Explora Middle Schools
Full text database providing popular middle school magazines, reference e-books, and thousands of primary source documents.
Databases
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Explora Primary Schools
An easy way to find out about everything from animals to current events. Search by keyword or topic. Perfect for research projects!
Help Now (Brainfuse)
Live help for kids, teens, and adults. All core subjects offered for grades 3-12. Resume and cover letter review for job hunters. Tutors available 3pm-10pm CST. App available. Check out our video walkthrough.
NoveList Plus K-8
Recommendations and reviews of fiction and nonfiction titles for young readers.
Points of View Reference Center
Presents multiple sides of over 500 issues. Helps students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues, and develop analytical thinking skills.
Scholastic Teachables
Educational support for kids in preschool through grade 8, including downloadable worksheets, lesson plans, and learning games for any subject.
Teacher Reference Center
Indexing and abstracts for 280 of the most popular teacher and administrator journals and magazines to assist professional educators.
Tumblebook Library
Animated talking-picture books, videos, and games for new and younger readers. App available.
World Book Early Learning
Stories, videos, songs, and games for preschoolers and younger children.
World Book Kids
Short illustrated articles for younger students.
World Book Student
Encyclopedia and research resource for students in upper elementary through middle school.