The Best of History Web Sites

If you Google “best of history websites” you will find, as many high school and college teachers and librarians already know, a huge annotated list of websites across world and U.S. history. For the user, there is a brief description of the various sites on line. Now comes the printed version including hundreds of websites drawing from the online version but including more descriptive notes and grade level recommendations. One can’t help wonder why the “better” version is not on line. Disadvantages to the printed version are currency and correct URLs. Since the cost of this list is substantial, the librarian must decide whether it is worth the price for superior information. (but not always). Heavy use with a social studies department and with lots of student researchers may tip the balance in favor of the printed version as a supplement to the online site. Recommended with reservation.