Britannica School OnlineThis link opens in a new windowMade for today’s digital classroom, with extensive, up-to-date information sources.
Allows students to move easily to material of higher or lower reading levels as needed. The content is reliable, age-appropriate, updated continuously and closely correlated to all curriculum standards,
Ebsco's ExploraThis link opens in a new windowCovering many topics, the interface for this database of magazine, newspaper and journal articles is designed for high school students.
Ebsco's Academic Search PremierThis link opens in a new windowA college level database of 4,650 journals covering many subjects
SIRS Issues Researcher (ProQuest)This link opens in a new windowMagazine and newspaper articles on controversial issues, many in pro/con format. Excellent informational graphics
Gale in Context: High School (Gale)This link opens in a new windowCovering most subject areas, it includes articles from reference books, magazines and newspapers, primary sources, criticism, audio and video clips, websites, etc.
World Geography (ABC-Clio)This link opens in a new windowGeographical, political, social, economic and cultural information on 200 countries plus maps and biographies. Cite as Original Content in NoodleBib.
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Controversial Issues Book Series
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Contains articles that analyze thirty significant issues facing the world in the twenty-first century, covering the fields of economics, the environment, human development, law, politics, and security, and includes maps, statistics, case studies, biographical sketches, and other references and resources.
A reference resource produced by the Central Intelligence Agency with almanac-style information about the countries of the world. Scroll towards the bottom of the page for an option to compare countries and see travel data.
The Country Studies Series presents a description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world.
Search by Country. Includes facts about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and foreign relations of independent states, some dependencies, and areas of special sovereignty.
World at Risk