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Homework Helpers
Tip: Write Your Report Using the Reference Databases!
Databases listed below contain information suitable for students from elementary through high school. See the Subject Guide for additional databases on specific subjects.
Elementary
Middle School
Student Research Center
 
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| Content includes magazines, newspapers, biographies, country reports, multimedia [more] |
| Britannica Kids
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| Includes three encyclopedias, plus links to magazine articles and Web sites. [more] |
| eLibrary Curriculum Edition
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| A comprehensive database designed specifically for K-12 students [more] |
| CQ Researcher
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| In-depth, unbiased analysis and reporting on current and controversial issues [more] |
| Britannica Online School Encyclopedia
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| [more] |
| Kids Search
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| Middle and Junior High school students can search multiple databases simultaneously [more] |
| Gale Virtual Reference Library
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| Reference eBooks from Gale on the arts, history, religion, and social science are always available [more] |
| NetLibrary eBooks
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| Comprehensive collection of online books and resource materials for all ages [more] |
| LearningExpressLibrary.com
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| Academic, civil service, GED, military, and professional and certification practice tests [more] |
| Recommended Web Sites: Homework Helpers
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| Links to sites freely available on the Web [more] |
High School and above
| Student Research Center
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| Content includes magazines, newspapers, biographies, country reports, multimedia [more] |
| eLibrary Curriculum Edition
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| A comprehensive database designed specifically for K-12 students [more] |
| Encyclopædia Britannica Online Reference Center
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| Full text of the Encyclopædia with lots of added content. [more] |
| MasterFILE Premier
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| Magazine articles, reference books, biographies, primary source documents, photos, maps, and flags [more] |
| CQ Researcher
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| In-depth, unbiased analysis and reporting on current and controversial issues [more] |
| Gale Virtual Reference Library
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| Reference eBooks from Gale on the arts, history, religion, and social science are always available [more] |
| NetLibrary eBooks
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| Comprehensive collection of online books and resource materials for all ages [more] |
| LearningExpressLibrary.com
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| Academic, civil service, GED, military, and professional and certification practice tests [more] |
| Recommended Web Sites: Homework Helpers
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| Links to sites freely available on the Web [more] |
See APL's Wired for Youth Homework & Research Links for more resources. AISD libraries also provide databases for students in the district. Contact your school librarian or administrator for information on how to log on to the Knowledge Portal from your home computer.
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