Research Databases

List of research database titles, descriptions and links
Explora Primary - Facts for Grades K-5
Explora Primary Schools

A 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 Secondary - Facts for grades 6-12
Explora Secondary Schools

Grades 6-12: 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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student writing at table in library
LearningExpress Library

Planning to attend college, join the military or enter the workforce? Achieve your goals using LearningExpress Library.

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Points of View Source
Points of View Source

Read full-text essays that present multiple sides of today’s most controversial scientific, social, economic, and political issues.

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Science Reference Source
Science Reference Source

Access full-text content for hundreds of science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals and other sources.

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Very Short Introductions - get ahead in a new subject quickly
Very Short Introductions

Browse from a huge range of subjects to get a quick authoritative and accessible overview of a topic and gain new insights. 

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World Book - Spanish Upper Level
World Book - Banco de Contenidos aulaPlaneta

Upper-level Spanish language database intended for high school students through adult learners. 

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World Book for Kids - Spanish
World Book - Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos

The optimal beginner’s Spanish-language reference tool offering the best elements of World Book Kids; designed to build key language and research skills. 

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World Book - French
World Book - L'Encyclopédie Découverte

World Book's French language encyclopedia features two interfaces: one aimed at grades K through 4 and for older students and adults.

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World Book Advanced
World Book Advanced

Ages 14 and up. A wealth of vetted articles supplemented by thousands of original source documents fosters advanced research.

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WorldBook Early Learning - videos, games, stories, activities
World Book Early World of Learning

Ages 3-7. Offers rich resources to help young learners build their vocabulary, comprehension, phonics, and reading fluency.

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World Book Kids
World Book Kids

Ages 6-10. Offers easy to read articles with embedded multimedia, thousands of illustrations, and a wealth of engaging activities.

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World Book Students
World Book Student

Ages 10-14. Contains multimedia and related resources, biographies, and supplemental tools to support cross-curricular studies.

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