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ABC-CLIO Databases

Authoritative historical context, expert perspectives, and carefully selected primary and secondary sources on the most enduring, significant, and timely issues



ABC-CLIO Issues

Authoritative historical context, expert perspectives, and carefully selected primary and secondary sources on the most enduring, significant, and timely issues



ABC-CLIO United States Geography

From ABC-CLIO, this interactive database offers teachers, librarians, and students a combination of authoritative research sources, standards-aligned lessons and activities, and engaging features on all 50 United States.



American Government

Connects contemporary issues with the foundations of government and compares the political and economic systems of the United States with those of other countries.



American History

A bibliographic resource that provides a robust source of information focusing on the history and life of the United States and Canada



Ancient/Medieval Era

Ranging from the dawn of prehistory, through the great ancient empires, to the beginning of the Renaissance, this unique online resource explores history in every corner of the globe.



Gale in Context: Middle School

Created for middle-schoolers, Research in Context combines Gale reference content with age-appropriate videos, periodicals, primary sources, and more



Gale: Opposing Viewpoints

Facts and arguments on current events topics and social issues.





The Modern Era

Covers a broad range of topics including the evolution of modern Europe; concurrent developments in Asia, Africa, and the Islamic world; the global impact of the Industrial Revolution; and the last 100 years of conflicts and international cooperation.



World at War

Complete with overviews of more than 30 wars, this resource includes timelines, causes and consequences, portraits of opponents, and links to supporting facts and figures.



World Geography

Develops global literacy, focusing on the geographic, political, social, economic, and cultural forces that influence our world.