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Databases

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Picture of house Biography Resource Center
Biographical information on people from around the world and throughout history.
Picture of house Chicago Tribune
Full text Chicago Tribune newspaper articles from 1985 to the present.
Picture of house Contemporary Authors
Biographical information on writers including many full text articles.
Picture of house CultureGrams
Provides information on over 180 countries including daily life and culture, history, customs, and lifestyles of the world’s people. Recipes, maps, and flags are included.
Picture of house Infotrac
A subject index to hundreds of magazines including many articles which are full text.
Picture of house LearnATest
Online practice tests for many exams including the ACT, SAT, GED, and ASVAB.
Picture of house NoveList
Looking for a good book? Search by subject, plot summary and more.
Picture of house SIRS
Full text magazine and newspaper articles about topics of current social interest.
Picture of house World Book Encyclopedia
Access to the latest edition of the encyclopedia, an excellent source for general information on many topics.

Websites

The Children’s Services Department recommends a number of websites for homework assistance in a variety of topics. Click here for a listing.
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