Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Safeguarding Breast Health
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the United States. First instituted in 1985 as a week-long awareness campaign, the initiative was pioneered by the American Cancer Society (ACS) in partnership with Imperial Chemical Industries Pharmaceuticals, now part of AstraZeneca. Pink became the international symbol of breast health in 1992. The color was popularized by […]
For Science Content, Nothing Eclipses Infobase
Solar eclipses are exciting, often once-in-a-lifetime events that take place when the moon passes between the Sun and Earth. Whether you’re a science teacher using an eclipse as a teaching opportunity, a student putting together a research paper or science fair project on the topic, or a parent watching an eclipse with the kids, a […]
13 Scary Movies to Petrify Your Patrons
It’s that time of year again. Soon ghosts and goblins will be rapping at your chamber door with the all-too-familiar salutation: “Trick or treat!” No Halloween would be complete without a good scary movie. If your public library has a subscription to Access Video On Demand streaming video, your patrons have access to a treasure […]
Learn More about America’s Indigenous Peoples with These Videos
On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we take the time to acknowledge the many achievements of Indigenous people, commemorating their histories and honoring their cultures. Infobase’s streaming video and media platforms—including Learn360 for K–12 schools and districts, Classroom Video On Demand for secondary schools, Just for Kids and Access Video On Demand for public libraries, and Films […]
Edmund Burke and the French Revolution: A Historical Controversy
Was Edmund Burke’s condemnation of the French Revolution justified? Be sure to check out Issues & Controversies in History’s complete and unbiased coverage of this issue. Learn more about the issue and check out a sample of the pro/con arguments on both sides below. THE ISSUE In 1789, the French Revolution erupted in Paris. Challenging […]
Read Up on Banned Books with Bloom’s Literature
You’ve no doubt heard about it in the news: a massive uptick in book challenges in institutions nationwide. The American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom tracked more than 1,269 challenges to library, school, and university materials and services in 2022 alone—an unprecedented amount compared to previous years. But why? And what books were banned […]
Battle of the Teutoburg Forest: A Historical Controversy from Issues & Controversies in History
Was the “Varian disaster” responsible for Rome’s eventual failure to conquer Germania? Be sure to check out Issues & Controversies in History’s complete and unbiased coverage of this issue. Learn more about the issue and check out a sample of the pro/con arguments on both sides below. THE ISSUE In 9 CE, Arminius and a […]
Dreams of a Cosmos So Grand
Returning to the Moon is key to our future in space. Some argue it is key to humanity’s future. The sun sets and the light dims, carrying our thoughts away from daytime cares to nighttime dreams. Dreams of a cosmos so grand that we cannot help but stand in amazement and wonder: Where did it […]
Give Elementary Students a Leg Up on the Human Body and More
Subscribers to The World Almanac® for Kids Elementary know about the wide variety of age-appropriate, vetted, and trustworthy STEM content they can find on the platform, perfect for inquisitive young minds. Now, we’ve added even more STEM content, including an introduction to the human body and even more elementary-level math content. Both new Topic Centers […]
Quebec Separatism: A Historical Controversy from Issues & Controversies in History
Should the province of Quebec secede from Canada and become a sovereign nation? Be sure to check out Issues & Controversies in History’s complete and unbiased coverage of this issue. Learn more about the issue and check out a sample of the pro/con arguments on both sides below. THE ISSUE By 1700, longtime rivals Great […]
12 More Videos You Should Watch During Pride Month
At Infobase we are constantly expanding and updating our content in an effort to continue to speak to your community’s interests year after year. With that in mind, we have expanded our list of the top 5 films we think you should watch during Pride Month to include 12 new LGBTQ+ themed videos. Available through […]
Effective Public Library Services for Seniors
The “age wave.” The “silver tsunami.” Whatever you call it, America is aging rapidly—and what it means to age is changing. With 10,000 Baby Boomers turning 65 every day, seniors now make up about 15% of the country’s population; by 2060, it will be nearly a quarter. We are living longer, and able to be […]
