Research Databases
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Biography Reference BankAccess biographical information on more than 335,000 people from throughout history, around the world, and across all disciplines. |
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Digital Public Library of AmericaDPLA connects people to the riches held within America’s libraries, archives, museums, and other cultural heritage institutions. All of the materials found through DPLA—photographs, books, maps, news footage, oral histories, personal letters, museum objects, artwork, government documents, and so much more—are free and immediately available in digital format. |
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Early World of LearningThree interactive learning environments for preschoolers and children in early grades. |
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EBSCOhostSearch thousands of magazines, academic journals, newspapers, reference books, photos and maps on millions of topics. |
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Explora Primary SchoolsA trustworthy environment for students and educators in grades K through 5 to look up facts for class projects or homework. |
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Explora Secondary SchoolsGrades 6-12: A far better alternative to websites and search engines for students to look up articles and facts for research papers or homework. |
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Kids InfoBitsKids InfoBits is an easy-to-use digital resource featuring age-appropriate, reliable, curriculum-related content covering a broad range of educational topics. The modern design and simple navigation make it easy for users to explore content and gain comfort with database searching. |
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Literary Reference CenterResearch an author, novel, or poem for school or personal interest. Learn more about a literary movement for book discussions. |
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Northstar Digital LiteracyStart building your digital literacy skills with Northstar! |
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Novelist K-8 PlusNovelist K-8 helps librarians, teachers, parents, and other adults who care about children in grades K-8 find fiction and non-fiction books to read tailored to their reading level and interests. Or, kids can try it themselves to help them select books they will enjoy. Using simple search techniques, find helpful resources such as expert reading recommendations, read-alikes, book discussion guides, thematic book lists and more. |
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Novelist PlusNovelist Plus helps readers of all ages or those who help readers find fiction and non-fiction books they will enjoy. Using simple search techniques, find helpful resources such as expert reading recommendations, read-alikes, book discussion guides, thematic book lists and more. |
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Points of View Reference Center
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Science Reference CenterContains full text for hundreds of science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals and other sources. |
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Transparent Language OnlineLearn to speak a new language. Over 100 foreign language courses are available that can help you learn languages including French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. There's also an ESL component that provides English language learning to speakers of over 25 different languages. |
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What Tree is It?Ohio tree identification guide. |
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What's That SnakeOhio snake identification guide |
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World Book OnlineInformation resources for pre-school through college |