Research Databases
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American & English Full Text Literature CollectionsElectronic books of American and English literature: poetry, drama, fiction, and the Bible. |
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Biography Reference SourceAccess biographical information on more than 335,000 people from throughout history, around the world, and across all disciplines. |
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CultureGramsCultureGrams is your source for concise, reliable, and up-to-date cultural information on countries of the world. Beyond the facts and figures, find an insider's perspective on the history, daily life, and customs. Also covers US states and Canadian provinces. |
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Explora for Middle SchoolsSpecifically designed with the needs of middle school students in mind. Includes full-text articles from popular, vocational, and trade magazines, full-text newspaper articles, along with images, videos, and primary sources. |
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Explora Primary SchoolA trustworthy environment for students and educators in grades K through 5 to look up facts for class projects or homework. |
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Explora Public LibrariesReliable content from the world's leading magazines and reference books grouped into easy-to-browse categories. Use this resource |
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Explora Secondary SchoolsGrades 9-12: A far better alternative to websites and search engines for students to look up articles and facts for research papers or homework. |
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LinkedIn LearningSelf-directed online learning for technology, business, and creative skills. Access more than 12,000 video courses taught by industry experts to help you stay ahead in your current job or change careers. |
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Literary Reference SourceLiterary Reference Source contains full text of literary journals and respected literary reference works. Find plot summaries, literary criticism, author biographies and interviews, and the full text of thousands of poems and short stories. |
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Master File PremierThis database provides full text for a wide variety of popular magazines and professional journals covering general reference, business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues and much more. |
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Newspaper SourceCover-to-cover full text for 20 national (U.S.) & international newspapers and selected full text for more than 230 regional (U.S.) newspapers, plus TV and radio news transcripts – updated daily. Use this resource |
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Oxford Research EncyclopediasThe Oxford Research Encyclopedias offer long-form overview articles written, peer-reviewed, and edited by leading scholars. Each of the twenty-five distinct encyclopedias covers foundational and cutting-edge topics to develop, over time, an anchoring knowledge base for major research areas across the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. |
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Points of View Reference SourcePoints of View Reference Source provides essays on controversial subjects. It offers guides for writing position papers, developing arguments, and debating. |
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Science Reference SourceTopics covered in Science Reference Source include biology, chemistry, earth and space science, environmental science, health and medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science and society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology, and wildlife. |
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SuperSummarySuperSummary: In-depth summaries on a variety of contemporary novels at your fingertips. Written by experienced teachers, professors, and literary scholars for a wide range of fiction and non-fiction titles. |
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Very Short IntroductionsAn excellent way to get a quick authoritative and accessible overview of a subject. |
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What Tree Is It?Whether wandering through the woods or the neighborhood, users can use What Tree Is It? to identify their surrounding trees by leaf or fruit. Learn more by exploring trees by name. |
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What's That Snake?For both budding naturalists and inadvertent encounters, What's That Snake? will help anyone identify an Ohio snake in a few simple steps. Learn more by exploring Snakes by Name, a Snake FAQ, the Glossary, or Further Reading suggestions. |
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What's the Point?By answering just a few questions, flint artifacts of Ohio can be identified as a blade, drill, point, or scraper and attributed to a likely era and people. Learn more by exploring the Glossary, Artifacts Index, or articles about Ohio's Prehistoric People. |
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World Book Early World of LearningThree interactive learning environments for preschoolers and children in early grades. Use this resource |
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World Book KidsThousands of colorful illustrations, diagrams, and maps enrich thousands of articles, with teacher guides. Use this resource |
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World Book OnlineTailored for the needs and skills of all students, World Book Online has buttons for all levels of homework and reference needs. Use this resource |
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World Book StudentContains an extensive multimedia collection, including editor-selected websites, and correlations to state standards. Use this resource |
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World Book TimelinesWorld Book Timelines allows you to discover and map important events with accurate information powered by World Book's wealth of knowledgeable resources. |