Biography

Biographical information about notable people from all time periods and areas of study. Includes entries from 170 reference sources, including:

• Contemporary Black Biography
• Contemporary Musicians
• Encyclopedia of World Biography
• Newsmakers
• Writer's Directory

Remote access for non-SPPL cards:

If you have a Minnesota library card that has been registered in the SPPL system, access Biography in Context here, using your library card number and PIN/password.

Reliable information from magazines, encyclopedias, and dictionaries on a wide range of subjects including art and music, literature. language arts, geography, history, social studies, world cultures and languages, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, health, and sports.

Middle and High school-appropriate. Includes Middle Search Plus, MAS Ultra - School Edition, Consumer Health Complete, Health Source - Consumer Edition, and Science Reference Center databases. (EBSCO)

Video: Introduction to Explora

Encyclopedia, magazine, and journal articles, plus primary sources, images, video, and more for middle and high school students. (Gale)

Remote access for non-SPPL cards:

If you have a Minnesota library card that has been registered in the SPPL system, access Student Resources in Context here, using your library card number and PIN/password.