Resources / History & Culture

A database of recipes and food culture from all 50 states, including historical recipes and information about regional cuisines.

A wide variety of city, state, and country maps - both current and historical, including maps on climate, ecology, topography, and exploration.

Recipes and food culture from more than 200 different countries, including beverages!

***DISCONTINUED due to IMLS defunding*** Britannica Moderna es Enciclopedia española para estudiantes mayores y educadores. Incluye artículos, imágenes, mapas, tablas, cronologías, así como un completo diccionario y atlas. | Britannica Moderna is a Spanish encyclopedia for older students and educators. It includes articles, images, maps, tables, timelines, as well as a complete dictionary and atlas. 

Covers the various cultures and significant individuals that immigrated to the US, and their impact after arriving.

Explores how mathematics affects our daily lives in sociological, economic, and historical perspectives.

***DISCONTINUED due to IMLS defunding*** Gale In Context: Environmental Studies provides comprehensive information via case studies, news, reference materials, academic journals, and videos so learners can critically analyze and understand important environmental issues that affect people around the world. Explore topics including water privatization, ecotourism, pollution, green economy, and more. 

Fold3 features collections of original military records including stories, photos, and personal documents. Resource made available with funds from the Fiske Family Trust.

Everything you've ever wanted to know about the countries of the world. Topics include society and business culture, communications, traditions, and even recipes!

***DISCONTINUED due to IMLS defunding***  Gale Interactive: Science is a highly visual online learning tool that takes visual-spatial learning to the next level by bringing the science lab online. High-value, multi-media digital content selected from authoritative classroom resources is paired with interactive 3D models to deliver a virtual laboratory simulation experience for students in middle school and high school grades. 

Streaming film service that offers thousands of films and documentaries, including films from The Criterion Collection, The Great Courses, and PBS. Up to 3 films per month.

In-depth analysis of world history with over 125 iconic primary source documents from ancient times to the present and from virtually every geographical region.

PebbleGo is a collection of curriculum-based resources for students to research through and learn from. There are two modules: Animals and Biographies. Both are specifically aimed at K-3 with easily navigable guidance.