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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.
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Britannica 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.
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Gale General OneFile
Articles from thousands of magazines/journals, covering all topics. Learn how to set up a search alert here.
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.
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Milestone Documents in American History
Primary source documents pertaining to the history of the United States, with commentary.
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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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Primary Search
Search for full text for the most popular children's magazines, eBooks, and easy-to-read encyclopedic entries written specifically for kids.
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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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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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