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|By Gale Staff| You may have noticed changes to your Gale resources in 2026, and we are continuing to make our resources more inclusive and accessible for all users. As schools prepare for the new academic year, we’re introducing additional enhancements designed to improve accessibility and usability while maintaining the familiar experience educators and students know ... Read more The post Acce…

|By Gale Staff| Gale Academic OneFile Gale General OneFile Gale OneFile: Educator’s Reference Complete Gale OneFile: Health and Medicine Gale OneFile: High School Edition Gale OneFile: News Gale OneFile: Informe Académico The post New Titles for Gale OneFile, July 2026 appeared first on Gale Blog: Library & Educator News | K12, Academic & Public .

From hoverflies and honeybees, to beetles and butterflies, some of the tiniest pollinators are the most prolific. Pollinators play a key role in helping plants thrive, and supporting the larger ecosystems to which they belong. By learning how pollination works, the crucial role that pollinators play, the challenges they face—and how to support them through ... Read more The post Tiny Pollinators …

|By Gale Staff| You may have noticed changes to your Gale resources in 2026, and we are continuing to make our resources more inclusive and accessible for all users. We are introducing updates that improve navigation, search functionality, and admin preferences. The following improvements, planned for release in June 2026, are designed to enhance visibility, ... Read more The post Continued Acces…

|By Chilton Staff| One of the most common maintenance tasks is an oil change. The engine is the heart of the vehicle and oil is its lifeblood. Motor oil protects the engine by cleaning, cooling, lubricating, and sealing it. The right engine oil helps maintain fuel efficiency and, over time, can save money on gasoline. ... Read more The post Automotive Engine Oil Shortage appeared first on Gale Bl…

The American Association of School Librarians has named Gale In Context: Elementary and Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career Prep to its annual list of Best Digital Tools for Teaching & Learning. This recognition highlights their longstanding value in helping school librarians elevate teaching and learning experiences across their communities. AASL President Amanda Kordeliski described ... R…

The Great Lakes are remarkable. Containing approximately 20% of the world’s fresh surface water—in the neighborhood of six quadrillion gallons—millions of people across Canada and the United States depend on them for their livelihood. But once you dive beneath the surface-level facts—five lakes, enormous volumes of freshwater, and a longer contiguous coastline than either the ... Read more The po…

By: Sara Tarpley, Director Academic Engagement This third installment of the acclaimed Eighteenth Century Collections Online series brings researchers 1.7 million never-before-digitized pages, including a variety of historical archives in unusual formats and sizes like broadsides, maps, and full-color book covers and spines. Expand eighteenth-century studies for researchers across disciplines to …

Known for his powerful home runs and larger-than-life persona, Babe Ruth is one of the most iconic figures in American sports history. Gale In Context: High School lets students examine the real-life person behind the legend, including his early challenges, historic achievements, and cultural influence. Our database places Ruth in a broader historical context with ... Read more The post Trace Bab…

| By Volume Editor J.Alexander Ogden | Gale, a division of Cengage, has just released its latest content set as part of its award-winning Dictionary of Literary Biography (DLB) series, which is now part of Gale Literature Resource Center. The content, which is the first in a two-part set, comprises more than 30 in-depth biographies ... Read more The post Writing During Wartime: The Creation of Ga…

|By Gale Staff| You may have noticed changes to your Gale resources in 2026, and we are continuing to make our resources more inclusive and accessible for all users. We are introducing updates that improve navigation, search functionality, and admin preferences. The following improvements, releasing in May 2026, are designed to enhance visibility, reduce cognitive ... Read more The post Continued…

From the Florida Everglades to the San Francisco Bay Delta, wetlands play a vital role in our nation’s ecosystems. These biodiverse areas are rich in wildlife and plant species that protect surrounding areas from flooding, hurricanes, and erosion, and help naturally clean our water supplies. However, wetlands across the United States are diminishing. In Louisiana, ... Read more The post Learn, Re…

Madam C.J. Walker once said, “I got my start by giving myself a start.” As America’s first African American woman millionaire, Walker had a keen eye for opportunity and a heart for helping other women succeed and achieve greater professional mobility.  Born in 1867 to formerly enslaved sharecroppers two days before Christmas in Delta, Louisiana, Walker (born ... Read more The post Meet the First …

During the summer of 2026, soccer fans worldwide will watch to see if Argentina can defend its 2022 World Cup title or if top contenders Brazil, France, England, or Spain will rise to claim soccer’s ultimate prize. For the first time ever, three countries—Canada, Mexico, and the United States—will welcome soccer’s top international athletes as ... Read more The post Legends and Rising Stars: The …

Across North America, wildfire risk is no longer confined to a handful of regions or a single season. Even communities that aren’t directly affected still feel the impact from smoke-covered skies that disrupt daily life with school closures and the cancellation of outdoor activities. Regardless of where we live, wildfires are no longer something we ... Read more The post Wildfire Preparedness Day…

|By Gale Staff| For many students, summertime signals the freedom to explore personal interests and break away from structured learning. However, educators understand how critical it is for students to exercise key critical thinking and comprehension skills during those months away from school. According to the National Summer Learning Association, 9 in 10 teachers spend at ... Read more The post…

|By Gale Staff| You may have noticed changes to your Gale resources in 2026, and we are continuing to make our resources more inclusive and accessible for all users. We are introducing updates that improve navigation, search functionality, and admin preferences. The following improvements, planned for release in April 2026, are designed to enhance visibility, ... Read more The post Continued Acce…

Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), encompasses a broad range of neurological and developmental differences that influence how individuals communicate, learn, process sensory input, and navigate social environments. A clear understanding of autism can help build more inclusive spaces, support better learning and wellness outcomes, and help neurodivergent patrons and families feel welcomed …

|By Gale Staff| Fast Company’s 2026 Most Innovative Companies list names Cengage among the organizations shaping the future, recognizing our work in developing responsible, learning-focused artificial intelligence (AI) tools for education. Since 2024, Cengage has significantly invested in AI across our portfolio and conducted extensive research to understand educator and student needs. Thousands …

|By Chilton Staff| With gas prices rising, car care can help owners save money at the pump. Ensuring your car is running properly lowers fuel cost.  April is National Car Care Month, and ads may be bringing people into the library with questions about their cars and trucks. The ChiltonLibrary knowledge base can help, with specific year-make-model ... Read more The post Boost Fuel Economy this Nat…