Prescott Library: Animal Research, Science 6: Databases

Reference Databases

What is a library database? A library database is an indexed collection of magazine, journal, newspaper articles, abstracts, and other information, which has been checked for accuracy and reliability by publishers and then licensed for distribution in online/electronic format.

Britannica School This link opens in a new window
Encyclopedia for all levels.
This online encyclopædia has portals for elementary, middle, and upper school students. Choose the one that is right for you.
Elementary: Gale in Context This link opens in a new window
Kids InfoBits meets the research needs of students in Kindergarten through Grade 5. It features a developmentally appropriate, visually graphic interface, a subject-based topic tree search and full-text, age-appropriate, curriculum-related magazine, newspaper and reference content for information on current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports and more.
Scholastic Go! This link opens in a new window
Science in Context This link opens in a new window
Off campus password is maryc
Science in Context is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on hundreds of today's most significant science topics. The solution merges Gale's authoritative and continuously updated reference content with full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, experiments, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites organized into a user-friendly portal experience.
World Book Online This link opens in a new window
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