Research

Databases and encyclopedias

Just like Google, but with reliable sources

Searchable online encyclopedia. Provided by the Maine State Library.

Articles and videos 

Articles and videos, searchable by grade level

Articles and videos about all kinds of topics

Short videos on a wide range of topics

Explore balanced news articles featuring perspectives from the whole political spectrum

Explore news articles by grade level

Explore maps, graphs, and other data about the United States

Explore maps, graphs, and other data about the United States

Science news articles for students

Search for articles about marine life

Scroll to near the bottom of the page to search for articles about animals by species 

Public radio and TV broadcasts from history, searchable by keyword or by category

Look at artifacts and articles from American history

Resources from the museum including an encyclopedia of terms, articles, and exhibit information.

Explore articles about people, places, items, and moments in history. Includes video resources and maps.

Explore artworks, biographies, and museum collections

Explore and learn about the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection

Read poems and essays about poems and poets. Sponsored by the American Academy of Poets