Facts.com
Description: The Facts on File Reference Suite includes access to four databases:
Facts on File World News Digest is an archive of world events from 1940 to the present time. Its "Special Features" section includes historic documents, country profiles, biographies, world press links, maps, and more.
Issues and Controversies on File offers analysis of today's current issues by combining factual information with discussion of opposing points of view. Approximately 600 topics are covered, and there is both a subject index to topics and an alphabetical list.
Today's Science on File provides information on recent scientific discoveries and basic scientific concepts. There is a subject index to topics and a section featuring "Science in the Headlines" as well as a "Science Archives" and "Special Features" section.
World Almanac Reference Database includes The World Almanac and The World Almanac Encyclopedia based on Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia.
Use: This product is especially useful for middle school and high school students.
Access: This database is available on all library computers. It's accessible from home for EPL cardholders.