Education

Expanded Academic ASAP

From arts and the humanities to social sciences, science and technology, this database meets research needs across all academic disciplines. Access scholarly journals, news magazines, and newspapers - many with full text and images!

Gales's Testing & Education Reference Center With Career Module

A start-to-finish resource with all the information and support materials needed to make informed, confident decisions to shape the rest of your life.

• Over 100 practice tests and courses (GED prep, SAT Subject Tests, FCAT and many others)
• Career module includes test prep help to obtain licenses for a career as a Practical or Registered Nurse, civil service (firefighter, police officer, postal worker, realtor), teacher certification and many others. Includes Online Resume Builder.
• Information on over 4,000 accredited schools

Grolier for Kids     (In-Library Use)     (Remote Access)

Designed specifically for children, this version of the popular encyclopedia contains resources which have always been an excellent place to begin doing research.

Junior Edition (Gr. 6-9)

This periodical database is designed for students in junior high and middle school, with magazines, newspapers and reference books (most are full-text) for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

Junior Edition InfoTrac

This periodical database is designed for students in junior high and middle school, with magazines, newspapers and reference books (most are full-text) for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

Kid's Edition (Gr. K-5)

This periodical database is designed for elementary school students, with easy access to full-text magazines, newspapers and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

Kid's Edition InfoTrac

This periodical database is designed for elementary school students, with easy access to full-text magazines, newspapers and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

Kid's InfoBits

Developed especially for beginning researchers in K-5. Featuring a graphic interface, the most popular search method is moving from broad to narrower topics using the subject-based topic tree. Curriculum-related age appropriate content from the best elementary reference sources and magazines. Covers geography, current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

Live Homework Help (Remote Access Available)*

From Tutor.com. An online classroom service designed to assist those from grades 4 to 12, Live Homework Help also provides assistance for those approaching college. Subjects include Math, Social Studies, Science, and English. Tutors are available every day, 4pm to 9pm. Lessons and assistance in Spanish are also provided.

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Science Resource Center

Thousands of topic overviews, experiments, biographies and the latest scientific developments are covered. The database covers curriculum-related science topics and offers teachers an easy-to-use tool to identify content directly correlated to state and national standards.

Student Edition (Gr. 9-12)

This database is designed for high school students, with access to a variety of indexed and full-text magazines, newspapers and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

Student Edition InfoTrac

This database is designed for high school students, with access to a variety of indexed and full-text magazines, newspapers and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

World Book Kids     (In Library)     (Remote Access)

A version of the popular encyclopedia designed for the use of children. Graphical interface provides for ease of use, and topics include many popular subjects revolving around people, places, current events, social issues, and more. In addition, a puppy named Atlas provides an online tutorial in using the resource.