Explore manuscripts, artwork and rare printed books dating from the earliest contact with European settlers right up to photographs and newspapers from the mid-twentieth century. Has a wide range of rare and original documents from treaties, speeches and diaries, to historic maps and travel journals. American West: http://www.americanwest.amdigital.co.uk American Indian Histories and Culture: http://www.aihc.amdigital.co.uk
EBSCOHost Databases Explore 16 different databases: EBSCOHost Research Databases, Kids Search (K-8), EBSCOHost Mobile, English Language Learner, NoveList, NoveList (K-8 Plus), All EBSCoHost ebooks, eBooks Mobile App, Explora Primary School, Explora Secondary Schools, and Explora Educator's Edition, Student Research Center (6-12), Searchasaurus (K-5), Biography Reference Center, Points of View, and Natural and Alternative Treatments. Website: http://search.ebscohost.com
EncyclopediaBritannica Britannica® School is the go-to site for research— offering thousands of up-to-date, curated, and curriculum-relevant articles, images, videos, audio clips, primary sources, maps, research tools, recommended Web sites, and three separate encyclopedias. Website: http://school.eb.com
Kids InfoBits It features a modern, graphical interface, great new content from trusted sources, more intuitive navigation, improved resources, and much more. National Geographic Kids will take them on amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Website: http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/j247903
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BrainPop, Jr. BrainPOP, Jr. also creates animated, curricular content that engages younger students, supports educators, and bolsters achievement. BrainPOP supports individual, team, and whole-class learning. At school and in informal learning environments, the characters help introduce new topics and illustrate complex concepts. Website: http://www.brainpopjr.com
BrainPop ESL BrainPOP ESL is a comprehensive English language learning program that uses highly engaging animated movies to model conversational English while seamlessly introducing grammar concepts and vocabulary words. The movies are leveled, with each new movie and associated features building upon earlier ones, thereby reinforcing vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, reading comprehension, and writing skills. The building block structure enables students to master the language in a step-by-step process, giving them the confidence they need to read, write, and speak English. Website: http://brainpopesl.com Username: lavernia Password: elem
Tumblebooks Online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach the kids the love of reading in a format they love. Tumblebooks are created from existing picture books, adding animation, sound, music and narration to produce an electronic picture book you can read or have read to you. Website: http://tumblebooks.com
PebbleGo Each database features expertly-leveled text and navigation specifically designed for your beginning researchers. Enriched with spoken-word audio, text highlighting and audio/video media, PebbleGo builds a foundation of research skills for every learner. Website: http://pebblego.com