Contextual information on a wide array of subjects. Topical content includes articles, primary sources, images, relevant web links, and more.
Access to Consumer Reports' website from the Library! Information and advice on consumer products providing ratings and reviews, recommendations and buying advice.
Read articles from peer-reviewed journals and magazines.
A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics.
Contextual information on a wide array of subjects. Topical content includes articles, primary sources, images, relevant web links, and more.
Offers cross-curricular content aligned to Common Core State Standards and provides stellar support for papers, projects, and presentations.
Created specifically for middle school students, this resource combines reference content, videos, newspapers, magazines, primary sources, and more. Categories cover a range of the most-studied topics including cultures, government, people, U.S. and world history, and literature.
Learn software and technology skills through LinkedIn Learning's video library of engaging, top-quality courses.
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(K-8) Explore science, nature, culture, archaeology and space with National Geographic Kids with access to the full run of the magazine 2009 to the present.
The complete archive of National Geographic Magazine 1888-2015. Articles, legendary photos, and over one hundred years of history through the pages of this iconic magazine.
(Grades 7 and up) All about today's hottest social issues. Research, analyze and organize a variety of data for writing assignments, preparing for debates, creating presentations and more.
Authoritative, curriculum-oriented information for assignments and projects on earth science and life science, to space, technology, mathematics and science history.
(Grades 3-5) Combines award-winning True Books with a collection of related videos, images, and web links.
