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ABC-CLIO Solutions School Editions
Offering effective technology for your library and created specifically for middle and high school students, ABC-CLIO Solutions Schools Edition provides authoritative coverage of essential topics in U.S. history and government, world history, geography, and a range of multicultural and popular culture subjects.
Each online ABC-CLIO Solution includes four innovative components:
A COMPREHENSIVE REFERENCE LIBRARY with content from more than 230,000 primary sources and entries encompassing audio, video, photographs, illustrations, maps, and rich media.
A STANDARDS-BASED CURRICULUM updated daily by a team of subject-specific editorial experts and supported by an extensive range of instructional material.
A DEEP COLLECTION OF MODEL COMMENTARIES from noted scholars that have been specially commissioned to foster critical thinking stimulated by exposure to varying points of view.
AN EDUCATOR SUPPORT CENTER containing valuable professional development tools as well as relevant resources such as discussion points, activities, lesson plans, and research lists.
Highlights
- Updated daily with vetted, authoritative content, ABC-CLIO Solutions are always current, making outdated textbooks a thing of the past
- Each Solutions database include a subject-specific library, a curriculum, unique model commentaries, and a full-featured educator support center
- They're online and available for students and educators to access anywhere, anytime
- More affordable than resources with far less content and fewer advanced features, Solutions databases represent an outstanding value
- Advisory Board
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Marian Perales is the Managing Editor for the American History, African American Experience, American Indian Experience, and Latino American Experience databases. She received her BA from Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo and her MA from The Claremont Graduate University. She completed doctoral coursework at Claremont Graduate University specializing in Chicano/a history, U.S. religious history, and 19th century U.S. intellectual history. She has written articles on the western women's history and Chicana history.
Vincent Burns is the Vice President of Editorial for ABC-CLIO. Burns has worked in digital and print publishing for twenty years, during which he has edited and created award-winning reference products for the education and library market. A Fulbright Scholar and former journalist, Burns has published books and scholarly articles in the history of terrorism and Roman history. He received a doctorate in History from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, in 1994.
Spencer R. Crew, PhD is Clarence J. Robinson Professor of History at George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia. He received his PhD in history from Rutgers University. He has worked in public history for more than 25 years and served as president of the National Underground Railroad and Freedom Center and worked at the National Museum of American History-Smithsonian for 20 years. He is the past chair of the National Council for History Education and serves on the board of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. His publications include Field to Factory: Afro-American Migration 1915–1940 (1987), and Black Life in Secondary Cities: A Comparative Analysis of the Black Communities of Camden and Elizabeth, N.J. 1860–1920 (1993). He co-authored The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden (2002) and Unchained Memories: Readings From The Slave Narratives (2002) and co-editor of Slave Culture: A Documentary Collection of the Slave Narratives from the Federal Writers Project (Greenwood, 2014) and Memories of the Enslaved: Voices from the Slave Narratives (Praeger, 2015).
Chris Mullin teaches Latin, Advanced Placement European history, and Advanced Placement United States history in Santa Ynez Valley, California, at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School. Mullin graduated from the University of California at Berkeley with a degree in classical Greek and Latin and received his master's degree in education from the University of California at Santa Barbara. He has been a fellow of the Teachers Network Leadership Institute and a facilitator for the California History-Social Science Project. In addition, he has developed numerous history-related classroom activities that he presented at state and national conferences. In 2003, Mullin was named California Teacher of the Year for his passionate and innovative approaches to teaching history.
Krister Swanson received his BA in economics and history and his MA in educational administration from California Lutheran University. Additionally, he received his MA and PhD in U.S. history from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Swanson is a teacher at Thousand Oaks High School, located in Thousand Oaks, California. He instructs students in the varied topics of American history, literature, and government, as well as economics. Swanson previously taught at Valenica High School, where he was the social studies department chair, and at Arroyo Seco Junior High School, where he was the history department chair. In 2009, he served on the curriculum planning committee for the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library's Air Force One Discovery Center. Swanson is the author of Baseball's Power Shift: How the Players Union, the Fans, and the Media Changed American Sports Culture (University of Nebraska Press, 2016).
- Topic Centers
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Exploration and Colonization, 1350–1760
• Exploration, 1350–1550
• European Colonization, 1492–1752
• The English Colonies, 1605–1760 | Civil War and Reconstruction, 1840–1877
• Prelude to the Civil War, 1840–1861
• The Civil War, 1861–1865
• Reconstruction, 1865–1877 | World War II and the Cold War Era, 1939–1960
• World War II, 1939–1945
• The Cold War, 1945–1960
• The Fifties, 1950–1959 |
Revolutionary Era, 1754–1783
• The Coming of Independence, 1754–1776
• The American Revolution, 1774–1783 | Industrialization and Immigration, 1850–1900
• The West, 1850–1900
• The Rise of American Industry, 1850–1900
• Urban Life, 1860–1900 | A Nation in Upheaval, 1954–1975
• The Civil Rights Movement, 1954–1975
• The Vietnam War, 1954–1975
• The Sixties, 1960–1969
• Nixon and Watergate, 1968–1975 |
A New Nation, 1776–1800
• The Constitution, 1776–1800
• The Emergence of a Nation, 1789–1800 | Gilded Age to World War I, 1870–1920
• The Gilded Age, 1870–1914
• The Progressive Era, 1890–1920
• America as a World Power, 1890–1914
• World War I, 1914–1920 | Conservative Agenda to the Clinton Era, 1975–2000
• Post–Watergate Society, 1975–1989
• The Conservative Tide, 1980–1992
• The Close of the 20th Century, 1992–2000 |
Expansion and Reform, 1790–1850
• Political Life in a New Nation, 1800–1830
• A Developing Economy, 1790–1850
• Westward Expansion, 1790–1850
• Social Movements, 1815–1850 | Great Depression to the New Deal, 1920–1939
• The Twenties, 1920–1929
• The Crash and Great Depression, 1929–1939
• The New Deal, 1932–1939 | Age of Globalization, 2001–Present
• America Embraces the New Millennium, 2001–2008
• Beginning of a New Era, 2008–Present |
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- Reviews/Endorsements
Reviews
"American History is a well-designed site, with a good balance of graphics and text and good use of color."—Library Journal
"Designed specifically with teachers and students in mind. . . . The layout of the site is easy to follow. . . . One of the most valuable assets of this reference for the use in schools is that it allows teachers to create a calendar of events and assignments that will specifically meet the needs of their classroom. . . . The American History website is a remarkable tool that will give learning U.S. history new appeal to young adults. Students will enjoy using it and it will give teachers the opportunity to teach U.S. history in a new and exciting format."—American Reference Books Annual
"A website offering students up-to-date American history research documents and projects. It also includes customizable resources for teachers, like a syllabus or a calendar. . . . Strengths: The materials offered are aligned with curriculum and educational standards. They can be accessed from school or from home. . . . Overall Evaluation: A great website that offers a compendium of research and reference resources."—Media & Methods Magazine
"This already outstanding resource has been improved with a crisp, easy-to-use interface that few students should have difficulty mastering. Highly recommended for school and public libraries."—Booklist
"The American History website is a remarkable tool that will give learning U.S. history new appeal to young adults. Students will enjoy using it and it will give teachers the opportunity to teach U.S. history in a new and exciting format. For all of the topics covered and the use it will have in the library, the classroom, and in the students' homes this product deserves careful consideration."—ARBA
Endorsements
"Since we purchased the ABC-CLIO Schools subscription websites, our library usage has grown tenfold. The library is packed these days! The depth and breadth of the websites is wonderful. Everything that students need—from country profiles to current images, maps, and documents—is in one place. And besides social studies teachers, foreign language teachers, and others use the websites too—some to plan curriculum. The library and social studies faculties are now working more closely together."—Joanne Hughes
Librarian/Technology Coordinator
Auburn Riverside High School
Auburn, WA
"After purchasing the websites, I participated in an online training session which was both convenient and informative! Now I quickly set up customized research lists for the students to direct them to discussion questions and review activities they can complete in the library. The students love all the visual primary sources, especially when they are making posters or brochures for class."—Terrie Crockwell
Library Media Technician
Etiwanda High School
Etiwanda, CA
"With the ABC-CLIO Schools subscription websites, students can locate information themselves with minimal instruction. The websites are accurate and reliable, and they guide students in building information literacy skills—examining different interpretations, choosing between resources, and synthesizing information. Teachers appreciate that the websites are current and aligned to standards."—Susan Leigh Burrell
Librarian/Media Specialist
Grace E. Metz Middle School
Manassas, VA
"Our history department has done away with most textbooks this year! With their wealth of primary sources, critical thinking activities, and daily news articles, the ABC-CLIO Schools websites help us guide our students in becoming social scientists."—Jim A. Masker
Social Studies Teacher, Cate School
Carpinteria, CA
"The Wayne School district has adopted a thematic curriculum for the teaching of World and US History. As a result of this curriculum shift, we have decided not to rely on a textbook as the primary instrument for instruction. In this age of digital technology, we have found that there are many wonderful digital resources that students and teachers can utilize to enrich the learning experience. One of the best is ABC-CLIO. We find their databases of information to be rich in primary source materials, their readings to be clear and concise, and their videos, graphs, and charts very engaging. Furthermore, the ABC-CLIO databases are easy to navigate for students and teachers. Searches are easily obtained including advance searches. ABC-CLIO even provides stimulating lessons and discussion points to further enhance the classroom experience. We are very happy with their product including their support services. I would recommend ABC-CLIO to any school district looking to move their curriculum into the 21st century."
—Carmine J. Picardo, Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction, Wayne Public Schools
- Awards
2002 CODiE Awards Finalist — SIIA
2002 Curriculum Web Site Awards, Premium Award — District Administration
2002 Award of Excellence — The Communicator Awards
2002 Distinguished Achievement Award Finalist — EdPress
2002 Awards Portfolio Winner — Media & Methods Magazine
2003 Best Educational Software Award (BESSIE)—Web Site — ComputEd Gazette
2003 Curriculum Web Site Hall of Fame — District Administration
2003 Readers' Choice Awards: K-12 Instructional Software — eSchool News
2004 EDDIE Award Winner — ComputEd Gazette
2008 Best Educational Software Award (BESSIE)—Social Studies Web Site — ComputEd Gazette
2008 Education Software Review Award (EDDIE) — ComputEd Gazette
2008 Award of Excellence — Tech and Learning
2015 New Product Award for "Course Essentials" Video Learning Module Series — Tech and Learning
2015 Education Software Review Award (EDDIE) - Best American History Website — ComputED Gazette
2016 Best Educational Software Award (BESSIE) - American History Website — ComputEd Gazette
2017 CODiE Award Winner - Best Social Sciences Instructional Solution — SIIA
2018 Gold Award — Modern Library Awards
2019 Best Social Studies Website — ComputED Best Educational Software Awards (BESSIES)
2018 Best Online Educational Resource — ComputED Best Educational Software Awards (BESSIES)
2018 Best Social Studies Website — ComputED Best Educational Software Awards (BESSIES)
- FAQs
| How do I subscribe to a Solutions database? |
To subscribe to a database, first e-mail suborder@abc-clio.com or call Customer Service at 1-800-368-6868 for pricing, tiered based on the number of users at your institution. Once you have this information, you can send a Purchase Order to Customer Service.
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| Can I subscribe to the databases through a distributor? |
Yes. In addition to being available for purchase directly, ABC-CLIO Solutions databases are also available for purchase through EBSCO, Mackin, and Follett.
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| How do I send a Purchase Order? |
You can send a Purchase Order in one of three ways: by scanning and e-mailing it to suborder@abc-clio.com, by faxing it to 866-270-3856, or by mailing it to:
ABC-CLIO
P.O. Box 1911
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| How can I place an order if ABC-CLIO is not on my institution’s approved vendor list? |
ABC-CLIO products are sold through EBSCO, Follett, and Mackin and select consortia. Please contact your preferred distributor or consortium from your approved vendor list. If you are interested in ordering directly from ABC-CLIO, please contact customerservice@abc-clio.com to let us know how we can begin the process of being added to your institution’s approved vendor list.
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| How often are the databases updated? |
ABC-CLIO Solutions databases are updated daily to reflect any developments and to align with school and course curricula.
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| Can students access the databases while they are away from the school/library? |
Yes. You can access ABC-CLIO Solutions databases any place where you have Internet access. All you need is your username and password, or those provided to you by your school or institution.
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| How do I change my viewing preferences inside my subscription? |
You can select display options for your institution by logging into your Educator Edition in the upper right corner and clicking “Update Information” under “Account Information” on the left navigation bar.
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| Are promotional materials available? |
Promotional materials including flyers, brochures, and bookmarks are available. Contact our Marketing Department at abc-clio@abc-clio.com to put in your request.
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| Where can I find on-demand training videos for my staff and me? |
All of your Getting Started videos may be found in your Educator Edition under the “Video Tutorials” tab on the left navigation bar. Log in to your Educator Edition by following the link located in the upper right corner of the homepage of any database to which you subscribe.
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| What training options are available to me? |
ABC-CLIO provides a variety of virtual and on-demand training options to customers. Read more about ABC-CLIO’s training program on the homepage www.abc-clio.com/abc-cliosolutions.
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| What are the browser, hardware, and software requirements? |
ABC-CLIO Solutions databases require Internet Explorer 10, Chrome 22, Firefox 31, or Safari 5.1 to run properly, and JavaScript, and cookies must be enabled. Your monitor resolution should be set at 1024 x 768 with hi-color/16-bit color or equivalent. The Adobe Flash Player plug-in is required to view some interactive sections of the site; the Apple QuickTime or Adobe Flash Player plug-in may be required to view older audio and video content. If you are unsure whether your browser, hardware, or software meets the minimum requirements, click on the HELP link located at the top right of each page of the database and select TECH NOTES from the new window that will appear to get the latest system requirement information.
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| Are third-party plug-ins required to view any of the database resources? |
Adobe Flash Player is required for Flash animations, research tips, some Geography maps, and some audio and video. Apple QuickTime is required for some audio and video.
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| What type of authentication options does ABC-CLIO Solutions support? |
The simplest way to authenticate a database is to use your username and password, but ABC-CLIO Solutions also enables IP authorization and authentication by referring URL or public library barcode.
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| Are usage statistics available? |
Yes. Reports showing searches and sessions for the past year are available at http://counterstats.abc-clio.com. All you need to do is log in with your credentials and set the parameters for the type of report you’d like to run.
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| Are MARC records available? |
MARC records for all ABC-CLIO databases are available for download and may be found under “Website Information” at the bottom of any page.
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| Are persistent URLs available? |
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No.
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