Deschutes Public Library

Country Websites

    Austria

Austria
http://www.kidskonnect.com/subject-index/26-countriesplaces/302-austria.html

Austria Country Information
http://www.german-way.com/austria-country-info.html

History of Austria
http://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/hi/History_of_Austria

Infoplease Austria http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0107301.html


    France

France
http://www.kidskonnect.com/subject-index/26-countriesplaces/311-france.html

French History
http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/france_159/history_6813/an-history-spanning-more-than-eleven-centuries_6937/index.html

France from A to Z
http://www.ambafrance-us.org/spip.php?rubrique160

Welcome to France
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/globaltrek/destinations/france.htm


    Germany

The German Way
http://www.german-way.com/germany-country-info.html

Germany
http://www.kidskonnect.com/subject-index/26-countriesplaces/312-germany.html

Global Trek Welcome to Germany
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/globaltrek/destinations/germany.htm

Welcome to Germany
http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/04__W__t__G/00/Welcome__to__Germany.html


    Netherlands

About the Netherlands
http://dc.the-netherlands.org/You_and_the_Netherlands/You_and_the_Netherlands/About_the_Netherlands

Discover the Netherlands
http://www.discoverthenetherlands.org/

Netherlands
http://www.kidskonnect.com/subject-index/26-countriesplaces/324-netherlands.html

World Factbook Netherlands
http://kids.yahoo.com/reference/world-factbook/country/nl--Netherlands


    Russia

History of Russia
http://www.geographia.com/russia/rushis01.htm

A Chronology o f Russian History
http://www.bucknell.edu/x20136.xml

Russia http://www.kidskonnect.com/subject-index/26-countriesplaces/330-russia.html

Welcome to Russia
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/globaltrek/destinations/russia.htm


    Switzerland

History of Switzerland
http://history.howstuffworks.com/european-history/history-of-switzerland.htm

Swiss World
http://www.swissworld.org/en/

Switzerland
http://www.kidskonnect.com/subject-index/26-countriesplaces/392-switzerland.html

Switzerland Country Information
http://www.german-way.com/switzerland-country-info.html



Library Online Resources
Find Online Resources under Homework Help on the Deschutes Public Library’s website.

Biography in Context - (Guide)

A comprehensive database of biographical information on more than 180,000 people from throughout history, around the world, and across all disciplines and subject areas.

CultureGrams - (Guide)

Concise, reliable, and up-to-date country reports on 182 cultures of the world. Also includes reports for each of the United States and a special Kids edition.

Junior Reference Collection - (Guide)

Covering the core curriculum areas, including history, literature, science, social studies, and more, JRC provides a premium selection of reference, primary sources, and multimedia content, including audio and video clips and more than 7,400 photographs.

Student Resources in Context

Covering all core curriculum areas, including history, literature, science, social studies, and more, Student Resources in Context provides a premium selection of reference material, more than 1,100 full-text periodicals and newspapers, primary sources, creative works, and multimedia, including hours of video and audio clips and podcasts.

Library Books

    Austria
Books on Austria are in the juvenile non-fiction section at 943.6. Here are a few examples:

	Austria Stein, R. Conrad. Describes the geography, history, plants and animals, economy, language, religions, culture, and people of Austria.
	Austria Sheehan, Sean, 1951- Presents the geography, history, economy, and social life and customs of Austria, the birthplace of such people as Kurt Waldheim, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sigmund Freud, and Arnold Schwarzenegger.

    Germany
Books on Germany are in the juvenile non-fiction section under 943. Here are a few examples:

	Germany Nelson, Robin, 1971- Learn more about the people, places, and culture of Germany.
	Germany Frank, Nicole. Presents an overview of the history, geography, government, economy, language, people, and culture of Germany.
	Celebrate Germany Hardyman, Robyn. Describes the land, people, and culture of Germany.
	Germany Russell, Henry, 1954- A basic overview of the history, geography, climate, and culture of Germany.

    France
Books on France are in the juvenile non-fiction section under 944. Here are a few examples:

	France in pictures Behnke, Alison.
	France Tidmarsh, Celia. "Describes the geography, history, industries, education, government, and cultures of France. Includes maps, charts, and graphs"--Provided by publisher.
	Welcome to France Stevens, Kathryn, 1954-
	France Nardo, Don, 1947- Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, language, sports, arts, religions, culture, and people of France.

    Netherlands
Books on the Netherlands are in the juvenile non-fiction section under 949.2. Here are a few examples:

	Netherlands in pictures DiPiazza, Francesca, 1961-
	The Netherlands Hintz, Martin. Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, and people of the Netherlands.
	The Netherlands Heinrichs, Ann. Discusses the geography, history, and culture of this small country in northwestern Europe that is the world's largest producer of tulips and exporter of cheese.

    Russia
Books on Russia are in the juvenile non-fiction section under 947. Here are a few examples:

	Russia Russell, Henry, 1954- An overview of Russia that includes information on its geography, history, government, lifestyles, language, customs, and current issues.
	Welcome to Russia Schemenauer, Elma. A brief introduction to the history, culture, geography, and people of Russia.
	Russia Streissguth, Thomas, 1958- Learn about the people and places of Russia.
	Russia Hintz, Martin.

    Switzerland
Books on Switzerland are in the juvenile non-fiction section under 949.4. Here are a few examples:

	Welcome to Switzerland Harris, Pamela K., 1962-
	Switzerland Levy, Patricia, 1951- "Explores the geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture of Switzerland"--Provided by publisher.
	Switzerland Rogers Seavey, Lura. Describes the history, geography, plants and animals, economy, language, people and culture of Switzerland.