Biography
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Full text biographical information on 500,000+ people, from antiquity to the present, thousands of images.
Search by name, profession, title, place of origin, gender, race/ethnicity, titles of works, dates of birth and death, keyword. Includes book reviews.
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Search by name, date, genre, nationality, occupations for biographies. Includes images. MLA and APA citations and others are included. Languages may be selected in the drop down menu. RSS feeds and personalized folders available.
Business
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histories and chronologies.
Includes company and industry news, company profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports, company
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Information about the top 42,000 companies, executive listings and biographies, and more than 600 industries.
Careers
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information about careers, occupations in Business, Health & Medicine, History, Literature & Language, Science &
Technology, Social Sciences, The Arts. ProQuest® Career and Technical Education is the definitive source for vocational information; the database includes over 600 titles, with more than 500 in full text.
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O*NET provides comprehensive career information on characteristics needed by workers or occupations. Search by career, industry, field of work, or specific skill, tool, technology or software.
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descriptions of careers, work environment, education and training requirements, possibilities for advancement, job outlook, and the typical earnings
Encyclopedias
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each entry includes an article about each animal, its habitat, color illustrations, maps, links to other web pages for mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, arthropods, other invertebrates.
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events.
State-by-state history, timelines, games, almanac articles, cities, natural wonders, presidents, biographies and current
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grouped by lexile level and are aligned to standards.
discusses topics from an American History perspective.
includes articles, news, timelines, quizzes, games, research starters, an atlas and dictionary. Articles can be
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news, homework help and more.
is a general knowledge collection that includes literary selections, a timeline, projects and experiments,
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A comprehensive encyclopedia for Spanish speakers and Spanish-language students.
An encyclopedia of countries, cultures, and current events.
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presents science based topics, current events, biographies, projects, and monthly sky watch articles.
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Comprehensive reference source containing every article from the printed 22 volume encyclopedia set plus thousands more. Spanish language resources are located in Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos.

Health
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Find Basic needs (food, clothing, shelter), Consumer Services, Criminal Justice and Legal Services, Education, Environment and Public
Health/Safety, Health Care, Income Support and Employment, Individual and Family Life, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Organizational, Community, or
International Services for Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Find volunteer opportunities too.
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Science content, tools, video, links to manipulative, interactive activities, science news, famous scientists, science history, clickable periodic table, hundreds of educator-approved websites.
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Multi-source database providing access to full-text of nursing and allied health journals, plus a wide variety of personal health information sources that offer reliable health information to researchers, including nursing and allied health students. The material contained in this database is intended for informational purposes only.
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A curriculum-oriented database that offers a comprehensive overview of the sciences. Diagrams, experiments, essays, definitions & biographies arranged by type.
History/Geography
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complete, multifaceted examination of the foundations of U.S. government and political systems. Search principles, 3 branches, origins, Constitution, rights, Congress, domestic and foreign policy, comparative political and economic systems, civil rights, elections. Fully illustrated.
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This database moves student researchers beyond the simple memorizing of names and dates toward a deeper understanding of America's fascinating, complex story-from its earliest origins, westward expansion, social movements, and internal conflicts to contemporary defining moments
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World History covers a broad range of topics including the evolution of modern Europe; concurrent developments in Asia, Africa, and the Islamic world; the global impact of the Industrial Revolution; and the last 100 years of conflicts and international cooperation. Organized chronologically and thematically, World History is a valuable research tool with functionality ranging from a study aid for test preparation to the sole content basis for a course.
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This comprehensive database covers human history in all corners of the globe - from prehistoric times to the beginnings of the Renaissance. Overviews and activities are enhanced with thousands of authoritative primary and secondary sources, in-depth explorations, and profiles of city-states, countries, and regions of the ancient world.
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events.
State-by-state history, timelines, games, almanac articles, cities, natural wonders, presidents, biographies and current
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the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military information for 267 world entities. Find world regional, political, physical, time zone maps, and flags. International organizations information is appended. Create your own comparisons in this fully illustrated database.
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in-depth, unbiased coverage of health, social trends, criminal justice, international affairs, education, the environment, technology, and the economy. Each article provides an introductory overview; background and chronology on the topic; an assessment of the current situation; tables and maps; pro/con statements from representatives of opposing positions; and bibliographies of key sources (a great place to find more information on the topic being discussed). All articles are cited in MLA, APA formats.
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Cultures of 182 countries and territories, maps, statistics, glossary and 50 US states with timelines.
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Contains 2,000+ full-text magazines, newspapers, reference books, transcripts, plus thousands of pictures, maps, web links, and audio/video features.
Be sure to check the History and Literature special collections and Bookcarts.
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collection of primary and secondary sources on global history from ancient times to the present contains study units, historical documents, maps, overviews, images, video clips, web links, journal articles
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Puts researchers in the middle of the great debates of American History. It captures the passions and arguments of the Americans who decided the crucial questions in our nation's history: Constitutional Convention, Indian Removal Act, World War1, Brown v Board of
Education, etc.

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An encyclopedia of countries, cultures, and current events.
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Opposing Viewpoints in Context is the premier online resource covering todays hottest social issues, from
Offshore Drilling to Climate Change, Health Care to Immigration. Opposing Viewpoints in Context helps students research, analyze and organize a broad variety of data for conducting research, completing writing assignments, preparing for debates, creating presentations and more.
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search 20th century American sources by subject, keyword, timeline, National Standards or DBQ for Advertisements, Editorial Cartoons, Letters,
Literary Works, Maps or Charts, Original Documents (primary sources), Photographs, Posters, Published Articles, Speeches, Works of Art.
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Contains full-text articles and images from thousands of domestic and international publications, maps, current events, biographies, special in-depth features [Election, Science Fair Explorer, Skills Discoverer, Activities, Biographies, Fiction, Country Facts, Pictures, Maps of the World, Educator Resources,
Dictionary / Thesaurus.] Current Events topics are updated every 15 minutes [and then archived] from the wire services.
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Contains full-text articles exploring controversial social, scientific, health, historic, business, economic, political, global and current events issues. Articles and graphics are selected from 1,500 domestic and international publications. The database contains summaries, overviews, Powerpoint slideshows, updated links and special in-depth features [monthly spotlight, comprehensive coverage of terrorism and natural disasters, Pro/Con, Curriculum Pathfinders, World Almanac and Maps.] World Conflicts explores 10 protracted, unresolved conflicts through maps, unbiased news articles, primary sources, books, and opinion pieces. SIRS® Issues Researcher covers the leading issues most studied and debated by students. SIRS Government Reporter includes historic and government documents, directories and almanacs. SIRS Renaissance provides current perspectives on the Arts & Humanities and SIRS WebSelect features editorially selected web sites that are vetted daily.
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Combines detailed printable full color maps of countries, provinces and states with up-to-date statistical & local information.
LOTE
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ELL Reference Center provides users with an intuitive, easy-to-use interface, as well as reference materials that are created specifically for ELL students and the educators that work with them. Customized content is designed to support ELLs' English-language proficiency and comprehension—including literacy, researching, note-taking and academic writing.
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A comprehensive encyclopedia for Spanish speakers and Spanish-language students.
Literature/Language
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includes Authors, their Works, Images, Eras, Literary Topics and Themes, Videos, Timelines of World Literature
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ELL Reference Center provides users with an intuitive, easy-to-use interface, as well as reference materials that are created specifically for ELL students and the educators that work with them. Customized content is designed to support ELLs' English-language proficiency and comprehension—including literacy, researching, note-taking and academic writing.
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Comprehensive biographical and critical information on more than 122,250 authors, 371,000 full-text journal articles from more than 230 literary journals, 38,000 critical essays, 4,329 work overviews, plot summaries and explications.
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NoveList, a readers' advisory service, provides access to information on fiction titles, offers author, title and series read-alikes, book discussion guides, reading lists, professional book reviews reader recommendations.
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Contains interpretations, biographies, images, criticism,weblinks and references to 4000+ authors, poets, dramatists
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Links to authors and books for children and young adults. Includes audio, video and written interviews, and activity guides. Customizable in
Educator Area to suit individual teacher interests and needs through unique login and password.

Magazines/Newspapers
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A source for peer-reviewed, full-text articles (numbering in the millions) from the world's leading journals and reference sources.
With extensive coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects, Academic OneFile is both authoritative and comprehensive. Includes full-text coverage of the New York Times back to 1995.
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Search professional magazines and periodicals for articles pertaining to all aspects of education, and issues related to education.
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Contains 2,000+ full-text magazines, newspapers, reference books, transcripts, plus thousands of pictures, maps, web links, and audio/video features.
Be sure to check the History and Literature special collections and Bookcarts.
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Contains 150 national and international newspapers with full text articles.
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A source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology, and many general interest topics.
Millions of full-text articles, many with images.
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Provides quick access to the indexing of America's top five newspapers in one seamless search: The New York Times,
The Wall Street Journal, The Christian Science Monitor, Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post. Index only, Not full text.
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Full-text articles from ten major newspapers published in New York State, including Newsday, New York Times, and the New York Post. These are selections of news, opinion and commentary sections, not every page from every edition.
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Daily newspaper of Long Island and New York City. Selected articles (not every article) from various editions includes news, opinion and commentary coverage from 2003-present day.
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Opposing Viewpoints in Context is the premier online resource covering todays hottest social issues, from
Offshore Drilling to Climate Change, Health Care to Immigration. Opposing Viewpoints in Context helps students research, analyze and organize a broad variety of data for conducting research, completing writing assignments, preparing for debates, creating presentations and more.
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Every issue, 1851-2001, is reproduced in cover-to-cover full-page image from news stories, editorials, graphics and advertisements. Searcy by keyword, Boolean; limit searches by date, author, article type, etc.
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Contains comprehensive index and coverage of 7500+ magazines and major U.S. and international newspapers. Includes selected articles from Newsday, 2003-present day. Translate contents into 18 languages, and find audio and video clips, books, conference papers and proceedings, dissertations and theses, historical newspapers in addition to the magazines and newspapers.
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ProQuest Newsstand™ offers unparalleled access to the full text of over 1300 newspapers, news websites and blogs from leading publishers throughout the world. The database includes backfile for most newspapers, providing access to articles, columns, editorials, obituaries and features published in each paper.
Major newspapers include the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune, Washington Post, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe, The Guardian and many other national and regional titles. ProQuest Newsstand provides the very latest local, regional and national news.
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Contains full-text articles and images from thousands of domestic and international publications, maps, current events, biographies, special in-depth features [Election, Science Fair Explorer, Skills Discoverer, Activities, Biographies, Fiction, Country Facts, Pictures, Maps of the World, Educator Resources,
Dictionary / Thesaurus.] Current Events topics are updated every 15 minutes [and then archived] from the wire services.
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Contains full-text articles exploring controversial social, scientific, health, historic, business, economic, political, global and current events issues. Articles and graphics are selected from 1,500 domestic and international publications. The database contains summaries, overviews, Powerpoint slideshows, updated links and special in-depth features [monthly spotlight, comprehensive coverage of terrorism and natural disasters, Pro/Con, Curriculum Pathfinders, World Almanac and Maps.] World Conflicts explores 10 protracted, unresolved conflicts through maps, unbiased news articles, primary sources, books, and opinion pieces. SIRS® Issues Researcher covers the leading issues most studied and debated by students. SIRS Government Reporter includes historic and government documents, directories and almanacs. SIRS Renaissance provides current perspectives on the Arts & Humanities and SIRS WebSelect features editorially selected web sites that are vetted daily.
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A searchable, digitized collection of Suffolk's historical newspapers that is still growing. Most are from the 1800s-early 1900s; check individual titles for dates. Local history and genealogy researchers will find much of interest in these papers.
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Daily national newspaper known for its concise stories, sports and weather coverage. Covers regional, national and world news.

Music/Art/Performing Arts
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The Art Museum Image Gallery is an online collection of high-quality, digital documentation of works of art from around the world. Works from major European, American, and Canadian artists in the collections of member museums are included. Cultures and time periods represented range from contemporary art, Native American and Inuit art, to ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian works, along with Japanese and Chinese works. The database includes numerous multimedia files.
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Royalty free library of MP3 formatted music to be used at home or in school for i-pods, podcasts,
PowerPoint™, videos, news shows, video yearbooks, digital storytelling, presentations, TV broadcasts, web design, etc.
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Includes MP-3 formatted copyright compliant music, sound effects, background audio. Use in
Power Point, video productions, plays, morning news shows, and other multi media presentations or may be downloaded to personal i-pods, computers. Most time periods, genres, nationalities are represented.
Noodletools
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Designed by educators, NoodleTools is an online platform promoting authentic research and original writing. Students and teams can collaborate in real-time, using integrated tools for source evaluation, note-taking, outlining, document archiving and citation. Embedded information-literacy modules teach critical thinking about source quality and credibility. Scaffolded notecards prompt original analysis and ideas. Students tag and pile notecards, then organize them into an outline to jump-start writing. Assisted by intelligent import of WorldCat data and expert help from NoodleTools librarians, students produce accurate MLA, APA and
Chicago citations for even the trickiest sources. Teacher feedback and assessment features, Google Apps integration, iPad-accessible.
Pro/Con
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develop an in-depth understanding of how society shapes and is shaped by controversy. Locate authoritative historical context, expert perspectives, primary and secondary sources on today's controversial topics; each Issue contains Overview, Outlook, Discussion,
Articles , Media, Visuals, Maps, Flags, Documents, Facts & Figures, Timeline and Analyze Sections.
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in-depth, unbiased coverage of health, social trends, criminal justice, international affairs, education, the environment, technology, and the economy. Each article provides an introductory overview; background and chronology on the topic; an assessment of the current situation; tables and maps; pro/con statements from representatives of opposing positions; and bibliographies of key sources (a great place to find more information on the topic being discussed). All articles are cited in MLA, APA formats.
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Contains 2,000+ full-text magazines, newspapers, reference books, transcripts, plus thousands of pictures, maps, web links, and audio/video features.
Be sure to check the History and Literature special collections and Bookcarts.
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IncludesWorld News Digest, Issues and Controversies, Today's Science, and the World Almanac Reference Database.
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Puts researchers in the middle of the great debates of American History. It captures the passions and arguments of the Americans who decided the crucial questions in our nation's history: Constitutional Convention, Indian Removal Act, World War1, Brown v Board of
Education, etc.
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Opposing Viewpoints in Context is the premier online resource covering todays hottest social issues, from
Offshore Drilling to Climate Change, Health Care to Immigration. Opposing Viewpoints in Context helps students research, analyze and organize a broad variety of data for conducting research, completing writing assignments, preparing for debates, creating presentations and more.
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Contains full-text articles and images from thousands of domestic and international publications, maps, current events, biographies, special in-depth features [Election, Science Fair Explorer, Skills Discoverer, Activities, Biographies, Fiction, Country Facts, Pictures, Maps of the World, Educator Resources,
Dictionary / Thesaurus.] Current Events topics are updated every 15 minutes [and then archived] from the wire services.

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Contains full-text articles exploring controversial social, scientific, health, historic, business, economic, political, global and current events issues. Articles and graphics are selected from 1,500 domestic and international publications. The database contains summaries, overviews, Powerpoint slideshows, updated links and special in-depth features [monthly spotlight, comprehensive coverage of terrorism and natural disasters, Pro/Con, Curriculum Pathfinders, World Almanac and Maps.] World Conflicts explores 10 protracted, unresolved conflicts through maps, unbiased news articles, primary sources, books, and opinion pieces. SIRS® Issues Researcher covers the leading issues most studied and debated by students. SIRS Government Reporter includes historic and government documents, directories and almanacs. SIRS Renaissance provides current perspectives on the Arts & Humanities and SIRS WebSelect features editorially selected web sites that are vetted daily.
Reference
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each entry includes an article about each animal, its habitat, color illustrations, maps, links to other web pages for mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, arthropods, other invertebrates.
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events.
State-by-state history, timelines, games, almanac articles, cities, natural wonders, presidents, biographies and current
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Full text biographical information on 500,000+ people, from antiquity to the present, thousands of images. Search by name, profession, title, place of origin, gender, race/ethnicity, titles of works, dates of birth and death, keyword. Includes book reviews.
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Search by name, date, genre, nationality, occupations for biographies. Includes images. MLA and APA citations and others are included. Languages may be selected in the drop down menu. RSS feeds and personalized folders available.
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in-depth, unbiased coverage of health, social trends, criminal justice, international affairs, education, the environment, technology, and the economy. Each article provides an introductory overview; background and chronology on the topic; an assessment of the current situation; tables and maps; pro/con statements from representatives of opposing positions; and bibliographies of key sources (a great place to find more information on the topic being discussed). All articles are cited in MLA, APA formats.
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ELL Reference Center provides users with an intuitive, easy-to-use interface, as well as reference materials that are created specifically for ELL students and the educators that work with them. Customized content is designed to support ELLs' English-language proficiency and comprehension—including literacy, researching, note-taking and academic writing.
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discusses topics from an American History perspective.
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grouped by lexile level and are aligned to standards.
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news, homework help and more.
includes articles, news, timelines, quizzes, games, research starters, an atlas and dictionary. Articles can be
is a general knowledge collection that includes literary selections, a timeline, projects and experiments,
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A comprehensive encyclopedia for Spanish speakers and Spanish-language students.
An encyclopedia of countries, cultures, and current events.
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Designed by educators, NoodleTools is an online platform promoting authentic research and original writing. Students and teams can collaborate in real-time, using integrated tools for source evaluation, note-taking, outlining, document archiving and citation. Embedded information-literacy modules teach critical thinking about source quality and credibility. Scaffolded notecards prompt original analysis and ideas. Students tag and pile notecards, then organize them into an outline to jump-start writing. Assisted by intelligent import of WorldCat data and expert help from NoodleTools librarians, students produce accurate MLA, APA and
Chicago citations for even the trickiest sources. Teacher feedback and assessment features, Google Apps integration, iPad-accessible.
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Opposing Viewpoints in Context is the premier online resource covering todays hottest social issues, from
Offshore Drilling to Climate Change, Health Care to Immigration. Opposing Viewpoints in Context helps students research, analyze and organize a broad variety of data for conducting research, completing writing assignments, preparing for debates, creating presentations and more.
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presents science based topics, current events, biographies, projects, and monthly sky watch articles.
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Comprehensive reference source containing every article from the printed 22 volume encyclopedia set plus thousands more. Spanish language resources are located in Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos.

Religion
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discover the Beliefs, Culture, and Controversy surrounding religions around the globe, from prehistory to the present. Each religion features an overview, activities, discussion, articles, media, visuals, maps, flags, documents, timeline, glossary. Analyze difficult questions or use Clioview to construct your own comparisons.
Science/Math/STEM
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Science content, tools, video, links to manipulative, interactive activities, science news, famous scientists, science history, clickable periodic table, hundreds of educator-approved websites.
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A curriculum-oriented database that offers a comprehensive overview of the sciences. Diagrams, experiments, essays, definitions & biographies arranged by type.
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presents science based topics, current events, biographies, projects, and monthly sky watch articles.
Teacher Resources
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Find Basic needs (food, clothing, shelter), Consumer Services, Criminal Justice and Legal Services, Education, Environment and Public
Health/Safety, Health Care, Income Support and Employment, Individual and Family Life, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Organizational, Community, or
International Services for Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Find volunteer opportunities too.
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ASCD Professional Development Libary
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Search professional magazines and periodicals for articles pertaining to all aspects of education, and issues related to education.
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Contains more than one million abstracts of documents and journal articles on education research and practice.
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Links to authors and books for children and young adults. Includes audio, video and written interviews, and activity guides. Customizable in
Educator Area to suit individual teacher interests and needs through unique login and password.