Arts & Humanities

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African American Heritage (ProQuest) - Created in partnership with leading African American genealogists and leaders in genealogical information to develop a comprehensive mix of resources, records, and tools. *

Art & Humanities Database (ProQuest) - Features hundreds of titles covering Art, Architecture, Design, History, Philosophy, Music, Literature, Theatre and Cultural Studies.*

Biography for Beginners (FactCite) - More than 700 biographies. Designed for students in grades 3-7. Includes read-along feature.

Bloom's Literature - Login Required Offsite.  Examines writers, works, characters and history in world literature.

Countries and Cultures (FactCite) - Profiles on the countries of the world with extended histories, fast facts, images, economics, foreign affairs, daily life and culture. Introductory materials for grades 4 and up. More detailed information appeals to students in high grades.

Credo Reference - Credo Reference is an online collection of academic reference books.* 

CultureGrams - Explore the world through cultural information on more than 200 countries with World Edition. Explore the United States in colorful, engaging reports with States Edition. Tour all the Canadian provinces and territories with Provinces Edition.

Defining Moments in U.S. History (FactCite) - Narrative overviews, primary source documents, images, biographies, timelines and glossaries. Ideal for middle, junior high and high school students.

Essential Information (FactCite) - Database includes information on Language, Literature, Arts, History, Government, Science, World Literature, and Social Science. Designed for upper middle school students to adult learners.

Facts on File - Login Required Offsite. Explore three subjects: Careers & Education, Language & Language Arts and Current Issues. Includes curriculum tools for educators.

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