K-12 Learning & Research Resources

Tutoring and Homework Assistance

HomeworkCA from Tutor.com and Brainfuse HelpNow offer 24/7 1-on-1 homework help, tutoring, writing, test prep, and admissions prep assistance from any internet-connected device. For grades K-12+

Language Learning

   

Mango Languages is an online, interactive language learning tool featuring over 40 foreign languages for English speakers and more than 15 English language courses for non-English speakers. Set up a personal account or "Use Mango as Guest" to access.

Lingopie is an online language learning platform that helps build fluency through real TV shows and movies in a variety of languages. Some content, such as Disney+ and Netflix, requires a separate subscription and is not included. Create an account with your library card to access.

Encyclopedias





Britannica School Edition Thousands of up-to-date, curated, and curriculum-relevant articles, images, videos, audio clips, primary sources, maps, research tools, and recommended Web sites. Three levels: Elementary, Middle, or High. For grades K-12

Britannica Escolar Edition Spanish edition of the online encyclopedia, at two levels: Primaria and Secundaria. For grades K-8

PebbleGo Science Easily-navigated early elementary online science encyclopedia, with human voice-narration of all articles, animated text highlighting, games, and educational videos to teach students about math, engineering, technology and life, earth and space science as the students learn to read. This collection also includes 50 online interactive science eBooks in English and Spanish. For Grades K-2+

Research Databases

EBSCOHost Databases including Explora Primary Schools, 

Explora Middle Schools, and Explora High Schools offer Topic Overviews (Levels K-5 or 6-12) and Reference Articles as a starting point for research in current events, hot topics, history, geography, biography, literature, sciences, and more. For Grades K-12

 

ProQuest SIRS Discoverer Full-text nonfiction books and reference articles on topics relating to animals, places, people, and 

current social issues. For Grades 3-9


ProQuest SIRS Issues Researcher Topic overviews and articles on hot-button social issues for middle and high school research, searchable or browsable by category.  For Grades 6-12+

ProQuest eLibrary A massive collection of multidisciplinary periodical and digital media articles and content, designed for beginning and intermediate researchers in high school and beyond. Editorially created pages provide valuable context for both common and unusual research topics. For Grades 8-12+

ProQuest general platform includes access to 11 ProQuest journal, ebook, and news databases, including U.S. and Global Newsstream (1980-present), Coronavirus Research, and Literature Online. For Grades 9-12+

ProQuest CultureGrams provides concise cultural, historical, and geographical information on countries, U.S. states, and Canadian provinces. Includes World Edition, Kids Edition, States Edition, and Provinces Edition. For Grades 3-12+


 Gale in Context: Environmental Studies Students can browse and search environmental issues and topics related to pollution, earth's systems, energy, global change, land and water use, and policy and legislation. Has over 800 environmental studies publications that includes topic overviews, journals, news, and multimedia content for middle school and high school science. For Grades 6-12+

Gale Interactive: Science A virtual lab that allows students to manipulate 3D interactive models to visualize and understand biology, chemistry, earth, and space science concepts. Virtual science exploration tool that includes over 200 interactive sessions and 60 models to print with a 3D printer. For Grades 6-12