Database Resources
Art and Antiques
A premiere resource of works of art from around the world contributed and described by leading museums. Showcasing a wide range of fine and decorative art, CAMIO provides high-quality art images for education, research and enjoyment.
This database is provided by the Michigan eLibrary (MeL).
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Price It! Antiques & Collectibles
What’s it worth? Find out with this comprehensive resource for identifying, researching and pricing art, antiques and collectibles.
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Auto Repair
Online access to the most authoritative automotive repair information available to car owners. There are thousands of year, make, and model combinations covering the most popular vehicles of the past 30 years, plus additional coverage of specialty models.
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Biography
Biography and Genealogy Master Index
Indexes current, readily available reference sources, as well as the most important retrospective works that cover individuals, both living and deceased, from every field of activity and from all areas of the world.
This database is provided by the Michigan eLibrary (MeL).
A single stop for biographies on notable figures in literature, science, history, government, business, art, gender and multicultural studies, religion, entertainment, popular culture, sports and much more. Includes full-text magazine and newspaper articles and photos.
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Gale Virtual Reference Library: Biography
A collection of full-text biographical encyclopedias and other specialized reference sources.
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Business
Business & Company Resource Center
Brings together company profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies, and periodicals. Search this database to find detailed company and industry news and information.
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Gale Virtual Reference Library: Business
A collection of full-text business encyclopedias and other specialized reference sources.
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Analyze company performance and activity, industry events and trends as well as the latest in management, economics and politics. Access to a combination of broker research reports, trade publications, newspapers, journals and company directory listings with full text and images available.
This database is provided by the Michigan eLibrary (MeL).
Investor's Business Daily Newspaper
A daily newspaper that provides information on stock ratings, alerts readers to those stocks showing signs of strength, stocks on the move, market analysis, and profiles of innovative companies. Browse or search full text from 2000 to current.
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Extensive corporate and residential contact information. Search by name, location, product, phone number and more.
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Directory of industrial products and services. Search by manufacturer name or product.
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College and Career
Over 44,000 college catalogs in full cover-to-cover, original page format representing 2-year, 4-year, graduate, professional and international schools.
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Gale Virtual Reference Library: College & Career
A collection of full-text specialized reference sources for college and career information.
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A completely interactive online learning platform of practice tests including the ACT and GRE, and a tutorial course series designed to help students and adult learners succeed on academic or licensing tests.
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Testing and Education Reference Center
Current information on colleges and universities, available scholarships and financial aid; eBooks on test preparation; preparatory online entrance tests and study aids; and more.
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Computers and Technology
Over 3 million articles from journals, trade magazines and popular computing magazines.
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Publishes news, features, and special reports to help managers plan effectively for computer (PC) purchases and increase personal and workgroup productivity. Browse or search full text from 1991 to current.
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Downloadable eBooks & Music
Download DRM-free MP3 files of hundreds of thousands of songs from Sony Music Entertainment. Each library card is allowed 3 song downloads per week, and the files don’t expire or disappear.
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2,500+ popular fiction and nonfiction titles, Modern Scholar courses, and the Bible are available to download and listen to on your computer or compatible portable player. Now includes a selection of iPod-compatible MP3 audiobooks!
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Almost 15,000 eBooks, including classic works of fiction, speeches, government reports, and more.
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Choose from a wide selection of audiobooks in variety of genres that are available to download and listen to on your computer or compatible portable player, including Apple devices and many smartphones. Now includes a selection of Mac-compatible MP3 eAudiobooks!
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Without leaving the comfort of your home, you can download and enjoy thousands of eBooks on your computer or compatible device, including the Barnes & Noble nook and Sony Reader products. Includes PDF, EPUB, and Mobipocket formats.
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Education
A selection of more than 450 full-text academic journals, hundreds of full-text reports, and many premier reference sources. Included content focuses on educational principles, child development and psychology, and best practices in education.
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MORE: Michigan Online Resources for Educators
Find lesson plans and curriculum aids searchable by subject or state standard. Includes 50,000+ high-quality educational resources including standards-based, grade-specific, K-12 lesson plans, online interactive tools, reference materials and more from well-known and respected content partners.
This database is provided by the Michigan eLibrary (MeL).
En Español
Una colección de revistas hispánicas con textos completos. Abarca negocios, salud, tecnología, cultura, temas de actualidad y otras materias.
Ésta base de datos está proveído por Michigan eLibrary (MeL).
Ha recopilado la información oficial de la salud para el consumidor de la Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina, los Institutos Nacionales de la Salud, y otras fuentes de confianza sobre más de 730 temas de salud.
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- Also available in English
World Book Online - Spanish / Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos
El World Book Enciclopedia — en línea! Un universo de la información, A a Z.
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Genealogy
Formerly AncestryPlus, this collection contains more than 4,000 databases and 2 billion names. It includes coverage of the U.S. and the U.K., including census, vital, church, court, and immigration records, as well as record collections from Canada and other areas.
*Access to Ancestry Library Edition is not available from home.
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Biography and Genealogy Master Index
Indexes current, readily available reference sources, as well as the most important retrospective works that cover individuals, both living and deceased, from every field of activity and from all areas of the world.
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Include searchable census images from 1790 to 1930; 25,000 family and local history books; Revolutionary War records; Freedman’s Bank Records; and the Periodical Source Index (PERSI) covering over 6,500 genealogical periodicals since 1800.
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General Reference
Provides country reports that go beyond mere facts and figures to deliver a one-of-a-kind perspective on daily life and culture, including the background, customs, and lifestyles of the world’s people. Individual reports cover 200+ countries, all 50 United States, and the Canadian Provinces.
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Magazine, newspaper and journal articles appropriate to college and university-level research. Combines indexing, abstracts, full text and images for every academic concentration, delivering answers for both the novice and the experienced researcher.
This database is provided by the Michigan eLibrary (MeL).
Provides seamless electronic access a wide variety of databases, including ERIC, MEDLINE, WorldAlmanac, and WilsonSelectPlus (full-text magazines and newspapers).
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Gale Virtual Reference Library
Gale Virtual Reference Library is a database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. These reference materials once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online from the library or remotely 24/7.
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One-stop access to general interest magazines, business periodicals, reference books, maps, historical images, and newspaper articles.
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An anywhere, anytime library available free to all Michigan residents. Contains a variety of databases, recommended web links, the Michigana digital Michigan history collection, and online resources for educators that are tied to the state curriculum standards.
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Opposing Viewpoints in Context
Opposing Viewpoints in Context draws on acclaimed reference content to provide a complete one-stop source for information on social issues. Access viewpoint articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, links to websites, and full-text magazine and newspaper articles.
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Search a variety of KDL databases at once!
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Provides full-text articles and images on arts & humanities topics, including architecture and design, culture, literature, multimedia, music, performing arts, philosophy and religion, and visual arts.
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Wilson OnmiFile Full Text Select
Full-text articles from more than 1,600 publications covering science, humanities, education and business.
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The popular World Book Encyclopedia — online! Also features rich collections of multimedia on a variety of topics, science fair projects, a Biography Center, links to world newspapers, correlations to curriculum standards, 21st century research guides, and much more.
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Health
Gale Virtual Reference Library: Medicine
A collection of full-text medical encyclopedias and other specialized reference sources.
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Health and Wellness Resource Center
Provides instant access to carefully compiled and trusted medical reference materials. Includes nearly 400 health/medical journals, hundreds of pamphlets, over 700 health-related videos, articles from 2,200 general interest publications and links to reputable health Web sites in addition to a broad collection of reference titles.
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Health Reference Center Academic
Access to the full-text of thousands of nursing and allied health journals, news articles, select consumer health information sources and health-related multimedia.
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Full-text research articles covering all areas of medicine, including dentistry and nursing.
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Brings together authoritative consumer health information from the National Library of Medicine, the National Institutes of Health, and other trusted sources on over 750 diseases and conditions. Also includes a Go Local service for finding local resources for health-related issues.
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- Also available en Español
A men’s magazine dedicated to helping men take control of their physical, mental and emotional lives, and showing men the practical and positive actions that make their lives better. Browse or search full text from 1993 to current.
This database is provided by the Michigan eLibrary (MeL).
A consumer magazine featuring new developments in nutrition, preventive medicine, fitness, natural living and drugless therapies. Browse or search full text from 1993 to current.
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History
Gale Virtual Reference Library: History
A collection of full-text history encyclopedias and other specialized reference sources.
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Explore Michigan’s heritage through photographs, diaries, oral histories, local records and historical data.
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A comprehensive overview of U.S. History covering the most-studied events, issues and current information through primary source material, classic reference sources, articles from scholarly journals, special reference collections, and innovative online features.
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Multiple World History references and resources, including electronic versions of 35 print reference sources, over 275 periodicals, more than 1700 primary source documents, 500 maps and 4000 images.
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Language Learning
Mango is an online language learning system that teaches practical conversation skills for real communication. It’s a fast, easy, and effective way to learn to speak a foreign language. Basic courses are offered for 22 foreign and 14 ESL languages, as well as more in-depth Complete courses for the most popular languages.
Law
Thousands of downloadable, customizable legal forms. Includes professionally drafted documents for bankruptcy, bill of sale, contracts, divorce, employment, incorporate, LLC, landlord/tenant, living wills, name change, power of attorney, real estate, taxes, last will and testament, and more.
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Gale Virtual Reference Library: Law
A collection of full-text legal encyclopedias and other specialized reference sources.
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Drawing on a wide variety of the most highly regarded legal publications, LegalTrac provides indexing for more than 1,400 titles including major law reviews, legal newspapers, bar association journals and international legal journals, as well as law-related articles from over 1,000 additional business and general interest titles.
This database is provided by the Michigan eLibrary (MeL).
Literature
Helps answer the classic question, “What do I read next?” with book suggestions from
experts, titles, biographies and more. Includes menus that easily broaden and narrow searches according to author,
title, character, subject and other criteria.
This database is provided by the Michigan eLibrary (MeL).
Get the first few chapters of a book emailed to you weekly. Every day, Monday through Friday, you will receive in your email a five-minute selection from a chapter of a book. By the end of the week, you’ll have read 2-3 chapters. Choose from 11 different genres, with new books featured each week.
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Gale Virtual Reference Library: Literature
A collection of full-text literature encyclopedias and other specialized reference sources.
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KDL's What's Next™: Books In Series Database
Search by book or series title or author to find the next book in a series.
Developed and maintained by the Kent District Library.
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Current and comprehensive online literature criticism, author biographies, and reviews for all genres and time periods of literature.
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Provides the opportunity for complete appreciation and study of great literary works by offering access to more than 135,000 full-text poems, stories, plays, and more.
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Don’t know what to read? Start your journey here. Search by author, title, series, plots, or even books like the one you just finished. Browse lists of award winners, lists of genres, and lists based on age. Create and save lists of your own favorites. Find book discussion guides and more.
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Magazines
As a library user, you have full access to all of the valuable content on ConsumerReports.org through your library membership, including ratings and recommendations on thousands of products and services in categories such as appliances, cars, electronics and computers, home and garden, health and fitness, babies and kids, food, personal finance, and travel.
Lifestyle magazine for young working women. Includes general interest features, personality profiles, movie, book, and music reviews, and service editorials on beauty, fashion, home decorating, food, nutrition, diet, health, and fitness. Browse or search full text from 1996 to current.
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A magazine reporting on trends in the entertainment industry. Features reviews and reports on current and noteworthy evens in television, movies, video, music, and kids’ entertainment, as well as celebrity gossip. Browse or search full text from 1992 to current.
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A monthly do-it-yourself home improvement magazine featuring home repair and remodeling information, new product reviews, new ideas, and features such as auto repair, woodworking projects, appliance repair, and answers to reader problems. Browse or search full text from 1991 to current.
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A one-stop source for millions of full-text news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social sciences, sports, technology, and many general interest topics.
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A consumer magazine focusing on issues for women, home and family. Articles focus on health, beauty, relationships, fitness and interior decoration. Browse or search full text from 1996 to current.
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A men’s magazine dedicated to helping men take control of their physical, mental and emotional lives, and showing men the practical and positive actions that make their lives better. Browse or search full text from 1993 to current.
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A consumer magazine focusing on personal and family finance. Articles on investing, saving, and spending. Features in-depth coverage of stocks, funds, and the markets. Browse or search full text from 1983 to current.
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The flagship publication of the National Geographic Society, publishing articles on interesting people, places, customs, activities and nature on a worldwide scale, with an emphasis on human involvement in a changing universe. Browse or search full text from 1999 to current.
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A news weekly offering comprehensive coverage of world events with a global network of correspondents, reporters and editors covering national and international affairs, business, science and technology, society and arts and entertainment. Browse or search full text from 1991 to current.
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Publishes news, features, and special reports to help managers plan effectively for computer (PC) purchases and increase personal and workgroup productivity. Browse or search full text from 1991 to current.
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A consumer magazine offering news of the entertainment world. Contains articles on celebrities, newsmakers, and real people of interest. Browse or search full text from 1983 to current.
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A consumer publication focusing on science. Features articles on robotics, aviation and space, science and technology, computers and software, automotive and home technology, medicine and health, and electronics. Browse or search full text from 1983 to current.
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A consumer magazine featuring new developments in nutrition, preventive medicine, fitness, natural living and drugless therapies. Browse or search full text from 1993 to current.
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A bimonthly popular magazine of psychology that contains articles on current issues in human behavior, written for the nonprofessional reader. Includes self-help articles and tests, book reviews and opinion columns. Browse or search full text from 1992 to current.
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A lifestyle magazine dedicated to the simplification of modern life. Includes tips and articles devoted to solutions of everyday life. Tips on organization, cooking, best products and more. Browse or search full text from 2001 to current.
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Provides articles and tips of interest to women with school-age children. Browse or search full text from 1996 to current.
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A consumer magazine focusing on sports. Covers all types of popular sports, with articles on players, teams, sports, and society. Browse or search full text from 1982 to current.
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A consumer magazine covering news and general editorial. Provides analysis of today’s important events, from politics to scientific breakthroughs to human achievement. Also reports on the arts, business and society. Browse or search full text from 1923 to current.
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A national and international news magazine. Features business and financial news and issues. Also includes social and technological trends. Browse or search full text from 1983 to current.
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Newspapers
Newspaper serving metro Detroit. Browse or search full text from 1999 to current.
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Daily newspaper serving all of West Michigan. Browse or search full text from 2000 to current.
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A collection of over 1000 full-text newspapers from around the country and the world.
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A daily newspaper that provides information on stock ratings, alerts readers to those stocks showing signs of strength, stocks on the move, market analysis, and profiles of innovative companies. Browse or search full text from 2000 to current.
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The largest metropolitan newspaper in the United States. Provides national and international news, opinion and commentary. Browse or search full text from 1985 to current.
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Full text of major Michigan newspapers and national news magazines. Includes The Grand Rapids Press (2000–current), The Detroit News (1999–current), Newsweek (1991–current), and many more.
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A daily (5-day) general interest newspaper distributed nationally. Includes world, national, state, sports, business, finance, and lifestyle news. Browse or search full text from 2003 to current.
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Science
Gale Virtual Reference Library: Science
A collection of full-text science encyclopedias and other specialized reference sources.
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The flagship publication of the National Geographic Society, publishing articles on interesting people, places, customs, activities and nature on a worldwide scale, with an emphasis on human involvement in a changing universe. Browse or search full text from 1999 to current.
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A consumer publication focusing on science. Features articles on robotics, aviation and space, science and technology, computers and software, automotive and home technology, medicine and health, and electronics. Browse or search full text from 1983 to current.
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A bimonthly popular magazine of psychology that contains articles on current issues in human behavior, written for the nonprofessional reader. Includes self-help articles and tests, book reviews and opinion columns. Browse or search full text from 1992 to current.
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Includes thousands of topic overviews, experiments, biographies, pictures and illustrations from over 300 magazines and academic journals.
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Youth
A collection of country reports that teaches upper elementary-aged children more about the world around them. Each report is an indispensable resource of up-to-date, engaging cultural information, complete with images, historical timeline, fun facts, and sections on history, population, “life as a kid,” and more.
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Students use the colorful, graphical search interface to find the answers they need from more than 130 magazines, newspapers, books, transcripts, maps, images, weblinks, and audio/video titles, all selected as appropriate for elementary school studies. Great for finding photos of events and people.
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Designed for students in junior high and middle school with access to a variety of indexed and full-text magazines, newspapers and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.
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Designed especially for elementary students (Grades K-6) and features titles most critical to their research and curriculum. Gives children easy access to magazines, reference books, and newspaper articles selected just for their age group.
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Access to a variety of indexed and full-text magazines, newspapers, podcasts, and reference books for high school students. Includes information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.
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Features a developmentally appropriate, visually graphic interface and simple, quick access to curriculum-related information on current events, arts, sciences, health, people, government, sports, history and more for students in grades K-5.
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A general reference resource for beginning learners and researchers in grades 1-9. Features articles and images from more than 1,600 domestic and international magazines, newspapers, U.S. government documents, and websites — all carefully selected for their educational content reliability, relevance, interest, age-appropriateness, and level of readability.
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A collection of animated, talking picture books (TumbleBooks), as well as games, educational tools, and more!
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Online version of the popular World Book Encyclopedia! Features easy-to-read articles and a wealth of engaging multimedia, games, science projects, interactive tools, and activities.
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