Science
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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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Curiosity Stream BingePass (via Hoopla)
Seven days' unlimited web access (no app/Roku/smart TV, etc.) to documentaries and nonfiction series. Watch award-winning original and curated factual films, shows, and series covering science, nature, travel, history, technology, and more.
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Gale eBooks
Reference eBooks on biography, business, environment, history, law, literature, medicine, multicultural studies, nations/world, religion, science, social science, and more. See also Access My Library app.
Gale in Context: Elementary
Articles from magazines, newspapers and reference sources to help students with projects and exploring their own interests.
Gale in Context: Environmental Studies
Topical overviews and reference, magazine and journal articles covering environmental issues.
Gale in Context: High School
Magazine, news and reference articles for middle school through undergraduate. Covers science, literature, history, social sciences, arts, etc.
Great Courses (via Kanopy)
Binge-watch selected Great Courses on science, history, art, culture and more via Kanopy for 30 days.
Arlington Heights cardholders onlyGreen File
Covers global climate change, green building pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more. Learn how to create a search alert here.
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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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Physical Review Journals
Published by the American Physical Society. High-end journals on physics, astrophysics, optics, etc.
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Science Reference Source
Provides full text for hundreds of science magazines, journals, reference books and high-quality videos, as well as science experiments, images, and curriculum-aligned lesson plans. Learn how to create a search alert here.
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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.
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Schedule an appointment to get help with these and other interests:
- downloading eBooks
- researching genealogy
- finding a job
- computers and technology