Chelsea House Biographies Online is the one-stop online resource for all the biography needs of middle and high school students. Featuring full-length biographies from Chelsea House, the leading publisher of biographies for the school and library market, Chelsea House Biographies Online presents the most important, influential, and interesting personalities in the United States and the world.
Each curriculum-related or high-interest biography is the ideal length—with text equivalent to 100+ pages— for students to fully discover their subject. The site features an easy-to-navigate interface, allowing users to browse biographies by occupation, time period, collection, gender, or A-to-Z listing. Search Assist technology is available when searching by name, and dynamic search filters help narrow results. In addition to captivating narratives, there are timelines, image galleries, and sidebars offering additional facts. The attractive, clearly organized design encourages students to discover new people of interest. The useful "Resources for Writing a Report" covers valuable tips such as How to Write a Biography Report, How to Improve Your Writing, How to Use a Timeline, and more.
Features:
Book-length biographies appropriate for book reports and other assignments
Image galleries
Monthly featured biographies highlighting themes, events, and popular topics
Google Translate on every page, with 53 languages to choose from
Search Assist technology
iPad-friendly design
Persistent record links
Dynamic citations in MLA and Chicago Manual of Style formats
LYRASIS members may subscribe at any time.
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