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More than 450,000 biographies. Includes complete full text run of Biography Today and Biography Magazine as well as thousands of narrative biographies.
Quick facts and in-depth information on history, geography, people, places, science, and more. Biographies, world atlas, countries comparison, articles, and interactive resources are available.
When seeking information about a person it is helpful to collect some basic information prior to beginning a search on the Internet.
Full name - First, middle and last
Correct spelling of the name along with any alternative spelling of the name.
Nickname(s) and/or stage names
Birth and death dates
Place of birth
Most of the above information is available from an encyclopedia and beginning any research project in an actual print encyclopedia is a worthy measure. It will save you time and effort in the long run.
As you begin your research on-line keep in mind that many search engines search for the exact term that you enter into the search box. Consequently, your search will retrieve only what you ask for. If you enter incorrect information, such as an incorrect spelling of the persons name, your search may result in 0 results.
Be careful as you enter search terms and read carefully your search results. In reading the results you will gain more information that will help you to continue your search successfully.
Remember that through Destiny, when you search, you will have results that are print books, ebooks and websites.
For high school students and educators. There is a selection of teacher resources and titles align with Common Core Curriculum Standards. You may access the full text of these eBooks from your computer, or download titles to most popular portable devices.
Provides hundreds of popular magazines and reference books for high school libraries. Covers subjects such as art, history, sports, and music. Includes thousands of biographies and primary source documents. Also includes photos, maps, and flags. Pulls content from the following eResources.
Documents, photos, maps, film, and video from leading history journals. Also includes biographies of historical figures.
Contains material from science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, and other sources. More than 4,000 full text, full-length biographies. Includes: biology, chemistry, earth & space science, the environment, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science & society, science as inquiry, and wildlife.
