Research: Online Databases

ABCMouse.com

From Age of Learning, Inc., the award-winning ABCmouse.com curriculum is designed to help young children (ages 2-6+) build a strong foundation for future academic success. ABCmouse.com is 100% educational, with 3,500+ learning activities across all major subject areas—reading, math, science, social studies, art, and music.

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Brainfuse

Live Tutors are Available from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM daily.  Live Tutoring, Homework help, Test Preparation, Writing Lab, and Adult Learning Center are just some of the great features available! 

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Britannica Schools (Elementary, Middle, and High School levels)

Thousands of up-to-date, curated, and curriculum-relevant articles, images, videos, audio clips, primary sources, maps, research tools, recommended web sites, and three separate databases for elementary, middle, or high school students. There are Read-aloud, a font size adjuster, and built-in translation tools support students with special needs and English language learners.

Britannica Escolar (Spanish, Primaria & Secundaria levels)

Encyclopedia that is universally trusted for accurate and age-appropriate content in Spanish. Two levels, Primaria for elementary and Secundaria for middle school, offer unique content that is of interest to every student. Search easily across levels by topic or subject area.

 

Gale in Context Elementary

Look here for trusted information on topics in social studies, science, language arts, and more. Access videos, magazine and news articles, images, and books in an age-appropriate resource with tools designed to develop research skills. Gale in Context Elementary supports literacy, enhances learning, and encourages exploration.

NoveList K-8 Plus

NoveList K-8 Plus is a database for finding book recommendations for students in kindergarten through 8th grade. It helps young readers, as well as parents, teachers, and librarians, find new fiction and nonfiction books by searching through criteria such as reading level, subject, author, and award winners.