Polling the Nations: New Questions and Polls
More than 110 new polls with 3,800+ questions have been added to Polling the Nations from trusted sources including CBS News, AARP, Elon University, CNN, Kaiser Family Foundation, NBC, Marist Institute for Public Opinion, and ABC/Washington Post. The new questions and polls cover timely and important topics such as the upcoming 2020 presidential election, the government shutdown, […]
Bloom’s Literature: Dig Deep into the Top 100 Novels of All Time
OCLC recently released “The Library 100: Top Novels of All Time,” a list of the 100 novels most widely available in libraries whose catalogs can be found via WorldCat. If you have readers who are eager to explore the best of the best in fiction, direct them to Bloom’s Literature, where they can dig deeper […]
Academic eBook Subscription: New, Improved Platform!
Infobase is delighted to announce that we have relaunched the new and improved Infobase eBooks platform with a fresh new look, expanded customization options, and improved functionality that will enrich the experience of the researchers who use it. HIGHLIGHTS of the key enhancements: All-new, robust platform with improved speed, flexibility, and functionality More appealing, user-friendly design […]
Issues & Controversies: New QuickTake Videos from Bloomberg
The award-winning Issues & Controversies now has an exciting new resource: QuickTake videos. These 19 short overview videos (with more coming soon!), produced by the global information and technology company Bloomberg, cover major topics such as immigration, climate change, and the opioid crisis. The new QuickTake video titles include: Cyberwar Is More Common Than You […]
Bloom’s Literature: 2017 Year in Review—Updates and More
Bloom’s Literature has been updated and enhanced throughout the past year, increasing the educational value of this award-winning resource. Recent Updates and Additions: Relaunch: The entire Bloom’s database was relaunched in 2017, including a dynamic new design, many additional features, and lots of new content. Shakespeare Center: Added an all-new Shakespeare Center, providing comprehensive coverage of […]
Bloom’s Literature: Happy Birthday, William Shakespeare!
April 23, 1564, is believed to be the renowned William Shakespeare’s birthday. Shakespeare would go on to become one of the world’s most influential playwrights and poets, and his works are still performed and studied worldwide more than 400 years after his death. Bloom’s Literature’s Shakespeare Center is an ideal, one-stop resource for students and […]
Middle-High School eBook Subscription: Now a Google for Education Partner!
Infobase is proud to announce that the Infobase eBooks platform is now a Google for Education partner. As a partner, the Middle/High School eBook Collection supports the following Google integrations: Google Sign-In, which allows users to easily access the eBook Collection with their Google credentials Share content to Google Classroom Save chapters or text passages […]
Issues & Controversies: New Court Cases Feature
More than 110 articles on court cases have just been added to Issues & Controversies, with more coming soon! These new, original, and searchable stand-alone articles summarize key court cases—including those decided by the U.S. Supreme Court—on major issues in contemporary society, including abortion and reproductive rights, affirmative action, animal rights, capital punishment, drugs, gun […]
Issues & Controversies in American History: This Month in History, March 2018—Dred Scott Decision
Featured in Issues & Controversies in American History: DRED SCOTT DECISION: Can a Slave Sue for His Freedom? In the 1830s, a slave named Dred Scott resided for several years with his owner in Illinois and Wisconsin Territory, both of which prohibited slavery. Scott later claimed that his having lived in those free jurisdictions made him […]
Issues & Controversies in American History: This Month in History, April 2019—Mexican-American War
Featured in Issues & Controversies in American History: MEXICAN-AMERICAN WAR: Justified Response to Mexican Aggression or Unscrupulous Land Grab? In the 1840s, the United States wanted to acquire part of Mexico’s territory in western North America, but the Mexican government did not want to sell it. In 1845, President James K. Polk sent an official to […]
Issues & Controversies: Featured Controversy—Self-Driving Cars
Featured in Issues & Controversies: SELF-DRIVING CARS: Should Automated Cars Be the Future of Transportation? SUPPORTERS ARGUE Self-driving cars will reduce accidents, increase productivity for commuters, lower greenhouse gas emissions, decrease traffic congestion, and provide mobility to those unable to drive. Technology companies have already made huge advances in the field, and roadways will be filled […]
Issues & Controversies: Featured Controversy—Protectionism
Featured in Issues & Controversies: PROTECTIONISM: Should the United States Adopt Protectionist Trade Policies? SUPPORTERS ARGUE Free trade policies are unfair to American workers. Other countries impose tariffs and protectionist measures to shield their industries, and the United States should do the same. The government must adopt policies to protect U.S. manufacturing from unfair foreign competition. […]
