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Gale Adds National Geographic: People, Animals, and the World to NGVL
Gale, part of Cengage Learning, announced the launch of National Geographic: People, Animals, and the World, a new multimedia resource in its National Geographic Virtual Library (NGVL) product line. This new resource joins National Geographic Magazine Archive, 1888-1994 and National Geographic Magazine Archive, 1995-Current (launched in fall 2012), bringing the total number of available NGVL resources to three.National Geographic: People, Animals, and the World includes a variety of content such as full-text books on travel, science & technology, history, the environment and animals; videos covering such topics as the Islamic world, alternative energy and even the lifestyle of beluga whales; more than 650 maps; 600 downloadable National Geographic images; and the National Geographic Traveler magazine from 2010–present. Coupled with Gale’s state-of-the-art research platform, the resource enables students and researchers to experience and discover content in totally new ways. The National Geographic Magazine Archives and National Geographic: People, Animals, and the World are all cross searchable, allowing for seamless research access for subscribing institutions. Additional NGVL products will be available in early spring 2013. Source: Gale, part of Cengage Learning
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