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We Interrupt this Broadcast Research Guide

Library Catalog: Destiny Quest
  • Destiny Quest: Destiny Quest allows you to search the library's entire physical collection (i.e. books, DVDs and audiobooks), as well as it's selection of ebooks from any Internet connected device.

Recommended Databases
  • ABC CLIO: American History: Start here if you're researching a historical event. This database will provide you with detailed information on your historical event, with corresponding primary sources, etc. 
  • Gale: U.S. History in Context: Go here next if you're researching a historical event. 
  • Gale: Biography in Context: Start Here if your researching a historical figure. This database will provide you with a great reference article on your historical figure, as well as magazine, journal and newspaper articles. It has links to audio and video sources and recommends websites.
  • NBC Learn: Collections of video resources, primary sources, historic footage, images, mini-documentaries and text resources designed for use in the K-12 classroom.
  • ABC CLIO: American Government
  • ABC-CLIO World at War: Understanding Conflict and Society

Recommended Websites

  • National Archives, Vault
  • Library of Congress
  • National Archives, Docs Teach: Primary sources from the American Revolution to contemporary United States. 
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  • RESEARCH
    • Research Guides
    • Your Library 24/7
    • Citation and Copyright
    • Research Rubric
  • READ
    • Recommendations
    • Library Advisory Council
    • Booklists
    • Getting Started with eBooks and Audiobooks
    • 2020 One School One Story- Summer Reading
    • 2021 One School One Story-Summer Reading
  • DIGITAL RESOURCES
    • Online Resources
    • Sora eBooks and Audiobooks
  • TEACH
    • Library/Lab Sign-up
    • Research and Writing
    • Teaching Toolkits
    • Web 2.0 Tools
    • SAMR Model at WHS
    • Screencasts
  • LEARN
    • Screencasts & Tutorials
    • Digital Citizenship
    • ELL in the Library
  • SUCCEED
    • Family Support
    • Career Center
  • VISIT
    • Lunch in the Library
    • Location, Hours and Contact
    • Policies and Procedures
    • Meet the Staff
    • Our Mission
    • Hosting PD in the Library
    • Waltham High School
    • Waltham Public Library
    • FAQ