Social Studies & Geography

A collection of primary source documents related to critical people and events in African American history intended to facilitate learning about the foundation of ongoing racial injustice in the U.S. – and the fights against it.
Grades 6 - adult

Concise, reliable, and up-to-date cultural information on countries across the globe. Country reports go beyond mere facts and figures and include the background, customs, and lifestyles of the world's people. Contains maps, images, statistics, flags, and more.
World Edition:  Grades 6-12
Kids and States Editions:  Grades 4-6

Alternate title:  culture grams

Search across several EBSCO databases at once. Find information for school assignments from magazines, newspapers, videos, encyclopedias, primary source documents, images and biographies. Topics include arts and literature, business and government, current issues, geography, health, history, science, and math.
Grades 7-12

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Up-to-date information about current world issues and international news. Topics include business and economy; conflict and diplomacy; countries and territories; environment and climate change; government, politics, and law; science and technology; society and culture; and women, children, and the family.

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Part of the Learning Express Library online learning platform. Guided support and preparation to help you earn a high school equivalency credential. Prepare for the GED, GED en Español, HiSET, and TASC.

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A Smart Kid's Guide to Personal Finance (Grades 2-3)
Core Language Skills (Grades 2-3)
Cybersmarts: Staying Safe Online (Grades 3-6)
Happy Holidays (Grades K-2)
Internet Dos and Don'ts (Grades 1-2)
Stand Up: Bullying Prevention (Grades 2-3)
Social and Emotional Learning (Grades 3-8)
Teen Cybersmarts: Staying Safe Online (Grades 7-12)

Full-text periodical articles, biographies, maps, flags, reference books, and primary sources, covering many subjects including history, science, and health.
Grades 9-12

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Full-text articles from over 140 popular middle school magazines as well as reference books, primary source documents and images. Covering subjects such as history, current events, science and sports, it also includes thousands of biographies and primary source documents, plus over a million photos, maps and flags.
Grades 6-8

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Interactive e-books from the Spotlight on Native Americans series. This series provides a narrative history of Native American peoples from all corners of North America, from before European explorers ever set foot on American soil to modern life on reservations today.
Grades 3-8

Full-text content about both sides of current social issues. Use topic overviews, pro/con viewpoints, infographics, statistics, and primary documents to explore both sides of issues in current events, economics, environmental issues, political science, and more.

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American History (Grades 3-8)
American Symbols (Grades K-2)
Ancient Civilizations: Chinese, Indian, and Mesopotamian (Grades 5-10)
Ancient Civilizations: Egypt, Greece, and Rome (Grades 4-7)
Ancient Civilizations: Maya, Aztec & Inca (Grades 4-8)
Civic Action (Grades 4-8)
Civil Rights Movement (Grades 5-10)
Colorado Collection for Kids (Grades 3-6)
Explorers and Colonization (Grades 5-10)
Immigration & Migration (Grades 4-8)
Native Americans (Grades 3-8)
Pioneer Spirit: The Westward Expansion (Grades 2-3)
Thirteen Colonies: Birth of a Nation (Grades 3-8)
What Really Happened (Grades 2-3)

Full-text articles on current events, social, political and economic issues, scientific discoveries and other popular topics. Sources include periodicals, government publications, biographies, book reviews, international newspapers, and public opinion polls.
Grades 9-12

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Alternate title:  topic search