Classroom Video On Demand: July Classroom Ideas—The Battle of Gettysburg and More
This month, Classroom Video On Demand revisits one of the Civil War’s most costly battles, celebrates America’s birthday, and steps back onto the surface of the moon with the crew of Apollo 11. Subscribers can also check out the complete calendar (accessible via the menu in the header, top left)—a handy source for ideas throughout […]
Issues & Controversies: Featured Controversy—De-extinction
Featured in Issues & Controversies: DE-EXTINCTION: Should Scientists Resurrect Extinct Species? SUPPORTERS ARGUE Humans have a moral responsibility to bring back extinct species and use them to revitalize struggling ecosystems. De-extinction will invigorate conservationism by reshaping the relationship between humans and the natural world and developing new genetic tools to protect endangered species. OPPONENTS ARGUE De-extinction […]
Health Reference Center: New Video Series—Teens’ Healthy Choices
A brand-new, proprietary video series on teen health has just been added to Health Reference Center. In the Teens’ Healthy Choices series, teens speak to teens about health issues, substance abuse, social pressure, and more, providing the facts and insight teens need to make informed decisions. Teenagers face many tough choices. They choose what classes […]
Bloom’s Literature: Catch Up on the Classics This Summer
Bloom’s Literature makes it easy to stay connected to literature during the summer. Whether your students are reading for pleasure or for summer courses, point them to the Literary Classics eBook shelf. There, they can access the full contents of more than 1,000 classic works of literature, most of which were selected from Bloom’s Literary […]
Bloom’s Literature: A Great Source for Summer Reading!
The school year is winding down, but Bloom’s Literature makes it easy to stay connected to literature during the summer. Whether your students and patrons are reading for pleasure or for school assignments, point them to the Literary Classics eBook shelf. There, they can access the full contents of more than 1,000 classic works of […]
World News Digest: New & Improved Version Coming Soon
Infobase is delighted to announce that the award-winning World News Digest database will soon be relaunched, with a completely new design, improved navigation, powerful new functionality, and a wealth of exciting new content—including a brand-new video collection and much more. Here is a brief overview of the key enhancements: New and improved design, prominently featuring current events […]
Issues & Controversies: Featured Controversy—Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Featured in Issues & Controversies: TAX CUTS AND JOBS ACT: Is the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 Good Economic Policy? SUPPORTERS ARGUE Cutting taxes will spur economic growth, create jobs, and lead to higher wages for American workers. Reducing individual income tax rates will relieve the tax burden on families and greatly benefit the […]
Issues & Controversies in American History: This Month in History, May 2018—Kent State Shootings
Featured in Issues & Controversies in American History: KENT STATE SHOOTINGS: Self-Defense by the National Guard or Massacre of Innocent Students? While breaking up an anti–Vietnam War demonstration at Kent State University in Ohio on May 4, 1970, soldiers in the National Guard shot and killed four students and injured nine others. Supporters of the soldiers’ […]
Issues & Controversies in American History: This Month in History, June 2019—The Bakke Case
Featured in Issues & Controversies in American History: THE BAKKE CASE: Is Affirmative Action Necessary and Legal, or Does It Violate the U.S. Constitution? In 1978, the U.S. Supreme Court considered the legality of affirmative action programs, which are designed to provide extra opportunity to members of certain historically disadvantaged groups based on race, ethnicity, and […]
Access Video On Demand: June Programming Ideas—D-Day and More
Access Video On Demand provides countless ideas for community programming, including titles that commemorate one of World War II’s most significant battles, examine America’s gun debate, and celebrate both LGBT Pride Month and the birthday of one of rock music’s most influential and successful performers. Subscribers can also explore the complete calendar (accessible via the […]
Bloom’s Literature: Thousands of New Entries on World Mythology and More
An enormous wealth of new content on world mythology and ancient literature has just been added to Bloom’s Literature. New Entries on Mythology Approximately 4,000 new entries on mythological figures, literary works, and topics have been added, all from two highly acclaimed sources: the Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend, Third Edition (which Library Journal […]
Science Online: Learn More about Human Spaceflight
July 20th marks 50 years since the first moon landing. Just in time to celebrate this historic anniversary, a wealth of new and updated articles from the latest edition of Infobase’s Human Spaceflight series have been added to Science Online. The topics covered include: Early Human Spaceflight Early Space Stations The Mercury Project and Tiny […]
