LibGuides: English 7: Historical Fiction Research Project (Lindblom): Databases

Reference Databases

American History (Facts on File/Infobase) This link opens in a new window
Spans more than 500 years of political, military, social, and cultural history to cover the American experience. Also includes a selection of primary sources.
Britannica School: Middle This link opens in a new window
Britannica School: Middle offers middle school students a gateway to the vast resources of the Encyclopedia Britannica.
Modern World History (Facts on File/Infobase) This link opens in a new window
Covers the people, places, and events in the broad expanse of history—from the mid-15th century to the present. Also includes a selection of primary sources.
World Book Student This link opens in a new window
World Book Student is World Book's encyclopedia for middle school students. Access provided by TEL.

Gale OneFile: News This link opens in a new window
Articles from thousands of national, international, state and local newspapers, including the New York Times, from 1980 to the present day. Access provided by TEL.
Gale OneFile: U.S. History This link opens in a new window
This collection offers coverage of current thinking and events in U.S. history, as well as scholarly work being established in the field. Access provided by TEL.
Gale OneFile: World History This link opens in a new window
This collection provides coverage of current thinking and events in world history, as well as scholarly work being established in the field. Access provided by TEL.
ProQuest Historical Newspapers This link opens in a new window
Includes the American Israelite (1854-2000), the Chicago Defender (1909-2010), the Chicago Tribune (1849-1998), the Detroit Free Press (1831-1999), and the Los Angeles Times (1881-2014).

Gale in Context: Middle School This link opens in a new window
Created specifically for middle-schoolers, with reference sources, videos, newspapers, magazines, primary sources, and more. Access provided by TEL.