Encyclopedias

  • Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia - This general-interest encyclopedia contains concise entries covering a variety of subject areas. Its articles include instructions on how to cite its articles.
  • Grolier Online - A comprehensive source of nonfiction content for grades 3 and up, Grolier Online provides access to two online encyclopdias.  The New Book of Knowledge features reference and current events information for elementary school and higher.  The Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia has quick reference with rich media for middle school and higher.  For access from outside the library enter username - WCLS and password - WCLS.
  • Online Nevada Encyclopedia - This encyclopedia has been developed with the help of experts at Nevada’s universities, colleges, and state agencies. Look here for arts, business, gaming & tourism information, history, politics and more from a Nevada perspective. Contains many photos and slideshow galleries to explore.