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Biography (Gale In Context)

Find biographies & images on the world's most influential people. Search by name, country, ethnicity, job, birth/death date, etc.

Britannica Library Reference Center

Britannica Library Reference Center provides access to articles, biographies, images and videos for you to conduct research on many topics.

EBSCO Reference eBook Collection

Access hundreds of reference & non-fiction eBook titles on a variety of subjects. Also included are full-text classics, poetry, and drama.

Gale eBooks: Ready Reference eBooks

Access hundreds of ready reference eBooks on science, health, business, history, literature, religion, and much more.

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Literary Reference Center

Learn about authors and their literary work. Also offered are plot summaries, book reviews, classic texts, and more.

U.S. History (Gale In Context)

Find historical data - topics range from the arrival of Vikings in North America to the American Revolution, Civil Rights, 9/11, etc.
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World Book

Provides encyclopedia articles, edited to suit kids & adults. Also includes tables, animations, videos, pictures, maps, etc.            

World: History to Current (Gale In Context)

This resource provides an overview of world history covering the most studied events, cultures, civilizations, religions, people and more.

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Britannica School Edition

Discover encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources. Games, & other learning resources for Elementary, Middle, & High School.

Science Online

The perfect resource for science research, homework help, diagrams & experiments, science videos, and much more!

TrueFlix - Science & Social Studies Resources for Ages 8-12

Learn about science and social studies with nonfiction eBooks, articles, videos, and more!

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