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Kids Infobits
Kids InfoBits meets the research needs of students in Kindergarten through Grade 5. It features a developmentally appropriate, visually graphic interface, a subject-based topic tree search and full-text, age-appropriate, curriculum-related magazine, newspaper and reference content for information on current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

Student Resource Center - Junior High Edition
Now with over 330 titles, cross searchable with E-Books, this periodical database is designed for students in junior high and middle school with access to a variety of indexed and full-text magazines, newspapers and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

Student Resource Center - High School Edition
Now with over 1100 titles, cross searchable with E-Books, this periodical database is designed for high-school students with access to a variety of indexed and full-text magazines, newspapers, podcasts, and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

Student Resources In Context
An engaging online experience for students seeking information on a broad range of topics, people, places, and events. Authoritative reference content with full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites organized into a user-friendly portal experience combined with new features such as "Search Assist" and quick fact boxes.

Biography in Context
This Biography Resource Center contains biographical information on authors, musicians, politicians, world leaders, historical figures, and more. All articles retrieved are full-text and can be printed or emailed.

Issues & Controversies (Facts on File)
More than 650 in-depth articles on controversial topics in the news. Full text of Issues & Controversies On File from 1995 to the present, analyze and explain hundreds of controversial topics, in a language and format that students can understand. The annual National High School Debate Topic is given feature coverage.
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Today's Science
Science news written for students. Includes full text of Today's Science On File from 1992 to the present. Today’s Science bridges the gap between textbooks and what’s happening in science today. Drawing on major scientific journals, magazines and newspapers in the United States and abroad, Today’s Science covers all the topics that today’s students study: health, the environment, technology, life science, physical science, earth and space science, and science and society.

Tumblebooks
Online storybooks and reading games for kids. Includes a Language Learning section with stories in French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese and Russian.