EBOOKS
SMCPS Students have access to several ebook platforms that include:
SORA - Access to thousands of ebooks from SMCPS
Lightbox Interactive eBooks
World Book online eBooks
School based ebook purchases
Visit this link on the SMCPS Library Media Ebooks Page for information on how to access. Questions about ebooks? Email Heather Wysokinski at resources@smcps.org
DATABASES
SMCPS Students have access to online databases. Login using CLEVER.
CultureGrams includes 4 editions. World Edition: Experience the world through cultural information on more than 200 countries. Kids Edition: Get a kid’s-eye view of daily life in countries around the world. States Edition: Explore all the U.S. states in colorful, engaging reports. Provinces Edition: Tour all the Canadian provinces and territories in 13 image - filled reports.
Sirs Researcher provides background and current analysis necessary for research and understanding of 360+ current and pervasive Leading Issues. Analysis and opinions cover the pros, cons, and everything in between on the most researched and debated social issues.
CultureGrams includes 4 editions. World Edition: Experience the world through cultural information on more than 200 countries. Kids Edition: Get a kid’s-eye view of daily life in countries around the world. States Edition: Explore all the U.S. states in colorful, engaging reports. Provinces Edition: Tour all the Canadian provinces and territories in 13 image - filled reports.
Sirs Researcher provides background and current analysis necessary for research and understanding of 360+ current and pervasive Leading Issues. Analysis and opinions cover the pros, cons, and everything in between on the most researched and debated social issues.
SIRS Discoverer is a multidisciplinary database specifically designed for elementary and middle school learners, researchers, and educators covering curriculum areas such as current events, history, health, language arts, math, science, social studies, and technology.
World Book Online resources are available anytime, anywhere—at school and at home. World Book has been the trusted encyclopedia of school and public libraries for decades. World Book Online contains thousands of informational articles with stunning illustrations, videos, interactive maps, research help, and activities.
Gale Databases (included National Geographic Kids!)
Visit this link on the SMCPS Library Media Databases Page for information on how to access. Questions about databases? Email Heather Wysokinski at resources@smcps.org