Research Databases

List of research database titles, descriptions and links
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Explora for grades 6-12

Student research tool for grades 6 through 12.

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Explora for grades K-5

Student research tool for grades K through 5.

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Points of View Reference Center

Examine over 400 controversial topics from at least two sides (point and counterpoint).

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Science Reference Center

Designed for the student researcher. Contains full text of hundreds of science magazines, journals, encyclopedias, reference books, and a vast collection of images.

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Very Short Introductions

Quick, authoritative, and accessible overviews on a range of subjects in the arts and humanities, law, medicine & health, science & mathematics, and social sciences.

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World Book

The classic homework tool is for searching on a variety of topics, including articles, audio clips, video clips, images, and timelines. Includes links for the Spanish and French versions of World Book.

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World Book Early World of Learning

Contains three learning environments for young learners in early elementary grades.

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World Book Kids Encylopedia

Designed for grades 1 through 4 featuring thousands of articles, images & illustrations, teacher resources, and more

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World Book Student Homepage

World Book Student

Search World Book Encyclopedia articles, a Biography Center, dictionary, atlas and much more.
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