Subscription Databases
A database is a collection of online information. The databases below can help you with homework assignments and research projects. Visit them to learn more about any subject in which you are personally interested.
See Mrs. Dalina in the Media Center for login information.
SIRS Discoverer
http://ars.sirs.com
This database contains encyclopedia, magazine and/or newspaper articles about famous people, historical events, countries, science and sports, just to name a few topics.
InfoBits
http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/dayt17218
This database contains encyclopedia, magazine and/or newspaper articles about famous people, historical events, countries, science and sports, just to name a few topics.
CultureGrams
http://online.culturegrams.com/
This database has well-organized, up-to-date country, state and Canadian province information. It provides facts about location, daily life and culture, including traditions and lifestyles of people around the world.
Cobblestone Online
http://cobblestoneonline.net
This database accesses full text articles on history, world cultures (including Native Peoples), ancient civilizations and science from high quality educational magazines like Cobblestone, Odyssey and Dig.
EBSCOhost
http://search.ebscohost.com/
We recommend students use Searchasaurus and Kids Search when using this family of databases. NoveList K-8 provides great book lists and readers advisory service. February 28, 2008: EBSCOhost service interrupted Access to and funding for the EBSCOhost family of databases is provided through the New Jersey State Library’s New Jersey Knowledge Initiative. Beginning Thursday, February 28, 2008, New Jersey Knowledge Initiative vendors will begin a rolling shutdown of the online resources because of under-funding for this statewide program. To learn more about NJKI and how to support this invaluable service to school, public and collegiate libraries, please visit www.njki.org.
