A collection of general articles on a large variety of topics, explained in an overview (shorter) format.
Britannica School offers up-to-date articles, images, videos, audio clips, primary sources, maps, research tools, and recommended websites. Leveled for elementary, middle, and high school content.
This collection of databases includes Biography Reference Source, History Reference Source, Literary Reference Source, Newspaper Source, Middle Search, and more.
Explore thousands of topics across subjects, including literature, science, history, and social issues, using different sources. Leveled for Middle/High School. MUST USE YOUR LV IPPL CARD NUMBER TO LOG IN.
A collection of nonfiction E-books on various topics that can be utilized for research
Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Best for children aged 6–14. MUST USE YOUR LV IPPL CARD NUMBER TO LOG IN.
Presents multiple sides of over 500 issues. Source can help assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues, and develop analytical thinking skills.
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Newsela is a powerful tool for student research, offering high-quality, current, and historical articles across various subjects, including social studies and science, tailored to different reading levels.
Use these resources to access primary documents, copyright-free materials, images, videos, text, and audio.
Creative Commons Use & Remix: photos, videos, and text.
Flickr: Photos
Pixabay: images, videos, and music.
Unsplash: photos.
Noun Project: icons & photos.
Bensound: a collection of free music.
Librivox: Free public domain audiobooks.
Government sources like NASA, the National Archives, the Smithsonian, Library of Congres Primary Sources.