Revolutions in World History
Note: The library is open on Tuesday & Thursday evenings for SMARTS
KEYWORDS TO USE: name of country, revolutions
A SAMPLE OF BOOKS AVAILABLE
Use the Leilehua High School Library OPAC - Book Catalog
REFERENCE BOOKS (SAMPLE)
R 031 Wor The World Book Encyclopedia of People and Places, 6 vol. Chicago:World Book, 2002.
R 305.8 Wor Worldmark Encyclopedia of Cultures and Daily Life, 4 vol. Detroit:Gale, 1998.
R 306 Cou Countries and their Cultures. NY:Macmillan Reference USA, 2001.
R 391 Ken Kennett, Frances. Ethnic Dress. NY:Facts on File, 1995.
R 394.26 Jun Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of World Holidays. Detroit:UXL, 2000.
R 910 L Lands and People, 6 vol. CT:Grolier, 2003..
R 910 Wor Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations. Detroit:Thomson Gale, 2004.
ASK FOR THESE BOOKS AT THE CIRCULATION DESK
Culturegrams. UT:Bringham Young University, various copyright dates.
Almanacs
Latest edition of World Book Encyclopedia
NON-FICTION
BOOKS ON DIFFERENT CULTURES/ETHNIC GROUPS - Use OPAC and search by specific country to find the call numbers. Look for books that describe the history of the country, rather than the culture of a country.
LIBRARY ELECTRONIC SOURCES
OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog) - find our book collection here! (Note: book catalog can only be accessed at school)
EBSCO Online - Great place for current event articles
World Book Online- Start here to get basic information
Opposing Viewpoints - Find out the pro and cons of current issues
Biography Resource Center- Information about famous people, past and present, including personal facts, occupation, nationality, etc.
Encyclopedia Britannica - Another source to get basic information
Culturegrams- Information about the customs, festivals and geographical information about countries
Issues - current hot topics available here!
World at War - All the details of war, past and present
World History - Ancient and Medieval Times - Find all you need for your projects!
World History - Modern Era - Up to date information on historical events!
INTERNET WEBSITES FOR GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Internet Public Library http://www.ipl.org/
Internet Public Library provides information on popular teen topics.
2. General Encyclopedia http://www.encyclopedia.com
An encyclopedia which provides easy and simple information. Good place to start if you just need the basics.
3. University of Hawaii http://www.hawaii.edu/library/
University of Hawaii Library system - find out what they have at any of the campus libraries
4. Hawaii State Public Library System http://www.librarieshawaii.org/catalog/index.html
Use your public library card to reserve and send the needed material to Wahiawa library!
5. Sgt. Yano Library, Schofield Barracks www.mwrarmyhawaii.com/leisureactivities/librariesla.asp
Access the site to find resources on base
INTERNET WEBSITES FOR YOUR SPECIFIC TOPIC
These are a few websites to get your search started.
If you find a good website, please let us know and we'll add it here!
Search by Country Librarian's favorite search engine: google.com
To find general information, start with World Book Online
COUNTRY INFORMATION
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/
National Geographic Website provides pictures and maps of different countries and places.
http://www.state.gov/travel/index.htm
U.S. Department of State website.
See "country notes" under Other Information
http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html
C.I.A. World Factbook
http://www.peacecorps.gov/index.cfm?shell=learn.wherepc
Peace Corp
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/us
Lonely Planet - electronic version of popular guidebooks
http://www.travelchannel.com/
Travel Channel - from television to you
TOPICS LISTED WITH URLS - here are a few websites to begin your research
AMERICAN REVOLUTION
http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution
http://www.pbs.org/ktca/liberty/
FRENCH REVOLUTION
http://www.victorianweb.org/history/hist7.html
http://www.historyguide.org/intellect/lecture11a.html
http://history-world.org/french_revolution.htm
HAITIAN REVOLUTION
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part3/3p2990.html
http://scholar.library.miami.edu/slaves/san_domingo_revolution/revolution.html
http://www.blackpast.org/?q=gah/haitian-revolution-1791-1804
SPANISH SOUTH AMERICA INDEPENDENCE
http://latinamericanhistory.about.com/od/latinamericaindependence/a/independence.htm
http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O48-SpanishSthmrcnWrsfndpndnc.html
MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE
http://www.mexonline.com/mexican-independence.htm
http://gomexico.about.com/od/festivalsholidays/p/independence.htm
COLLAPSE OF THE SHOGUNATE/MEIJI RESTORATION
http://www.history.com/topics/meiji-restoration
http://aboutjapan.japansociety.org/content.cfm/the_meiji_restoration_era_1868-1889
CHINA'S BOXER REBELLION
http://www.answers.com/topic/boxer-rebellion
http://www.smplanet.com/imperialism/fists.html
MEXICAN REVOLUTION
http://www.fsmitha.com/h2/ch03mex.htm
http://www.mexonline.com/revolution.htm
INDIAN INDEPENDENCE MOVEMENT
http://www.culturalindia.net/indian-history/modern-history/indian-independence.html
http://www.wordiq.com/definition/Indian_independence_movement
PAKISTAN INDEPENDENCE MOVEMENT
http://yespakistan.com/history/
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0107629.html?pageno=5
KENYA NATIONALIST MOVEMENT
http://africanhistory.about.com/od/kenya/a/MauMauTimeline.htm
http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/african_history/91796
NIGERIA NATIONALIST MOVEMENT
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/commandingheights/lo/countries/ng/ng_full.html
http://countrystudies.us/nigeria/20.htm
ALGERIAN NATIONALIST MOVEMENT
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/war/algeria.htm
http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/world/A0856564.html
DOUBLE REVOLUTION IN RUSSIA
Note: pay close attention to the website source - Marxist, Socialist and Communist sites will write with a 'point of view'
http://www.history.com/topics/russian-revolution-of-1905
http://www.answers.com/topic/russian-revolution-of-1917
http://www.factsmonk.com/stalin_and_communism
http://www.allaboutphilosophy.org/communism.htm
CHINESE COMMUNIST REVOLUTION
Note: pay close attention to the website source - Marxist, Socialist and Communist sites will write with a 'point of view'
http://www.ehow.com/about_4569238_chinese-communist-revolution.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/static/special_report/1999/09/99/china_50/nodhtml.htm
CUBAN REVOLUTION
http://www.latinamericanstudies.org/cuban-revolution.htm
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/cuba/revolution.htm
http://www.casahistoria.net/cuba.htm
BIBLIOGRAPHIC CITATIONS - Look in your agenda, see Librarian for sample sheets or click on Bibliography Format
A SAMPLE OF BOOKS AVAILABLE
Use the Leilehua High School Library OPAC - Book Catalog
REFERENCE BOOKS (SAMPLE)
R 031 Wor The World Book Encyclopedia of People and Places, 6 vol. Chicago:World Book, 2002.
R 305.8 Wor Worldmark Encyclopedia of Cultures and Daily Life, 4 vol. Detroit:Gale, 1998.
R 306 Cou Countries and their Cultures. NY:Macmillan Reference USA, 2001.
R 391 Ken Kennett, Frances. Ethnic Dress. NY:Facts on File, 1995.
R 394.26 Jun Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of World Holidays. Detroit:UXL, 2000.
R 910 L Lands and People, 6 vol. CT:Grolier, 2003..
R 910 Wor Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations. Detroit:Thomson Gale, 2004.
ASK FOR THESE BOOKS AT THE CIRCULATION DESK
Culturegrams. UT:Bringham Young University, various copyright dates.
Almanacs
Latest edition of World Book Encyclopedia
NON-FICTION
BOOKS ON DIFFERENT CULTURES/ETHNIC GROUPS - Use OPAC and search by specific country to find the call numbers. Look for books that describe the history of the country, rather than the culture of a country.
LIBRARY ELECTRONIC SOURCES
OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog) - find our book collection here! (Note: book catalog can only be accessed at school)
EBSCO Online - Great place for current event articles
World Book Online- Start here to get basic information
Opposing Viewpoints - Find out the pro and cons of current issues
Biography Resource Center- Information about famous people, past and present, including personal facts, occupation, nationality, etc.
Encyclopedia Britannica - Another source to get basic information
Culturegrams- Information about the customs, festivals and geographical information about countries
Issues - current hot topics available here!
World at War - All the details of war, past and present
World History - Ancient and Medieval Times - Find all you need for your projects!
World History - Modern Era - Up to date information on historical events!
INTERNET WEBSITES FOR GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Internet Public Library http://www.ipl.org/
Internet Public Library provides information on popular teen topics.
2. General Encyclopedia http://www.encyclopedia.com
An encyclopedia which provides easy and simple information. Good place to start if you just need the basics.
3. University of Hawaii http://www.hawaii.edu/library/
University of Hawaii Library system - find out what they have at any of the campus libraries
4. Hawaii State Public Library System http://www.librarieshawaii.org/catalog/index.html
Use your public library card to reserve and send the needed material to Wahiawa library!
5. Sgt. Yano Library, Schofield Barracks www.mwrarmyhawaii.com/leisureactivities/librariesla.asp
Access the site to find resources on base
INTERNET WEBSITES FOR YOUR SPECIFIC TOPIC
These are a few websites to get your search started.
If you find a good website, please let us know and we'll add it here!
Search by Country Librarian's favorite search engine: google.com
To find general information, start with World Book Online
COUNTRY INFORMATION
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/
National Geographic Website provides pictures and maps of different countries and places.
http://www.state.gov/travel/index.htm
U.S. Department of State website.
See "country notes" under Other Information
http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html
C.I.A. World Factbook
http://www.peacecorps.gov/index.cfm?shell=learn.wherepc
Peace Corp
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/us
Lonely Planet - electronic version of popular guidebooks
http://www.travelchannel.com/
Travel Channel - from television to you
TOPICS LISTED WITH URLS - here are a few websites to begin your research
AMERICAN REVOLUTION
http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution
http://www.pbs.org/ktca/liberty/
FRENCH REVOLUTION
http://www.victorianweb.org/history/hist7.html
http://www.historyguide.org/intellect/lecture11a.html
http://history-world.org/french_revolution.htm
HAITIAN REVOLUTION
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part3/3p2990.html
http://scholar.library.miami.edu/slaves/san_domingo_revolution/revolution.html
http://www.blackpast.org/?q=gah/haitian-revolution-1791-1804
SPANISH SOUTH AMERICA INDEPENDENCE
http://latinamericanhistory.about.com/od/latinamericaindependence/a/independence.htm
http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O48-SpanishSthmrcnWrsfndpndnc.html
MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE
http://www.mexonline.com/mexican-independence.htm
http://gomexico.about.com/od/festivalsholidays/p/independence.htm
COLLAPSE OF THE SHOGUNATE/MEIJI RESTORATION
http://www.history.com/topics/meiji-restoration
http://aboutjapan.japansociety.org/content.cfm/the_meiji_restoration_era_1868-1889
CHINA'S BOXER REBELLION
http://www.answers.com/topic/boxer-rebellion
http://www.smplanet.com/imperialism/fists.html
MEXICAN REVOLUTION
http://www.fsmitha.com/h2/ch03mex.htm
http://www.mexonline.com/revolution.htm
INDIAN INDEPENDENCE MOVEMENT
http://www.culturalindia.net/indian-history/modern-history/indian-independence.html
http://www.wordiq.com/definition/Indian_independence_movement
PAKISTAN INDEPENDENCE MOVEMENT
http://yespakistan.com/history/
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0107629.html?pageno=5
KENYA NATIONALIST MOVEMENT
http://africanhistory.about.com/od/kenya/a/MauMauTimeline.htm
http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/african_history/91796
NIGERIA NATIONALIST MOVEMENT
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/commandingheights/lo/countries/ng/ng_full.html
http://countrystudies.us/nigeria/20.htm
ALGERIAN NATIONALIST MOVEMENT
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/war/algeria.htm
http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/world/A0856564.html
DOUBLE REVOLUTION IN RUSSIA
Note: pay close attention to the website source - Marxist, Socialist and Communist sites will write with a 'point of view'
http://www.history.com/topics/russian-revolution-of-1905
http://www.answers.com/topic/russian-revolution-of-1917
http://www.factsmonk.com/stalin_and_communism
http://www.allaboutphilosophy.org/communism.htm
CHINESE COMMUNIST REVOLUTION
Note: pay close attention to the website source - Marxist, Socialist and Communist sites will write with a 'point of view'
http://www.ehow.com/about_4569238_chinese-communist-revolution.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/static/special_report/1999/09/99/china_50/nodhtml.htm
CUBAN REVOLUTION
http://www.latinamericanstudies.org/cuban-revolution.htm
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/cuba/revolution.htm
http://www.casahistoria.net/cuba.htm
BIBLIOGRAPHIC CITATIONS - Look in your agenda, see Librarian for sample sheets or click on Bibliography Format