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ONLINE RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS

Direct links to online encyclopedias and databases designed for use by students in grade 4 and older. A St Charles Library card and PIN are necessary to access these databases from outside the library.
Click on the category below to find the resource you need.

Encyclopedias & Almanacs	Geography, Countries & States	Health
History & Biography	Language Learning	Literature & Music
Magazines & Newspapers	Science & Animals	Talk with a Live Homework Help tutor.

Encyclopedias & Almanacs
	Encyclopaedia Britannica For Kids All the resources found in Encyclopaedia Britannica, plus special online learning materials for students, in grades K-8.
	Escolar (Encyclopedia Britannica for children.) Enciclopedia de Britannica por los ninos.
	World Book Encyclopaedia Features include timelines, maps, and interactive indexes. Incluye Encicopedia Estudiantil Halazgos. • Includes helpful educator’s tools.
	New Book of Knowledge Includes The American Heritage Children's Dictionary and The American Heritage Children's Thesaurus. • Includes helpful educator’s tools.
	Facts on File Curriculum Resource Center Grades 6-12: Science projects and printable maps, flags, timelines and science diagrams.
Geography, Countries & States
	America the Beautiful Features comprehensive information about each of the 50 states.
	CultureGrams Features cultures of 182 countries, including maps, statistics, photographs, national anthems, recipes and currency converters. Includes information about each U.S. state as well. • Includes helpful educator’s tools.
	Lands and People A unique cultural database of all the countries on the globe. World Atlas included. • Includes helpful educator’s tools.
	Gale Virtual Reference Library Contains the full text of hundreds of reference books on a wide variety of subjects, including history, business, medicine, science and humanities. Includes tables of content, indexes and illustrations. (Guided Tour)Look here for Bowling, Beatniks, and Bell-Bottoms: Pop Culture of 20th-Century America, Grzimek's Student Animal Life Resource, Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia and various biographies of contemporary personalities.
	Marshall Cavendish Digital Peoples of Europe Information includes ancestors, food, family life, festivals, dance, music, dance and sports. Peoples of Africa Information includes ancestors, food, family life, festivals, dance, music, dance and sports.
	Rand McNally Classroom Features maps, games, activities and geographic reference information. • Includes helpful educator’s tools.
	World Geography and Culture Reproducible, full-color maps, flags, statistics, images, and information about a location's geography, government, history, society, and culture.
Health
	Health and Wellness Resource Center Articles on medicine, nutrition, diseases, public health, alcohol and drug abuse and fitness.
	Marshall Cavendish Digital Diseases & Disorders Comprehensive information on more than 250 infectious diseases, mental disorders, and noninfectious diseases and disorders, plus 50 overview articles on general health care issues. Drugs and Society A comprehensive resource that examines a wide range of issues concerning addiction, treatment, and the societal impact of drug abuse. Family Health, 3rd Ed Quick access to key information on all aspects of family health care. Food & Nutrition A comprehensive resource about all aspects of food and nutrition.
History & Biography
	American History from Facts on File Provides more than 500 years of political, military, social, and cultural history.
	American Indian History Online Access to more than 600 Native American groups and over 15,000 years of American Indian culture and history.
	Ancient & Medieval History Online Explores six ancient centers of civilization: Africa, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Mesoamerica, and Mesopotamia.
	Biography in Context More than 300,000 biographies from respected sources, for individuals from around the world, throughout history to the present. (Guided Tour)
	Chelsea House Biographies Online In-depth looks at people who have shaped our world. World leaders, sports stars, popular icons, writers, legends of the old west, and many more.
	FactCite: The Lincoln Library Online Biography for Beginners Illustrated biographies written especially for beginning and striving readers. U.S. & World Biography 10,000 biographies of famous people from around the world. More than 2,000 illustrations. Greek & Roman Mythology 500 articles on Greek and Roman mythological figures with more than 300 illustrations. American History More than 6,000 illustrated articles of people, places, and events in American history.
	FreedomFlix This American History resource includes e-books from Scholastic’s Cornerstones of Freedom series. Each is paired with nonfiction videos and links to related websites. Topics include: Revolutionary Era, Our Democracy, Westward Expansion, Immigration, Slavery and the Civil War, Economy, the 20th Century, Today’s World and War. • Includes helpful educator’s tools.
	Gale Virtual Reference Library Contains the full text of hundreds of reference books on a wide variety of subjects, including history, business, medicine, science and humanities. Includes tables of content, indexes and illustrations. (Guided Tour)Look here for Bowling, Beatniks, and Bell-Bottoms: Pop Culture of 20th-Century America, Grzimek's Student Animal Life Resource, Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia and various biographies of contemporary personalities.
	PebbleGo PebbleGo Biographies, PebbleGo Animals, PebbleGo Earth and Space and PebbleGo Social Studies are resources designed especially for students in grades K-3. They include photographs, videos and educational games. Biographies include authors and artists, athletes, explorers, Presidents and more.
	Something About the Author This series covers individuals ranging from established award winners in children’s literature to authors and illustrators who are just beginning their careers in children’s literature.
	TrueFLIX Includes: digital Scholastic True Books, links to further information in Grolier Online and web sites about each topic. Non-fiction topics include: continents, ancient civilizations, U.S. government westward expansion, natural disaters, space, human body and ecosystems.
	World History Covers civilizations and cultures of world history from prehistoric times through the modern era.
Language Learning
	MUZZY Online Especially designed for children, Muzzy is a comprehensive, interactive and fun way to learn a second language. Includes Spanish, French, German, Italian, English, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese and Russian.
Literature & Music
	Children's Literature Comprehensive Database(CLCD) An online database with over 400,000 reviews and links to parent and teacher resources, and more. NOTE: Click on the “Subscriber Login” button at the top-left to begin search. • Includes helpful educator’s tools.
	Freegal Music Downloads St. Charles Library cardholders may download five DRM-free songs per week.
	Lit Finder Short stories, essays and poems, arranged by genre, subject and author.
	NoveList K-8 Search for picture books through chapter books by author, title, series name or subject. • Includes helpful educator’s tools.
	Scholastic BookFLIX Online literacy resource that pairs classic fictional video storybooks with related nonfiction eBooks. Reinforces core reading skills and introduces students to a world of knowledge and exploration. • Includes helpful educator’s tools.
	Tumble Book Library A collection of animated, talking picture books and puzzles created from existing picture books, Large Print chapter books and classic children's books. There are also books in Spanish and French. (Biblioteca TumbleBook) Biblioteca TumbleBook Ciber-libros para ciber-niños.
	TumbleBookCloud An online collection of read-alongs, e-books and audio books with reading levels from grades 6-12. Includes YA/Teen novels, classics, poetry, short stories, YA/Teen audiobooks, graphic novels, and educational videos from National Geographic. • Includes helpful educator’s tools.
	TumbleBookCloud Junior An online collection of read-alongs, e-books and audio books with reading levels from grades 3-8. Includes early reader chapter books, children's classics, graphic novels, children's audio books and National Geographic videos.
Magazines & Newspapers
	Newsbank Local, regional and national newspapers, plus America’s Obituaries and Death Notices and Genealogy Bank.
	General Reference Center Gold General interest articles on current events, science, entertainment, the arts, etc.
Science & Animals
	Amazing Animals Animals of the world for elementary students and higher.
	Gale Virtual Reference Library Contains the full text of hundreds of reference books on a wide variety of subjects, including history, business, medicine, science and humanities. Includes tables of content, indexes and illustrations. (Guided Tour)Look here for Bowling, Beatniks, and Bell-Bottoms: Pop Culture of 20th-Century America, Grzimek's Student Animal Life Resource, Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia and various biographies of contemporary personalities.
	Marshall Cavendish Digital Animal and Plant Anatomy An extensively illustrated presentation of the anatomy and physiology of a comprehensive range of life-forms. Aquatic World Detailed information about on the anatomy and classification of aquatic species as well as detailed information about aquatic habitats. Dinosaurs This illustrated resource explores more than 200 dinosaurs. Elements Detailed resource that discusses the origin, discovery, special characteristics, and importance of the 117 known elements, from aluminum to zirconium. Exploring Earth and Space Science An introduction to earth and space science, including information on the fields of astronomy, physics, geography, geology, and more. Exploring Mammals Introduces the behaviors and life cycles of more than 90 mammals. Growing Up With Science This resource includes all branches of middle school science curriculums. Habitats of the World Richly illustrated account of the world's land, freshwater, marine, and human habitats. How It Works Comprehensive coverage of science and technology that strives to explain to the reader how things really do work. Scroll down through the titles on the right side of the Marshall Cavendish page to access this resource. International Wildlife This reference source focuses on the physical features and lifestyles of species from every branch of the animal family. Scroll down through the titles on the right side of the Marshall Cavendish page to access this resource. Reptiles & Amphibians This resource covers a range of representative reptile and amphibian species in depth. Wildlife and Plants of the World This resource incorporates coverage of common, everyday plant and animal species with lesser-known exotic species from around the world.
	New Book of Popular Science Covers science, technology, and medical topics.
	PebbleGo PebbleGo Biographies, PebbleGo Animals, PebbleGo Earth and Space and PebbleGo Social Studies are resources designed especially for students in grades K-3. They include photographs, videos and educational games.
	Science Online Diagrams, definitions, biographies, experiments and essays in specific subject areas. • Includes helpful educator’s tools.
	TrueFLIX Includes: digital Scholastic True Books, links to further information in Grolier Online and web sites about each topic. Non-fiction topics include: continents, ancient civilizations, U.S. government westward expansion, natural disaters, space, human body and ecosystems.

Updated 5/2013

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