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Contains full text for hundreds of science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals and other sources.

Find large-scale street plans produced by the Sanborn Fire Insurance company from 1867 to 1970. Locate and identify buildings and neighborhoods. Study the growth of towns and cities, and the impact of new development

Containing resources that present multiple sides of an issue, this resource provides the basis from which students can realize and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues, and develop analytical thinking skills.

Reference content in humanities, social sciences, and science.

Research an author, novel, or poem for school or personal interest. Learn more about a literary movement for book discussions.

Home Improvement Reference Center features full-text content from leading home improvement magazines, images not found anywhere else online and videos of popular home repair projects.

Find "how-to" instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast.

Gale In Context: Elementary (formerly Kids Infobits) is an easy-to-use digital resource featuring age-appropriate, reliable, curriculum-related content covering a broad range of educational topics. The modern design and simple navigation make it easy for users to explore content and gain comfort with database searching.

Grades 6-12: A far better alternative to websites and search engines for students to look up articles and facts for research papers or homework.

A trustworthy environment for students and educators in grades K through 5 to look up facts for class projects or homework.