Electronic Databases: History and the World
Databases available from home and OPL Main and Indian Creek Branch
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Databases by Subject
[Authors, Books and Other Literature]
[Business]
[Genealogy]
[Health & Medicine]
[History and the World]
[HomeworkHelp]
[Journals and Professional Resources]
[Magazines and Newspapers]
[Quick Reference]
[Science]
[Spanish Language]
Databases by Name
A-D | E-F | G-J | K-Q | R-T | U-Z
America's Newspapers
America's Newspapers provides the electronic editions or record for more than 600 U.S. newspapers, including the Kansas City Star and the Olathe News. Library and home use.
Biography Resource Center (Gale)
Search for biographies of individuals in a wide range of subjects, including business, politics, government, history, science, sports, the arts, and entertainment. The database also allows you to retrieve biographies based on specific sets of criteria such as ethnic background, nationality, and gender. Library and home use.
Daily Life Through History
A resource for information on the daily lives of people through the ages. Library use only.
JoCoHistory.net
A collaborative effort to provide greater access to historical materials related to Johnson County, Kansas. A wealth of photos, biographical information, maps, teacher curriculum ideas, and much more.Library and home use.
Statesman's Yearbook
Reference tool for information on countries all over the world. Stateman's specialty is information for diplomatsand politicians, but in reality the scope is much broader to include history, politics, economics, trade and infrastructure. Library use only.
TOPICsearch
This current events database allows students to explore social, political and economic issues, scientific discoveries and other popular topics discussed in today's classrooms. Library and home use.
World Book Online
The classic encyclopedia available in an online format. Library and home use.