Online Resources
Check out a few of Klein ISD research tools, e-books, and audiobooks!
You can find all of these on the Student Dashboard, but here you can see how to access and use each tool. If you have any questions about passwords or the use of these tools, contact your campus librarian!
Research Tools
National Geographic Kids
Reputable, authoritative, and appropriate content that brings kids aged 6 - 14 the world in a way they've never seen before. Fun and substantive, National Geographic Kids will take them on amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space.
Gale Infobits
Meets the research the needs of students K - 5. It features a visually graphic interface, a subject-based topic tree search and full-text, age appropriate magazine, newspaper and reference content for info on current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports and more.
True Flix
100% nonfiction literacy resource that leverages Scholastic's award-winning True Book series with related video content. Students build knowledge of subject-area content through paired videos and ebooks while sharpening important literacy skills.
Pebble Go
is a curricular content hub specifically designed for K-3 students. Packed with informational articles, ready-made activities, and literacy supports for students of all abilities, it boosts engagement and fosters independent learning in core subject areas.
Pebble Go NEXT
is the next step in research for students grades 3-6. Launching with a States and American Indian studies module, PebbleGo Next is carefully aligned to grades 3-6 curriculum objectives.
Britannica School Edition
is a safe up-to-date age appropriate information resource for Elementary students. Discover encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources, games, and other learning resources that support student research and reinforce curriculum standards.
E-Books and Audiobooks
Tumblebooks
are animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. TumbleBook Library takes existing picture books, adding animation, sound, music and narration to produce an electronic picture book. You can read it, or have it read to you.
Capstone Interactive
eBooks are interactive, browser-based, digital books that feature easy navigation tools and enhanced content such as read-to-me audio that supports readers of all types and ages.
Mackin Via
is an online digital library that provides easy access to eBooks, read-alongs, audiobooks, databases, and videos.. This site hosts many classic books.
"Overdrive" has been switched to "Sora". Most of these videos below are still correct. An updated video on how to use Sora is coming soon!
Overdrive - Basics
Overdrve is our Klein ISD online library. This site has many current online books that students and teachers can check out with their library number.