Online Resources: People & Places

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Premium Resources These resources are available in the library, and can also be used by Morton Grove Public Library cardholders from home, work, or mobile devices
Ancestry Library Edition	Information from over 4,000 genealogy databases, including passenger lists, vital records, the Social Security Death Index, the U.S. Federal census, and much more. (In-Library Use only)
A to Z The USA	A resource to learn about the United States, all 50 states and 5 territories that includes maps, geographic and cultural aspects of the area and interactive games.
A to Z The World	A resource to learn about the many different countries of the world, includes maps, geographic and cultural aspects of the country and interactive games.
A to Z World Travel	AtoZ World Travel provides travel information on over 200 world cities. Access this resource wherever you are or print out only those areas of interest to take with you.
Chelsea House Biographies Online	Features full-length biographies of contemporary and historical personalities from around the world along with useful resources for writing reports.
Gale Virtual Reference Library	A collection of over 300 reference books covering art, biography, business, education, environment, history, law, medicine, multicultural studies, religion, science, social sciences and more.
ReferenceUSA	A directory with information on over 12 million U.S. businesses and 120 million U.S. households, 1.3 million Canadian businesses and 12 million Canadian households and a special HealthCare section providing information on doctors, dentists, and medical offices.
World Book Online for Kids	World Book Student Discovery Encyclopedia designed for ages K through 3rd grade.
World Book Discover	For students in middle & high school who are reading below grade level because of language or learning difficulties. Offers a translation of content in 14 languages from the World Book Student Discovery Encyclopedia.
World Book Online Info Finder	A comprehensive site that includes the 22-volume World BookEncyclopedia, more than 20,000 pictures, maps, videos, and sounds, plus learning activities and educator tools.
World Book Online Reference	World Book Online Reference Center incorporates all of the content of World Book Online Info Finder with the addition of primary and secondary source materials in a single search.

General Websites

(What's the difference between these sites and the premium resources listed above?)


Biography.com: Your source for true stories about notable people, watch full episodes, read exclusive biographies and discover the unexpected ways you're connected to your favorite celebrities.
Country Studies: The Library of Congress presents a descriptio, analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world.
U.S. Census Bureau: Access demographic information about the United States.
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs: Important and pertinent information about the countries of the world from the United States Department of State.