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Biography Reference Source
Biography Reference Source provides thousands of reliable full-text biographies, including narrative biographies not available in other databases. In addition to keyword search, users can locate biographies by subject occupation, nationality, activity, gender, lifespan and more.
Britannica School
An online encyclopedia for all grades and reading abilities, offering 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—Elementary, Middle, or High.
Britannica Escolar
Un recurso para la adquisición de conocimientos que goza de la confianza universal por su contenido preciso y apropiado para cada edad, disponible en español.
CultureGrams
Unique cultural information provided by natives and long-term residents on daily life and social customs around the world. The World Edition is written at a higher reading level for older grades.
Explora for Middle and High School Students
Age-appropriate content from the world’s leading magazines and reference books.
Kanopy Kids
Find movies, documentaries, foreign films, classic cinema, independent films and educational videos such as "The Great Courses.". By clicking on the “Kanopy Kids” logo at the top righthand corner of the screen, you can limit the selection to family-friendly films.
SIRS Discoverer
Selected articles, graphics, and books on social issues for early learners.
World Book Online: Early Learning
Early Learning is designed for preschool students with tools and content that reinforces early childhood curriculum via short videos, read-aloud stories, printable activities, and matching and tracing games, among others. Recommended ages: 2-8
World Book Online: Timelines
A growing collection of 650+ unique Timelines, spanning the arts, science & technology, society & culture, sports, world history & geography and more. Recommended ages: 8+
World Book Online: Discover
This site is ideal for struggling readers and English Language Learners and includes a Life Skills 101 section with tips such on topics as applying for jobs, budgeting, arranging housing, health care issues, social skills and more. Recommended ages: 12+