If you are required to sign in to use any library databases, use this spreadsheet to locate the username and password for the database: Passwords for Home Access. 

Recommended Library Databases

Research Tips

• Start your searches with broad keywords like Song Dynasty, Inca, Maya, Mali, Timbuktu or if you know something more specific like Tea Ceremony (in the case of Japan), try that. 

• Use CTRL+F to locate your PIRATES element in the article. 

• Think about other keywords related to your PIRATES element. Laws? Customs? Family? Role of women?