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Welcome to PPLD's Countries and Cultures Guide!

This guide is intended as a starting place for finding information about countries and cultures from around the world within our collection at Pikes Peak Library District. Use the tabs on the left to locate frequently recommended resources. If you need additional assistance with your research, please click on Chat Now to talk to a librarian!

Library Databases

A to Z Maps Online
AtoZ Maps Online is a comprehensive collection of downloadable maps including more than 100,000 royalty-free maps designed for non-commercial use by students, teachers, and library patrons.
Cities of the World
A compilation of current information on cultural, geographic, and political conditions in 193 countries and their cities covering six continents, based on the Department of State's Post Reports.
Countries and Their Cultures
Presents the cultural similarities within a country that set it apart from others.
CultureGrams
Includes over 200 reports on countries and cultures and state reports outlining the diversity and history of each U.S. state and the District of Columbia. Designed for upper elementary-aged children.
Encyclopedia of Food and Culture
A three-volume survey of food and its place in human culture and society.
Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes
Provides detailed studies of tribes from all over the United States and Canada, including small tribes and some that no longer exist.
Encyclopedia of Popular Culture
Includes more than 2,700 signed essays ranging from 500 to 2,500 words, written by subject experts and edited to form a consistent, readable, and straightforward reference.
Fashion, Costume, and Culture
Provides a broad overview of costume traditions of diverse cultures from prehistoric times to the present day.
Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Canadian Provinces
Provides information on Canada's provinces and territories.
Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Mexican States
Presents profiles of the 31 states and the Distrito Federal (federal district) of Mexico.
Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations
Presents profiles of 194 countries of the world.
Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of the States
Presents profiles of the 50 states of the nation, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. dependencies.
Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of World Holidays
Offers in-depth information on world holidays.

Pikes Peak Library District A-Z Database List

What are Subject Guides?

Subject Guides are mini-websites that offer resources and library services on a specific topic or subject.
Click on one of the blue tabs to the left of this page to navigate through the guide and access resources.
All pages are printable (see option at the bottom of this page).
Subject Guides are accessible at the library, or from anywhere in the world with wifi, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You can search for information or resources in the search box at the top right of the page.