ABC-CLIO educational databases deliver an authoritative online catalog of 17 core social studies topics for your school. Each platform empowers students in Grades 3-12 to research subjects independently, helping them to develop a thorough and personalized knowledge of significant historical and cultural events.
American Government
Links the US government’s founding principles and structure to today’s civic and political debates, letting students connect historical events to the day’s pressing issues.
American History
Empowers students to draw connections between the past and present, deepening their knowledge of the history and legacy of the modern US.
The African American Experience: The American Mosaic
Brings to life the rich and varied threads of African American social, political, and cultural history through expertly curated primary and secondary sources.
The American Indian Experience: The American Mosaic
Uses the diverse voices and perspectives of the Native American community to present students with the historical experiences and present-day practices of more than 150 Native American tribes.
The Latino American Experience: The American Mosaic
Celebrates the rich heritage and culture of the many Latino groups in the US, including the Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Guatemalan, Colombian, Dominican, and Ecuadorian communities.
The Asian American Experience
Offers comprehensive coverage of the social, political, and economic forces that have shaped and continue to impact the lives of the diverse Asian American community.
Daily Life Through History
Explores the lives of ordinary people through time, offering a fresh approach to core curriculum topics that transform dry facts into perceivable realities that are more relatable to today’s students.
Health and Wellness Issues: Understanding Science, Society, and Yourself
Examines the top health-related issues in the world today, exploring current complexities and historical context, as well as their impacts on physical and mental well-being and their global reach.
Understanding Controversy and Society
Empower students to think critically about the issues driving debates in today’s society. Students will dive deep into each issue’s historical background, contemporary status, and global perspectives.
Modern Genocide: Understanding Causes and Consequences
This unique learning resource is an essential companion for world history coursework, helping students gain an understanding of a topic humanity cannot afford to ignore.
Pop Culture Universe: Icons, Idols, Ideas
Examines the impact of art, literature, film, music, fashion, technology, and sports on US history and culture – everything students find interesting about today’s culture in the context of America’s past.
United States Geography
Delivers comprehensive profiles of the 50 US states with regional context so that students can enhance their knowledge of the interconnected nature of people, places, climate, and landforms.
World Geography: Understanding a Changing World
Helps young learners develop their global literacy by investigating the geographic, social, economic, political, and cultural forces that shape today’s world.
World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras
Delivers an engaging survey of the empires, dynasties, and civilizations of the ancient and medieval worlds, empowering students to grow their understanding of the present by engaging with the distant past.
World History: The Modern Era
Takes students through the past six centuries of human history, exploring the movements, events, and turning points that have molded the modern world.
World Religions: Belief, Culture, and Controversy
Surveys the origins and progression of more than 50 religions practiced worldwide throughout history, particularly emphasizing the role of belief systems in shaping human societies.
World at War: Understanding Conflict and Society
This in-depth examination of 50 historical conflicts helps students think critically about the causes and consequences of conflict in society.