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  • Bookflix >>
    • BookFlix is an online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction from Children’s Press and other trusted Scholastic imprints. It is published by Scholastic Inc. BookFlix was developed in collaboration with Weston Woods Studios and engineered by Grolier Interactive.
  • Encyclopedia of Animals >>
    • Offers in-depth information describing the nature and habitat of familiar animals.
  • Kids Search >>
    • For grades K-5.  Search by topic, or type in a keyword that best describes your search
  • Primary School Resources >>
    • Contains full text for more than 60 popular, elementary school magazines dating back to 1989. All full text articles are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles).  Full text is also available for over 100 student pamphlets. This database also has an Image Collection of 116,000 photos, maps and flags.
  • Student Research Center >>
    • For grades 6-12.  Search by keyword or topic to find useful search results that can be easily sorted by source type - -magazines, reference books, photos, flags, etc
  • World Book >>
    • World Book Kids includes thousands of easy-to-read articles, engaging images and illustrations, interactive games and activities, and teacher resources.

      World Book Student includes the articles of the World Book Encyclopedia, a Biography Center, dictionary, atlas, an extensive multimedia collection, thousands of editor-selected Web sites, correlations to curriculum standards, and much more.

      Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos offers World Book’s excellent editorial content, rich media, and interactive features in Spanish.

  • Schools >>