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History

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.

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.

History

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.

Opposing Viewpoints (Gale In Context)

Explore both sides of an issue. Covers today's hot button social issues, from capital punishment to immigration to marijuana, and more.

eBooks

History

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.
Oxford Reference eBook Online

Oxford Reference eBooks

Provides ready reference eBooks from Oxford University Press's Dictionaries, Companions and Encyclopedias.

Salem Press eBooks

Salem Press offers online access to a variety of print titles on topics such as History, Literature, Health, and Careers.

Kids & Teens

Scholastic Go!

Scholastic Go!

Scholastic Go! offers full-text articles for kids in grade 3 and up on almost every core curriculum subject.

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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