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FactCite 1-2-3 For primary grade researchers. FactCite 1-2-3! presents biographies, mythology, animals, the planets, element, solar system, U.S. states, and countries. Simple screen designs, audio read-along, accessible text, and engaging illustrations. "Step Up to a Reading Challenge" icon activated when subscription includes next reading level database.

Academic Video Online (AVON)
Access World News
America's Historical Newspapers 1690-2000
Black Life In America
BrainPOP Videos, activities and games covering: science, social studies, english, math, engineering & tech, health, arts and music.
BrainPop Espanol Videos, actividades y juegos que abarcan: ciencias, estudios sociales, Inglés, matemáticas, ingeniería y tecnología, salud, artes y música.
BrainPop Francais Online animation films, real teaching tools, grouped into the categories: Sciences, Human body, Techno & Engineering, Social Sciences / History-Geo-Civic Education, Art and Music, Math and French.
BrainPOP Junior Videos, activities and games covering: science, social studies, english, math, engineering & tech, health, arts and music.
Britannica Academic
Britannica Elementary Look for people, places, and things. Watch and learn with videos and animations. Have fun with games and activities.
Britannica Escolar
Britannica Image Quest General reference resource for multiple age groups.
Britannica School General reference resource for multiple age groups.
CAY eBook Union Catalog
CyberSmarts A unique collection of five Interactive eBooks, gives students grades 3-6 hands-on experience in navigating the online world in a safe, controlled environment.
Digital Theatre Plus
EBSCOhost MAS Complete and Newspaper Source on Explora Secondary
Exploring Nature Product added by purchase report form.
FactCite 1-2-3 For primary grade researchers. FactCite 1-2-3! presents biographies, mythology, animals, the planets, element, solar system, U.S. states, and countries. Simple screen designs, audio read-along, accessible text, and engaging illustrations. "Step Up to a Reading Challenge" icon activated when subscription includes next reading level database.
FactCite American History Articles on people, places, and events in American History.
FactCite Biography for Beginners Biographies of famous people from around the world.
FactCite Countries and Cultures Comprehensive coverage of the countries of the world, illustrated. Supports research for country reports and activities such as Model UN and debate. Sections include curated weblinks for further study.
FactCite Mythology Greek and Roman gods, goddesses, heroes, places, and other aspects of Greek and Roman mythology.
FactCite: Science and Technology Illustrated coverage of the Elements, Planets, Ecosystems, Animals, and Plants. For grades 4 to 9.
Gale Ebooks Ebook portal for Gale resources.
Gale In Context: Elementary Formerly Kids InfoBits A general reference resource for primary and elementary.
Gale PowerSearch Search newspapers, business journals and health journals.
Gumdrop Books EpointPlus
Learn360
New York Times A subset of Gale OneFile: News, this database includes articles from newspapers from around New York State including: Glens Falls Post-Star, New York Times, New York Post, Buffalo News, and Newsday.
PBS Learning Media
PebbleGo Curricular content for K-3 students with informational articles, ready-made activities, and literacy support.
Soundzabound Soundzabound royalty free music.
Spotlight on NY A well-researched overview of the Empire State, including its geography, history, and industries.
Swank K-12 Streaming Swank K-12 Streaming is convenient, controlled, and connected streaming platform that makes it easy for teachers to incorporate high-quality films into lesson plans. The library includes thousands of films for educational support, including the top feature films, documentaries and foreign titles. Powered by Swank Motion Pictures, the content is curated specifically for educators based on the movies they need for lessons, and provides access both inside the classroom or for assignments outside of the classroom. Eliminate the need for DVD players in classrooms Enable streaming access for districts blocking personal streaming sites Extend the classroom with connectivity to any LMS Streamline access with single sign-on integration
Teaching Books Discover online multimedia resources. Bring books and authors to life.
Teen CyberSmarts Interactive eBooks for grades 7-12 will simulate a real-life Internet experience within the safety of an instructional, guided, and fun platform.