Research: Online Databases

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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 is 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.

Britannica Academic Edition

An accurate, current, and comprehensive resource for college-level learners, researchers, and faculty. Discover encyclopedia articles, full-text journal and magazine articles, primary sources, multimedia, and other unique resources and tools that make research easier and more productive.

Driver’s Ed

Practice exams and handbooks for car, motorcycle & commercial NY driver’s licenses. Frequently asked questions and answers are included.

Gale OneFile High School Edition

Search magazines, journals, newspapers, and reference on a range of topics. Best for middle- and high-school students. 

Peterson’s Test and Career Prep

Search thousands of college and graduate schools, identify scholarships, take practice tests, create resumes, and explore careers. 

Opposing Viewpoints

Provides overviews, pro/con essays, articles from reference books, newspapers, and magazines, and links to websites, podcasts and videos on over 5,000 topics. Supports NYS Common Core.