Encyberpedia
http://www.encyberpedia.com/ency.htm
An annotated listing of subject-oriented encyclopedias available on the Web.
Encyclopedia.Com
http://www.encyclopedia.com/
"Based on The Concise Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, Encyclopedia.com provides current information available in all major fields of knowledge --from politics, law, art, and history to sports, literature, geography, science, and medicine. More than 17,000 articles provide free, quick and useful information on almost any topic. Through extensive cross-referencing, users have the option of expanding their research through direct links to other articles within the Encyclopedia.com site and to other related web sites." Note: the articles are rather short, and although the basic articles are free, they contain links to materials from the Electric Library, for which a fee is charged for access.
Encyclopedia of Psychology
http://www.psychology.org/
"The Encyclopedia of Psychology is intended to facilitate browsing in any area of psychology. There are two paths envisioned for this purpose: 1) original information generated by respected researchers and practitioners in various fields of psychology, and 2) a hierarchical database of links to websites providing information about scientific psychology." This is a comprehensive site of psychology resources including hundreds of categories.
Encyclopedia Smithsonian
http://www.si.edu/resource/faq/start.htm
"The Smithsonian Institution receives a great many public inquiries covering a wide range of topics. Therefore, the following responses have been compiled to answer frequently asked questions or to provide guidance in finding the requested information. New information will be added continually." Topics covered: Armed Forces History, Anthropology, Mineral Sciences, Musical History, Physical Sciences, Services, Textiles Conservation, Transportation History, and Vertebrate Zoology.
EncycloZine
http://EncycloZine.com/
"EncycloZine is a hybrid portal / concise encyclopedia, with fun interactivities for learning and exercising the mind. Daily articles introduce new topics in the arts, humanities, science, and technology, and links for further study."
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