Databases
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Britannica School
Curated encyclopedia, reference, and multimedia content from Britannica School, supporting research and classroom learning.
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Gale In Context: Elementary
Formerly Kids InfoBits A general reference resource for primary and elementary.
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World Book
Age-appropriate encyclopedia and reference content from World Book, supporting student inquiry and classroom research.
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World Book Kids
Online general resource developed especially for young students.
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World Book Student
Elementary and middle school general reference resource.
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Gale: Opposing Viewpoints
Facts and arguments on current events topics and social issues.
Subject-Specific Resources
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Culture Grams
Concise cultural and statistical snapshots of every country recognized by the United Nations
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PebbleGo Next
Readable, curriculum-aligned articles and multimedia for upper-elementary research.
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PebbleGo Next Indigenous Peoples History
American Indian History includes articles on 40 different Native American tribes in 11 different regions that explores the geography, housing, food, language, family life, cultural characteristics, history and government, beliefs, traditions, people and important tribe members – past and present.
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PebbleGo Next Biographies
Advocates and history makers, artists and authors, athletes, business leaders, composers and entertainers, explorers and pioneers, scientists and inventors, and world leaders. Each article includes a timeline and read-along audio, and most have an accompanying video.
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PebbleGo Next Science
More than 150 articles correlated to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) explore essential topics across Earth, life and physical sciences including: atmosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, the solar system, genetics, human anatomy, ecosystems, adaptation, energy, forces and motion, matter, and waves. Hard to find information regarding jobs in science and explorations of the process and practice of science and engineering are also included. Each article is supported by a related activity, a research project template, and questions to encourage critical thinking. Also includes read-aloud audio for every article and a selection of video experiments.
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PebbleGo Next Social Studies
Readable, curriculum-aligned articles and multimedia for upper-elementary research about social studies.
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National Geographic Kids
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