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AtoZ Global Road Warrior
Information on countries worldwide for business and tourism, including current news, currency, culture, language, electricity & phone, etc.
AtoZ USA
Information for travel planning and school state reports, including history, maps, symbols, climate, economy, demographics and schools.
AtoZ World Travel
Information on major cities worldwide for travelers, including current news, currency, culture, language, electricity & phone, and more.
Gale In Context: Global Issues
An analysis of critical global issues using historical documents, current viewpoints, news, country information, videos, podcasts and more.
LOTE4Kids
Kids can enjoy 1300+ picture books in over 45 languages along with English translations. New stories and languages are added regularly.
Mango Languages
Learn conversation skills for over 70 different languages. Some languages include feature films.
Performing Arts Collection
Recorded performances of theatre, dance, opera, and classical music as well as documentaries, interviews, and instructional material.
Pronunciator
Learn conversational skills and grammar for over 80 languages. Some include special modules for children, films, music, and poetry.
Sanborn Maps California
Historical street maps including building outlines, property boundaries, and natural features. For San José and California, 1867-1970.
Smithsonian Global Sound
American folk, blues, soul, jazz, and protest songs, as well as a broad range of world music. From Alexander Street.
Worldmark Encyclopedia of Cultures and Daily Life
Covers worldwide cultural groups - history, politics, customs, religion, education, human rights, teen life, and more.
Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations
Offers information on more than 200 countries and dependencies from around the world. Also includes biographical essays on national leaders.
