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Created by Stacy Kitsis, AHS Librarian. Last updated: June 10, 2026.
Recommended databases and digital resources from the AHS Library to research Russia, China, and/or Iran.
Featured Resources
Featured Resources
The New York Times
Search the full text of The New York Times from 1985 through this morning. Updated daily!
Note: The link above will allow you to search the NYT print archives. You can also get access to the NYTimes.com website through Minuteman Library Network. Click here to learn how!
Gale in Context: Global Issues
Analyze important global issues and events through topic overviews, international viewpoints, news, and multimedia content. This database also includes content from The New York Times and other periodicals.
EBSCO eBook High School Collection
With than 13,000 ebooks across all academic subjects, this collection includes several good and recent books on Russia, China, and Iran.
Note: Use our Database Passwords to access this resource.
Depending on your topic you may also want to check out the our trial access to the EBSCO eBook Academic Collection. This is a much larger database with over 250,000 books geared towards college-level research.
CultureGrams
Concise and reliable cultural information on the countries of the world.
Note: Use our Database Passwords to access this resource.
Database Tips & Tricks
Database Tips & Tricks
Pro Tip: Use filters to limit your content to the types and dates required for your assignment.
Pro Tip: Use the database tools and not the URL to save your articles for later.
Pro Tip: Work smarter, not harder with built-in citation tools!
Looking for more? Check out our AHS Library subject guides to Current Events & Issues or History & Social Studies for other great resources.
Citing Sources
Citing Sources
The Purdue Online Writing Lab aka the Purdue OWL is a terrific source for help with APA format and citations.
NoodleTools is our recommended tool for creating works cited entries, taking notes, organizing information, and generally managing the research process. Make sure to choose APA as your citation format for this assignment.
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