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American History  
 (Search from outside a library.)		 An exploration of the ongoing development of the United States from its pre-colonial origins, social
 movements, internal conflicts and modern-day defining moments.
World History-
Ancient and Medieval Eras    
(Search from outside a library.)		 A worldwide perspective ranging from the dawn of prehistory through the great ancient empires to the beginning of the Renaissance.  This includes ancient Africa, the Muslim world and the Orient.
World History -
The Modern Era
(Search from outside a library.)		 Encompasses the evolution of modern Europe since the Renaissance; concurrent developments in Asia, Africa and the Islamic world, the global impact of the Industrial Revolution; and the last hundred years of conflicts and international cooperation.
American Government     (Search from outside a library.) An exploration of the ongoing development of the United States government from its pre-colonial origins, westward expansion, social movements, internal conflicts and modern-day defining moments.
State Geography      
 (Search from outside a library.)		 A gateway into the land, people and history of all 50 states with a wealth of research resources, including recordings of gubernatorial speeches, archived news reports, election data, and topographical maps.
United States at War: Understanding Conflict and Society
(Search from outside a library.)		 Focuses on the conflict periods that have defined our nation from its earliest beginnings to today. Fourteen major conflicts are explored in depth covering the causes, courses and consequences of wars fought by the United States. This database contains over 10,000 primary and secondary sources with weekly news on current conflicts.
World Geography     
 (Search from outside a library.)		 A collection of over 20,000 primary and secondary sources relating to world geography.  This includes interactive maps, political and topographic country maps, cultural profiles for nations worldwide and information on holidays and cultural celebrations.