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Doing research?
Find the information you need when you are writing papers, doing presentations, or just trying to find answers to hard questions.
Online Resources for teens
Gale In Context: Science
Search an array of topics from science magazines.
CIA World Factbook
Presents the basic facts about the world and is one of the U.S. Government’s most accessed publications.
NewspaperArchive
The world's largest collection of online newspapers. Includes issues of the Oakland Tribune between 1874 and 1977. Available on site only.
Gale In Context: Science
Search an array of topics from science magazines.
CIA World Factbook
Presents the basic facts about the world and is one of the U.S. Government’s most accessed publications.
NewspaperArchive
The world's largest collection of online newspapers. Includes issues of the Oakland Tribune between 1874 and 1977. Available on site only.
Encyclopedias
Just the facts, please! We have encyclopedias online in English and Spanish.
Encyclopedias
World Book Online
eBooks and encyclopedia for grades K-12.
Britannica School
Britannica School provides age-appropriate English language encyclopedias for elementary, middle, and high school students.
Britannica Escolar
Spanish language reference site for K-12 students.
World Book Online
eBooks and encyclopedia for grades K-12.
Britannica School
Britannica School provides age-appropriate English language encyclopedias for elementary, middle, and high school students.
Britannica Escolar
Spanish language reference site for K-12 students.
Learn a Language
Pronunciator
This powerful language-learning tool offers 22 months of content, beginner - advanced, for 80 languages and ESL instruction.
Write a Book
Biblioboard
Biblioboard lets you create work, share it, and discover works by local authors.
Find a Book
NoveList K-8 Plus
Summaries and reviews of current books for kids and teens.
Get Crafty
Creativebug
Creativebug offers a variety of arts & crafts video lessons. All skill levels and ages welcomed.
