Homework Databases for Teens
Need help with a research or homework project? Use the databases below for free with your library card.
| Database | Description |
|---|---|
| EBSCOhost is an online research platform with highly regarded scholarly articles curated by experts created to find a range of databases, e-journals, and educational videos. These databases are helpful to find journal articles on a particular topic. With your library card, you gain access to 20 different databases under EBSCOhost. These range in subjects areas from nursing and psychology & behavioral sciences to business and career/vocational search. | |
| American & English Literature Collection | The American & English Literature Collections contain many works of poetry, drama, and prose from the 16th through 20th centuries. It includes the complete text of more than 200,000 poems, 2,000 plays, 100 works of prose, 11 major editions of Shakespeare’s works, and 21 editions of the Bible. |
| 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. |
| Data Axle Reference Solutions | Directory information for 11 million U.S. businesses and 120 million U.S. households. Search for businesses by SIC code, sales volume number of employees and more. Search for residence directory information by name, location or phone number. |
| Explora for Teens | Explora for Secondary Schools offers full-text articles from thousands of magazines, journals, and newspapers on a wide variety of subjects, along with images, videos, and primary sources. |
| NewsBank Akron Beacon Journal Collection | Explore Akron history through local news, events, and people with this collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online |
| NewsBank America's News | Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people, and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S. |
| Newspaper Archive | NewspaperArchive contains tens of millions of searchable newspaper pages, dating as far back as the 1700s. Use the archive to view, save and print full-page newspapers from around the United States. |
| Northstar Digital Literacy | Northstar Digital Literacy defines basic skills needed to perform tasks on computers and online. Online, self-guided modules assess the ability of individuals to perform tasks based on these skills. |
| Oxford Research Encyclopedias | The Oxford Research Encyclopedias offer long-form overview articles written, peer-reviewed, and edited by leading scholars. |
| Very Short Introductions | Very Short Introductions provide intelligent and serious introductions to a huge range of subjects. In this digital resource, hundreds of titles can be searched at once, opening up new pathways across subjects. |
| World Book Advanced | World Book Advanced offers a wealth of vetted articles supplemented by thousands of original source documents, fosters advanced research and critical thinking skills, and prepares students for continued growth. |
| World Book Student | Tailored specifically for students, articles include multimedia and related resources to engage students, biographies, and supplemental tools to support cross-curricular studies. |
| World Book Timelines | Explore more than 650 pre-made timelines with over 14,000 individual events, or create your own timelines! |
Resources for Skills & Hobbies
| Website | Description |
|---|---|
| Chilton Library | The Chilton Library provides access to repair, maintenance, and service information on the most popular cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs on the road today as well as many new vehicles! This continually updated resource provides step-by-step repair procedures as well as troubleshooting guides and diagnostic trouble codes, photos, illustrations, diagrams, and multimedia (videos and animations) simplify even the most complicated tasks. |
| Craftsy | Craftsy is an online resource for all creative makers, where you can find everything you need – from basic instruction to advanced techniques. It’s a community of enthusiastic makers, from quilters and sewers, to cake decorators and painters, wanting to create beautiful things and express their creativity. |
| Mango Languages | Learn practical conversation skills for a wide variety of popular languages with everyday dialog from native speakers and engaging interactive lessons. |
| The Great Courses | The Great Courses—the leading global media brand for lifelong learning and personal enrichment. This collection includes more than 250 courses, led by the world’s top experts, covering a broad range of subjects, such as science, mathematics, philosophy, history, literature, fine arts and music, travel, business, and personal development. |