Research & Learn
Our resources can help you write a paper, learn a language, fix a car, plan a vacation, and a whole lot more. Almost all resources are available anytime, anywhere.
A to Z Maps
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data
- Weather, fishing, political and historical maps
- NASA maps
Use it for: Gathering GIS data, preparing for travel, printing educational material and handouts
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A to Z USA
- State profiles detailing demographics, crime, cuisine, economy, education, places of interest
- Historical information and photos
Use it for: Preparing for travel, printing photographs, school reports
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A To Z World Food
- National cuisine, regional cuisine, daily meals, dining etiquette, special occasion foods, and food trivia for 174 countries of the world
- 6,000+ recipes
Use it for: researching food culture and recipes for country reports, finding new recipes, learning about food history
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Biography Reference Source
- More than 390,000 unique and reliable full-text biographies
- Search biographies by keyword, occupation, activity, nationality, gender, birthplace, and more
Use it for: School or research projects
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Consumer Health Complete
- Designed to help users gain an overall understanding of key topics across the health and wellness spectrum — from mainstream medicine to complementary, holistic and integrated medicine.
- 483 full-text journals and magazines
- 348 health-reference books and encyclopedias
- 2,628 full-text, evidence-based health reports
- Consumer health pamphlets and leaflets from the CDC, FDA, NIH and others
Use it for: Basic health research, school work, accessing government health publications
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Creativebug
- More than 1,000 award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.
- Downloadable patterns, templates, and recipes
Use it for: Learning a new craft or building on your skills
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Explora
- Topic overviews that provide a starting point for research
- Search full text reference books, journal articles, and primary source documents
- Subjects include Arts & Literature, Biography, Business & Careers, Current Events, Geography & Culture, Health, History, Science, and Math
Use it for: Homework and research projects, developing school curriculum, satisfy curiosity
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Fiero Code
- Geared towards kids 8 -18
- Learn computer programming skills through self-paced tutorials and projects
- Build websites, video games, phone apps, animations, and more
- Offers courses on HTML, Javascript, Python, SQL, and more
Use it for: Learning computer programing and building critical thinking skills
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Global Road Warrior
- Country profiles for business or casual travelers
- Guide to local customs, tipping etiquette, places of interests, terms and phrases to know, and cuisine
Use it for: Preparing for a business trip or personal vacation; finding authentic recipes from other countries
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History Reference Source
- Covers topics in U.S. and world history from earliest civilizations through the 21st century
- Full-text journals, magazines, reference books, and primary source documents
Use it for: School reports, research, and genealogy
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Hobbies & Crafts Source
- Detailed "how to" instructions and creative do-it-yourself ideas
- Subject areas include arts & crafts, games & electronics, models, needlework, outdoors & nature, and scrapbooking & paper craft
- Hobby and craft magazines, hobby profiles, recipes, and videos
Use it for: Learning a new craft or building on your skills
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Home Improvement Source
- Includes information on home maintenance, remodeling, electrical work, plumbing, wood projects, outdoor improvements, decorating, and garden
- Comprehensive full-text content from leading home improvement magazines and reference books
Use it for: DIY home improvement and repair projects
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Hoopla
- Instantly borrow free digital movies, ebooks and more, 24/7 with Hoopla
- Use your computer or download the app for your mobile device
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Kanopy
- Stream critically-acclaimed movies, classic cinema, inspiring documentaries, foreign films, and a collection just for kids.
- Watch unlimited films in the Kanopy Kids collection.
- Stream on your computer, TV, phone, or tablet.
Use it for: Movie night or learning about something new
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Learning Express Library
- College prep practice tests: ACT, SAT, GMAT, GRE and more
- Career practice tests: ASVAB, teaching, cosmetology and more
- Career tools: resume builder, prepare for an interview, job and internship finder
- Basic computer and internet lessons
Use it for: Boosting your SAT score, preparing for a new career, brushing up on math and writing
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LinkedIn Learning
- Premiere provider of instructional video tutorials taught by industry professionals
- Wide variety of topics including business, software, technology, and creative skills
- Learn at your own pace and easily add your certificate of completions to your Linkedin profile
Use it for: Learning new software, digital photography, and business skills
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Literary Reference Source
- Comprehensive database of full-text information on thousands of authors and their works
- Contains plot summaries, synopses, overviews, author biographies and interviews, literary criticism and book reviews
Use it for: Book reports, find literary criticisms
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Mango Languages
- Self-paced, interactive courses to learn 74 languages
- English courses for foreign speakers of 21 languages
- Interactive audio for pronunciation practice
- Memory building exercises, beginner and advanced courses
Use it for: Learning a language, preparation for travel
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MasterFILE Complete
- Contains full text for more than 1,000 reference books and over 164,400 primary source documents, as well as an Image Collection of over 502,000 photos, maps & flags
- Covers an extensive range of subject areas including business, health, education, fitness, sports and leisure, personal finance, general science, multicultural issues, DIY and fashion.
Use it for: Any research project
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Points of View Reference Source
- Presents multiple sides of over 500 issues
- Features a Guide to Critical Analysis for evaluating controversies and enhancing critical reading and thinking skills
Use it for: Any research project, understanding controversial issues
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Science Reference Source
- Provides full text for hundreds of science magazines, journals, reference books, and high-quality videos
- Supports teaching and learning in high school science classrooms with more than 2,500 science lesson plans
- More than 1,050 science experiments
Use it for: Science research projects, High school science lesson plans
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Small Business Source
- Includes tools to address a wide variety of small business topics like starting and growing a business, writing a business plan, marketing, managing employees, and understanding legal information
- Full-text reference books provided by Nolo, a trusted source for business and legal information
- Business videos featuring interviews, lessons learned, lectures, and how-to tips for managing a business
Use it for: Starting and managing a small business, finding legal and practical advice tailored for entrepreneurs
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Tutor.com
- No cost, 1-to-1 tutoring for grade school - adult
- Job seekers can connect with a job search coach for help with resumes/cover letters, practice interviewing skills and much more
- Available anytime noon - midnight, no appointments needed
Use it for: Extra help with assignments, proofreading essays, test prep, and applying for a job
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