Research - Databases

We have many online resources to help you do research. All can be accessed by using the Denton ISD Single Sign on Portal, ClassLink.
Click here to access resources via ClassLink

Look for the two Library Folders in ClassLink
See the list of available resources below.

gale databases

K-5 Gale database. (formerly Kids InfoBits) - age-appropriate educational content on animals, arts, geography, health, literature, people, social studies, technology, & more.

Check out this video on how to use Gale in Context: Elementary

Includes the complete run of the National Geographic Kids magazine from 2009 to present, as well as books, videos, and images. Covering topics in science, nature, culture, archaeology and space.

Click here for a video on how to use National Geographic Kids.

Full suite of Gale Research databases. Includes reference materials, magazines and newspaper. Great resource for professional journals.

A general reference database for elementary and middle school learners, researchers, and educators covering curriculum areas and content sets such as reading, language arts, current events, science, social studies, history, health, and technology.

Click here for a video on how to use SIRS Discoverer

Ebsco databases

Explora contains complete articles from popular elementary school magazines. All complete articles are assigned reading-level indicators (Lexiles®), and many articles are available in color PDF. You'll also find easy-to-read encyclopedia entries written specifically for kids ad more than one million images of photos, maps and flags!

Click here for video on how to use Explora

Full suite of EBSCO Research databases. Includes high-quality articles from reputable publishers, chosen to meet the specific needs of researchers.

britannica

Encyclopedia containing continually updated journal articles, primary-source material, multimedia (90,000 images, videos, and audio clips), and links to 129,000 expert websites. Includes Britannica Learning Zone for PreK-2 students.

Click here for video on how to use Britannica School

Provides a Spanish elementary encyclopedia, images, videos, and Spanish language learning materials specifically designed for younger learners.

Click here for document on how to use Britannica Escolar

Click here for video in Spanish on how to use Britannica Escolar

others

PebbleGo is a database specifically geared toward the needs of K-2 learners. It helps students learn foundational research skills plus provides critical early-reader supports like audio voice overs and text highlighting.

Click here for a video on how to use PebbleGo

This PebbleGo database is designed for our older elementary students. Students will find longer, more in depth articles on a variety of topics

Engaging author programs and K-12 book resources delivered to you -- online, anytime.

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