Use the catalog to search for books in our library. You can also put books on reserve when you login.
Lots of resources are availabe online through your public library.
Use this site to paste in text you are having a hard time understanding. It will rewrite it at a lower reading level.
Find out what your book lexile level is and search for books with your lexile.
Login Info: Usernames & Passwords for the following databases are available from the librarian or your teacher.
Middle School Resources for Research
Issues & Controversies Database
http://online.infobaselearning.com/Direct.aspx?aid+129141&pid+WE57
Science Database
http://ic.galegroup.com/ic/scic/?p=SCIC&u=lyn38930
U.S. History Database
http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/lyn38930?db=UHIC
World History Database
http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/lyn38930?db=WHIC
Opposing Viewpoints Database
http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/lyn38930?db=OVIC
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Ebooks on lots of subjects. Cites your sources too.
http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/lyn38930?id=welcome&db=GVRL
Britannica Encyclopedia
Trustworthy information. Easy to understand.
http://school.eb.com
History Study Center
Good basic descriptions of historical events. Includes pnks to primary sources.
http://www.historystudycenter.com/home/home.do
Proquest
Search magazines, journals and newspapers from all over the world.
http://search.proquest.com
NEWSELA
Find nonfiction articles on all kinds of topics. Create a student account.
http://newsela.com/articles/?category=science#articles/
Soundzabound
Sounds and music to use for projects.
http://soundzabound.com
Last Modified on April 27, 2017