Databases

Comprehensive database of academic journals for scholarly research for college-level and adult researchers.

Academic Search Premier

• For college-level and adult researchers
• Comprehensive database of academic journals for scholarly research

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• Articles from 4,600+ full-text publications in the fields of biology, chemistry, engineering, physics, psychology, religion & theology and more; includes over 3,900 peer-reviewed journals
• Indexing and abstracts included for more than 8,500 journals
• PDF backfiles to 1975 or further are available for well over 100 journals and searchable cited references are provided for more than 1,000 titles

Resources on a wide variety of applied science specialties.

Applied Science & Technology Full Text

• For college-level and adult researchers
• Covers a wide variety of applied science specialties, from acoustics and aeronautics, to neural networks, nuclear and civil engineering and more

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• Full-text articles from 220+ periodicals dating back to 1997, including page images that provide access to original illustrations, charts and photographs
• Indexing and abstracts for core English-language scientific and technical publications dating back to 1983
• Content from leading trade and industrial journals, professional and technical society journals, specialized subject periodicals, buyers’ guides, directories and conference proceedings

Discover facts about animals through videos, photos, and fun learning materials.

Britannica Animal Kingdom

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• Discover facts about animals by group, by habitat, or by name
• With easy-to-read articles, videos, and photos with age-appropriate reference and learning materials

Encyclopedia articles, magazines and journals, videos, maps, dictionary and thesaurus entries.

Britannica School

• For Prekindergarten through 12th grades
• Access to encyclopedia and related content on three levels: elementary, middle, and high school, as well as teacher resources

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• Encyclopedia articles, current magazine articles, learning materials, and educational games
• Rich multi-media content includes thousands of video and audio files, maps, illustrations, and photos to view, download, and use
• Crafted to meet students' reading levels and Lexile scores; articles for elementary school students have scores ranging from 600 to 1000, and those for middle school students range from 860 to 1360
• Over 140,000 articles of informational text provide a variety of text complexity covering all subject areas and support Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts
• Read-Aloud feature in the encyclopedia articles highlights each word as it is read to increase comprehension for struggling readers, English language learners, and visually impaired users
• Multiple translation tools with an emphasis on Spanish-English translation, but with more than 50 world languages available
• 'My Britannica' to save and share articles, images, and videos in a personal account

Search the most authoritative automotive repair information available to car owners.

Chilton Library

• Candidates sitting for their Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) exam.
• High school students taking automotive technology courses.
• Staff at state agency departments for transportation / mechanical services
• Search the most authoritative automotive repair information available to car owners.

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• ASE test prep quizzes for the most popular certification exams.
• Translation Tool for English language learners
• Updated monthly with the latest information direct from the vehicle manufacturers
• Mobile-device compatibility to look at diagrams and videos right from a tablet or smartphone for DIY car repairs
• Vehicle search for labor estimator, bulletins, and safety recalls.
• Video library of auto repair subjects.

More than 800 full-text reference books on most major subject areas with images, audio, video, and an interactive Mind Map to explore topics.

Credo Reference

• For middle school students through adults
• Full text of more than 800 subject-specific encyclopedias, biographies, chronologies, and dictionaries, all from well-respected publishers

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• Multimedia provides 500,000+ images and audio files and nearly 100 videos
• Search result pages offer context, vocabulary, subject orientation, and pathways to further exploration with a federated search
• Includes the DK Eyewitness eBooks series
• Features a visual search tool (Mind Map) that displays connections between search results in a visual, interactive, easy-to-use format; enables success in finding topic ideas for assignments and expanding knowledge of a given area

Articles, images, maps, activities, experiments, and reference information on all subjects.

Gale in Context: Elementary

• For K-5 students, their teachers and parents
• Articles, pictures and reference information on all subjects

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• Full-text articles from 120+ children's magazines, reference sources and newspapers
• 2,500 searchable images and maps
• Reading levels assigned to most articles
• Includes activities, recipes, experiments, poetry and stories by children
• Teacher Toolbox to help teach research and writing skills

K-12 streaming media service featuring hundreds of thousands of videos, interactives, audio titles, printables, and more

Learn360

• For prekindergarten through 12th grades
• Educational multimedia with 24/7 access for educators, students, and parents
• Can be streamed or downloaded

Details:

• 191,500 multimedia resources, including high-quality full-length videos, video clips, images, audio, interactives, maps, printables, worksheets, and science experiments
• Resources are from more than 200 top educational producers including: A&E, Reading Rainbow, National Geographic, PBS, Makematic, and Weston Woods
• Topic Centers that bundle specially selected content - including videos, interactives, audiobooks, and printables - on core subjects
• All significant subject areas are included: English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Health, World Languages, Technical and Vocational Education, Music & Dance, and more
• Integrates with Google Classroom

Full-text magazines, journals, and reference books covering a wide range of general interest topics. Primary source documents, photos, maps, and flags are also included.

MasterFILE Premier

• For all ages
• Large collection of periodicals, reference books and more covering a wide range of general interest topics

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• Full text for nearly 1,700 periodicals covering general reference, business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues and much more
• Full-text reference books, primary source documents, and an Image Collection of over 592,000 photos, maps & flags
• Selected key publications included back to 1975
• Updated daily

Contains full text science magazines, journals, encyclopedias, reference books, images, videos, and science experiments.

Science Reference Source

• For middle school students through adults
• Comprehensive full-text database covering the major scientific fields of study

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• Contains full-text science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, essays, and biographies of scientists
• Multimedia includes animations, images, and video
• Topics covered: biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science & society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology, and wildlife

Contains over 1,400 read-aloud storybooks, chapter books, graphic novels, songs, and videos. Books are available in English, Spanish, and French.

TumbleBooks

• TumbleBooks Library targets Kindergarten through Grade 6
• Contains over 1,400 read-aloud storybooks, chapter books, graphic novels, songs, and videos

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• All storybooks are read-aloud with words highlighted
• Some books are available in French and Spanish
• Special features include a book report organizer, puzzles and games, pre-selected playlists
• Searchable by title, author, run time, genre, language, lexile, and accelerated reader level
• Browsable by Storybooks, Read alongs, ebooks, Nonfiction, Videos, Graphic Novels, Playlists, Language Learning, Math, Puzzles, and Games

Real-Time Tutoring: 24 hours a day, seven days a week for English and Spanish speakers. Connect with a tutor on a variety of subjects, test prep assistance, or parent coaching. An account is not necessary to use this service.

Tutor.com

• K-12 Student Center with Live Homework Help, WriteTutor Center, Test Prep Center, SkillsCenter Resource Library
• Real-Time Tutoring: 24 hours a day, seven days a week

Includes articles on a variety of topics including personal finance and debate preparation, biographies, videos, games, science experiments, maps and flags, and homework help.

World Almanac© for Kids

• For students in grades 4-8, their teachers, and their parents
• Articles, videos, and games on a wide range of subjects

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• Contains more than 600 science projects
• "Take a Stand" debate topics
• Homework Help videos and reference guides
• Educator Resources: lesson plans, a link to search by educational standards, graphic organizers, outline maps, printable handouts, and science diagrams

Includes articles on a variety of subjects, videos, games, timelines, science projects, maps and flags, and biographies.

World Almanac© for Kids Elementary

• For students in grades K-4, their teachers, and their parents
• Articles, videos, games, and information on all subjects

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• Large images, easy to read text, and easy navigation
• Over 300 videos that cover a myriad of topics
• Includes articles, science projects, games, and maps
• Includes Educator Resources: a link to search by educational standards, graphic organizers, outline maps, printable handouts, and science diagrams