RESEARCH and INQUIRY REFERENCE CENTERS
Literature/Language Arts, Publications, Social Studies, Science, Health, Careers & More!

Biography Reference Center - Comprehensive collection of full-text biographies and thousands of unique narrative biographies. Provides coverage for heavily researched biographies and genres. Help Video

History Reference Center - Covering both U.S. and world history topics - full-text database featuring historical reference books, magazines, journals and thousands of primary source documents. Help Video

Science Reference Center - Provides easy access to a wealth of full-text, science-oriented content including hundreds of science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, and other sources. Help Video

Literary Reference Center - Full-text literary database covering all genres and timeframes - thousands of synopses, critical essays, book reviews, literary journals and author biographies, plus full-text classic novels, short stories and poems including read aloud.  Help Video

Points of View Reference Center - Presents multiple sides of an issue. Provides rich content helping students realize and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues, and develop analytical thinking skills. Help Video

Health Source: Consumer Edition- Collection of consumer health information providing access to full-text consumer health magazines and reference books.
Includes medical dictionary.

NoveList Plus - Offers expert read-alike recommendations for titles, authors, and series with reading recommendations for both fiction and nonfiction for all ages.

NoveList K-8 Plus - Source of read-alike recommendations specifically for younger readers helping students find books that are just right for their reading level and interests.

Search databases for publications including full text and articles.

Legal Information Reference Center - 580 full-text publications and reference books. Topics include: business law, financial planning, family law, and more.

Small Engine Repair Reference Center - Reference database provides detailed user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines. Content is organized in a powerful, easy-to-use manner. Help Video

Educator's Edition Explora
Provides indexing and abstracts for nearly 300 peer-reviewed journals. Topics covered include Best Practices, Curriculum Development, Literacy Standards, Pedagogical Research, Instructional Media, Language Arts, Science & Mathematics, School Administration, and more.

Auto Repair Source - Provides accurate, authoritative and up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. Help Video

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Small Business Reference Center - Offers exclusive full text and videos for many top consumer small business reference books, as well as tools to address many small business topics.