Databases: Countries & States
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CultureGrams
Brief country reports with concise information on the history, people, customs, lifestyle, society, travel information and more for over 175 countries.
Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgo
La Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos está organizada de modo que los estudiantes puedan encontrar información rápida y fácilmente.
Gale in Context: Middle School
Periodical database designed for students in junior high and middle school, with magazines, newspapers and reference books on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, government, sports and more.
World Book Encyclopedia
Offers information on a range of topics.
Databases: Culture
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African American Experience
Over 400 references, scholarly works, primary documents and papers, photographs, audio clips, maps, and over 4,000 slave narratives explore their history and contemporary culture in the United States. Includes a timeline and lesson plans.
American Indian Experience
The American Indian Experience is a digital resource that illuminates the histories and contemporary cultures of the Native peoples of North America. This resource includes references, scholarly works, primary documents and papers, photographs, audio clips, and maps.
Asian American Experience
The Asian American Experience is a digital resource that illuminates the histories and contemporary culture of Asian Americans. This resource includes references, scholarly works, primary documents and papers, photographs, audio clips, and maps.
Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgo
La Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos está organizada de modo que los estudiantes puedan encontrar información rápida y fácilmente.
Gale In Context: High School
Contains information on core subjects from Science to Literature to History of student-focused subject material. Includes content of Discovering Collection database.
Gale in Context: Middle School
Periodical database designed for students in junior high and middle school, with magazines, newspapers and reference books on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, government, sports and more.
Gale In Context: U.S. History
Covers all areas of U.S. history focusing on the most significant people, events and topics from pre-colonial times to the present day seen through primary documents, original reference sources, newspaper/journal articles, images, videos, audio files, and links to vetted websites.
Gale in Context: World History
Contextual information on hundreds of the most significant people, events and topics in world history from full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites
African Americans
Special collection of articles from World Book. Covers history, events, issues of Black experience.
Latino American Experience
Over 200 volumes of content, from encyclopedias to biographies, and primary documents dating from pre-Colonial civilizations that explore their history and contemporary culture in the United States. Includes a timeline, images, maps, and lesson plans.
Marquis Biographies Online
Up-to-the-minute biographies of leaders and achievers from around the world in the areas of business, law, science, medicine, the arts, government, entertainment and more. Access to all biographies that have appeared in 24 Marquis Who's Who print titles since 1985, and Who Was Who in America volumes from1607-1985.
World Book Encyclopedia
Offers information on a range of topics.
Databases: Drugs & Alcohol
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AccessScience (McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology)
Online version of the standard encyclopedia with updated science and technology news, biographies, learning resources, study guides, and links to related web sites.
Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgo
La Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos está organizada de modo que los estudiantes puedan encontrar información rápida y fácilmente.
Encyclopedia of Drugs - Alcohol and Addictive Behavior
Gale Virtual Reference e-Book. Intended for the student and layperson, covers the social, medical and political issues related to drugs and alcohol, 4 volumes.
Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints
Pro and con arguments with contextual information and opinions on hundreds of today's hottest social issues drawn from news articles, journals, primary source documents, statistics, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites.
Health & Wellness Resource Center
Full text medical encyclopedias, nearly 400 health and medical journals, hundreds of pamphlets, over 700 videos and articles from 2,200 general interest publications.
Teen Health & Wellness
This teen resource features content to reflect today’s most urgent issues: mental & emotional health, bullying, suicide, opioid abuse, gender identity, school safety, sexual harassment, college & career readiness, and more.
World Book Encyclopedia
Offers information on a range of topics.
Databases: Government
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Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgo
La Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos está organizada de modo que los estudiantes puedan encontrar información rápida y fácilmente.
Gale in Context: Middle School
Periodical database designed for students in junior high and middle school, with magazines, newspapers, and reference books on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, government, sports, and more.
Gale In Context: U.S. History
Covers all areas of U.S. history, focusing on the most significant people, events, and topics from pre-colonial times to the present day, seen through primary documents, original reference sources, newspaper/journal articles, images, videos, audio files, and links to vetted websites.
Gale in Context: World History
Contextual information on hundreds of the most significant people, events, and topics in world history from full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, images, videos, audio files, and links to vetted websites
Marquis Biographies Online
Up-to-the-minute biographies of leaders and achievers from around the world in the areas of business, law, science, medicine, the arts, government, entertainment, and more. Access to all biographies that have appeared in 24 Marquis Who's Who print titles since 1985, and Who Was Who in America volumes from 1607-1985.
World Book Encyclopedia
Offers information on a range of topics.
Databases: Mythology
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Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgo
La Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos está organizada de modo que los estudiantes puedan encontrar información rápida y fácilmente.
Gale In Context: U.S. History
Covers all areas of U.S. history focusing on the most significant people, events and topics from pre-colonial times to the present day seen through primary documents, original reference sources, newspaper/journal articles, images, videos, audio files, and links to vetted websites.
Gale in Context: World History
Contextual information on hundreds of the most significant people, events and topics in world history from full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites.
Databases: Philosophy, Psychology & Religion
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ATLASerials, Religion Collection
Contains over 211,000 full-text electronic articles and book reviews, from more than 100 journals selected by leading religion scholars in the United States. Database is produced by the American Theological Library Association.
Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgo
La Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos está organizada de modo que los estudiantes puedan encontrar información rápida y fácilmente.
Country and State Websites
Any Flag
A commercial site that has pictures of flags arranged by category. Enlarged picture page has brief information about state or country.
Atlapedia Online
Political and geographic maps, basic facts, and statistics about countries.
CIA—The World Factbook
Basic information about countries. Similar in format but more extensive in information to the Background Notes.
Country Studies: Area Handbook Series (Library of Congress / Federal Research Division)
In-depth studies of political, economic, social, military, and geographical status of selected countries. An online version of the Area Handbooks.
Geography Home Page
Includes articles, annotated links, daily geographic quizzes, bulletin board, and chat room.
How Laws are Made
Key to the City - Names of all Fifty States
A commercial site. But it does have brief and basic information about cities in the U.S. Selectable by state and then by city.
Our 50 States and Capitals
Basic information about states with links to famous people and events.
Drug & Alcohol Websites
Drugs
Streetdrugs.org
A database of drug information for parents, teachers, students, DARE Officers, or anyone interested in learning about illegal drugs.
Drug Abuse
NIDA for Teens
The mission of the National Institute on Drug Abuse is to lead the nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction.
Office of National Drug Control Policy
ONDCP features White House Drug Policy initiatives, programs, and publications. Find testimony and press releases. Outlines national drug control strategy goals.
Anabolic Steroid Abuse
Scientific research about the effects of steroids, abuse and addiction from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).
Partnership for a Drug-Free America
Tips on talking to kids about drugs, as well as information on specific drugs, slang names for drugs, what they look like, and frequently asked questions.
Marijuana
Science-based information about the effects of marijuana on your brain and body.
Alcohol
Students Against Destructive Decisions
Provides students with prevention and intervention tools to deal with the issues of underage drinking, other drug use, impaired driving and other destructive decisions.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
Nationwide organization of people determined to stop drunk driving and support the victims drunk driving accidents.
The Alcohol Epidemiology Program
Research program to discover effective community and policy interventions to reduce alcohol-related social and health problems. Includes findings, and information about effective policies.
Tobacco
Smoking.drugabuse.gov
From the NIDA, this website seeks to inform about the potential dangers of smoking and other nicotine use.
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
Working to expose Big Tobacco's lies, the Campaign reveals the truth about the deadly effects of smoking, tobacco's corporate public relations campaigns to convince the public that it is a reformed industry, and the advertising and marketing tactics tobacco companies use to entice youth as their new customers.
ANR: Youth and Tobacco
Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights information on youth and tobacco; clean indoor air as a youth protection strategy; tobacco industry "prevention" programs; and research on effectiveness of restricting youth access to tobacco.
American Lung Association
Provides information on various conditions, research and statistics, plus programs and events.
Government Websites - State & Federal
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids is brought to the World Wide Web as a service of the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO). This site provides learning tools for K-12 students, parents, and teachers.
California Legislative Information
Has full text of State laws, statutes, and Constitution as well as links to current California State Assembly and Senate bills.
California State Government
The official homepage of the State of California
California Secretary of State Home Page
FactFinder
Index of data provided by the US Census Bureau, including population, ethnic, divorce, economic, poverty, and migration statistics, as well as the procedures that generate them.
FindLaw: Supreme Court Opinions
Searchable currant and historical decisions going back to 1840s.
Historical Documents
A searchable, browseable selection of historical U.S. documents—Constitution, Declaration of Independence, and others.
Thomas Legislative Info on the Internet
Searchable full text of Congressional Record, committee reports of 103 - to date. With links to other Legislative and historical documents—some going back to 1770s.
US Census Bureau Home Page
Links to activities of and data from the Census Bureau.
U.S. Government Printing Office
Government Websites - Los Angeles
City of Los Angeles Home Page
Links to the mayor, city council, departments & commissions. Also has links to City jobs.
County of Los Angeles Home Page
L.A. County agencies, services, and other information.
Mythology Websites
Ancient Egypt: the Mythology
Information about the Gods, Myths, and Symbols of Ancient Egypt.
Encyclopedia Mythica
An encyclopedia of mythology, folklore, and religion, divided into six geographical regions: Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, Middle East, and Oceania.
Greek and Roman Gods
A short description of Greek and Roman Gods
Myth Web
Find Gods, Heroes and an encyclopedia of Greek Mythology. Links to other web sites are available when you scroll down the page.
Philosophy Websites
Philosophical Dictionary
This is a concise guide to technical terms and personal names often encountered in the study of philosophy. What you will find here naturally reflects my own philosophical interests and convictions, but everything is meant to be clear, accurate, and fair, a reliable source of information on Western philosophy for a broad audience.
The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy (IEP)
Provides open access to detailed, scholarly information on key topics and philosophers in all areas of philosophy.
Psychology Websites
Encyclopedia of Psychology
The Encyclopedia of Psychology is intended to facilitate browsing in any area of psychology. The information on this site is to be used for informational purposes only. It should not be used as a substitute for seeking qualified professional care for the diagnosis, treatment, and care of medical or psychiatric disorders.
Social Psychology Network
Social Psychology - Subtopic links.
PsychCentral
Launched in January 1995 as Psych Central: John Grohol's Mental Health Page, it was an instant hit from the beginning with its directory of online mental health resources and the first symptom lists for mental disorders published online. Regularly maintained by Dr. Grohol and a staff of contributing editors, it is one of the Net's best information sources for mental health information, as well as providing annotated guides to the most useful websites, newsgroups, and mailing lists online today in mental health, psychology, social work, and psychiatry.
Religion Websites
Beliefnet
This metasite has a wide array of religious and spirituality links arranged by subject. News items, editorials, as well as prayers and meditation.
Internet Sacred Text Archive
An excellent open source collection regarding world religions, tradtions, and mysteries. Subjects range from the general to the esoteric.
Pluralism Project
Presents resources of use to researchers in the study of religion. Arrangement is by format, religious groups, selected topics.
What is Scientology?
A comprehensive reference on the Scientology religion and its activities.
Student Multi-Subject Resources
ProCon.org
Pros and Cons of controversial issues in a nonpartisan pro-con format. Provides link to Spanish version.
Power My Learning
PowerMyLearning is a free digital learning platform for K-12 students, parents, and educators, developed by the national nonprofit CFY with thousands of the most compelling publicly available digital learning activities from across the web easily accessible and usable, creating an unbiased, go-to destination.