Research Databases & Tools

eBooks for reference, research and reading pleasure

Here you will find thousands of simple-to-understand encyclopedia articles covering just about any topic imaginable.

Analysis of major plays, including an introduction, author biography, plot summary, characters, themes, style, and criticism.

Analysis of major novels, including an introduction, author biography, plot summary, characters, themes, style, and criticism.

Analysis of major poems, including an introduction, author biography, poem text, poem summary, themes, style, and criticism.

Analysis of major short stories, including an introduction,author biography, plot summary, characters, themes, style, and criticism.

Explore both sides of controversial issues in politics, government, business, education, and popular culture.

Searching for a good book to read? Try NoveList K-8 to find exactly the right book! Find fiction and non-fiction, and even picture books, on your favorite topic.

Handouts for your projects and more...with brand New Sections!

Combines detailed, printable, full-color maps of countries, provinces, and states with up-to-date statistical and local information.
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