Databases

A companion to the History Reference Source database, this contains a rich selection of
historical titles, covering global topics from the ancient world through today.

Covering topics in U.S. and world history from the earliest civilizations through the 21st century,
this database contains full-text journals, magazines, reference books and thousands of primary
source documents.

Contains a broad range of literary-related subjects with selections including literary criticism,
study guides, and classics such as Emma, Dracula, and Frankenstein.

Full-text literary database covering all genres and time periods. It includes thousands of
synopses, critical essays, book reviews, literary journals, and author biographies, plus full-text
classic novels, short stories, and poems.

Designed for high school libraries and offers coverage of popular high school magazines and
reference books. Wide range of subjects offered including art, history, sports, and music. Over
1,000,000 photos, maps, and flags. Full text magazines include Discover, US News & World
Report, Scientific American, and more.

Broad collection of popular full-text magazines and reference books. Magazines include
People, Better Homes and Gardens, TIME, and Newsweek. Covers subjects including business,
health, education, fitness, sports and leisure, personal finance, general science, multicultural
issues, DIY, and fashion. Also includes photos, maps, and flags.

Resources for students to understand issues, develop criticial thinking skills, and develop persuasive arguments. Includes essays, overviews, articles, and transcripts on, citizens' rights, earth and environmental issues, global issues, health and medicine, and media and communications.

Resources to support elementary school students, including encyclopedias specifically for kids, articles from children's magazines including Highlights and Junior Scholastic, and a large image collection.

A range of general reference subject coverage for primary school students, with topics like
social studies, history, language arts, geography, culture, math, and science.

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