Facts on File Online Resources
GENERAL REFERENCE
The World Almanac® Online NEW!
Offers students and researchers access to authoritative, essential statistics on hundreds of topics in a searchable online format.
The World Almanac® For Kids Online
Provides resources for homework, reports, and projects. Kids can explore grade-appropriate topics in a fun format while developing online research skills with a trusted source.
Curriculum Resource Center
Provides a library of printable teacher-handout materials for the middle school, high school, and junior college curriculum.
HISTORY AND CIVICS
American History Online
Spanning more than 500 years of political, military, social and cultural history. Thousands of biographies, subject entries, timeline entries, primary source documents, maps, and images cover the entire spectrum of the American experience.
American Indian History Online
Offers thorough access to more than 15,000 years of Native American culture, history and heritage.
African-American History Online
Features thousands of cross-referenced entries covering the entire spectrum of African-American history.
American Women’s History Online
Contains biographies, historical and topical subject entries, primary source documents, maps and charts, photographs, and timeline entries covering more than 500 years of American women’s history.
Modern World History Online
Covers the people, places, and events in the broad expanse of history – from mid-15th century to present.
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.
U.S. Government Online
Presents in-depth information on the structure and function of the U.S. government and its everyday role in the lives of citizens.
Issues and 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.
World Religions Online NEW!
Features focused and thorough coverage of religions and spiritual traditions from around the world.
eLearning Modules
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GEOGRAPHY
World Geography and Culture
A comprehensive resource that takes a global approach to facilitate the study of countries, peoples, and geography concepts and skills.
SCIENCE
Science Online
Presents a broad range of scientific disciplines through extensive definitions, essays, diagrams, biographies, and experiments.
Today’s Science
Bridges the gap between the science that students learn in the classroom and the discoveries pushing the boundaries of science today.
eLearning Modules
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Health Reference Center
Provides clear and comprehensive information on conditions and diseases, health and wellness, mental health, and the human body.
eLearning Modules
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CAREERS
Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center
Provides detailed profiles of more than 3,400 jobs and 94 industries, invaluable advice on career skills, more than 55,000 resource entries, and much more!
eLearning Modules
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LITERATURE AND LANGUAGE ARTS
Writer’s Reference Center
A convenient one-stop location for all of the tools necessary to write and research effectively. An excellent supplement to any class. Perfect for classes from English 101 to Creative Writing, to AP Journalism.
Bloom’s Literary Reference Online
Examines great writers, important works, memorable characters, and influential movements and events in world literature.
eLearning Modules
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NEWS SERVICE DATABASES
World News Digest
Brings together and enhances nearly seven decades news from the renowned Facts On File World News Digest in print.
Issues and Controversies
Explores more than 800 hot topics in business, politics, government, education, and popular culture.
Issues and 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.
Today’s Science
Bridges the gap between the science that students learn in the classroom and the discoveries pushing the boundaries of science today.
STREAMING VIDEO COLLECTIONS
Classroom Video On Demand for High Schools
A comprehensive streaming video subscription service for high schools. Unlimited access to more than 7,000 educational programs – view in class, at the library, or from home!
Access Video On Demand for Public Libraries
Public Library patrons will have instant access to thousands of world-class documentaries, award-winning educational films, and helpful instructional videos 24/7. Top-quality producers include: Films for Humanities and Sciences, A&E, CNBC, BBC,The History Channel, The News Hour with Jim Lehrer, Bill Moyers Journal, etc…Available in several smaller collections or together as a single Master Collection.
eLEARNING MODULES
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eLearning Modules provide focused, targeted coverage of core-curriculum topics through a unique combination of texts, print titles and rich media. Engaging images, educational videos, and support materials make these eLearning Modules perfect for in-class use. Bring your lessons to life with eLearning Modules! Choose from these subject areas and titles:
SCIENCE
Essential Chemistry Online
The Human Body: How It Works Online
Physics in Action Online
The Plant World Online
Biomes of the Earth Online
Energy and the Environment Online
Genetics and Evolution Online
Green Technology Online
Genes and Diseases Online
Global Warming Online
Space Science Online
HISTORY AND CIVICS
America at War Online
Global Exploration Online
Your Government: How It Works Online
Life In America Online
Great Empires of the Past Online
Milestones in American History
Milestones in World History
World Religions Online
CAREERS
Exploring Career Clusters Online
Top Careers with a Two-Year Degree
LITERATURE
The Great American Novel Online
The Great British and World Novel Online
Shakespeare Online
