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Educational Resources for Children

We offer many research and learning databases of children and students of all ages. 

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A fun online literary resource for children in preschool through third grade and their parents that pairs classic video storybooks with related nonfiction eBooks to build a love of reading and learning.
CultureGrams-Information about the U.S. & Countries of the World

Information about U. S. states and the countries of the world, including history, customs, recipes, maps, and more. 
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Explora for Kids-A Research Database Designed for Elementary Students & Educators

Learn more about your favorite subject. Read magazines, newspapers, biographies, primary sources, country information. Find images for class projects and learn vocabulary. Translate articles into more than 30 languages. 
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Explora for Teens-A Research Database Designed for Middle/High School Students & Educators

Learn more about your favorite subject. Read magazines, newspapers, biographies, primary sources, country information. Find images for class projects and learn vocabulary. Translate articles into more than 30 languages.
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With features that are age-appropriate, reliable, and perfect for young learners, this curriculum-related content covers a broad range of educational topics. This resource helps kids explore and gain comfort with database searching.
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Little Pim (Mango Languages for Children)

An award-winning program designed specifically to introduce new languages to young children. The series is available in ten foreign languages (Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Hebrew, English/ESL (with Spanish or English subtitles), German, Russian and Arabic).
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Novelist K-8 Plus-Helpful Reading Resources

For grades K to 8.  Using simple search techniques, find helpful resources such as expert reading recommendations, read-alikes, book discussion guides, thematic book lists and more.
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What Tree is It?

This resource will help to identify Ohio trees by leaf, fruit, or by name. Find out more.

What's that Snake?

Use this resource to identify Ohio snakes based on characteristics or by name.  This resource also helps to dispel many snake related myths. Find out more.

What's the Point?

Identify flint artifacts, found in Ohio. Find out more.

World Almanac for Kids-A One-Step Resource for Intermediate-Level Students

Erasing the line between homework support and fun exploration, it contains excellent resources for student reports and research, including extensive, up-to-date articles; videos; interactive games; science projects; and Homework Help; plus Teacher Resources with lesson plans. Kids can explore age-appropriate subjects while developing online research skills with a trusted source.
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World Book Early World of Learning

Offers an interactive learning environment for children in preschool and early elementary grades, which includes resources to help them grasp critical early childhood themes while developing reading and oral language skills.
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World Book Kids-Content & Tools Specifically for Young Students

Features content and tools developed especially for young students. The site offers simple navigation, easy-to-read articles, multimedia, comparison tools, interactive games and activities, and teacher resources.
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World Book Students-Contains an Extensive Multimedia Collection

Contains an extensive multimedia collection, including editor-selected websites, and correlations to state standards.
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World Book Timelines-Build & Share Timelines

Use your own events and images or add content and images from World Book.
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