Note: The library is open on Tuesday & Thursday evenings for SMARTS
KEYWORDS TO USE: Specific name of religion (Buddhism, Chritistianity, etc.)
A SAMPLE OF BOOKS AVAILABLE
Use the Leilehua High School OPAC - Book Catalog.
R 291 BRE Breuilly, Elizabeth, Joanne O'Brien, Martin Palmer. Religions of the World; the illustrated guide to origins, beliefs, traditions &
festivals. NY:Facts on File, 1997.
R 291 DIC Dictionary of World Religions. CA:Harper & Row, 1981.
R 291 R Religions on File. NY:Facts of File, 1990.
Note: Books listed below have information about many religions. We also have many books on your specific religion.
290 Gae Gaer, Joseph. How the great religions began. NY:Dodd, Mead & Co., 1956.
290 L Life Magazine. The world's great religions. NY:Golden Press, 1958.
290 Z Zehavi, A Handbook of the world's religions. NY:F. Watts, 1973.
291 E Eerdmans' handbook to the world's religions. MI:WB Eerdmans Pub. Co., 1982.
291 L Liston, Robert. By these faiths:religions for today. NY:J.Messner, 1977.
291 N National Geographic Society. Great religions of the world. Washington, DC:National Geographic Society, 1978.
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
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!
Librarian's favorite search engine: google.com
BUDDHISM - RITUALS AND BELIEFS
CHRISTIANITY - RITUALS AND BELIEFS
HINDUISM - RITUALS AND BELIEFS
ISLAM - RITUALS AND BELIEFS
JUDAISM - RITUALS AND BELIEFS
BIBLIOGRAPHIC CITATIONS - Look in your agenda, see Librarian for sample sheets or click on Bibliography Format