Research Databases

List of research database titles, descriptions and links
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CultureGrams
CultureGrams

CultureGrams® is your source for concise, reliable, and up-to-date cultural information on countries of the world. Beyond the facts and figures, find an insider's perspective on the history, daily life, and customs. Also covers US states and Canadian provinces.

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DAILY LIFE THROUGH HISTORY
Daily Life Through History - (In Library Use Only)

From Greenwood Electronic Media, Daily Life Through History is an online sourcebook series providing a detailed portrayal of what life was like for ordinary people in different cultures throughout history.  Includes images, maps and illustrations.

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Explora
Explora Primary (EBSCOHost)
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EXPLORA SECONDARY
Explora Secondary

(EBSCOHost) - Access from home

 

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The Foundation Center / Candid
Foundation Center / Candid - Foundation Directory Online Essential - (In-Library Use Only)
  • Candid is a nonprofit that helps other nonprofits serve their communities. We offer Candid's key tools, including GuideStar and the Foundation Directory. Access GuideStar to research local nonprofits to support and find services. Individuals and nonprofits can search the Foundation Directory for funding, scholarships, and fellowships and connect with funders.
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hobbies and crafts reference
Hobbies & Crafts Reference Source

- Access from home

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Northstar Digital Literacy
Northstar Digital Literacy

Northstar focuses on basic digital literacy skills—such as using a mouse, searching on the internet, and using email—as well as advanced skills, like using Google Docs and searching for jobs online. Self-directed online learning provides individualized online instruction and practice. Learners can independently access original online content incorporating Northstar standards, instruction, and practice. When learners complete an assessment, they are automatically directed to the Northstar Online Learning (NSOL) content corresponding to what they still need to learn.

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OHIO DRIVER'S EDUCATION - Access from home
Ohio Driver's Education - Access from home

Ohio BMV Handbooks and practice tests for: Cars, Motorcycles and CDL.

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Points of View Reference Source
Points of View Reference Source

Learn how to assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues and sharpen your analytical thinking using Points of View Reference Source.

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SCIENCE REFERENCE CENTER
Science Reference Source

(EBSCOHost) - Access from home

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Slavery in America and the World: History, Culture, and Law

This HeinOnline collection brings together a multitude of essential legal materials on slavery in the United States and the English-speaking world. Including every statute passed by every colony and state on slavery; and, every federal statute dealing with slavery and slave recovery; every English-language legal commentary on slavery published before 1920, including many essays and articles in obscure, hard-to-find journals in the United States and elsewhere modern law review articles on the subject. 
In addition to legal documents this collection includes, many modern histories of slavery and more than a thousand pamphlets and books on slavery from the 19th century.   
This library will continue to grow, not only from new scholarship but also from historical material that we continue to locate and add to the collection.

 

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WORLD BOOK EARLY WORLD OF LEARNING
World Book Early World of Learning
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WORLD BOOK KIDS
World Book Kids
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