| By J. Robert Parks | Edgar Allan Poe has been a favorite of English and language arts teachers for decades. Many who want to introduce the concept of rhyme schemes have relied on his poem “The Raven,” many who want to introduce the concepts of tone and suspense have presented “The Tell-Tale Heart,” and … Read more
According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), more than 11% of Americans have diabetes. That’s more than 38 million people. Worldwide, diabetes affects more than 500 million adults. Diabetes is a pervasive and complex disease, as there are different types and causes, and diabetes can be life-threatening if unmanaged. … Read more
| By Chilton Staff | October is Fall Car Care Month, the perfect time to prep vehicles for the colder months ahead. ChiltonLibrary, trusted by automotive experts for over 100 years, offers comprehensive, up-to-date repair, maintenance, and service information for cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs. With 24/7 online access, your patrons can easily find vehicle … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Without access to reliable information, it’s impossible to make informed decisions about the leaders and policies shaping our lives. Gale In Context: Biography can help public librarians and K-12 educators bridge the gap with more than 5,000 in-depth, unbiased, and accurate biographies—including many of the 2024 presidential nominees and their … Read more
|Interview by Carly Ziegler, Marketing Manager at Gale | We are thrilled to welcome Faith Forrest, our dynamic and talented Fall 2024 intern. Faith joins us with a passion for creativity and a drive for excellence, bringing fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to our team. This season, Faith will be diving into a research project … Read more
| By Bonnie Simcock, Senior Manager of Acquisitions, Thorndike Press | Book banning has been a concern for centuries, but in recent years the politicization of censoring books has skyrocketed book-banning efforts. According to Publishers Weekly, the number of unique titles targeted by book bans increased by 65% from 2022 to 2023 alone. And the … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Globalization has brought countless benefits, connecting people, cultures, and economies. However, this unprecedented level of interconnectedness also brings new challenges, including the swift spread of diseases from one part of the world to another. Such is the case with mpox—previously called monkeypox—as a recent variant emerged in Sweden in August, … Read more
| By J. Robert Parks | China has cultivated a civilization that sees itself in historical terms, and its leaders often justify their decisions by recalling the country’s history. That history stretches over millennia, but the People’s Republic of China was only founded seventy-five years ago this week, on October 1, 1949. Educators and librarians … Read more
| By Heather Bassett and Cynda Wood | This article was originally published by eSchool News. Social studies teachers can help students personalize history by embracing individualized pathways and oral or local history projects. It is no accident that the new National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) definition of social studies is focused on “human experiences and the spaces in … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Every October 5, people worldwide have a special chance to acknowledge teachers’ critical impact on our communities. The Gale team is excited to celebrate World Teachers’ Day 2024, and we want educators to know how much we appreciate their tireless work. The last few years have been exceptionally challenging for … Read more