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1 Vendor Product Vendor's January Description 10 March (Provided 21, by 2014 the vendors) Web Links: Trial Sites active from January 10 - March 21, 2014 unless otherwise noted. ebook Collection Over 6,500 encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks, and guides from, Greenwood, Libraries Unlimited, and Praeger. Features: Full text, unlimited simultaneous users, remote, marc record, monthly usage stats, bookmarks, and notes. African American Experience -The American Mosiac American Indian Experience - The American Mosiac collection of African American life allowing African Americans to speak for themselves through a wealth of primary sources. Includes 88 lesson plans. This full-text digital resource explores the histories and contemporary cultures of the indigenous peoples of the U.S. It features more than 150 volumes of reference content, hundreds of primary documents and thousands of images. Daily Life through History Daily Life through History explores ordinary life through time and across the globe. Topics may be searched by era, region, and subject as well as resource type, which includes articles, documents, media, and timelines. Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society Issues helps students develop a true understanding of how society shapes and is shaped by controversy by offering authoritative historical context, expert perspectives, and primary and secondary sources on the most enduring issues of the day. Latino American Experience - American Mosiac Latino American Experience focuses on the history and culture of Latinos living in the United States from the pre-columbian indigenous civilizations of the Americas, through the Spanish and Mexican settlement of much of what is now the United States, to the triumphs and challenges facing present-day U.S. Latinos. Modern Genocide From Booklist: "The uncluttered layout and modern design make it easy to access the content. Users can simply select from a list of topics ('Explore a Genocide') or use the 'Analyze' link to find articles summarizing major topics within each genocide. There are ao advanced search options. The 'Analyze' option poses a question (such as 'Did the United States and most other Western countries turn a blind eye to Indonesian atrocities in East Timor from 1975 onwards?'), followed by a brief essay. The sidebar in this section links to essays offering different perspectives as well as a conclusion." Pop Culture Universe: Icons, Ido, Ideas Pop Culture Universe is a digital library of information on American and world popular culture, past and present. This resource provides a safe haven for investigating topics that appeal to students without the bias, advertising, suggestive content, or questionable authorship of commercial or fan sites. United States Geography United States Geography provides a wealth of primary and secondary sources, including flags, maps, images, political and cultural speeches, acts and laws, important individua and organizations, and geographic profiles. World at War: Understanding Conflict and Society World Religions: Belief, Culture, and Controversy Presents comprehensive information and insights into the military conflicts that have defined our world from antiquity to today. World Religions provides a combination of reference and research components, comprising thousands of reference items that cover matters of belief, practice, celebrations, and holidays; important individua and events; significant and sacred places; and more. World History: The Modern Era Using this resource, students develop chronological knowledge by exploring the cultures, events, personalities, movements, and religious developments that occurred around the globe and throughout history. 2/7/2014 FY 15 Products for Consideration 1

2 World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras Ranging from the dawn of prehistory through the great ancient empires to the beginning of the Renaissance, World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras helps students explore history in every corner of the globe, including Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Overviews and activities are enhanced with thousands of authoritative primary and secondary sources, in-depth explorations, and profiles of city-states, countries, and regions of the ancient world. American Government The goal of social studies is to develop productive citizens. This resource takes full advantage of the online learning environment, engaging learners in the study of American Government. American History The American History site will awaken learners to the rich heritage of our nation, heightening interest, botering academic knowledge, and raising achievement. Daily Life : World Folklore and Folklife This resource offers a multimedia gateway to social history and social studies. Tracing the origins and development of all aspects of traditional cultures around the world, it bridges the gap between past and present. Thousands of folktales have been specially indexed to be searchable by subject and tale type, region, or country. World Geography: Understanding a Changing World World Geography: Understanding a Changing World provides online too that develop students' global literacy, focusing on geographical, political, social, economic, and cultural forces. The content includes nearly 25,000 primary and secondary sources. Students can perform advanced searches by region and category as well as country and make demographic comparisons between countries. Users will learn about country-specific holidays and celebrations and read balanced feature stories that offer an in-depth look at international issues. Alexandar Street Has declined to give tria this year. If you want a trial for your school, contact the sales representative. Multiple databases. See their website for more information: ARTSTOR ARTSTOR A nonprofit digital image library for education and scholarship. Contact the sales representative for trial subscription information. Atomic Learning Atomic Assist, Atomic Integrate, Atomic Mobilize, Atomic TechCore (purchased separately) Atomic Learning s online products focus on teaching both teachers and students how to use technology effectively including assistive technology training tutoria. Atomic Learning delivers a library of thousands of short, easy-to-view-and-understand tutorial movies that can be used as an integral part of a professional development program, a curriculum supplement and an anytime/anywhere software training resource. Atomic Learning, Inc. ao offers Atomic Training, a secure hosting and publishing platform that can be used for training professional development and more. There are even tutoria for the Promethean Board. Britannica Digital Learning ebooks Hundreds of titles for PK-12. The titles are circulating nonfiction. Children's Literature Comprehensive Database CLCD The Children s Literature Comprehensive Database is an Internet based acquisition, research, and reference service, offers 1,000,000 MARC records, 250,000 reviews of children s books from 35 sources, 300,000 entries for awards, prizes, state and provincial reading lists, 110,000 author/illustrator links, etc. - all full text searchable. Columbia University Columbia Gazetteer of the World (See upper left corner for login spot) In selecting the entries for the Columbia Gazetteer of the World, the overriding goal was to provide maximum coverage of places and features, while achieving a balanced profile of each country. Historically noteworthy locations, such as archeological and biblical sites and ancient cities, towns, trade routes, and geographic features, supplement the coverage of the modern world. /subscription 2/7/2014 FY 15 Products for Consideration 2

3 Columbia University Columbia University Columbia Granger's World of Poetry (See upper left hand corner for login spot) Columbia International Affairs (CIAO) Annual subscription to comprehensive poetry database. Features: 250,000 full text poems, 450,000 poem citations, Poem commentaries, Poet Biographies, 600 plus term glossary Poetry in over a dozen languages, including Spanish, French, Italian, German, Latin, and Yiddish. CIAO is the most comprehensive source for theory and research in international affairs. It publishes a wide range of scholarship from 1991 onward that included working papers from university research institutes, proceedings from conferences, books, journa and policy briefs. /subscription Congress A to Z Congress and the Nation Entries provide quick answers to questions as well as in-depth background on how Congress functions. Extensive use of historical and contemporary photos throughout help bring the entries to life. Internet addresses are included in many places. Provides thorough, unbiased, information and analysis on the U.S. Congress. Available as a one-time purchase with perpetual ownership. Contemporary Middle East This primary-source rich resource offers researchers an invaluable look into the key events that have shaped this dynamic region since World War I. CQ Almanac CQ Almanac provides coverage and analysis of U.S. congressional legislation from 1945 to today. It presents in-depth analysis of the path legislation takes through Congress, including how bil are changed, derailed, or ultimately passed during an annual session of Congress. CQ Congress Collection CQ Congress Collection is a research tool allowing historical analysis of members of Congress, their legislative voting behavior, interest groups, and their interactions in crafting public policy. The database integrates encyclopedic entries, legislative policy histories, chronologies, statistics, geographies, maps, demographic and electoral data as well as roll call votes. Features include "Map It" which provides a visual representation of how state delegations vote on "CQ Key Votes." CQ Global Researcher CQ Global Researcher meets the increasing demand for balanced, reliable reporting on international issues and crises. CQ Global Researcher delivers definitive in-depth coverage of newsworthy global affairs from a multitude of international viewpoints. Available exclusively online, CQ Global Researcher offers focused, readable single-topic reports on vital world issues. cher CQ Researcher CQ Researcher offers researchers access to an expanded database of reports extending as far back as It provides users with original, comprehensive reporting on issues in a balanced, unbiased manner, along with too to study how these topics have changed over time. CQ Supreme Court Collection This collection blends CQ's unique historical analysis and summaries of the most important Supreme Court decisions together with justice biographies, statistics, and a quantitative analysis on essential topics, an institutional history of the Court, and news feed on current events and public opinion surrounding the Court's decisions. The Supreme Court Collection was awarded the Professional Scholarly award for Best Internet-Based Electronic Product for Social Sciences / Humanities. CQ Voting Elections Collection The Collection integrates historical and modern data, analyses of elections and voting behavior, explanations of electoral process and reforms, census and district demographics, key events and issues, and more. Thousands of election returns tables can be browsed and searched by office, year, and state. Hyperlinks within those tables lead to district profiles, census data, more refined data from that election cycle, and other information to enhance understanding. 2/7/2014 FY 15 Products for Consideration 3

4 CQ Weekly Provides reports on issues looming on the congressional horizon, plus a complete wrap-up of the previous week s news, including the status of bil in play, behind-the-scenes maneuvering, committee and floor activity, debates, and all roll-call votes. CQ Weekly users can receive alerts on specific, customized topics. Elections A to Z Elections A to Z explains how campaigns and elections are conducted in the United States. Entries range from short definitions of terms like front-runner to in-depth essays exploring vital aspects of campaigns and elections, such as the right to vote, turnout trends, and the history, evolution, and current state of House, Senate, presidential, and some state-level elections. Encyclopedia of American Government Encyclopedia of Politics and Religion This reference resource provides answers to a full range of questions about the institutions of U.S. government. Encyclopedia of American Government offers thousands of concise, up-to-date explanations of the who, how, and why of American democracy. Encyclopedia of Politics and Religion examines the complex interconnections between politics and religion. Included are 300 signed articles that trace the historical roots of the relations between politics and religion in the modern world and consider how these two elemental institutions of society have combined to shape public discourse, affect social attitudes, spark and sustain collective action, and influence policy, especially over the past two centuries. Encyclopedia of the First Amendment Encyclopedia of the First Amendment covers the political, historical, and cultural significance of the First Amendment. It provides exclusive, singular focus on what most people consider the essential elements of the Bill of Rights and the basic liberties that Americans enjoy. Encyclopedia of U.S. Indian Policy and Law Encyclopedia of U.S. Indian Policy and Law examines the history and impact of U.S. relations with Native Americans. Extensive essays trace policies from the Continental Congress to the present day including the role that managing the Indian question has played in American political development while A to Z entries cover everything critical to a full understanding of the context to U.S./Native American relations, from history, politics, and sociology to civil rights and culture. Encyclopedia of U.S. Political History Encyclopedia of U.S. Political History explores the events, policies, activities, institutions, groups, people, and movements that have created and shaped political life in the United States. CountryWatch CountryWatch Forecasts This product would be great for AP Economics. The Country Watch Forecast provides a vast amount of data heretofore unavailable in a single location and offers a comprehensive country-by-country view of the global economy. CountryWatch Elections Central A comprehensive listing of past and forthcoming national elections, a selection of election profiles from across the international spectrum, along with a comprehensive archive dating back at least one year, background information on the countries in which these elections have been -- or will be -- taking place, as well as a special global elections market section for those inclined to try their forecasting talents in predicting election outcomes. CountryWatch Video Profiles A collection of short documentaries using the information developed by CountryWatch in the Country Reviews, Country WireTM and the Political Intelligence BriefingTM as the guidelines for the documentary. The Country Profile Videos review the geography, history, politics and economics of the country. They are an resource for a quick orientation on a specific country or geographic region. 2/7/2014 FY 15 Products for Consideration 4

5 CountryWatch CountryWatchYouth Edition The Country Watch Youth Edition is tailored to young students exploring the countries of the world and global events. Included is a combination of background information on specific countries, current events coverage, a guide to the formation of countries within global context, as well as curriculum-based resources, and colorful international images. ion/login.aspx CountryWatch CountryWatch Premium Country Watch Premium provides the most cost-effective, current and comprehensive source of socio-demographic, cultural, historical, economic, political, environmental and investment information, along with news, analysis, maps, data and statistics on all of the world's 194 countries and many non-sovereign nations. CountryWatch Premium is made up of four distinct features, the Country Reviews, CountryWatch data, and Map Gallery, each complementing the other to provide maximum depth and coverage. Advanced Placement Source (Content accessible from the host Research Databases link at the top of the list.) Advanced Placement Source is designed to meet the extensive needs of high school students enrolled in various AP courses. It offers a world of knowledge for students who seek to achieve academic excellence. This database is designed to support students in multiple areas of study including mathematics; physics; chemistry; biology; computer science; human geography; psychology; economics & statistics; government & politics; environmental science; U.S., European & world history; the arts and music. Advanced Placement Source contains more than 5,700 fulltext journa and over 200,000 photos, maps and flags. AP Images A primary source database from the Associated (AP), that takes users on a sensory journey through history. With photographs, audio sound bites, graphics, and text spanning over 180 years, this collection captures the greatest events in history and brings them to life. Art Museum Image Gallery (formerly H.W. Wion) (Content accessible from the host Research Databases link at the top of the list.) AudioBooks Collection and AudioBooks Premier Collection (Content accessible from the host Research Databases link at the top of the list.) Web-based database of over 150,000 art images from the collections of distinguished museums around the world, The Art Museum images are copyright cleared for educational use. Includes nearly 4,000 titles geared toward libraries looking to expand their adult collection. Titles cover a broad range of subject matter to meet various research needs and to provide a broad selection of content for leisure reading. Topics covered in the collection include history, business & economics, religion, psychology, self-help and health & fitness. AudioBooks Youth Collection (Content accessible from the host Research Databases link at the top of the list.) Biography Reference Bank (formerly H.W. Wion) (Content accessible from the host Research Databases link at the top of the list.) Includes more than 400 titles for children and young adult readers. The titles in this collection are primarily fiction and cover a variety of topics and genres from adventure to mystery, and folklore to science & nature. The collection ao includes a selection of Spanish-language titles. Biography Reference Bank offers the in-depth, original profiles ofcurrent Biography and Wion's World Authors series, the thorough periodica coverage of Biography Index, and the specialist biographical content of Junior Authors & Illustrators as well as biographical full-text articles, page images, and abstracts from the complete range of Wion databases, licensed profiles from other respected sources, and articles from today s leading magazines and journa. Content covers more that 660,000 individua with over 380,000 links to full-text articles. 2/7/2014 FY 15 Products for Consideration 5

6 Biography Reference Center Biography Reference Center offers a comprehensive collection of more than 450,000 full text biographies, including the complete full text run of Biography Today and Biography Magazine, as well as thousands of narrative biographies that are not available in other databases. Cinema Image Gallery (formerly H.W. Wion) (Content accessible from the host Research Databases link at the top of the list.) This database features pictures, posters, video clips, and other material from the world of film and television, from the late 19th century to the present day. It presents the history of moviemaking, as well as up-tothe-minute content from recent releases, and an extensive collection of television stil. Complete Package Consumer Health Complete This full-text package consists of six databases: Consumer Health Complete, Education Research Complete, ERIC, MAS Complete, Newspaper Source Plus, TOPICsearch. Consumer Health Complete provides content covering all areas of health and wellness from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary, holistic and integrated medicine. This full-text database covers topics such as aging, cancer, diabetes, drugs, alcohol, fitness, nutrition, and dietetics. Content only accessible on Consumer Health Complete interface tab. Current Biography Illustrated 1940-Present (formerly H.W. Wion) (Content accessible from the host Research Databases link at the top of the list.) Current Biography Illustrated offers the content of the printed monthly magazine Current Biography, produced by the H.W. Wion Company, in searchable, electronic format. Readers will be able to find accurate, up-to-date biographies drawing information from newspaper articles, magazine articles, and books. Students and patrons can search by name, profession, place of origin, gender, ethnicity, birth/death dates, titles of works and key words for more than 25,000 articles and obituaries. ebook High School Collection (Content accessible from the host Research Databases link at the top of the list.) ebook History Collection (Content accessible from the host Research Databases link at the top of the list.) ebook package by subscription for high school students. Take a look to see what is included. ebook History Collection includes more than 9,000 titles from leading publishers. Titles encompass a variety of world history subjects designed to assist students and scholars with history research. ebooks on host: ebooks for k-12 on many topics K-8 collection trial and high school collection trial ERIC We receive this centrally. You already have access to it. Education Research Complete We receive this centrally. You already have access to it. Education Source We receive this centrally. You already have access to it. Education Source (Content accessible from the host Research Databases link at the top of the list.) As a resource for the study of education, this bibliographic and full-text database covers scholarly research and information to meet the needs of education students, professiona and policy makers. 2/7/2014 FY 15 Products for Consideration 6

7 English Language Learner Reference Center English Language Learner Reference Center is designed to help English language learners succeed by providing assistance as they conduct research, build background knowledge, develop English language proficiency and reading ability as well as gain an overall understanding of U.S. culture and life skil. ELL Reference Center ao provides links to related articles that lead users to further content to increase topic comprehension. In addition, the text-to-speech Read Out Loud support feature enables students to highlight and listen to any text found within the database. Humanities Source (Content accessible from the host Research Databases link at the top of the list.) Providing full text for thousands of journa, books and other published sources from around the world, this resource offers a collection for students, researchers and educators interested in all aspects of the humanities, with worldwide content pertaining to literary, scholarly and creative thought. Literary Reference Center Literary Reference Center Plus MAS Ultra (Complete) - We receive this centrally. You already have access to it. Newspaper Source and Newspaper Source Plus (Content accessible from the host Research Databases link at the top of the list.) Literary Reference Center provides users with a broad spectrum of information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and timeframes. Literary Reference Center Plus is an expanded version of Literary Reference Center. Newspaper Source and Newspaper Source Plus include full-text newspapers, providing millions of full-text articles. In addition, the database feature television and radio news transcripts. NoveList Plus This product enhances reading programs by pointing the way to not only quality fiction titles, but ao nonfiction for students and teachers. In addition to the database of fiction and nonfiction titles, NoveList Plus includes special sections for Teens, Older Kids, and Younger Kids that are dedicated to integrating fiction and narrative nonfiction in the classroom and across the curriculum. OmniFile Full-Text Mega (formerly H.W. Wion) (Content accessible from the host Research Databases link at the top of the list.) OmniFile Full Text Mega is ideally suited to libraries that need to provide a wide range of research resources. It includes a wealth of essential material for learning, detailed research, or casual reading in a single, easily searched database, and makes the most of your existing periodical holdings. Full-text of articles from nearly 3,000 publications covering subject areas such as: education, science, humanities, art, law, history, social science and more. Poetry & Short Story Reference Center This full-text database provides a historically rich collection of hundreds of thousands of classic and contemporary poems, as well as short stories, biographies and authoritative essays on such topics as poetic forms, movements and techniques including contemporary content from the finest publishers. Points of View Reference Center Containing resources that present multiple sides of an issue, this database provides the basis from which students can realize and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skil. Readers' Guide Full-Text Mega and Select (formerly H.W. Wion) (Content accessible from the host Research Databases link at the top of the list.) The index that revolutionized the world of research, Readers Guide to Periodical Literature, has been reinvented as a more powerful, convenient, affordable, and flexible resource than ever. Readers Guide Full Text Mega is a comprehensive tool for educators, students, or any researcher seeking comprehensive current events coverage, curriculum support, or access to quality periodica. 2/7/2014 FY 15 Products for Consideration 7

8 Exploring Nature Educational Resource Senior High Core Collection (formerly H. W. Wion) (Content accessible from the host Research Databases link at the top of the list.) Ultra Package Exploring Nature Educational Resource This collection is a selective list of fiction and non-fiction titles recommended by collection development specialists for high school students (grades 9 through 12), along with review sources and other professional aids for librarians and school media specialists. Ultra Package includes the following databases: ERIC, Health Source: Consumer Edition, MAS Ultra- School Edition, Newspaper Source, Professional Development Collection, and TOPICsearch. Exploring Nature Educational Resource is an award-winning website with natural science content and materia for educators, students, and parents. African-American History This resource provides users with access to thousands of crossreferenced entries on African-American history. Extensively hyperlinked entries, including photographs and maps, span more than 500 years of African-American history, and cover topics such as affirmative action, Africa, black nationalism, civil rights, emancipation, Harlem Renaissance, leaders, religion, slave living conditions and liberation strategies, sports, visual arts, and more. America at War (purchased for middle schoo for school year) America at War provides a clear understanding, through videos, words, and pictures, of the violent confrontations that have played so large a role in shaping U.S. history. Significant detai from participants are highlighted, and key battles and major innovations in weaponry and tactics are vividly described. Learning Units cover all of the major conflicts in U.S. history, from the Revolutionary War to the bloody Civil War to the present-day war in Iraq. American History American History covers more than 500 years of political, military, social, and cultural history. Features include: biographies, events and topics, primary sources, timelines, images and videos, and maps and charts. American Indian History This database offers access to more than 15,000 years of American Indian culture and history through event and topic entries, biographies, images and videos, maps and charts, legends, primary sources and timeline entries. American Women's History This resource contains biographies, historical and topical subject entries, speeches, maps and charts, photographs, and timeline entries that cover more than 500 years of American women's history. Topics include civil rights activism, gender discrimination and harassment, education, family, marriage, health, medicine, performing arts, politics, sports, voting rights, and more. Ancient and Medieval History This database gives a balanced, global view of the ancient world as it explores 8 ancient centers of civilization - ancient Egypt, ancient Mesopotamia, ancient Greece, ancient Rome, ancient and medieval Africa, medieval Europe, the Americas, and ancient and medieval Asia. Users can research each civilization in depth or use the browse feature to conduct comparative studies of events and developments across civilizations. Biomes of the Earth Biomes of the Earth provides students with a broad understanding of Earth's biodiversity, the factors that influence it, and the future dangers that face the planet and our species. Each Learning Unit presents current information about a particular biome's function, resources, and diversity from wetlands to the tundra, from deserts to grasslands. Bloom's Literary Reference Examines the lives and works of great writers throughout history. This database contains information on thousands of authors and their major and minor works, archive of 35,000 characters, and an extensive glossary and subject entries featuring historical events and their impact on literature. 2/7/2014 FY 15 Products for Consideration 8

9 Facts on File Cheea House Biographies Curriculum Resource Center Up-to-date, book-length biographies from Cheea House, a publisher of biographies in the school and library market, covering a wide range of core-curriculum and high-interest subject categories. All biographies have been updated and shaped for this product, and content is updated weekly. For middle school, high school, and junior college teachers and students seeking material to supplement their coursework in core subject areas including U.S. and world history, science, and geography. This electronic library of curriculum-related handouts provides access to a broad selection of visual content, including maps, science diagrams, science experiments, historical images, historical timelines, and other handouts, all of which can be saved, ed, printed, or distributed for educational purposes. Energy and the Environment Energy and the Environment provides a comprehensive examination of the history, technology, science, environmental and social implications that are associated with the production of energy. Containing interviews with prominent people in the field, this online resource features Learning Units that run the gamut of energy sources, from biofue to nuclear energy to the fossil fue. Essential Chemistry Essential Chemistry expands the coverage of fundamental aspects of chemistry through concrete, real-life examples that fully illustrate the practical importance of the featured topics. Learning Units in this elearning Module cover everything from atoms and molecules to chemical reactions to the states of matter, and more. Exploring Career Clusters Covering 16 broad occupational categories with specially made videos and engaging narrative, Exploring Career Clusters offers information on more than 300 jobs. Based on the Career Clusters created by the U.S. Department of Education, each Learning Unit focuses on a specific cluster, including architecture and construction, finance, hospitality and tourism, information technology, manufacturing, and many more. Chapters within each Learning Unit are devoted to a specific occupation, such as architect, economist, or Internet developer, giving students an all-encompassing view of a potential career. Ferguson's Career Guidance Center Comprehensive and up to date, this database profiles more than 2,900 of today's most popular jobs in more than 90 industries. Fully searchable and extensively hyperlinked, Ferguson's Career Guidance Center contains hundreds of new in-depth job and industry descriptions from the new edition of Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance and from the popular Career Opportunities series. Ao has searchable archive of articles from current and past issues of Career Opportunities News. Genes and Diseases Genes and Disease describes what scientists know and what they hope to learn in the near future about the mysteries of genetic disease. This online resource provides high school science students with relevant, up-to-date information about several diseases that have a genetic link, such as hemophilia, Tay-Sachs, and Parkinson's. Genetics and Evolution Genetics and Evolution provides up-to-date research on key issues in the field of biology to explain how the history of scientific ideas and methods connects to today's research. Learning Units in this online resource include forays into developmental biology, genetic engineering, and the future of the study of genetics. Global Exploration (purchased for middle schoo for school year) Global Exploration detai the wonders, anxieties, and achievements of explorers since the beginning of time. With engaging text and videos, vivid photographs and illustrations, and detailed maps, this elearning Module features firsthand accounts of traveling through uncharted territory. Learning Units are divided into commonly studied periods of exploration, from ancient times to the discovery of the Americas to the exploration of space. 2/7/2014 FY 15 Products for Consideration 9

10 Global Warming Global Warming January covers 10 March all of the 21, important 2014climatic issues that need to be addressed in order to understand the problem of global warming. Learning Units cover everything from fossil fue and pollution to changing ecosystems and climate systems. Aimed at high school students, this online resource builds a solid foundation of knowledge to help readers solve critical issues in effective ways. Great Empires of the Past Great Empires of the Past narrates the stories of the most important empires in world history and their impact on the present day, exploring their rise and fall, spheres of influence, key events, daily life, and significant personalities. Green Technology Green Technology provides an in-depth look at the Earth's increasing environmental problems and the new and current methods for repairing and restoring the environment. From cleaning up the environment to renewable energy sources, green technologies focus on cleaning up the damage already inflicted on the planet, changing how we use natural resources, and developing new too to conserve remaining resources. Learning Units contained in this elearning Module cover pollution, waste treatment, cleaning up the environment, and more. Health Reference Center Health Reference Center is a comprehensive, encyclopedic database containing thousands of hyper-linked entries organized into four major categories: conditions and diseases, mental health, health and wellness, and body systems. It provides clear information on the causes, cures, key research, medical terms, symptoms, treatments and trends, and organizations in each field of study. Human Body: How it Works Issues & Controversies (purchased for middle schoo for school year) The Human Body: How It Works investigates the systems and processes that have a role in keeping the human body working, from organ systems to cel. Learning Units cover everything from the circulatory and respiratory systems to the senses to human development. Issues and Controversies helps researchers understand the crucial issues we face today, exploring more than 800 hot topics in business, politics, government, education, and popular culture. Updated weekly, with links to a 12-year backfile, Issues and Controversies offers in depth articles made to inspire thought-provoking debates. This database is great for research papers and debate prep. Issues & Controversies in American History A unique online resource of clear, concise, and balanced explanations of the most contentious issues in American history. Life in America Life in America offers a fascinating glimpse into the social history of the nation, covering everything from the foods people ate and how they dressed to entertainment and popular pastimes. Each of the nine Learning Units examines a single period of time in American history and presents an array of valuable information, from the beginnings of the country through a civil war and two world wars to the present day. Support materia for students include timelines and information on key people of each era. Facts on File Middle/High School ebook Subscription collection Modern World History Middle/High School ebook Collection gives access to the full texts of thousands of ebooks from, Cheea House, Ferguson s, and Bloom s imprints. Modern World History covers world history from the mid-1400's to the present. It provides a detailed and comparative view of the people, places, and events that have defined world history. Physics in Action (purchased for middle schoo for school year) Physics in Action explores the absorbing science of matter and energy, from the smallest particles that make up matter to the immense forces that move the continents. The Learning Units combine a fundamental physics concept with accessible real-life examples to assist students in understanding the science lesson. 2/7/2014 FY 15 Products for Consideration 10

11 Plant World Plant World January explores 10 the March most interesting 21, 2014 aspects of plant biology, with a focus on the interrelationships between plants and humans, through engaging text, videos, and images. Covering everything from forestry to photosynthesis and respiration, to plant development and ecology, the Learning Units provide a detailed look at the natural processes that create, build, and sustain life. Science Organized by the National Science Education Standards for grades 6-12, Science is a curriculum-oriented database that offers a comprehensive overview of the sciences. Diagrams, experiments, essays, definitions, and biographies are arranged by topic and contain thousands of hyperlinks that create thematic paths through the content. Today's Science Presents the latest scientific discoveries and the fundamental concepts that underlie them. Updated weekly with a 15 year backfile. Top Careers with a Two- Year Degree Top Careers with a Two-Year Degree covers the many indemand careers in various industries that require only an associate's degree. Learning Units, correlated to the Department of Education's Career Clusters, focus on the jobs available in a specific industry, while giving tips for job success, finding financial aid, and more. U.S. Government This resource is designed to facilitate the study of the structure, function, and history of the U.S. government. Includes primary sources, images and videos, tables, charts and maps as well as news articles. The news gateway page allows users to view news articles by date of by subtopics such as election, interior policy, diplomacy, laws, parties and movements, or politics. Six gateway pages cover the three branches of the government plus other core subjects, quickly guiding students and researchers to major topics of interest. World Almanac The World Almanac provides students and researchers access to authoritative, essential statistics on hundreds of topics in a searchable online format. World Geography and Culture A new version of 's World Atlas, World Geography and Culture facilitates study of all aspects of a country - from its geography and physical features to its government, people and society providing both in-depth coverage and facts at a glance. This resource includes a feature illustrating basic geographical concepts, too to compare and rank countries or U.S. states, as well as a currency converter. World News Digest A 65-year archive of world events. Updated weekly and supplemented with a searchable hourly news feed. World Religions 's new World Religions explores religion and spirituality in an objective manner, from the ceremonies of the first practitioners to the elaborate ritua of today. Topic Centers focus on the world's major religions and traditional spiritual practices, such as Judaism and Native American religions, quickly guiding users to important topics, spiritual leaders, information on sacred texts, and holy days and festiva. A perfect starting point for research, these landing pages ao feature a timeline and a fact file on each religion, as well as a video gallery, an image gallery, and a calendar of holidays and observances. Your Government: How it Works Your Government: How It Works introduces readers to the key components of the federal government. This resource is divided into Learning Units that focus on a particular aspect of government, whether a political party, a branch of the federal government, or a step-by-step narrative on a governmental process. 2/7/2014 FY 15 Products for Consideration 11

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13 Literature Resource Center Literature Resource Center from is a search environment where you can search several of your library s literature databases at the same time, in a single interface designed specifically for effective literature research. You ll have access to this cross-searching environment if your institution subscribes through to the Literature Resource Center and either LitFinder, the MLA International Bibliography, or both. The cross-search will ao include any ebook reference titles that your institution has purchased and tagged for searching with Literature content. When you open Literature Resources from, a statement above the search options will tell you which literature products are included in your search. You will notice that when you type a search term into the search box, you have several options for the type of search you conduct. These allow you to decide from the start how broad or focused you want your search to be. Literature Resources from - ARTEMIS Research authors and their works, literary movements and genres. Search across several major Literature databases to find full text of literary works, journal articles, literature criticism, reviews, biographical information and overviews. LitFinder LitFinder is international in scope, covers all time periods, and contains a wealth of primary literature content, including more than 126,500 fulltext poems, 850,000 poem citations and excerpts, 5,000 full-text short stories, 2,800 full-text essays, 1,800 full-text speeches and 1,000 fulltext plays. LitFinder ao includes biographies, work summaries, photographs, and a glossary. National Geographic: People, Anima and the World (Magazine Archive ) Opposing Viewpoints in Context (FY 14 central purchase for High Schoo) The magazine online. Opposing Viewpoints in Context covers today s hottest social issues. Opposing Viewpoints in Context brings togetherinformation needed to understand an issue such as pro and con viewpoint articles, reference articles that provide context, full-text magazines, academic journa, newspapers, primary source documents, government and organizational statistics, multimedia, including images and podcasts and links to handselected web sites. Lexile leve are included for the periodical articles. Powerspeak Languages This resource is an online interactive breakthrough in learning foreign languages. It simulates gradual immersion into a new language and guides users toward proficiency. Questia School - contact Ken Wilmers for a trial subscription. Questia School gives students and teachers online access to a trusted Contact Ken Wilmers for a trial collection of full-text books in the humanities and social sciences. Each subscription. resource has been selected by High School librarians to meet curriculum and research needs. Includes over 350 lesson plans for teachers. Science in Context Science in Context includes thousands of topic overviews, experiments, biographies, pictures and illustrations. Articles are from 200 magazines and scholarly journa. Curriculum related topics cover a wide range of topics related to science curricula and correlated to national and Maryland standards. World History in Context World History Resource Center is a collection of award-winning reference, full-text articles from leading scholarly publications, an array of primary sources, and images, maps and charts which provide expansive geographic and chronologic research materia for the study of world history. From ancient Europe to Latin America and from the Far East to the Renaissance, world history curricula is supported with over 1,800 primary sources, over 27 reference titles and more than 110 journa.. Books & Authors Books & Authors offers new ways to explore the endless possibilities and combinations of books, authors, genres and topics. 2/7/2014 FY 15 Products for Consideration 13

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