Research Databases

New ways to explore the endless possibilities and combinations of books, authors, genres and topics.

Find fiction and nonfiction recommendations for picture books, children's chapter books, young adult titles and more categorized by age and genre. Includes book reviews, book lists and teaching guides for Common Core and curriculum connections.

Find fiction or nonfiction reading recommendations for all ages by genre, appeal or similar authors. Includes recommendations from book experts, reviews, articles, reading lists, book discussion guides and more.

Includes U.S. and Canadian business profiles, including address, phone number, NAICS and SIC codes, number of employees, sales volume, product lines and corporate structure. Also provides lists of new businesses, physicians and dentists, residential white pages, job postings and new homeowners. Formerly known as ReferenceUSA.

Provides original, comprehensive, scholar-signed critical essays on the lives and works of more than 1,400 authors. Includes biographical information that places the author's work in personal and historical context.

Features in-depth introductions to the lives of writers and critiques of their works, the history and influence of literary movements and the development of literary genres. Ideal starting point for research papers on literary works and figures.

Comprehensive source of information and advice on approximately 1,700 stocks, more than 90 industries, the stock market and the economy. Accurate and independently created research information.