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Reference Links -
 Encyclopaedias, Dictionaries, Atlases
& Much More!

Encyclopaedias - General
1 Columbia Encyclopedia Sixth edition of this online encyclopedia.  Short entries on some Australian topics.
2 Fact Monster Includes dictionary, atlas and almanac.  Search or use the directory.  Short entries on some Australian topics.
Subject Encyclopedias
4 ArtCylcopedia Explore artworks and artists lives.
5 Australian Museum Fact Sheets Fact sheets about Australian animals, plants, Indigenous Australia and water.
6 Botany. com Information on hundreds of plants and their diseases.  Includes some Australian plants.
7 Encyclopedia Mythica Explore or search for information about myths, legends and folklore.
8 Ethnologue Encyclopedia of languages.
9 Great Buildings Collection A-Z list of buildings.  Also includes architectural styles.
10 Instrument Encyclopedia A sampler of the world's most interesting musical instruments.
11 Views of the Solar System Presents a huge amount of information and pictures.
Dictionaries
12 Baby Names.com Use the alphabet or search facility to find out the origins and meanings of names.
13 The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation Find some explanations and examples of English rules.
14 Roget's Thesaurus Search for synonyms and antonyms.
Atlases
15 Where Is Search for Australian maps or get instructions on how to reach a destination.
16 Wilkins Tourist Maps Maps and information.  Australian places.
17 Expeditions Atlas National Geographic maps to interact with or print.
General Reference Sites
18 Australian National Botanical Gardens Search for information on Australian plants.
19 Australian, State, Territory and Local Governments Gateway to the governing bodies in Australia.
20 Australian Time Zones Map Local times, in either 24 or 12 hour format.
21 Biographical Dictionary Includes over 28,000 notable men and women.
22 Bureau of Meteorology Queensland Check for Queensland weather warnings or watch the radar weather maps.
23 Currency Converter Converts Australian Dollars to most currencies.  Based on daily currency values.
24 Flags of All Countries Alphabetical listing of countries.  
25 Population Clock Shows Australia's current population.
26 Symbols.com Find out about symbols, their meanings and their histories.
27 Time and Date Find out what time and date it is in any part of the world.
28 Today's Birthdays Short biographies for people who are celebrating their birthdays today.
29 World Religions Sacred texts of the world's religions.
30 Your Guide to Religions of the World BBC site which explains Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, Judaism and Sikhism.

 

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