Britannica Annals of American History

Bibliographic Information: Britannica Annals of American History. http://america.eb.com/failedlogin?target=/. Encyclopedia Britannica.

Plot Summary: Britannica’s Annals of American History is part of the Encyclopedia Britannica, and contains some materials dating all the way back to 1493.  The database chronicles the American story through more than 2,100 entries containing speeches, biographies, poems, editorials, photographs, essays, and sound clips.  America’s rich history is full of stories to be discovered.

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Reader’s Annotation: Follow the story of America, from discovery to present day with Britannica’s Annals of American History.  

Information about the database: Content in Britannica’s Annals of American History can be traced back to Edgar Allan Poe, President Barack Obama, Malcom X, Madeline Albright, and many other important figures in our nation’s history.  The Encyclopedia Britannica has led the educational publishing world bringing knowledge worldwide through various media (Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d.).  

Genre: Database

Curriculum Ties: This database can be used in any class in which research is conducted.

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Reading level/Interest age: Middle and High school grades

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Why I chose this database: I chose this database because of their longevity.  The Encyclopedia Britannica has been around a long time, so the brand is pretty well-known.  The Annals of American History will offer a focus on American History that will be useful to students of all ages.  

References:
Encyclopedia Britannica. (n.d.) Britannica Annals of American History. Retrieved from  
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