Embedded Files
Background information
Background information
Start with these reference sources to get an introduction to your topic.
- Britannica Online (user: maret password: frogs)
- World Book (user: maret password: frogs)
- New Encyclopedia of Africa (Gale e-book password: frogs)
**Remember: The login needed to get to the full listing of online databases is—Email: maret Password: frogs
Important links
Important links
Websites
Information about worldwide water and sanitation issues
The United Nations' webpage about worldwide water and sanitation issues
http://www.waterforsouthsudan.org/
Water for South Sudan delivers direct, transformative and sustainable quality-of-life service to the people of South Sudan by efficiently providing access to clean, safe water and improving hygiene practices in areas of great need.
https://www.icrc.org/en/what-we-do/water-habitat
The International Committee of the Red Cross page about water, sanitation and shelter
Online databases
Online databases
Geography
Culturegrams: Maps and cultural information about every country in the world. (user: maret password: frogs)
World Geography and Culture Online: History, maps, and news about every country. (user: maret password: frogs)
CIA World Factbook: Extensive information about almost every country in the world. (website)
Science and the environment
GREENR: Global Reference on the Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources: Tons of in depth information about the environment and water, including articles, photos, videos, and more! (password: frogs)
Science in Context: Articles, images, and more about scientific topics, including water. (password: frogs)
Today's Science: News and recent history about scientific topics, including water. (user: maret password: frogs)
Global issues
CQ Researcher: In-depth reports on contemporary domestic and global issues. (user: maret password: frogs)
Opposing Viewpoints: Essays, newspaper articles, and multimedia on both sides of contemporary issues. (password: frogs)
Newspapers
NewsBank: Contemporary newspaper articles from around the world. (user: maret password: frogs)
History
Modern World History Online: American and world history from 1500s to present day. (user: maret password: frogs)
World History: The Modern Era: World history from Renaissance to present day. (user: maret password: frogs)
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