Databases

Includes eBooks, read along chapter books, graphic novels, videos, and audio books.

TeenBookCloud

• TeenBookCloud targets grades 7-12
• Contains about 1,000 graphic novels, enhanced eBooks, classic literature, National Geographic videos, educator resources, and audio books

Explore current events, social, political and economic issues, and scientific discoveries with these full-text articles, biographies, international newspapers, and public opinion polls.

TOPICsearch

• For middle school students through adults
• Current events database of popular topics, including controversial opinions and viewpoints

Details:

• Full text articles from 475 diverse sources including international and regional newspapers, periodicals, biographies, public opinion polls, book reviews, pamphlets, and government information
• Includes social, political, and economic issues; scientific discoveries; and other current and popular topics
• Lexile reading levels assigned to full-text articles

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

Details:

• 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

Animated and narrated math picture books covering addition and subtraction to fractions, finance, and graphing.

TumbleMath

• TumbleMath targets Kindergarten through Grade 6
• Subjects include counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, word problems, geometry, fractions, place value, measurement, probability, division, graphing, finance, and time and temperature.

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

Details:

• 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

Details:

• 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

Provides the tools on how to write and research effectively, including a step-by-step guide to writing a good essay.

Writer's Reference Center

• For middle school students through adults
• Tools on how to write and research effectively, including a step-by-step guide to writing a good essay

Details:

• Explores the fundamentals of writing
• Guides for research and documents
• Writing resources covering grammar, style, and research