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Gather Information about
19th Century Transportation
from a Variety of Sources

Resources
Information Literacy Skills:
Reference sheets and mini-lessons for using resources effectively
Internet Resources Skills

General

Trail and Road Transportation

Railroad Transportation

Waterway Transportation

 

Electronic Database Resources Skills

databases

Type your topic in the search box below:

 

  • Keywords: westward expansion, transportation, 19th century, railroads, Erie Canal, National Road, Oregon Trail.
Local Print and Nonprint Resources Skills
School Library holdings
  • Do a keyword search in the Destiny to find nonfiction and reference books about your topic.
  • Use indexes or tables of contents in nonfiction and reference books to locate information related to your topic and questions.
  • Check the indexes of print and CD ROM encyclopedias for articles about your topic.
Baltimore County Public Library holdings
  • Do a keyword search in the BCPL Catalog to locate additional resources.
  • Chat online with a real live librarian at Ask Us Now! Be sure to have your research questions handy!