Social Studies
- Age of Exploration
- American History
- Ancient Civilizations
- Cultures and Communities
- First Peoples
- Geography
- States and Countries
- United States Government
Culture Grams access from outside a library branch or in-library use.
Up-to-date information on countries and states, including statistics, flags, maps, currency, common greetings and phrases, and much more. Each entry has a photo gallery, biographies of famous people, and recipes.
Social Studies Fact Cards access from outside a library branch or in-library use.
A wide selection of information on California, U.S., and World History helpful for completing homework assignments.
Explorers of the World
Learn about explorers of land, sky, art, and ideas.
Voyage of Exploration
Information about explorers from around the work, important expeditions, and navigation.
13 Originals
Short summaries of the founding and development of the original thirteen colonies.
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America's Story
Travel back in time to learn about all periods of American History, including the Colonial and Revolutionary Periods, Westward Expansion, and the Civil War.
Separate is Not Equal: Brown v. Board of Education
This site traces the history of segregation and the battle for education.
The Underground Railroad
Learn how escaped African slaves in the U.S. reached freedom safely. Includes maps of escape routes, a timeline of slavery, and information on abolitionists and civil rights leaders.
Ancient Africa
Lots of information about Ancient Africa, including special sections on the Nok, the Phoenicians and Carthage, trade in Ancient Africa, Ghana, Sundiata, Mansa Musa, Timbuktu, and Zimbabwe.
Ancient China
What was life like in Ancient China? Information on crafts and artisans, tombs and ancestors, writing, the geography.
Ancient Egypt
The British Museum has created a website dealing with many areas of study of Ancient Egypt, such as Egyptian life, geography, pyramids, and more.
Ancient India
Information about the geography, religion, writing, and civilization of Ancient India.
Ancient Mesopotamia
Facts about Mesopotamia. Discusses the development of writing, creation of civilization, Hammurabi's Code, and the Assyrians and Sumerians.
History of Mesoamerica
Learn about Mayan, Zapotec, and Teotihuacan societies.
Prehistory
Long before the civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt, people lived as nomads. Find out more about their lives.
Voyage Back in Time: Ancient Greece and Rome
An introduction to the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome, including information on government, agriculture, architecture, music, sports, and more.
Community Field Trip
Go on a field trip to a park, the public library, or city hall to find out what happens at each place.
The Food Timeline
The history of food through the ages, from prehistory up to the present.
Holidays Around the World
Traditions, activities, history, and holiday crafts are offered for over 15 major holidays.
IPL Culture Quest
Take a trip around the world and learn about the holidays and festivals of many of the world's cultures.
American Indian Tribes
Information about many American Indian tribes, from the Abenaki to the Yurok.
First Americans
Information about the Dine, Muscogee, Tlingit, Lakota, and Iroquois tribes, including their history, culture, and activities.
Journey to a New Land
Learn about the people who first arrived in America 12,000 years ago. Includes videos, photos, games, and timelines.
Map Zone
Find maps using the interactive world map, go directly to one of seven regional maps, or use the alphabetic index of countries.
Test Your Geography Knowledge
Learn the states, continents, and oceans with interactive quizzes.
ABYZ Newslinks
Find and read newspaper Web sites from around the world.
Background Notes
Information on countries from the U.S. Department of State.
Fact Monster: The Fifty States
State symbols, government representatives, history, cities, and famous people from the state.
The Internet Public Library Stately Knowledge
Find out the basic facts of any state in the Union. You can also compare population and size of two different states.
World Factbook
Facts about countries throughout the world, provided by the CIA. Includes color images of flags and maps.
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government
Everything you need to know about the federal government.
POTUS - Presidents of the United States
This site includes background information, election results, cabinet members, notable events, and some points of interest on each of the presidents.
The White House Site for Kids
The latest news from the White House, plus take a tour, play games, find historical information, and more.