Research Databases & Tools

African-American History Online
Provides expansive and in-depth information on the people, events, and topics important to the study of African-American history. From Facts on File

American History Online
Spans more than 500 years of political, military, social, and cultural history to cover the American experience

American Indian History Online
Offers thorough access to more than 15,000 years of Native American culture, history, and heritage.
From Facts on File.

American Women's History Online
Covers the important people, events, legislation, and issues relevant to the study of women's history in the United States.
From Facts on File

Ancient and Medieval History Online
Explores the pre-modern world with in-depth focus on Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
From Facts on File

Boundless
Discover a world of possibilities with Boundless, an extensive collection of ebooks, audio and digital media.

Curriculum Resource Center
Provides a library of printable teacher-handout material for the middle school, high school, and junior college curriculum.
From Facts on File

Explora Primary Schools
Kids will find everything they need to learn about Animals, Science, Math, Arts, Music, Social Studies, Geography and Biography.

Facts on File
Find articles about history, including modern, ancient, medieval, American Indian, African-American, and women; science; careers; teacher curriculum materials, and there’s even an atlas.

Facts on File History Database Search
Search all Facts on File History Databases in one step to find articles. Included databases:

Funk and Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia
Here you will find thousands of simple-to-understand encyclopedia articles covering just about any topic imaginable.

Great Websites for Kids
Looking for websites to help with homework or satisfy your child’s curiosity about a subject?

History Reference Center
Find full-text articles, historical documents, photos or biographies from periodicals, reference books, encyclopedias, and non-fiction books.

Issues & Controversies in American History
Builds a deeper understanding of how historical events have shaped our nation by exploring the key players and the battles they fought.

Middle Search Plus
Designed just for middle school kids, this database is not too easy, but not overly difficult – just right for you! Find articles on almost any topic in more than 150 great magazines

Modern World History Online
Covers the people, places, and events in the broad expanse of history—from mid-15th century to the present.
From Facts on File

Novelist
Searching for a good book to read? Try NoveList K-8 to find exactly the right book! Find fiction and non-fiction, and even picture books, on your favorite topic.

The World Almanac for Kids Online
Handouts for your projects and more...with brand New Sections!

World Atlas
Combines detailed, printable, full-color maps of countries, provinces, and states with up-to-date statistical and local information.
From Facts on File