databases

explora is our primary portal for databases. It searches through a compilation of different databases that explore magazines, newspapers, academic journals, encyclopedia and more. Sign in through Clever.

Points of View offers multiple perspectives and summary of controversial topics, including climate change, animal rights, and human rights. Sign in through Clever.

World Book is an encyclopedia, a collection of articles about various topics. They used to be many books alphabetized (ask your parents). Use the World Book Student option. Click here for online tutorials.

Need a book recommendation?

NoveList K-8 is able to offer suggestions based on your favorite books. *Note: all of these books are not in our collection. Sign in through Clever.

What is a database?

"A database is a collection of data that is specially organized for rapid search and retrieval by a computer. "-See Encyclopedia Britannica's full article

Questions?

Do you have questions about using a database? Contact Mrs. Singer.

Here's a handout from explora about its features:

Explora-Kids-Handout.pdf

Thank you to the New Jersey State Library for providing access to EBSCO products, including explora, Points of View, and Novelist, to schools throughout the state. Support of libraries at every level benefit everyone.

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