Embedded Files
A collection of databases containing journals, books, magazines and more in an easy-to-use interface with simple search and browse capabilities. Content is tailored to fit the needs of grades 6-8 students.
Tens of thousands of encyclopedia articles featuring high-interest, readable content. • Rich multimedia, including nearly 700 videos and original animations and 17,000+ photos and illustrations. • My Research offers individualized accounts, allowing users to compile content that can be accessed from home or school. • World Book Biography Center, with more than 10,000 biographies of both historical and contemporary figures. • Google Drive and Google Classroom integration. • Trivia quizzes make learning fun. • Lexile® measures on Student’s most popular articles deliver a “targeted” reading experience. • Extensive built-in dictionary and an easy-tonavigate atlas. • Translation tool with 100+ languages! • Correlations to Common Core, state, and provincial standards. • Age-appropriate webquests provide exploratory print-and-go activities.
A full-text database providing popular middle school magazines, reference e-books, and thousands of primary source documents and videos. Titles include Discover, Ranger Rick, TIME, Science News and more.
Search engine with filtered results leaves room for critical thinking. SweetSearch supplies valid, reputable websites that can help kids learn about a variety of topics.
Poetry & Short Story Reference Source
A rich full-text database containing thousands of classic and contemporary poems, short stories, biographies, essays, lesson plans and learning guides. It also includes high-quality videos and audio recordings from the Academy of American Poets.
Access thousands of unique and reliable full-text biographies, including the complete full text of Biography and Biography Today. In addition to keyword search, users can locate biographies by subject occupation, activity, nationality, gender, birthplace and more.
This resource is designed for students and adults who have a basic foundation in English grammar and reading but need adapted reading material for a variety of subjects. It offers resources to help build background knowledge, conduct research and improve study skills
Maine Secretary of State Kids' Page
Information for K-12 on the State of Maine as well as links to other student programs from the Secretary of State's Office.
Ben's Guide to US Government for Kids
A resource to help inform students, parents, and educators about the Federal Government through publications and information distributed by the Gov't. Publishing Office (GPO).
This database offers full text for hundreds of science magazines, journals, reference books and high-quality videos, plus science experiments, curriculum-aligned lesson plans and a vast image collection. Titles include Discover, Scientific American, Science News and more.
Inspiring new learning about the Wabanaki Nations. The Abbe Museum's commitment centers Indigenous people in their own histories, stories, and futures, correcting harmful representations of the past.
MOOSE (Maine Online Opportunities for Sustained Education) contains a learning library of assorted project-based learning experiences. Modules are self-paced and offer variety and choice in activities and topics.
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