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Tutor.com Subscription Database
One-on-one live online tutoring for students through Tutor.com. Connect to a live tutor through any Internet connection from 2 p.m. to 12 a.m.
EbscoHost Subscription Database
Full Text Magazine Articles. You can choose to search from one or a number of EBSCO databases, including General Reference, Biographies, Health, Business, and Current Events.
Facts on File Subscription Database
Facts on File is a collection of databases highlighting science, geography, history, health, and multicultural sources. It also has a career guidance section.
Learning Express Library Subscription Database
Practice Math, English, Social Studies and Logic Skills. On the Learning Express Library homepage click on "School Center." You will need to create an account in order to save your test results. For user name use your library card number. Create your own password. Then use your library card number and password each time you return to the site.
Multnomah County Library Homework Helpers
http://www.multcolib.org/homework/
Try these great homework helpers from Multnomah County Library. Includes dozens of subjects!
The Arts
Art History Resources on the Web
http://witcombe.sbc.edu/ARTHLinks.html
From prehistoric art to the 21st century, and all around the world.
Artcyclopedia
http://artcyclopedia.com/index.html
Art encyclopedia where you can browse or search for an artist and their art.
Biography
Contemporary Authors Subscription Database
Biographical information on 112,000 modern novelists, poets, playwrights, nonfiction writers, journalists and scriptwriters.
Biographical Dictionary
http://www.s9.com
covers more than 28,000 notable men and women who have shaped our world from ancient times to the present day.
Books, Poetry & Writing
NoveList Subscription Database
Fiction database that provides subject heading access, reviews, annotations, and more for over 120,000 fiction titles. Also includes Author Read-alikes, Book Discussion Guides, BookTalks, and Feature Articles
Camden County Library Pathfinder: Literary Criticism
Camden County Library Pathfinder: Literary Criticism - Shakespeare
The Elements of Style
http://www.bartleby.com/141/index.html
The classic by William Strunk.
MLA Bibliography Composer
http://www.easybib.com/
A+ Research and Writing for High School and College Students
http://www.ipl.org/div/aplus/
Includes a step by step guide, hints for finding information on the web and at the library, and links to other great sources.
Current Events
TOPICsearch Subscription Database
Allows researchers to explore social, political and economic issues, scientific discoveries and other popular topics discussed in today's classrooms.
Opposing Viewpoints Subscription Database
A complete one-stop source for information on social issues. Access viewpoint articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, links to websites, and full-text magazine and newspaper articles.
This Day in History
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history
The World Factbook
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
Includes information on every country in the world.
Geography and Political Science
Atlapedia Online
http://www.atlapedia.com/index.html
Atlapedia Online contains full color physical and political maps as well as key facts and statistics on countries of the world. (Opens in new window.)
50 States.com
http://www.50states.com/
Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government for Kids
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/
Separate sections for grades 6-8 and grades 9-12.
Flags of the World
http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/
Math
The Math Forum - Ask Dr. Math
http://mathforum.org/dr.math/
Reference Materials
Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia Subscription Database
For students and adults alike, the Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia database indexes over 25,000 records, covering an array of topics. The database contains various images and offers brief biographies as well as information in a variety of subject areas.
Bartlett's Familiar Quotations
http://www.bartleby.com/quotations/
Find out who said it, and where.
Translator
http://translate.reference.com/
Full text translations for dozens of languages.
Free Translation.com
http://www.freetranslation.com
Use this site to get a translation where you can get the "gist" of foreign language text and web pages. For an exact translation you'll need an interpreter!
Dictionary.com
http://www.dictionary.com
Easy to use -- and an easy to remember URL.
Roget's Thesaurus
http://www.thesaurus.com/
Another way to say it...
Classics Unveiled
http://www.classicsunveiled.com/
What's the story behind all those gods and goddesses?
Science
Science - from Facts on File
Under "Science" select "Science Online." Contains extensive information on a broad range of scientific disciplines. Subscription Database
Human Anatomy Online
http://www.innerbody.com/htm/body.html
Search the Internet
Evaluating Internet Information (from Johns Hopkins University)
http://guides.library.jhu.edu/evaluate
