Teen Resources
Teen Resources
For Middle and High School Students
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General
- BrainFuse: Live online homework help, available 1 pm – 10 pm.
- Britannica School Edition: Get quick facts and in-depth information on a wide variety of subjects.
- California Occupational Guides: California-specific guide to training, job outlook, & earnings expectations for jobs
- eBook Central: thousands of ebooks on English Language Arts, Science, Math, Social Studies, Health, Physical Education, Information Literacy and Technology. (Grades 9+)
- Gale Resources for High School Students: Information on history, literature, science, and social issues.
- Proquest eLibrary: Research made easy - find content, context, and pathways as you research a topic.
English & Literature
- eBook Central: thousands of ebooks on English Language Arts, Science, Math, Social Studies, Health, Physical Education, Information Literacy and Technology. (Grades 9+)
- Gale Resources for High School Students: Information on history, literature, science, and social issues.
- Literature Resource Center: Author biographical information, literary criticism and reviews.
- Litfinder: Literary works and authors throughout history, including poems, plays, short stories, and more.
- Proquest eLibrary: Research made easy - find content, context, and pathways as you research a topic.
- Teen Books & Author Resources: reading guides, author interviews, book trailers and more for readers grade 4-12.
History & Social Science
- Archives Unbound: Historical documents that support the research and study needs of students.
- Biography in Context: In-depth biographical information about the world’s most influential people.
- CultureGrams: Concise social, cultural, and political information on countries, U.S. states, and provinces around the world. (Grades 3-12)
- eBook Central: thousands of ebooks on English Language Arts, Science, Math, Social Studies, Health, Physical Education, Information Literacy and Technology. (Grades 9+)
- Gale Resources for High School Students: Information on history, literature, science, and social issues.
- Opposing Viewpoints In Context: Both sides of current controversial topics.
- Proquest eLibrary: Research made easy - find content, context, and pathways as you research a topic.
- SIRS Issues Researcher: Pros and cons on complex social issues with relevant, credible information that tells the whole story on the major questions of the day. (Grades 6+)
Math & Science
- eBook Central: thousands of ebooks on English Language Arts, Science, Math, Social Studies, Health, Physical Education, Information Literacy and Technology. (Grades 9+)
- Gale Resources for High School Students: Information on history, literature, science, and social issues.
- Photomath: Free app that scans math problems and gives step by step explanations.
- Proquest eLibrary: Research made easy - find content, context, and pathways as you research a topic.
Test Prep
- Testing and Education Reference Center: AP & SAT practice tests, certification exams, career pathways and more.
- Permit Practice Tests: Free driver’s test practice
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Book Connections
Book Connections enriches everyone’s experience reading children’s and young adult books. Find book readings and read-alongs, meet-the-author videos, book trailers and much more.