Calvert High School Library: Databases by Subject

Covering more than 500 years of the African-American experience, African-American History Online explores the full spectrum of African-American history and culture. Users can start their investigation of a topic with a video or slideshow overview, use the key content called out on the homepage to find an entryway into the database, or dig deep into an era through the Topic Centers. Read about key figures and events, examine famous speeches and other primary sources, and get context from the in-depth timelines.

Britannica provides quick facts and in-depth information on a variety of subjects. Includes encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources, games, and other learning resources that support student research.

Gale in Context: High School is an online reference source for a information on a wide array of subjects. Access Gale's reference content with full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites.

Once logged in with CALV followed by student ID, access World Book encyclopedia resources in Spanish or French. Select Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos for Spanish speakers and Spanish language learners. L’Encyclopédie Découverte provides users with a database written at basic French reading levels.

AP Newsroom contains breaking news, feature stories, photographs, graphics and audio clips produced by the AP's network of award-winning journalists, who operate in more than 250 locations worldwide

Access major U.S. regional, national, and local newspapers as well as images, radio and tv broadcasts from around the world. Search by title, headline, date, author, newspaper section, or other fields.

U.S. Newsstream enables users to search the most recent premium U.S. news content, as well as archives which stretch back into the 1980s featuring top newspapers, newswires, blogs, and news sites in active full-text format.

Including coverage of the COVID-19 outbreak, this database curates openly available content related to coronaviruses. It includes thousands of open-access articles from the world’s leading publishers as well as current research from pre-print repositories. It will continue to grow and evolve as more is learned about the pandemic.

SIRS Issues Researcher provides authoritative insight into the most-studied social issues by delivering the pros and cons from relevant, credible documents and graphics selected by trained editors and curated from over 2,000 global sources.

Gale Books and Authors makes exploration of genre fiction and essential non-fiction fun! By leveraging our entire award-winning What Do I Read Next? collection, patrons and students alike can be sure that their next big read comes with a BIG recommendation.

Gale eBooks is a database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. These reference materials once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online from the library or remotely 24/7.

Gale in Context: High School is an online reference source for a information on a wide array of subjects. Access Gale's reference content with full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites.

SIRS Issues Researcher provides authoritative insight into the most-studied social issues by delivering the pros and cons from relevant, credible documents and graphics selected by trained editors and curated from over 2,000 global sources.

Provides contextual information and opinions on hundreds of today's hottest social issues. Features continuously updated viewpoints, topic overviews, full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, statistics, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites.

An electronic readers’ advisory tool and source for series, read-alikes and book discussion guides

Gale in Context: High School is an online reference source for a information on a wide array of subjects. Access Gale's reference content with full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites.

This resource provides contextual information on hundreds of today's most significant science topics. It showcases how scientific disciplines relate to real-world issues. Integrating millions of full-text articles that include national and global publications, 200+ science experiments, 300+ interactive simulations, multimedia, and reference content.

With broad coverage of agriculture and its related fields. Researchers will have access to current and authoritative periodical content that spans the industry—from practical aspects of farming to cutting-edge scientific research in horticulture.

The Environmental Studies & Policy is a resource that answers inquiries about environmental concerns with coverage of more than 5.4 million articles from more than 300 journals and book reference content from Delmar, including Soil, Science, and Management; Introduction to Agronomy; Food, Crops, & Environment; Fundamental Soil Science; and more.

With the General Science Collection, researchers can remain current with the latest scientific developments in particle physics, advanced mathematics, nanotechnology, geology, and hundreds of other areas

Gale Gardening and Horticulture serves horticultural enthusiasts of all levels with more than 3.6 million articles from more than 100 journals, as well as more than 20 reference titles from Delmar, including Handbook of Flowers; Foliage and Creative Design; Computer Graphics for Landscape Architects; and more.

Nursing and Allied Health provides access to authoritative content including full-text titles cited in CINAHL supporting specialized care, treatment, and patient management. Updated daily, this resource will help nursing professionals already working in the field, as well as students pursuing a nursing-focused curriculum

Surveys American history from the colonial era and American Revolution through to the nation's rise to eminence as a global superpower, analyzing American political conflict, economic development, and changing culture and thought.

Connects the issues of today with the foundations of government and compares the political and economic systems of the United States with other countries. Reliable content and fast searching.

World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras from ABC-CLIO explores the early cultures, powerful dynasties, and the development of societies across the world, giving students a historical road map of the events and innovations that shaped civilization itself.

Chronicles influential world events and developments since the 16th century to support research and analysis of global trends, causal relationships, and current conflicts. This database offers a comprehensive electronic library of historical reference materials.

Overviews of 50 wars, rebellions, and revolutions, both those commonly taught and those less so, and provides additional analysis of causes and consequences and portraits of opponents

Covering more than 500 years of the African-American experience, African-American History Online explores the full spectrum of African-American history and culture. Users can start their investigation of a topic with a video or slideshow overview, use the key content called out on the homepage to find an entryway into the database, or dig deep into an era through the Topic Centers. Read about key figures and events, examine famous speeches and other primary sources, and get context from the in-depth timelines.

AP Newsroom contains breaking news, feature stories, photographs, graphics and audio clips produced by the AP's network of award-winning journalists, who operate in more than 250 locations worldwide

The Criminal Justice Collection informs the research process for researchers who are studying law, law enforcement, or terrorism, training for paralegal service, preparing for a career in homeland security, delving into forensic science, investigating crime scenes, developing policy, going to court, writing sociological reports, and much more.

Primary sources including photographs, manuscripts, maps, sound recordings, motion pictures, books and websites

Gale eBooks is a database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. These reference materials once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online from the library or remotely 24/7.

Gale in Context: High School is an online reference source for a information on a wide array of subjects. Access Gale's reference content with full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites.

Provides contextual information and opinions on hundreds of today's hottest social issues. Features continuously updated viewpoints, topic overviews, full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, statistics, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites.

Information on hundreds of the most significant people, events and topics in U.S. History. Access reference articles and full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites.

ProQuest Historical Newspapers is the definitive newspaper digital archive offering full-text and full-image articles for significant newspapers dating back to the 18th Century.

• Issues & Controversies History is a concise, and balanced coverage that provides the background, outcome, and contemporary points of view for every major debate and conflict in American history. Presented in a pro/con format that clearly explains both sides of the historical dispute, each article is supported by a timeline and a wealth of primary sources.

This databases provides access to scholarly journals, magazines, and reports covering all aspects of the past and present military affairs. Updated annually, this library resource contains hand-selected content supporting key subject areas such as, governmental policies, the socioeconomic effects of war, the structure of the armed forces, and more.

Provide access to authoritative periodical content supporting research in all fields of psychology— abnormal, biological, cognitive, comparative, developmental, personality, quantitative, social and all areas of applied psychology.

SIRS Issues Researcher provides authoritative insight into the most-studied social issues by delivering the pros and cons from relevant, credible documents and graphics selected by trained editors and curated from over 2,000 global sources.

Gale US History Collection provides access to scholarly journals and magazines useful to both novice historians as well as advanced academic researchers. Updated daily, this library resource offers balanced coverage of events in U.S. history and scholarly work being established in the field.

Researchers accessing the more than 1.7 million articles in the War and Terrorism Collection will gain valuable insight into conflicts and their causes, impact, and perception on a global scale.

World History Collection provides access to scholarly journals and magazines useful to both novice historians as well as advanced academic researchers. The database offers balanced coverage of events in world history. Exclusive features, including Topic Finder, InterLink, and a mobile-optimized interface, support and enhance the search experience.

Access demographic, economic and population data and maps from the U.S. Census Bureau. Explore census data with visualizations.

Gale eBooks is a database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. These reference materials once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online from the library or remotely 24/7.

MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, the world’s largest medical library, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free.

Provide access to authoritative content including full-text titles cited in CINAHL supporting specialized care, treatment, and patient management. Updated daily, this resource will help nursing professionals already working in the field, as well as students pursuing a nursing-focused curriculum.

Including coverage of the COVID-19 outbreak, this database curates openly available content related to coronaviruses. It includes thousands of open-access articles from the world’s leading publishers as well as current research from pre-print repositories. It will continue to grow and evolve as more is learned about the pandemic.

Gale OneFile: Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine provides access to academic journals and magazines covering the fields of physical therapy, physical fitness, and sports medicine. The database offers a wide spectrum of information, including proven treatment techniques, experimental research, and more.

Provide access to authoritative periodical content supporting research in all fields of psychology— abnormal, biological, cognitive, comparative, developmental, personality, quantitative, social and all areas of applied psychology.

The award-winning Teen Health & Wellness provides middle and high school students with up-to-date, nonjudgmental, straightforward curricular, and self-help support. Articles are correlated to state, national, and provincial standards, including Common Core Health and Science.
 Topics covered include diseases, drugs, alcohol, nutrition, mental health, suicide, bullying, LGBTQ+ issues, and more.

Britannica Image Quest is a database with over three million images from 62 leading collections…and growing!

Periodical database for serious students of drama, music, art history, and filmmaking. More than 250 journals covered in databases such as the Wilson Art Index and the Répertoire International de Littérature Musicale (RILM) index are available in full text.

Authoritative automotive repair information for car owners. There are thousands of year, make and model combinations covering the most popular vehicles of the past 30 years, plus additional coverage of specialty models. ChiltonLibrary.com gives you the confidence to service or repair virtually any system on your vehicle.

Find the right college for you! College Navigator is a tool from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) a statistics and research, arm of U.S. Department of Education..

Gale OneFile: Culinary Arts offers a smorgasbord of information—more than five million articles from more than 250 major cooking and nutrition magazines, as well as book reference content from Delmar such as About Wine, Introduction to Catering, Advanced Bread and Pastry, and Eat Fit Be Fit.

Nursing and Allied Health provides access to authoritative content including full-text titles cited in CINAHL supporting specialized care, treatment, and patient management. Updated daily, this resource will help nursing professionals already working in the field, as well as students pursuing a nursing-focused curriculum

Vocations and Careers provides access to journals and magazines that aid users in researching a vocation, finding an appropriate institution of learning, job searching, and maintaining a career. The database offers hundreds of current and applicable periodicals, from general career guides to highly specialized industry journals.

A curated list of Internet sites for career planning from the National Career Development Association.

The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a publication of the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics. Featuring hundreds of occupations, it can help you find information on job duties, required education, salary, and job outlook for every field. . Revised and updated annually.

Search thousands of college and graduate schools, identify scholarships, take practice tests, create resumes, and explore careers.

Spanish version of Britannica School Encyclopedia, with all content in Spanish. Provides a world atlas, country comparison tool, quick facts and in-depth information on a variety of subjects. Includes encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources, games, and other learning resources that support student research.

CountryReports delivers unique content on Culture, Countries and Travel from around the world. Students, tourists, libraries, business and researchers appreciate our ability deliver hard to find, fun and current information. Get started, pick a country!

Instruction in foreign languages, including Arabic, Chinese, ESL, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish and many more.

Once logged in with CALV followed by student ID, access World Book encyclopedia resources in Spanish or French. Select Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos for Spanish speakers and Spanish language learners. L’Encyclopédie Découverte provides users with a database written at basic French reading levels.

Edpuzzle is an easy-to-use platform allowing you to engage every student, one video at a time.

ERIC is the largest online database of education research and information, sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) of the U.S. Department of Education. It contains over 1.5 million records of journal articles, research reports, curriculum and teaching guides, conference papers, dissertations and theses, and books.

A resource for educators that seeks to provide full text for titles in the ERIC database and covers multiple levels of education and every educational specialty, such as technology, bilingual education, health education, and testing, and provides insight on issues in administration, funding, and policy.

Newsela takes authentic content from the world’s most trusted providers and turns it into learning materials that are classroom-ready.

MPT and PBS have curated FREE, standards-aligned videos, interactives, lesson plans, and more for teachers like you.

Search thousands of college and graduate schools, identify scholarships, take practice tests, create resumes, and explore careers.

Explore a wide variety of resources to support literacy instruction. Find author and book guides, lesson plans, book lists, meet-the-author movies, vocabulary lists, video book trailers and more!

Thinkport is your gateway to Maryland Public Television’s educational offerings for PreK-12 teachers and students, With hundreds of standards-aligned resources, Thinkport is a perfect destination for educators to access high-quality, trusted content that will inspire students and transform learning. And a catalog of credit-bearing online courses supports early childhood and K-12 educators with opportunities to meet their 21st century professional learning needs.