Pinole Middle School
Library Resources
Embedded Files
Instructions on How To use the Library Online Resources
Instructions on How To use the Library Online Resources
Ebooks & Audiobooks in Destiny Discover
Ebooks & Audiobooks in Destiny Discover
Books, Ebooks, & Audiobooks
Destiny Discover
Destiny Discover
Read online as guest or check-out an eBook for a week using district domain login.
Destiny Library
Destiny Library
Pinole Middle School Library Catalog
Sora eBooks
Sora eBooks
Sign in with your school district computer login to checkout eBooks.
Search Engines
Kiddle
Kiddle
Visual search engine for children
Provides safe search results and is intended for academic and entertainment purposes.
Google Arts & culture
Google Arts & culture
Research Databases
Calisphere
Calisphere
GALE Environment Studies
GALE Environment Studies
Environmental Studies is a resource that includes case studies, news, and videos on sustainability, global warming, and more.
GALE Science
GALE Science
Supports science studies by providing useful resources for research and education. Includes science topics and scientific disciplines that relate to real-world issues.
NASA
NASA
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA is a U.S. government agency responsible for science and technology related to air and space. Live coverage and original on-demand video series.
NASA in Spanish
Scholastic Kids Press
Scholastic Kids Press
"News for Kids, by Kids"
A group of Kid Reporters, ages 10-14, from across the country and the world. Young journalist who reports on politics, entertainment, sports, and the environment, including local and national events.
Newsela
Newsela
Database that contains nonfiction articles for students from a wide array of sources. Everything from current events to myths and legends, and literature to science.
Smithsonian Magazine
Smithsonian Magazine
A magazine that covers scientific research and exploration. Supports authoritative works in science, history, arts, popular culture, and innovation. The world's largest museum which contains 21 museums and the national zoo.
ProQuest PBS Video Collection
ProQuest PBS Video Collection
A streaming video collection providing a wide range of content with the most valuable video documentaries and series from PBS.
Common Assignments:
In-class use to introduce a topic
Engage with students who are visual learners
ProQuest Culture Grams
ProQuest Culture Grams
Unique cultural information provided by natives and long-term residents on daily life and social customs.
Common Assignments:
Country or state report
Cultural research
Cultural sensitivity
Explore topics in science and current events. Updated daily from domestic and international newspapers, magazines, and government documents.
Subject coverage:
Pro/Con
Controversial Issues
Persuasive Writing
Argument
Social Issues
A tutorial product providing video instruction on the important concepts in information literacy including how to write a research paper.
Subject coverage:
Writing research papers
How to find, evaluate, and use information sources
Britannica School
Britannica School
Online Encyclopedia
Online Encyclopedia
Britannica Escolar
Britannica Escolar
Resources in Spanish
Resources in Spanish
Citation & Plagiarism
Grammarly
Grammarly
Citation Machine
Citation Machine
KnightCite
KnightCite
Plagiarism Detector
Plagiarism Detector
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