World History from Prehistory through the Mid-1500's
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Universities & CollegesAncient and Medieval History provides thorough coverage of world history from prehistory through the mid-1500s, with special Topic Centers on key eras, civilizations, and regions, including the ancient Near East, Egypt, Greece, and Rome; ancient and medieval Africa, Asia, and the Americas; medieval Europe and the Islamic World; and much more. Each civilization’s history is brought to life through tablet/mobile-friendly videos and slideshows, primary sources, maps and graphs, timelines, suggested readings, and suggested search terms. All the Infobase history databases in a collection are fully cross-searchable.
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MORE THAN FIVE CENTURIES OF THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
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Universities & CollegesCovering more than 500 years of the African-American experience, African-American History offers a fresh way to explore the full spectrum of African-American history and culture. Users can start their investigation of a topic with a video or slideshow overview, use the key content called out on the home page to find an entryway into the database, or dig deep into a subject or era through the Topic Centers. Read about key figures and events, examine famous speeches and other primary sources, and get context from the in-depth timelines. An important feature is the full cross-searchability across all the Infobase history databases for an even more comprehensive view of history.
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MORE THAN FIVE CENTURIES OF THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
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Universities & CollegesAmerican History is a comprehensive resource that spans our nation’s history, with a user-friendly interface and award-winning content. The home page offers many ways to begin exploring the material, from the videos, slideshow overviews, and Topic Centers to the lists of key content handpicked by our editors to help users find a starting point for their research. By providing the most comprehensive range of information in one complete resource—subject entries, biographies, primary sources, videos and slideshows, images, timelines, and maps and graphs, plus full cross-searchability across all the Infobase history databases—American History offers a virtual library of American history for educators, students, and researchers.
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Marshall Mathers, otherwise known as Eminem, has been making hit records and news headlines for more than 25 years now. If you have Eminem fans in your classroom or library who want to learn more about the life and history of the real Slim Shady, direct them to The World Almanac® for Kids, where they can read a middle-school-level biography of this legendary performer and many others, including Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and more. Students will find both brief bullet biographies and more than 700 book-length biographies of people who have made an impact on the world, from artists and entertainers to scientists and explorers to presidents and world leaders—perfect for reluctant readers and ideal for both reports and fun reading. Here, we bring you highlights from The World Almanac® for Kids’ bullet biography of Eminem. American rapper whose hits include “Lose Yourself” and “The Monster.” Born Marshall Bruce Mathers III on October 17, 1972, in St. Joseph, Missouri. Is the only child of teenage parents Debbie (Nelson) Mathers and Marshall Bruce Mathers Jr. When he was 18 months old, his father left home. He has not seen his father since then. Was bullied at school because he was small and […]
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NaNoWriMo, or National Novel Writing Month, has for decades encouraged creative writers ages 13 and up to write novels, challenging them to finish 50,000 words of a novel within 30 days starting November 1. Many schools and public and higher ed libraries participate in this program every year, getting involved in NaNoWriMo’s Young Writers Program or setting aside designated rooms as distraction-free zones for authors who need them. But, there’s another way they can help: by providing resources that authors can use for inspiration or for writing advice. Infobase has many resources NaNoWriMo participants can use to fight writer’s block, polish their writing, get inspiration, and more. Learn How to Write a Novel with eBooks from Credo Reference Credo Reference for public and higher education libraries and Credo Source for K–12 schools and districts include reference titles that writers can turn to for writing advice, including Novelista: Anyone Can Write a Novel. Yes, Even You. from John Murray Learning. Novelista is a friendly, straight-talking writing guide for people who want to write a novel but don’t know how to begin. It guides authors at all writing levels through the process and orients them toward the goal of publication. The Credo […]
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Who are the people behind the biggest breakthroughs and discoveries in science today? What inspired them to take the actions they did to get to where they are? Young people who are interested in careers in science need more than just facts, figures, and the Scientific Method—they need to see the faces behind the discoveries to get a sense of what next steps they should take with their career paths. After all, the best guidance they receive can come from those working in the field. Today’s Science is one of the best resources to which educators can guide them. Not only will aspiring scientists find high-interest science news articles, key research topics for inspiration, pop-up glossaries to help with vocabulary, and editorial cartoons to test critical-thinking skills, but they can also find more than 700 unique and original “Conversations with Scientists”—proprietary first-person accounts of recent breakthroughs from practicing scientists at leading institutions around the globe. Conversations with Scientists—Primary Sources That Will Inspire Future Researchers Each Conversation with Scientists article features a Q&A with a brief introduction, including a synopsis of the scientist’s career development, academic affiliations, and awards and achievements. The articles explore the how and why of the scientists’ […]
Read More15,000 Years of American Indian History and Culture
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Universities & CollegesAmerican Indian History offers fast access to more than 15,000 years of culture and history, covering more than 600 Native American groups, through tablet/mobile-friendly videos and slideshows, images, biographies of key people, event and topic entries, primary sources, maps and graphs, and timelines. With a user-friendly interface, this award-winning database allows for an interactive, multifaceted look at the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. An important feature is full cross-searchability across all the Infobase history databases for an even more comprehensive view of history.
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Complete, Yet Curated, Coverage of the Most Studied Authors & Works
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Universities & CollegesBloom’s Literature is rich with relevant content on core authors and works, multicultural classics, contemporary literature, and more. Students will find exactly what they need for research and deeper learning without having to wade through an uncurated search. Professors will appreciate the thoughtful organization and important assets—including videos, proprietary essay topics and discussion questions, and valuable writing guidance—that can be used in lectures or for independent study.
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Credo Reference enhances the research experience through authoritative reference content and a one-stop exploratory search platform that drives usage of all of your trusted library resources. The user-friendly interface is ideal for students starting their research or learning about the research process during information literacy instruction. With hundreds of searchable, full-text titles from the world’s foremost publishers, Credo Reference covers every major subject.
Credo Reference: Academic Core is curated to address the primary disciplines of higher education, including arts, humanities, social sciences, and STEM. A true academic alternative to Wikipedia, this collection offers world-class reference both to beginning researchers and to faculty building introductory courses.
Academic Core—available via subscription—is the ultimate launching point for student research and a premier reference solution for all academic libraries.
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Rocky Mountain College: Librarians use Credo Reference: Academic Core during First-Year Experience workshops to lay a foundation of highly effective research skills.
Nazarbayev University: Credo Reference: Academic Core helps maintain students’ attention and builds their confidence in the research process during instruction sessions.
Drake University: Credo’s one-stop platform helps students brainstorm, make connections, build subject vocabulary, and explore appropriate resources when starting their research assignments.
Howard University: Spotlighting Credo Reference: Academic Core in First-Year Experience workshops leads to higher usage of library resources and improved research papers from students.
Credo Reference enhances the research experience through authoritative reference content and a one-stop exploratory search platform that drives usage of all of your trusted library resources. With hundreds of searchable, full-text titles from the world’s foremost publishers, Credo Reference covers every major subject.
Credo Reference: Complete Core is a collection curated to help patrons of all backgrounds and skill levels locate the information they need. High school students gathering sources for an assignment, university students starting their research or learning about the research process during information literacy instruction, lifelong learners investigating their passions, and individuals looking for context around the events shaping the headlines will all find answers with this easy-to-use database.
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Develop Online Research Skills with a Trusted Source
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Public LibrariesA complement to the award-winning The World Almanac® for Kids, The World Almanac® for Kids Elementary is an exciting, fun resource especially for elementary school students. This database provides a wealth of elementary-level content—including engaging illustrated articles, videos, interactives, Fun Facts, and more—in a colorful, kid-friendly format perfect for helping young children develop online research skills. The World Almanac® for Kids Elementary includes exclusive, online-only material as well as content from award-winning Chelsea House and Facts On File sets and series—sources students, educators, and librarians can trust. It also features helpful teacher resources, including worksheets, graphic organizers, and classroom management forms educators can use with any lesson, plus science diagrams and projects to help reinforce lessons in a fun and engaging way.
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Cross-Curricular Coverage, for Intermediate-Level Students and Users
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Public LibrariesErasing the line between homework support and fun exploration, The World Almanac® for Kids includes exclusive online-only material as well as content from award-winning Chelsea House and Facts On File sets and series. Each topic area provides resources for homework, reports, and projects, and kids can explore age-appropriate subjects while developing online research skills with a trusted content source.
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Credo Source (formerly Source Reference) integrates highly acclaimed reference content with instructional videos and tutorials to provide research instruction in the classroom and at the point of need. Prepare students for any kind of research or the rigors of academia by building their confidence and cultivating essential information literacy skills. Encourage basic resource evaluation, aid exploratory search, and open pathways to simple next steps in academic research with tools that students and instructors have relied on for years.
Contact us today for more information on how Credo Source can help your students develop deep literacy skills that will last them a lifetime. Learn more about Credo Source here.
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Offers research topics for courses in history, politics, ethics, classics, and other global studies
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Universities & CollegesFrom the beginnings of human history, religious and spiritual practices have played a central role in shaping societies and cultures around the world. They have affected decisions both personal and political, local and global, and continue to influence people’s lives and beliefs in every nation, society, and community. World Religions explores religion and spirituality in an objective manner, from the ceremonies of the first practitioners to the elaborate rituals of today.
Ideal for research and study in the library, the classroom, or at home, our easy-to-navigate interface puts the information users need front and center. Topic Centers feature specially selected content on 15 of the world’s major religions and traditional spiritual practices, quickly guiding users to information on important topics, spiritual leaders, sacred texts, and holy days and festivals. The homepage offers many ways to begin exploring the material, from videos and slideshows to sacred texts, sacred music, primary sources, a calendar of holidays and observances, and more.
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NOT Fake News: Content You Can Trust
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Universities & CollegesPresenting more than eight decades of authoritative news summaries and background articles, World News Digest contains a wealth of material and a dynamic interface that makes it easy to explore the events that shape our world. World News Digest frames events for research and is the place to start any reference project because it provides accurate, unbiased information that is clear, concise, and written for swift retrieval of the most important details.
For more than 80 years, World News Digest has been a go-to resource for context and background on key issues and events in the news. News sources, governments, and organizations including ABC News, CNN, Fox News, the Rand Corporation, and the parliament of Canada all rely on World News Digest for a broader view of the issues that matter today.
