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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; and medieval Europe and the Islamic World. 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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Comprehensive Coverage: With African-American History, researchers can delve deep into their topics or examine different perspectives through event and topic entries, primary sources, images, tablet/mobile-friendly videos, general and topic-specific timelines, biographies of key people, original maps and charts, and more.Easy Access to Content: Featured content in African-American History is handpicked by our editors to inform research and provide guided entryways into the database, plus convenient links to key areas are at the top of every page. Editorially Curated Topic Centers: African-American History features specially selected content—including articles, sharable slideshows, videos, primary sources, and more—that provides a study guide for a particular subject or era.
Comprehensive Coverage: With African-American History, researchers can delve deep into their topics or examine different perspectives through event and topic entries, primary sources, images, tablet/mobile-friendly videos, general and topic-specific timelines, biographies of key people, original maps and charts, and more.Easy Access to Content: Featured content in African-American History is handpicked by our editors to inform research and provide guided entryways into the database, plus convenient links to key areas are at the top of every page. Editorially Curated Topic Centers: African-American History features specially selected content—including articles, sharable slideshows, videos, primary sources, and more—that provides a study guide for a particular subject or era.
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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Was the French general and emperor of the late 18th and early 19th centuries an enlightened ruler or an authoritarian despot? 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 Born into a minor noble family from the French island of Corsica in 1769, Napoleon Bonaparte took power in France amid the hopes and chaos of the French Revolution, initially as first consul of the French Republic in 1799 and then as emperor in 1804. After helping secure revolutionary France against myriad enemies across Europe, he conquered much of the continent in the early 1800s and put it under French control. In doing so, did Napoleon advance the enlightened ideals of the French Revolution—”liberty, equality, brotherhood”—at home and abroad? Or did he impose authoritarianism wherever he ruled, thereby undermining those ideals? Issues & Controversies in History links this pro/con article to rich related resources that enhance the debate. Students and researchers can delve into primary sources that provide context, a topic-specific timeline, a bibliography, and a thought-provoking “What if…” section speculating on […]
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The Mailbox® Plus—the established leader in providing teacher-created ideas that really work for 50 years—is edited by educators who are experienced at assessing what teachers will find valuable and worth incorporating into lessons. We’re sharing our “From the Editor” letters for December, where the editors of The Mailbox Plus share their thoughts on the December holidays as well as some festive activities to make the season bright. Prekindergarten Activities for December Editor Kimberly Ann Brugger writes: “This Christmas we’re trying something different at my house. We’re going to put up a full-size tree. We usually only have a couple of tabletop trees because of the presence of our five cats. Is a full-size tree a smart idea? Probably not. But will it be festive? It sure will! I’m a big believer in trying new things. And speaking of new things—this is the first December issue with the new Perfect Plans for Littles feature! The topic is Christmas, so I’ve included activities on trees, ornaments, holiday baking, and more. Even Santa Claus makes an appearance! Enjoy this new feature in the magazine and don’t forget to check out some of my other favorites. Jingle Bell Math—Little ones develop musical math skills […]
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Intermediate-level educators, do you have students who are excited about Beyoncé’s new film, Renaissance? The multiple-Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, actress, and superstar has so far led an amazing life—one your students can read about in The World Almanac® for Kids. This award-winning database for intermediate-level students includes 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 with 33 facts about “Queen Bey.” American pop singer whose hits include “Halo,” “Single Ladies,” and “Formation.” Born Beyoncé Giselle Knowles on September 4, 1981 in Houston, Texas. When she was young, her father, Matthew, was a Xerox sales manager and her mother, Tina, was a hairstylist. Younger sister Solange was born on June 24, 1986. Loved to sing and dance as a child. Joined the six-person, all-girl singing group Girl’s Tyme with friend Kelly Rowland and a friend they met at local auditions, LaTavia Roberson. The group was put together by a local producer, and […]
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.
Click here for a list of reference titles included in Credo Reference: Academic Core.
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.
Cross-Curricular Coverage, for Intermediate-Level Students and Users
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Public LibrariesTake a quick look at the overview video for The World Almanac® for Kids:
Erasing 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, societies and cultures have established themselves around religious and spiritual practices. Religion has affected decisions personal and political, local and global, and continues to play an important role in the lives of individuals and in the cultures of nations. With a dynamic new design, new features, and expanded coverage, 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 new, easy-to-navigate interface puts the information users need front and center. Topic Centers feature specially selected content on 15 of the world’s religions and traditional spiritual practices, quickly guiding users to information on important topics, spiritual leaders, sacred texts, and holy days and festivals. A wealth of new content has been added. The new home page 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 game show Jeopardy!, the Rand Corporation, and the parliament of Canada all rely on World News Digest for a broader view of the issues that matter today.
