Research Databases

Access biographical information on more than 335,000 people from throughout history, around the world, and across all disciplines.

Three interactive learning environments for preschoolers and children in early grades.

A trustworthy environment for students and educators in grades K through 5 to look up facts for class projects or homework.

Grades 6-12: A far better alternative to websites and search engines for students to look up articles and facts for research papers or homework.

Gale In Context: Elementary (formerly Kids Infobits) is an easy-to-use digital resource featuring age-appropriate, reliable, curriculum-related content covering a broad range of educational topics. The modern design and simple navigation make it easy for users to explore content and gain comfort with database searching.

Research an author, novel, or poem for school or personal interest. Learn more about a literary movement for book discussions.

Containing resources that present multiple sides of an issue, this resource provides the basis from which students can realize and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills.

Ohio tree identification guide.

Ohio snake identification guide

Identifying flint artifacts.

Thousands of colorful illustrations, diagrams, and maps enrich thousands of articles, with teacher guides

Information resources for pre-school through college

Contains an extensive multimedia collection, including editor-selected websites, and correlations to state standards.

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