Recommended Databases
Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia - this encyclopedia has basic information on a variety of subjects. If you need any facts about something, you can always start here and see what the encyclopedia has to offer.
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PeppleGo - this is the easiest way for you to find good information about many subjects. You can have the webpage read to you while you follow along. The articles are short and every page has a good picture. Subjects to choose from are:
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Explora Primary Schools - this database will allow you to search for a wide range of information, including magazine articles. Many of the search results are fun to read and are packed with information. Try to search for a word that you're interested in learning more about.
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For instructions on how to use Explora Primary School, please play this YouTube video that I made just for you.
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Explora Secondary Schools - this website will allow you to search for images or information, and will include magazine articles. Many of these are fun to read and are packed with information. This database includes information on science, technology, history, and more. If you are not sure where to start, begin here!
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History Reference Center - offers over 2,000 resources from nonfiction books, reference articles, and encyclopedia entries. This is a great place to apply advanced search options to meet research needs for both primary and secondary sources.
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Gale Literature Resource Center - this website may be the only reason that some Upper School and College students made it through English class. This database allows users to search using a variety of advanced criteria, and the auto-fill box is predictive and helpful. Remember to search for literary criticism when looking for commentary on a work.
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For instructions on how to use Gale Literature Resource Center, please play this YouTube video that I made for you.
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Biography in Context - this database covers artists, politicians, writers, and much more. This database includes current news articles for contemporary subjects, and links to works that were influenced or inspired by biography subjects. The value here is good biographical information that is put in the context of the surrounding culture and world.
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