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Library Databases

BookFlix
Scholastic BookFlix is a new online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning. The engaging way to link fact and fiction, BookFlix reinforces early reading skills and introduces children to a world of knowledge and exploration.
 
BrainPOP and BrainPOP Jr. -BrainPOP creates animated, curriculum-based content that supports educators and engages students. Their award-winning online resources include BrainPOP, for grades 3 and up; BrainPOP Jr., for grades K-3. A new resource, BrainPOP Educators, supports the teacher community online with free lesson plans, video tutorials, shared best practices, professional development and presentation tools, and much more. Teachers need to sign up for FREE access to BrainPOP Educators from either brainpop.com or brainpopjr.com.
 
CultureGrams
The CultureGrams Online Database is a leading reference for concise, reliable, and up-to-date cultural information on countries across the globe. It includes four editions: the World Edition (for junior high school and up) and the Kids, States, and Canadian Provinces editions (for upper elementary school students). CultureGrams links students to country reports that go beyond mere facts and figures to deliver a one-of-a-kind perspective on daily life and culture. It has in-depth reports covering 200+ countries, the United States, and Canada.
 
Grolier Online
Grolier Online is the most authoritative, age-appropriate research and learning resource on the Web today. With over 500,000 links to academically-relevant articles, Web sites and periodicals, Grolier Online is the most trusted first stop in research for students, educators, librarians and parents. The databases include:

The New Book of Knowledge - Fun, easy-to-use, general reference resource helps students gain access to a wide range of topics.

Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia - Quick access to reference articles and media resources for a visually rich research experience.

Encyclopedia Americana - Gold standard in comprehensive online reference for school, academic, and public libraries.

World Book Complete Suite The World Book Online Reference Center includes access to:  World Book Kids -World Book Kids features content and tools developed especially for young students. The site offers simple navigation, easy-to-read articles, multimedia, comparison tools, interactive games and activities, and teacher resources.
 
World Book Student – This redesigned and upgraded version of World Book Online Reference Center includes the articles of the World Book Encyclopedia, a Biography Center, dictionary, atlas, an extensive multimedia collection, thousands of editor-selected Web sites, correlations to curriculum standards, and much more.
 
World Book Advanced - Designed for high school and college students, World Book Advanced is a powerful reference tool that includes encyclopedic, multimedia, e-book, and primary source databases, fully integrated in a single search.  Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos - World Book’s excellent editorial content, rich media, and interactive features in Spanish.
 
PebbleGo - PebbleGo, an award winning Pre K-3 database for reading and research on animals, features built in reading and research tools, and is expertly leveled for emerging readers.  Audio supports navigation, and all articles include narrated text and highlighting.

 

PebbleGo Next - Each PebbleGo Next article is: Linked to downloadable questions to encourage critical thinking supported by “read-to-me” audio carefully connected to curriculum topics designed with the grades 3-6 researcher in mind full of robust content supported by videos, timelines, recipes and more reviewed by experts in the field

 

True Flix - Watch, Read, Explore A Fun Way to Learn

 

National Geographic Kids(infotrac-enter passwod) - Play games, watch videos, learn about animals, and places, and get fun facts 

 

Facts4me
This is a online reference tool for primary readers of English. 
This site is written by teachers and is committed to offering high-quality, 
educationally-sound information in an ad-free, child-safe environment.

 

Teaching books
Books come to life with this engaging collection of resources