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Subscription Databases and eBooks(Alphabetical Order)
Links to online resources are made available to you through Upper Arlington High School and INFOhio.
Note: Online databases are password protected. Please see Learning Center staff for access information. Passwords cannot be given out over the telephone nor can they be e-mailed.
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AccuNet/AP Multimedia Archive
AccuNet/AP Multimedia Archive
The most extensive online collection of Associated Press news photos that go back 150 years. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this database.
African American Studies Center
The AASC is an Oxford University Press database with biographies, primary documents, images, timelines, and over 3,000 subject articles about African American life. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this database.
American Inaugurals: The Speeches, the Presidents, and Their Times (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Get a unique glimpse into our nation's history as you read the speeches of America's greatest leaders, exactly as they were delivered. Each speech is preceded by an introductory, fact-filled section that includes photographs, political background, and sidebars-all of which put each inauguration into clear historical perspective. The true character of each president is revealed through his words and by the message he chose to deliver on one of the country's most important days. Upper Arlington School District funded this eBook.
American Women’s History Online
Created by Facts on File, AWHO is an authoritative reference database that contains biographies, historical and topical subject entries, primary sources, maps and charts, images and videos, and general and subject-specific timelines that cover more than 500 years of American women’s history. Upper Arlington School District funded this database.
Americans at War (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Covers major American conflicts from the Colonial Wars through the War on Terrorism in the context of cultural and social events and conditions on the home front. Illustrated articles cover both biographies and topics such as civil liberties, media, politics, popular culture, religion, memory and national identity, civic celebrations, monumental art, literature, the roles of women and minorities, veterans, science and technology, humor, and music. Upper Arlington School District funded this eBook.
Annals of American History
Through INFOhio, a collection of more than 2,000 primary source documents and 700 pieces of multimedia from Encyclopaedia Britannica. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this database.
Arab-Israeli Conflict
Arab-Israeli Conflict (ABC-CLIO) see Encyclopedia of Arab-Israeli Conflict for description.
Art Collection
Through INFOhio, a collection of online images including paintings, sculptures, drawings, photographs, textiles, costumes and jewelry, decorative arts, and more.
Arts and Humanities Through the Eras(Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Profiling milestones and movements in the arts, literature, music and religion from a specific period, each volume in this set helps students and researchers understand the various disciplines of the humanities in relation to each other, as well as to history and culture. An overview of the period and a chronology of major world events begin each volume. Upper Arlington School District funded this eBook.
Biographical Encyclopedia of the Modern Middle East and North Africa (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Illuminates the lives of the most influential and controversial figures in the Middle East and North Africa who came to prominence during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Includes profiles of contemporary leaders who belong to various political, ethnic, and religious groups, as well as notable individuals associated with business, law, science, social issues, sports, entertainment, literature, and the fine and performing arts. Upper Arlington School District funded this eBook.
Biography Reference Bank
This database provided by INFOhio includes over 55,000 biographies of individuals living and dead.
Biotechnology: Changing Life Through Science (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Covers biotechnological applications ranging across medicine, agriculture, and industry. Devoted to helping younger students and general readers understand the fast-developing science and issues related to: advances in biotechnology, the science of molecular biology and genetics. Upper Arlington School District funded this eBook.
Bloom's Literary Reference Online
Hundreds of literary critic Harold Bloom's essays on great writers throughout history and an archive of more than 38,000 literacy characters, as well as entries on literacy topics, themes, movements and genres. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this database.
BrainPop
Over 600 animated videos in content areas designed to inspire children K-12 to learn. Upper Arlington School District funded this database.
Britannica Online School Edition
Encyclopaedia Britannica Online provides hundreds of full-text articles. In addition, it includes thousands of video and media clips, full text journals and magazines, reviewed and rated Internet sites and various teacher and learning resources. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this database.
CIAO – Columbia International Affairs Online
This online database contains working papers, policy briefs, journals, books, case studies, and other full-text materials on international affairs. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this database.
Cold War Reference Library (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
This reference library covers the Cold War period between the Western powers and the Communist bloc--from the end of World War II through 1989. The Almanac treats the historic causes of the tension. Biographies presents approximately 25 stories of the lives and actions of major figures, including Harry Truman, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this eBook.
Congressional Digest Pro-Con Online
Current and past issues of International Debates, Supreme Court Debates, and Congressional Digest now online. Pro and con format for the hottest political, legal, and world debate information. Web resources are also included. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this database.
Contemporary Middle East: A Documentary History Online Edition (CQ Press)
This source provides a documentary history of the Middle East since World War I. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this database.
Country Watch
This database provides access to the Country Reviews and Country Wire for 192 countries, CountryWatch Map Gallery, CountryWatch Data, CountryWatch Business Services, and CountryWatch@School. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this database.
CQ Congress Collection (CQ Press)
CQ Congress Collection is a dynamic, data-rich research and reference tool allowing a sweeping historical analysis of members of Congress, their legislative voting behavior, interest groups, and their interactions in crafting public policy. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this database.
CQ Congress and the Nation (CQ Press)
This database covers the actions of the U.S. Congress from 1945-2004. Legislative history, policy analysis, and key votes of Congress are among the information found in this comprehensive source. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this database.
CQ Researcher Online (CQ Press)
An online database that offers in-depth, non-biased coverage of today’s most important issues. The online database goes back to 1991 and affords immediate access to the newest CQ Researcher reports as they are published. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this database.
CQ Supreme Court Collection
Provides summaries and discussion of major decisions throughout American history; analysis of the Court's decisions within the context of our nation's history and Constitution; biographies of every justice and links to their opinions - whether in the majority or dissenting; and many more vital features. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this database.
CQ Weekly
An online database that provides expert coverage of the U.S. Congress, status of bills, votes and amendments, floor and committee activity, and backroom maneuvering. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this database.
CultureGrams
CultureGrams provides concise, reliable, and up-to-date country reports on 190 cultures of the world. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this database.
Daily Life America (Greenwood)
An online reference database that features essays from reference works, monographs, primary documents, maps, illustrations, photographs, and timelines about daily life in the United States. Topics covered include: food and cooking; holidays and festivals; clothing and fashion; housing and furnishings; religion and spirituality; folkways; games and amusements; music and dance; family life; women’s history and culture; Native American and other ethnic cultures; regional cultures; and more. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this database.
Daily Life Through History (Greenwood)
An online reference database that features essays from reference works, monographs, primary documents, maps, illustrations, and timelines about daily life from the earliest times to the present. Many world cultures are also included. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this database.
Dictionary of American History (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
The first comprehensive revision of this classic reference source, originally published in 1940, features updated and revised entries from previous editions, as well as more than 800 new entries covering recent events and topics not covered previously. This authoritative work serves students, scholars, and general readers interested in a wide range of topics in American history, from the well studied and familiar to the obscure. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this eBook.
Digital Video Collection
Provided by INFOhio, this database created by The Ohio Area Instructional Media Centers includes hundreds of digital videos.
Dismal Scientist (in school access only)
Produced by a team of international experts at Moody’s Economy.com, this database is one of the web’s leading providers of economic insight. It offers in-depth analysis, real-time reporting, and data and tools. The Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this database.
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Eighties in America (The) (Salem Press Online Book)
A three-volume survey of the 1980s that covers events, movements, people, and trends in popular culture, literature, art, sports, science/technology, economics, and politics. The essays are 1 to 6 pages long and feature an “Impact” section which examines the subject’s broader importance during the 1980’s. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this online book.
EBSCOhost
This database, which is available through INFOhio, includes full-text articles from more than 6,000 magazines and newspapers.
eLibrary Curriculum Edition
An online database of magazines, newspapers, and reference books that is updated regularly which provides full-text articles on a variety of topics. The history component includes primary and secondary sources; literature component includes literary criticism, biographies, and full-text works. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this database.
Encyclopedia of African-American Culture and History (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
A five-volume set and supplement covering all aspects of the African-American experience from 1619 to the present day. Using biographies, historical essays, and thematic pieces, many written by foremost scholars, it addresses a wide array of subjects in over 2,300 articles to define in one source the cultural roots, participation in American life, and current condition of the African-American community. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this eBook.
Encyclopedia of Children and Childhood: In History and Society (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
This 3-vol. set presents the social and cultural history of childhood from antiquity to the present. The history of childhood is examined through articles on education, parenting, child labor, economics, images of childhood, children's literature, play, toys and games, health, physiology, law, the criminal justice system and social welfare. Comparative articles include information about childhood in cultures throughout the world. Over 250 photographs that represent the visual images of childhood are included.
Encyclopedia of Clothing and Fashion (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
A three-volume survey of clothing, costume and fashion, presented through 640 essays, arranged alphabetically. Coverage includes the origins of clothing and body adornment, the development of fabrics and technologies, and the social meanings of dress, as well as representative costumes from a wide range of historical eras. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this eBook.
Encyclopedia of Genocide and Crimes against Humanity (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Genocide has been with us since the beginning of history and is a key feature to the study of world history at nearly every level. The most widely-studied and catastrophic examples are, however, historically close to the present day: the Nazi Holocaust, "ethnic cleansing" in Bosnia, tribal warfare in Rwanda and more. The Encyclopedia spans the globe to explain the issues behind crimes against humanity and human rights issues as they relate to individual countries and the world at large. It traces the history of events that qualify as genocide and crimes against humanity, profiles perpetrators and heroes, and explains international laws and law proceedings aimed at ending genocide and crimes against humanity. It also delves into depictions and manifestations of the phenomenon, such as propaganda, sociological and philosophical explanations, literature and film.
Encyclopedia of Human Development (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
The field of human development focuses on the growth and development of the human being including physical, social, psychological, and emotional development. Under the broad umbrella of the term human development you find countless topics that range from charting the emotional attachment of an infant to his or her parents and its long-term effects on well-being, media violence and adolescents' behavior, or factors moderating the natural decline in physical and mental abilities associated with aging. With over 600 entries organized from A-Z, this three-volume subject encyclopedia covers topics as diverse as adolescence, cognitive development, education, family, gender differences, identity, longitudinal research, personality development, prenatal development, temperament, and more.
Encyclopedia of Race and Racism (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Examines the anthropological, sociological, historical, economic, and scientific theories of race and racism in the modem era. Delves into the historic origins of ideas of race and racism and explores their social and scientific consequences. Includes biographies of significant theorists, as well as political and social leaders and notorious racists. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this eBook.
Encyclopedia of Russian History (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Providing a comprehensive discussion of Russia's people, politics, economics, religion and social systems, this subject encyclopediacomplements the study of comparative politics, world history, geography, literature, arts and culture and world cultures. With approximately 1,600 entries and 500 illustrations, this 4-vol. set spans the time from the earliest beginnings of the Russian nation to the rise and fall of the Soviet Union. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this eBook.
Encyclopedia of Science, Technology, and Ethics (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
This encyclopedia considers both the professional ethics of science and technology, and the ethical and political issues raised by science and technology in an increasingly complex and global society. This broad coverage supports the numerous courses in applied and professional ethics and policy related to the practice of science and technology in education. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this eBook.
Encyclopedia of Social and Cultural Foundations of Education (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
This subject encyclopedia is a three- volume work. The first two volumes of the work consist of A-Z entries and a third volume is made up of documentary, photographic and visual resources. The two A-Z volumes include essays (approximately 5,000 words each) representing the major disciplines (philosophy, history, sociology, etc.). Topics covered include: biographies (e.g., John Dewey), major movements (e.g., Progressivism); major court cases and their interpretations; theoretical debates; policy issues; and institutions. Upper Arlington School District provided the funds for this eBook.
Encyclopedia of the Arab-Israeli Conflict
This exhaustive work from ABC-CLIO offers readers at multiple levels key insights into the military, political, social, cultural, and religious origins of the Arab-Israeli conflict. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this eBook.
Encyclopedia of the Great Depression (Gale Virtual Reference Library)This 2-vol. set encompasses nearly two decades of American history, beginning with the farm crisis of the mid-1920s, through the 1929 stock market crash, the gradual recovery during the 1930s with Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal and World War II. This wide-ranging, multidisciplinary encyclopedia features entries on depression-era politics, government, business, economics, literature, the arts, society and culture. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this eBook.
Encyclopedia of the Modern Middle East and North America (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
The set covers the modern history of the Middle East and North Africa, with major sections on Colonialism and Imperialism, the World Wars, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the United Nations involvement in the region. Each country in the region is reviewed, detailing its population, economy and government. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this eBook.
Encyclopedia of Western Colonialism since 1450 (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Provides students and researchers with a much-needed, comprehensive resource on the subject of colonialism and expansion. From a global perspective, the set traces many facets of colonial growth and imperialism, and much more. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this eBook.
Encyclopedia of World Biography (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
A multicultural biographical source that covers notable individuals from every part of the world and from all time periods who have made significant contributions to human culture. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this eBook.
Fashion, Costume and Culture: Clothing, Headwear, Body Decorations, and Footwear through the Ages (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
This subject encyclopedia provides facts and information about the cultural, religious and social implications of human decoration and adornment throughout history, with a particular emphasis on the decades of the 20th century. In 500 entries, detailed information about clothing, hairstyles, tattoos, jewelry, body piercing, feet binding and other types of fashion or style is examined. Additionally, entries explain the fashion or style within the context of the traditions, customs, rituals or practices it relates to, as well as its significance to society or culture. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this eBook.
Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Provides clear, complete information on genetic disorders, including conditions, tests, procedures, treatments and therapies, in articles that are both comprehensive and easy to understand in language accessible to laypersons. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this eBook.
Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Includes information on more than 1,600 medical disorders and concepts. Each article includes in-depth discussion of causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, procedures, and other related topics. Upper Arlington provided funds for this eBook.
Global Issues in Context
offers international viewpoints on a broad spectrum of global issues, topics, and current events. Featured are hundreds of continuously updated issue and country portals that bring together a variety of specially selected, highly relevant sources for analysis of social, political, military, economic, environmental, health, and cultural issues. Each of these gateway pages includes an overview, unique "perspectives" articles written by local experts, reference, periodical, primary source and statistical information. Rich multimedia - including podcasts, video, and interactive graphs - enhance each portal. Use Browse Issues and Topics, Country Finder, Basic Search or Advanced Search to explore the database.
Gothic Literature: A Gale Critical Companion (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Spans all facets of gothic literature, including visual and performing arts, society and culture, themes, and settings. Includes primary source documents and critical material to provide a contextual perspective, a related chronology of key events, full-text commentaries, and lists of further readings. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this eBook.
GREENR Global Reference on the Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources
The Global Reference on the Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources focuses on the physical, social, and economic aspects of environmental issues. Topic, organization, and country portals form research centers around issues covering energy systems, health care, agriculture, climate change, population, and economic development. Portals include authoritative analysis, academic journals, news, case studies, legislation, conference proceedings, primary source documents, statistics, and rich multimedia. Use Browse Issues and Topics, World Map, Basic Search or Advanced Search to explore the database. The Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this database.
Greenwood Encyclopedia of Homes through American History (The) (Greenwood)
Beginning with the homes of the first European settlers to the North American colonies, and concluding with the latest trends in construction and design of houses and apartments in the United States, this specialized four-volume set covers all aspects of housing. From tenements to McMansions, from wattle-and-daub construction in early New England to sustainable materials for "green housing," these books provide a rich historical tour through housing in the United States. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this eBook.
Grove Art Online
Grove Art Online provides access to 45,000 plus articles on the visual
arts and links to 30,000 plus color images of art and architecture.
Upper Arlington School District provided the funding for this database.
Grove Music Online
An integrated music resource on the web that includes the full text of The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians 2d, The New Grove Dictionary of Opera, and The New Grove Dictionary of Jazz 2d. This database has nearly 50,000 articles, audio music examples, and extensive links to musical sites on the Internet. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this database.
Grzimek’s Animal Life Encyclopedia (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
A completely revised and updated version of the original work published in Germany in 1960, this edition incorporates recent developments in the animal world as noted by prominent advisors and contributors from the scientific community. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this eBook.
Historic Events for Students: The Great Depression (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Each volume includes 15-20 entries covering a specific issue or incident related to the Great Depression in a global perspective. Entries follow a standard format for comparison purposes and typically include an introduction, an issue or incident summary, an exploration of different perspectives, a summary of key political, social and economic influences, and sources for further research. Includes primary source documents in 3 volumes. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this eBook.
History Behind the Headlines: The Origins of Conflicts Worldwide (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Presents in-depth information on conflicts appearing in today's headlines. Users are provided with historical background and analysis to events to give a greater understanding of the politics, players, and layers of current affairs. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this eBook.
History Study Center
This ProQuest database covers global history from ancient times to the present. It provides over 40,00 documents and articles, with over 50 reference works, 3,000 images and links for over 2,000 vetted websites. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this database.
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Learning Express Library
More than 100 programs to learn, practice, and prepare for tests on a variety of subjects in elementary, middle, and high school. Look here for sample AP tests! INFOhio provided funds for this database.
Literature Online from Chadwyck-Healey
Full-text, searchable works available online to supplement your library’s print collections. Poetry, drama, and fiction are included in this INFOhio database.
Magill’s Medical Guide
An A to Z five-volume set with over 1,000 medically-related articles and over 600 sidebars. Hundreds of photos, illustrations, and graphs are also included. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this eBook.
MAPS 101
This highly interactive database provides over 4,000 maps to download and print as well as up-to-date reference atlases, daily and weekly current events articles, flash-animated games and quizzes. Bring geography to life with MAPS 101. Funds for this database are provided by Upper Arlington School District.
Milestone Documents in American History
This 4-volume set includes 133 full-text primary documents and analytical essays. Also included are biographies of the creators of each document, context and impact of the primary document. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this eBook.
NBC News Archive (waiting for new link from NBC)
A searchable archive with thousands of historic video resources, mini-documentaries, primary sources, text resources, and images aligned to classroom instruction. Upper Arlington School District provided funds to purchase this database.
New Dictionary of the History of Ideas (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
A six-volume survey of the history of Western thought and culture, presented through 700 alphabetically arranged entries. Each entry explores the origin, cultural interpretations, and historical themes of such subjects as beauty, love, feminism, diversity, and social capital, among many others. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this eBook.
NewsBankThe electronic editions of record for valuable local, regional, and national U.S. newspapers--all in one easy-to-search database are provided by INFOhio. Each paper provides unique coverage of local and regional news, including companies, politics, sports, industries, cultural activities, and people in the community. Paid ads are excluded.
NewsBank – Access World News
The most comprehensive collection of full-text newspapers globally, Access World News provides extensive coverage at any level—local, state, regional, national and international. This fully searchable Web-based resource features the vast majority of U.S. newspapers by circulation, along with almost one thousand hard-to-find local and regional titles, the majority of which are unavailable elsewhere. Additionally, Access World News offers over a thousand international news sources from scores of countries on six continents, translated into English when written in other languages. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this database.
Nineties in America (The) (Salem Press Online Book)
The Gulf War, dot-coms, impeachment, grunge, Y2K. . . The Nineties in America examines the iconic personalities and moments of this important decade. With more than 600 articles about films, books, political leaders, events, fads and technology, this three-volume encyclopedia serves as a valuable source of information and keen insights for today's students. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this online book.
Novels for Students (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Volumes 1 through 16 provide critical overviews of novels from various cultures and time periods. Includes discussions of plot, characters, themes and structure as well as the work's cultural and historical significance. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this eBook.
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Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center and Critical Thinking Module
Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center draws on the acclaimed social issues
series published by Greenhaven Press to provide a complete one-stop source for information on social issues. Access viewpoint articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, links to web sites, and full-text magazine and newspaper articles. In the Critical Thinking Module articles are available in text and in MP3 format. Funds for this database are provided by Upper Arlington School District.
Oxford Language Dictionaries Online
This database includes millions of words, phrases, and translations in French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Italian, and Russian. Funds for this database are provided by Upper Arlington School District.
Oxford Reference Online: The Core Collection
Through INFOhio, an online database that includes a collection of more than 100 complete reference titles covering a wide range of disciplines. The resources are fully indexed and cross-researchable.
Political Reference Suite (CQ Press)
This suite of online sources includes Elections A to Z, The Presidency A to Z, and The U.S. Constitution A to Z. Elections A to Z is a digitized encyclopedia that explains the who, how, and what of U.S. Elections. The Presidency A to Z is a digitized encyclopedia that explains the who, how and what of the U.S. Presidency with emphasis on Presidential bios, political history, and how the Executive branch works. The U.S. Constitution A to Z is also a digitized encyclopedia that examines Constitutional history, key court cases, and rights and liberties.
Pop Culture Universe
This database contains full content of over 250 volumes of Greenwood and Praeger publishers reference works. This database also contains decades pages from 1920 to the present, images, vetted free Internet links. You will enjoy examining American and world popular culture – past and present – with this new product from Greenwood Publishers. Funds from Upper Arlington School District purchased this database.
ProQuest Learning: Literature
This database contains author biographies, literacy criticism, study guides (Knowledge Notes), multimedia, and reference works. You can also hear poets read their poetry when you visit Poets on Screen. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this database.
Questia
The largest online library of books, with over 67,000 full-text books, 1.5 million articles and an entire reference set complete with a dictionary, encyclopedia and thesaurus. Each student has a unique username and password that enables the user to create a workspace. Usernames and passwords are distributed to students by the Learning Center staff. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this database.
Real Life Math (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Provides an understanding of commonly studied math concepts by illustrating their use in everyday life in everyday tasks, such as buying insurance, constructing a budget, reading graphs, adjusting cooking recipes or planning for retirement. Topics are designed to support the modern mathematics curriculum and contain examples related to the global economy. 2 volumes. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this eBook.
Schirmer Encyclopedia of Film (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
This reference provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to film and film studies, covering such aspects as production, national traditions, studios, genres, critical theory and film history. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this eBook).
Science Online
This Facts on File database includes over 6,300 diagrams, illustrations, and images; hundreds of flash and video animations; more than 100 science experiments and activities. See the Science Online tutorial at http://www.fofweb.com/Tutorials/Tour/WE40/WE40_tour.html. INFOhio provided funds for this database.
Science and Its Times (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
The histories of science, technology and mathematics merge with the study of humanities and social science in this interdisciplinary reference work. Combining essays on people, theories, discoveries and concepts with overviews, primary documents and chronological elements, this source offers students a fascinating way to understand the impact of science on the course of human history and how science affects everyday life. With coverage from about 2000 B.C. through the end of the 20th century, this source features approximately 2,000 entries representing people and developments throughout the world. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this eBook.
Seventies in America (The) (Salem Press Online Book)
Events, movements, people, and trends in popular culture, literature, art, sports, science, technology, economics, and politics in the United States and Canada are covered in this 3-volume set. The Seventies in America features both longer overviews and shorter entries discussing people, books, films, television series, musical groups, and other important topics. Every entry focuses on that topic or person during the 1970's (1/1/70 to 12/31/79) in order to explore what made the decade unique. Topics that span several decades may provide some background and aftermath information to help place the 1970's in perspective. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this online book.
Space Exploration Reference Library (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
From Chinese rockets of the 11th century to the latest developments in modern space travel, the four-volume Space Exploration Reference Library provides a wealth of information on this still-emerging science including: space race, space equipment, joint U.S. and Russian space ventures, Hermann Oberth, Wernher Von Braun, Neil Armstrong, John H. Glenn, Jr., as well as full and excerpted primary sources about space exploration. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this eBook.
Student Resource Center Gold
Along with Opposing Viewpoints Online and Science Resource Center, Student Resource Center Gold provides a powerful combination of more than 1,200 magazines plus the complete American Decades database, the Student Resource Center - Health module, and the Career Information Collection. Upper Arlington School District funded this database.
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Teen Health and Wellness (Rosen)
Real Life! Real Answers! This award-winning and critically acclaimed database from Rosen Publishing Online, provides students with curricular support and self-help on topics including diseases, drugs, alcohol, nutrition, fitness, mental health, diversity, family life, and more. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this database.
Television in American Society Reference Library (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Focused on a popular topic, this exciting collection gives students and teachers substantial material for discussion and research. The three-volume set shows how television has reflected and influenced American society and culture throughout its history, covering both positive and negative effects. Upper Arlington School District funded this eBook.
Tobacco in History and Culture: An Encyclopedia(Gale Virtual Reference Library)
A two-volume survey of how tobacco became one of the most important commodities in the history of world trade and the source of one of the biggest public health concerns in modern history. Presents 136 alphabetically arranged entries on all aspects of tobacco. Illustrated with graphs, charts, drawings and photographs. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this eBook.
Treaties and Alliances of the World (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
A reference guide to the international system, for quick fact-checking on the essentials of an agreement, organization or topic as well as for more detailed background and comparative research on particular themes. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this eBook.
World Book Online Reference Center
All of the information you have come to expect from the print version and much more such as an atlas, dictionary, Spanish-language option, behind the headlines information, and connections to the Ohio Content Standards. Funds for this database are provided by INFOhio.
World of Forensic Science (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
The two-volume World of Forensic Science is a convenient, comprehensive guide to the scientific processes and the legal, social and ethical issues involved in the forensic sciences. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this eBook.
World Folklore and Folklife (Greenwood)
Organized by subject and region/country, this database allows users to search myths, foodways, campus legends, proverbs and sayings, music, urban legends, comparative religions, folk and fairy tales, medical folklore, literature, and all the ingredients of everyday life across cultures.
World History Ancient and Medieval (ABC-CLIO)
Covering human history from all corners of the globe from prehistoric times to the beginnings of the Renaissance, this social studies database includes thousands of authoritative primary and secondary sources, in-depth explorations, and profiles of city-states, countries, and regions of the ancient world. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this database.
World History Modern Era (ABC-CLIO)
Covering the evolution of modern Europe since the Renaissance; 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, this database provides over 7,300 primary sources, more than 3,500 biographies, country overviews, and 80 era explorations. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this database.
World Press Encyclopedia(Gale Virtual Reference Library)
This comprehensive survey of press and electronic media now covers nearly 200 countries. Arranged alphabetically by country, entries begin with an overview of the background, economic framework and general characteristics of each country's press. Entries then cover the number and type of media, press laws, censorship issues, state-press relations, news agencies, electronic news media, education and training in journalism and much more. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this eBook.
World Religion Reference Library (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
A thorough, objective resource covering the history, traditions and worldviews of dominant and less prominent religions and their sects and offshoots. Upper Arlington School District provided funds for this eBook.
World War I Reference Library (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Comprehensive coverage of the World War I period. Three volumes cover the historical events, people, and documents of World War. Upper Arlington School Distict provided funds for this eBook.r.
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Favorite Websites
Columbus Metropolitan Library
DeweyBrowse Websites arranges by Dewey Decimal number - thousands of links.
Internet Public Library websites arranged by topic - thousands of links.
Librarians Internet Index Websites carefully selected – thousands of links.
National Center for Biotechnology Information Database of articles and studies related to the gene.
The PaperBoy Directory of online newspapers from around the world.
Upper Arlington Public Library
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