covering political and economic information in more than 250 countries and territories.
- Google EarthFree, downloadable map software has more features (layers like 3D buildings, borders, etc.) than its lighter weight counterpart, Google Maps (better for navigating). You'll find Google Earth installed on all public computers on campus.
- Google MapsLighter weight, web-based version of Google Earth. Street view, where available, is particularly useful for getting the feel for a place.
The Natural World
Field guides are a useful tool for identifying and describing the plants and animals that inhabit a geographic area.
National Audubon Society Regional Guide to California by Call Number: Main Stacks QH105.C2 N356 1998ISBN: 0679446788Publication Date: 1998-05-26
National Audubon Society Regional Guide to Florida by Call Number: Main Stacks QH105.F6 N38 1998ISBN: 067944677XPublication Date: 1998-05-26
National Audubon Society Regional Guide to the Mid-Atlantic States by Call Number: Main Stacks QH104.5.M45 N38 1999ISBN: 0679446826Publication Date: 1999-03-23
National Audubon Society Regional Guide to New England by Call Number: Main Library Reference QH104.5.N4 N38 1998ISBN: 0679446761Publication Date: 1998-05-26
National Audubon Society Regional Guide to the Pacific Northwest by Call Number: Main Stacks QH104.5.N6 N38 1998ISBN: 0679446796Publication Date: 1998-05-26
National Audubon Society Regional Guide to the Rocky Mountain States by Call Number: Main Stacks QH104.5.R6 N38 1999ISBN: 0679446818Publication Date: 1999-03-23
National Audubon Society Regional Guide to the Southeastern States by Call Number: Main Stacks QH104.5.S59 N38 1999ISBN: 0679446834Publication Date: 1999-09-28
Naturalist's Guide to Field Plants by Call Number: Main Stacks QK115 .C7155 2005ISBN: 0815607806Publication Date: 2004-01-01
- All About BirdsOnline guide to birds produced by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
Location-specific imagery
- Google EarthFree, downloadable map software. In addition to Google Map's street view feature, Google Earth includes additional layers like 3D buildings, Panorimo photos, weather, etc.
- Google MapsLighter weight, web-based version of Google Earth. Street view, where available, is particularly useful for getting the feel for a place.
- TinyEyeReverse image search that allows you to upload or paste the link for an image you already have and find out if it or similar images are available on the web. Helpful if you have a picture you want to find out more about.
Architecture
Note: Architectural information also tends to be regional and the following are a few American examples. You might also look for travel guides or histories on specific cities or regions.
American Architecture by Call Number: Main Library Reference NA705 .H36 1998ISBN: 0393730298Publication Date: 1998-07-01
Dictionary of Architecture and Construction by Call Number: Main Library Reference NA31 .H32 2006ISBN: 0071452370Publication Date: 2005-08-15
Encyclopedia of American Architecture by Call Number: Main Library Reference NA705 .P3 1995ISBN: 0070480109Publication Date: 1994-08-01
Encyclopedia of Urban America by Call Number: Main Library Reference HT123 .E5 1998ISBN: 0874368464Publication Date: 1998-10-01
Encyclopedia of Rural America by Call Number: Main Library Reference E169.12 .E5 199ISBN: 0874368421Publication Date: 1997-12-01
