Research Databases

Student research tool for grades 6 through 12.

Student research tool for grades K through 5.

Examine over 400 controversial topics from at least two sides (point and counterpoint).

Designed for the student researcher. Contains full text of hundreds of science magazines, journals, encyclopedias, reference books, and a vast collection of images.

Quick, authoritative, and accessible overviews on a range of subjects in the arts and humanities, law, medicine & health, science & mathematics, and social sciences.

Identify and learn about common Ohio trees. By only knowing one part of a tree (leaf, fruit, etc.), you can follow the samples given until you can identify your tree.

Includes 30 species and subspecies of snakes that are found in Ohio. Learn about Ohio snakes or use the program to identify one you have seen.

Identification guide to search for arrowheads and flint artifacts.

The classic homework tool is for searching on a variety of topics, including articles, audio clips, video clips, images, and timelines. Includes links for the Spanish and French versions of World Book.

Contains three learning environments for young learners in early elementary grades.

Designed for grades 1 through 4 featuring thousands of articles, images & illustrations, teacher resources, and more