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A to Z Maps Online
Thousands of detailed international maps (countries, regions, states, etc.), as well as topographic maps, climate maps, and more.
A to Z The USA
A large-scale encyclopedia of US state and country information. Topics include history, geography, demographics, education, food and recipes, government, crime, maps, media outlets, symbols, sports, and more.
A to Z World Culture
Information about the culture, language, history, food, religion, and much more, for 175 countries.
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Brilliant.org
Helps students learn math, science, and engineering through bite-sized, interactive learning experiences. Covers algebra, geometry, number theory, logic, science and computing concepts.
Our educator's access to Brilliant.org is for users under 18 years old, upon parental/guardian request. Parents/guardians can request an account for their child HERE.
Arlington Heights cardholders onlyBritannica Library--for Children
Kids' edition of the world's most famous encyclopedia. Includes a world atlas, state profiles, biographies, animal profiles and much more.
Britannica Library--for Young Adults
Young adult edition of the world's most famous encyclopedia. Includes a world atlas, state profiles, biographies, and more, as well as "how-to" guides for research projects, presentations, etc.
Britannica Library--Reference Center
The world's most famous encyclopedia. Includes a world atlas, state profiles, biographies and much more.
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Ebsco Explora
Updated interface allows simultaneous searching of MasterFile Complete, Academic Search Complete, Business Source Premier and others, with additional browsing tools.
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Gale in Context: Elementary
Articles from magazines, newspapers and reference sources to help students with projects and exploring their own interests.
Gale in Context: High School
Magazine, news and reference articles for middle school through undergraduate. Covers science, literature, history, social sciences, arts, etc.
Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints
Pro/con articles on major issues: gun control, drug legalization, immigration, etc. Especially useful for debate preparation, gaining context for election issues, etc.
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History Reference Center
Reference books, magazine/journal articles and multimedia focusing on U.S. and world history.
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Literary Reference Center
Includes plot summaries, critical essays, reviews and author biographies/interviews, as well as thousands of full-text poems and short stories.
LOTE4Kids (Languages Other Than English)
LOTE (Languages Other Than English) is collection of hundreds of children's read-alongs from around the world, presented in both their original languages and English. Also try the new LOTE4Kids app for Android/iOS.
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Middle Search Plus
Search popular middle school magazines, reference e-books, and thousands of primary source documents and videos.
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National Geographic
Full-text issues of National Geographic (1880-present) and National Geographic Traveler (2010-present). Hundreds of maps, videos and images.
National Geographic Kids
Pictures, books and magazine articles about animals, science, history, cultures, the environment and more.
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PebbleGo
Simple articles for young readers. Special sections on Animals, Biography, Science and Social Studies.
Note: PebbleGo will be discontinued after 1/29/2024. Please use Britannica Library for Children, National Geographic Kids, Gale in Context: Elementary, BookFlix, TumbleBook Library and ABCMouse for similar content.
Peterson's Test Prep
Prep/practice tests for GED, ACT, GRE, GMAT, SAT, AP, job-related tests, TOEFL, citizenship and more. Search for colleges/scholarships or use the online resume builder and career exploration tools. Full list of tests & courses.
Points of View Reference Center
Provides rich pro/con content to help assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills.
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Scholastic Teachables
Online tool offering unlimited access to award-winning activities and printable skills sheets, lesson plans, clip art, games, and other resources for teaching kids grades Pre-K to 8.
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Tumble Book Library
Animated stories you can read along to, as well as story books, full eBooks, graphic novels, nonfiction, puzzles & games and more. Also try the iOS and Android apps.
Tutor.com: Live Homework Help & More
Live tutors online to help with math, science, English, social studies etc., as well as standardized tests (ACT, SAT, GRE, etc.) and career help (1-on-1 resume reviews, etc.). Also features on-demand practice tests. learning materials and video tutorials from The Princeton Review. IOS & Android Apps available.
Archived webinars (free) for Job Seekers | Students & Parents | College Readiness/Management for Working Adults | College Readiness/Management for High Schoolers
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World Book Discover
A comprehensive encyclopedia with easier-to-read articles. Includes reference articles, text-to-speech capabilities, learning and life skills activities, research tools, multimedia, and interactive video.