Facts On File is an award-winning publisher of print and online reference materials in the subject areas of science, history, careers, literature, geography, and more. Schools and libraries have relied on our curriculum-oriented reference content for more than 60 years.

Facts On File online databases offer distinctive advantages:

 - Award-winning titles designed for student and general adult usage
 - Authoritative, full-text content
 - Intuitive interface is easy to navigate
 - Primary sources and extensive in-text links enrich reference content
 - Visual tools include videos and full-color images
 - Powerful search and browse features maximize research efficiency

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HISTORY AND CIVICS: (Middle/High School)

American History Online

Spanning more than 500 years of political, military, social and cultural history.  Thousands of biographies, subject entries, timeline entries, primary source documents, maps, and images cover the entire spectrum of the American experience.

American Indian History Online

Offers thorough access to more than 15,000 years of Native American culture, history and heritage.

African-American History Online

Features thousands of cross-referenced entries covering the entire spectrum of African-American history.

American Women’s History Online

Contains biographies, historical and topical subject entries, primary source documents, maps and charts, photographs, and timeline entries covering more than 500 years of American women’s history.

Modern World History Online

Covers the people, places, and events in the broad expanse of history – from mid-15^th century to present

Ancient and Medieval History Online

Explores the pre-modern world with in-depth focus on Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, Africa, Europe, the Americas and Asia.

U.S. Government Online

Presents in-depth information on the structure and function of the U.S. government and its everyday role in the lives of citizens.

NEWS SERVICES: (Middle/High School)

World News Digest

Brings together and enhances nearly seven decades news from the renowned Facts On File World News Digest in print.

Issues and Controversies

Explores more than 800 hot topics in business, politics, government, education, and popular culture.

Issues and Controversies in American History

Builds a deeper understanding of how historical events have shaped our nation by exploring the key players and the battles they fought.

Today’s Science

Bridges the gap between the science that students learn in the classroom and the discoveries pushing the boundaries of science today.

GEOGRAPHY:  (Middle/High School)

World Atlas

Combines detailed, printable, full-color maps of countries, provinces, and states with up-to-date statistical and local information.

World Geography and Culture Online (COMING SOON)

A comprehensive resource that takes a global approach to facilitate the study of countries, peoples, and geography concepts and skills. 

SCIENCE:  (Middle/High School)

Science Online:

Presents a broad range of scientific disciplines through extensive definitions, essays, diagrams, biographies, and experiments.(See also “Today’s Science” in News Services area above)

HEALTH AND MEDICAL: (Middle/High School)

Health Reference Center

Provides clear and comprehensive information on conditions and diseases, health and wellness, mental health, and the human body.

CAREERS:  (Middle/High School)

Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center

Provides detailed profiles of more than 3,300 jobs and 94 industries, invaluable advice on career skills, more than 55,000 resource entries, and much more!

ONLINE CURRICULUM RESOURCES

Curriculum Resource Center  (Faculty Product – Middle/High School)

Provides a library of printable teacher-handout materials for the middle school, high school, and junior college curriculum.

Curriculum Resource Center:  Junior Edition  (Elementary/Middle School)

Provides a library of printable teacher-handout material and other content geared for elementary-level students.

LITERATURE AND LANGUAGE:  (Middle/High School)

Writer’s Reference Center

A convenient one-stop location for all of the tools necessary to write and research effectively.  An excellent supplement to any class.  Perfect for classes from English 101 to Creative Writing, to AP Journalism. 

Bloom’s Literary Reference Online

Examines great writers, important works, memorable characters, and influential movements and events in world literature.

CROSS –CURRICULUM - STREAMING VIDEO DATABASE: (High School Only)

Curriculum Video On Demand

A comprehensive streaming video subscription service for high schools.  Unlimited access to more than 5,000 educational programs – view in class, at the library, or from home!