HS Library: HS Library: Research Databases and Subscriptions

Databases

Opposing Viewpoints This link opens in a new window Click here to read today's hottest social issues, from capital punishment to immigration to marijuana. Opposing Viewpoints is a good resource for debaters. Log-in to Clever using your ISM Google Single Sign-on to access.
Global Issues in Context This link opens in a new window Global Issues in Context provides global perspectives on diverse local and world issues. Log-in to Clever using your ISM Google Single Sign-on to access.
Science In Context This link opens in a new window Science in Context contains hundreds of today's most significant science topics, showcasing how scientific disciplines relate to real-world issues. Log-in to Clever using your Google sign-on to access.
Statista This link opens in a new window Statista is a global data and business intelligence platform with an extensive collection of statistics, reports, and insights on over 80,000 from 22,500 sources in 170 industries. Established in Germany in 2007, Statista operates in 13 locations worldwide and employs around 1,100 professionals.
JSTOR This link opens in a new window Search on JSTOR for information on various subjects from Academic Journals, Newspapers, Magazines, Reference books and more. Log-in to Clever using your Google sign-on to access.
EBSCO This link opens in a new window Click here to search the EBSCO databases for information on various subjects from Academic Journals, Newspapers, Magazines, Reference books and more. Log-in to Clever using your ISM Google Single Sign-on to access.
Explora Secondary School This link opens in a new window Explora Secondary School contains Academic Journals, Newspapers, Magazines, Reference books and more for high school students . Log-in to Clever using your ISM Google Single Sign-on to access.
Explora Educator's Edition This link opens in a new window The database contains resources for teachers that will help in lesson planning, curriculum standards, and other professional development materials. Log-in to Clever using your ISM Google Single Sign-on to access.
Literary Reference Center This link opens in a new window This database contains relevant information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and timeframes. Log-in to Clever using your ISM Google Single Sign-on to access.
History Reference Center This link opens in a new window History Reference Center provides full-text database featuring historical reference books, magazines, journals and thousands of primary source documents. Log-in to Clever using your ISM Google Single Sign-on to access.
Novelist This link opens in a new window Click here to research and read reviews about specific books. You can also find more books that are similar to what you are currently reading. Log-in to Clever using your ISM Google Single Sign-on to access.
Teen Health & Wellness This link opens in a new window Teen Health and Wellness Click here to learn about health concerns related to teens. Log-in to Clever using your ISM Google Single Sign-on to access.
Worldview by Stratfor This link opens in a new window Worldview by Stratfor is the world's leading geopolitical intelligence platform. Stratfor brings global events into valuable perspective, empowering businesses, governments and individuals to more confidently navigate their way through an increasingly complex international environment. Log-in to Clever using your ISM Google Single Sign-on to access.
Zoterobib Citation Tool This link opens in a new window ZoteroBib helps you build a bibliography instantly from any computer or device, without creating an account or installing any software.

Online Encyclopedias

Britannica School This link opens in a new window Britannica Online Encyclopedia provides information on general knowledge such as geography, biography, science, history, events, etc. Log-in to Clever using your ISM Google Single Sign-on to access.
AtoZ World This link opens in a new window Use AtoZ World to search all things you should know about different countries around the world. Log-in to Clever using your ISM Google Single Sign-on to access.

Image Database

Britannica Image Quest This link opens in a new window Access million of rights high quality images from Britannica Imagequest. Log-in to Clever using your ISM Google Single Sign-on to access.

Streaming Platforms

Digital Theater This link opens in a new window Digital Theatre Plus+is a streaming video service that focuses on live theatrical performances that includes study guides and interviews with leading industry figures. Log-in to Clever using your ISM Google Single Sign-on to access.
Drama Online This link opens in a new window Drama Online is an award-winning digital library of over 3,000 playtexts, over 400 audio plays, 345 hours of video and over 400 books of criticism and performance practice from leading theatre publishers and companies. Together, these resources offer a complete multimedia experience of theatre. Log-in to Clever using your Google sign-on to access.
Screen Studies This link opens in a new window Screen Studies is a dynamic digital platform designed to support moving-image studies. It offers a broad range of content including books, screenplays, overview articles and learning resources from Bloomsbury, Faber & Faber, the British Film Institute, Focal Press and Auteur (Liverpool University Press). Log-in to Clever using your Google sign-on to access.

eBooks and Audiobooks

Sora, by OverDrive This link opens in a new window Sora is a reading platform (App and Website) to access ebooks and audiobooks from Overdrive. To Access, download the Sora app from the app store or google play. Log-in using your ISM Google Single Sign On.
EBSCO eBooks Collection This link opens in a new window Log-in to Clever using your ISM Google Single Sign-on to access.

BrainPop

BrainPop This link opens in a new window BrainPop is an interactive website that provides resources on various subject areas designed to engage students and assist teachers. The website includes quizzes, videos, animated movies, and a specialized content for English learners. Log-in to Clever using your ISM Google Single Sign-on to access.

Newspapers

New York Times This link opens in a new window
Read the latest news, multimedia, reviews & opinion on Washington, business, sports, movies, travel, books, jobs, education, real estate, etc from The New York Times.

Note: Sign-up and access New York Times anywhere by using your school email address and password. Please contact the ISM HS LIBRARY if you have questions or problems.
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The Wall Street Journal This link opens in a new window
The Wall Street Journal, also referred to simply as the Journal, is an American newspaper based in New York City, with a focus on business and finance.
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Magazines

Flipster by EBSCO This link opens in a new window Read magazines online 24/7. Log-in to Clever using your ISM Google Single Sign-on to access.
Economist This link opens in a new window Read the latest news and opinions, international and political developments, current trends in business and world economy, innovation in science & technology, and general information on culture & the arts from Economist. Log-in to Clever using your ISM Google Single Sign-on to access. (The Economist app is also available for download in mobile device)
Foreign Affairs Magazine This link opens in a new window Foreign Affairs is the leading magazine for in-depth analysis and debate of foreign policy, geopolitics and global affairs. Log-in to Clever using your ISM Google Single Sign-on to access.
Harvard Business Review This link opens in a new window Find new ideas and classic advice on strategy, innovation and leadership, for global leaders from the world's best business and management experts. Log-in to Clever using your Google sign-on to access.
History Today This link opens in a new window Click here to read articles about history that discusses, explores and solve mysteries of past historical events and tales. The articles are written by world leading scholars for history students. Log-in to Clever using your Google sign-on to access.