Investigate History with CPL

Be a history detective at and unlock secrets of the past!

  • *Biography (Gale in Context): Learn about all sorts of amazing people, from queens and explorers to inventors and artists.  (Recommended for sixth grade and up.)
  • *Brainfuse: Get online live tutor help by selecting the topic “Social Studies.” Use FlashBulb sets to study Canadian, European, U.S. or World History. (Recommended for fourth grade and up.)
  • *CultureGrams: Ever wondered how people live in different parts of the world? CultureGrams is like a magic portal to different countries. Learn about customs, food, and even famous people. (Recommended for fourth grade and up.)
  • Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos: Find encyclopedia articles about important people in Spanish. (Recommended for second through fifth grade.)
  • *Explora for Elementary School and *Explora for Middle School: Search several EBSCO databases or explore the topic of “Social Studies” to find interesting information about Ancient History, American History and more.  (Recommended for second through eighth grade.)
  • *History Research Center: Transform yourself into a real detective and explore tons of resources about different periods of history. Think of Ancient Egypt, the American presidents or even the dinosaurs! (Recommended for sixth grade and up.)
  • *World Book Kids and *World Book Student: Every timeline awaits your exploration! Explore easy-to-read introductions to thousands of topics. Discover articles, maps, timelines and pictures to become a history whiz!  (Recommended for second grade and up.)

*Indicates that the database offers limited English translation tools.