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Geography and Environment
 Information on Countries, Cities, the Environment, and Recycling
Below are Library-selected resources and programs to help you find what you need on cities, countries, regions, maps, the environment and recycling. These resources have been collected primarily for public library users but may also be helpful to SJSU users.
 Page Contents:
- Databases
- Geography and Map Websites
- Environment and Recycling Websites
- Books
- Events
 Top Geography and Environment Databases 

Anyone may access these 3 databases on Library computers, but access away from the Library requires an SJ Library card number and PIN.


• Homework Information for Middle and High School Students — Student Research Center Opens in new window

Find information among magazines, newspapers, biographies, country reports, video, an online dictionary and encyclopedia. new


• World Book Online Reference Center Opens in new window

Find what you need among all articles from the print encyclopedia plus over 3,000 more, magazine articles, pictures, maps and more on geography, the environment and other subjects.


• Multiple Viewpoints on Current Issues — Points of View Reference Center Opens in new window

Series of essays taking multiple sides on over 250 current issues, including for each topic an overview, point, counterpoint, and Critical Thinking Guide. new



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 Geography and Map Websites   - Select a subject to see annotated web resources and more.

• 7 Wonders of the World
• Bodies of Water
• Cities and States

• Countries and Regions
• Country Populations and Statistics
• Maps

• Islamic World
• Place Names

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 Environment and Recycling Websites   - Select a subject to see annotated web resources and more.

• Air
• Environmental Impact Reports
• Environment Research
• Global Climate Change

• Hazardous Substances
• Pesticides
• Pollution
• Recycling

• Recycling Computers
• Space Debris
• Water

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 Geography and Environment Books 

Book Search:

Find Books in San José Public Library or in Link+

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eBooks:

• eBooks from net Library

Anyone may access these eBooks in the Library, but access away from the Library requires an SJ Library card number and PIN. — For ebook assistance, see Who To Contact for More Help.

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  San José Library Environmental Events  

The following events are scheduled at the King Library and San José Public Library branches. Select a Title link for more information about an event.
List 1 - 12 of 12 records
Date/Time Title Location
Sat, Nov 21
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM		 Master Gardeners at the Library: Make Your Own Holiday Centerpiece Evergreen Branch Library
2635 Aborn Rd. - Community Room
Sat, Nov 21
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM		 Expanding Our Vision Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
150 E. San Fernando St. - Rm. 225/229, 2nd Floor
Sat, Nov 21
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM		 Explore Deep Space on Film Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
150 E. San Fernando St. - Teen Center, 3rd Floor
Sat, Nov 21
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM		 Eyes on the Sky: The Universe - Yours to Discover Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
150 E. San Fernando St. - Various Locations
Sat, Nov 21
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM		 Meteorites & the Origin of the Solar System Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
150 E. San Fernando St. - Rm. 225/229, 2nd Floor
Sat, Nov 21
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM		 Introduction to Cactus & Succulents! Willow Glen Branch Library
1157 Minnesota Ave. - Community Room
Sat, Nov 21
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM		 A Space Telescope's Hunt for Inhabitable Planets Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
150 E. San Fernando St. - Rm. 225/229, 2nd Floor
Sat, Nov 21
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM		 NASA Missions Update Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
150 E. San Fernando St. - Rm. 225/229, 2nd Floor
Sat, Nov 21
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM		 Eyes on the Sky - Night Sky Viewing Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
150 E. San Fernando St. - Campus Lawn beyond Caret Plaza
Tue, Dec 1
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM		 Mad Science (Ages 3-5) Willow Glen Branch Library
1157 Minnesota Ave.
Wed, Dec 2
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM		 Go Wild! Kids' Nature Program Cambrian Branch Library
1780 Hillsdale Ave. - Community Room
Fri, Dec 11
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM		 Science Rocks: Bugs Rose Garden Branch Library
1580 Naglee Ave. - Community Room

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This page last updated September 01, 2009 by the Web Team

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