Databases

Resource

Purpose

American History in Video

Database of full-length videos from A&E, Biography, History Channel and PBS as well as newsreel and archival footage.

Culture Grams

Three databases are searchable via Culturegrams.  The World Edition provides country profiles on nations of the world.  The Kids Edition provides similar information at an easier level.  The States Edition gives information on the 50 United States.  Provinces Edition gives information on Canada. Image, People, and Recipe galleries provide additional information.

EBSCOhost services

The Student Research Center and EBSCO MiddleSearch provide access to full text magazines, newspapers, encyclopedias, reference books, images, and biographies in a junior high friendly format.  Kids Search and Searchasaurus are geared for elementary students, but our account allows us to access them as well. NoveList and NoveList K-8 are reader's advisory services that provide information about books, authors, and series.  It is searchable by these categories as well as by genre and subject.  The Professional Library is designed for teachers.

Facts On File Databases

Science Online presents a broad range of scientific disciplines through extensive definitions, essays, diagrams, biographies, and experiments. Health Reference Center Provides clear and comprehensive information on conditions and diseases, health and wellness, mental health, and the human body.

OCLC First Search

This collection of databases allows access to an assortment of resources .  Choose WorldCat to look for books found in other libraries.

Lincoln Library FactCite

Online version of six encyclopedias from Lincoln Library Press: Greek & Roman Mythology, Sports Champions, Shapers of Society, American History, Biographies, Essential Information, and the American Civil War.

Maps101

Historical, political and interactive maps, a reference atlas, and a Geography in the News archive are different features of this resource. Maps are available to download in pdf format. Click  ""Subscriber Login"" to enter.

NetTrekker

This search service does the Googling for students, narrowing down the results to ones geared for elementary, middle and/or high school research. Readability and language options are also available.

Opposing Viewpoints
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This database is specifically designed for students doing research for debates and persuasive papers.  Common topics like gun control and capital punishment are listed on the home page with links to the many different types of resources including neutral overview articles from reference books, viewpoint articles that take a pro/con stance, magazine articles, and link to websites found by their team of researchers.

Visual Thesaurus

On-line thesaurus that uses a graphic organizer format to assist with any kind of vocabulary project.

World Book Encyclopedia Online

On-line encyclopedia, geared for junior high.  Access the most recent edition of the print World Book Encyclopedia along with images, maps, websites, magazine articles and more. Different interfaces include: World Book Student, World Book Kids, and Spanish Language World Book.