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

Nat Geo for Parents.mp4

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 for Students and Parents.webm

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.

TrueFlix for Students_Families.webm

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.


PebbleGo Training for Families.webm

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.

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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.

BritannicaSchool Parent Student Video (convert-video-online.com).mp4

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 for Students.mp4

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 for Students.webm

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 for Students.mp4

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 for Parents and Students.webm

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.

Overdrive-Choosing a Book.webm

Overdrive-

Choosing a Book

Overdrive-Holding, Reading and Returning Items.webm

Overdrive- Holding

Reading and Returning Books