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- CultureGrams
- Concise reports detailing the history, daily life, and customs of world cultures. Each report typically includes a regional overview, national anthem audio file, maps, statistics, photographs, biographies of well-known people, and a recipe collection. World Edition articles are aimed at high school users. Kids and States Editions are aimed at grade school users.
- EBSCO Animals
- In-depth information on a variety of topics relating to animals.
- Facts on File Science Online
- Explore this database by subject area (biology, chemistry, earth science, weather and climate, etc.) or type of resource (printable diagrams, science experiments and activities, biographies, videos and animations, etc). Regularly updated news articles are also available.
- Famous First Facts
- Entries on thousands of inventions, discoveries, and events in American history—from the date of the earliest human artifacts found in America, 10,000 B.C., through 1997.
- Grolier Online
- News-related stories, magazine articles, websites, a dictionaries, and an atlas. Also includes access to The New Book of Popular Science encyclopedia.
- Homework Chat
- Homework Chat offers students in grades 3-12 the opportunity to work with expert tutors in a "online classroom" on a wide range of subjects, including: math, science, social studies, and English. Tutors are available seven days a week, from 2:00-11:00 p.m. If you haven't used the service before, please read through our instructions for first time users and information about downloading the online classroom.
- Kids InfoBits
- Designed to help elementary school students (K–5) with the research process. It includes magazines, newspapers, and reference books on a wide range of topics, including current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, and sports.
- Kids Search
- Search this database by topic or keyword, and then sort your results by source type--magazines, newspapers, reference books, photos, etc. For elementary and middle school students.
- KnowItNow 24×7
- Use our online reference service to chat with a librarian, 24/7.
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- Prepare for academic or professional exams with this collection of online practice tests and tutorials. The tests provide instant scoring, complete explanations of right and wrong answers, and an individualized analysis of results.
- MAS Ultra—School Edition
- Full-text articles from over 500 popular general interest and current events publications. Also includes access to pamphlets, reference books, biographies, primary source documents, and an image collection of photographs, maps, and flags. For high school students.
- Middle Search Plus
- Full-text articles from over 150 popular magazines. Also includes access to biographies, historical essays, and an image collection of photographs, maps, and flags. For middle school and junior high school students.
- NoveList K-8
- This database offers lots of ways for young readers to find great fiction titles, with thousands of book reviews, and features that allow you to search by plot, setting, series name, and favorite authors and titles. The "Teacher Resources" tab has lots of useful material for teachers and media specialists.
- Ohio Web Library
- Includes a collection of databases, selected websites on many topics, special webpages for teens and kids, and Ohio-related resources.
- Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
- Explore both sides of a wide range of important social issues, such as euthanasia, censorship, gun control, and narcotics. Includes topic overviews, statistics, tables, images, biographies, websites, and articles from periodicals and newspapers.
- Primary Search
- Full-text articles from more than 60 popular magazines for elementary school research. Also includes access to American Heritage Children’s Dictionary and an image collection of photographs, maps, and flags.
- Student Research Center
- A resource designed to suit the research needs of secondary school students. Search the database by publication type (magazines, newspapers, biographies, country reports, primary source documents, film & video, etc.), or by topic (arts & media, current issues, history, social studies, etc.); access an online dictionary and encyclopedia, and explore top searches of the day.
- Student Resource Center
- Thousands of primary source documents, full-text magazine and newspaper articles, biographies, and essays.
- World Book Online Reference Center
- Access encyclopedia articles, tables, illustrations, audio clips, maps, and hundreds of feature articles on a wide range of topics.
- Worldbook Kids
- Search for articles, pictures, maps, and definitions. Hands-on actitivies, puzzles, and exercises for elementary school students and teachers are also available.
- Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos / Worldbook Spanish
- Este recurso en Español para estudiantes de la escuela elemental incluye artículos, mapas, banderas, tablas y casillas de hechos, y enlaces a páginas de Internet en Español. / This Spanish language resource for elementary school students includes articles, maps, flags, tables and fact boxes, and links to Spanish language websites.
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Need help getting started? Use this handy guide to our collection.
- Looking for help with homework-related questions? Check out this guide to our online resources.
- Have a question for a Librarian that can’t wait? Use KnowItNow reference chat service.
