Databases

Offers a thorough look at world history from the mid-15th century to the present. Includes primary sources, searchable timelines, controversies in history, maps and graphs presented in an easy-to-use, student-friendly format.

Basic financial planning and investment advice as well as sophisticated portfolio analysis. Includes reports and exclusive Morningstar Ratings on stocks and mutual funds.

App available. Unlimited access to the NYT website and app every day. Features include TimesMachine archives, Learning Network curricula, and Today’s Paper. Click the link and create an account or sign in for 24 hours of access.

Search full-text coverage of the U.S. newspaper of record. Offers coverage of national and international news, plus important speeches and documents, Supreme Court decisions, and presidential press conference transcripts.

Historical newspaper archive from the 1700s onward, containing thousands of well-known regional, state and small local newspapers in the U.S. and other countries.

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An extensive database of fiction for adults, teens and kids, offering subject access and full-text reviews, read-alikes, awards, book lists, discussion guides, book talks, and articles for a wide range of reading interests.

Access complete books, in-depth video courses, and guides from industry experts on a wide range of current, high-demand technology topics, such as coding, digital photography, cyber security, and system administration.

App available. Download and enjoy ebooks and eaudiobooks on your computer, tablet or mobile device. Check out fiction and non-fiction ebooks, audiobooks, and comics for all ages.

App available. Find newspapers and magazines from around the world in full text and full color on your computer or mobile device. Instant access to thousands of newspapers and magazines from over 150 countries in over 60 languages.

Information about recent new home sales, new business licenses, foreclosures and bankruptcies. Includes Lake, Cook, McHenry, DuPage, Kane, Will, Kendall, and DeKalb counties.

Directory of U.S. publicly and privately-owned companies and information about individual consumers. Details on homeownership, age, purchase behaviors, and more. Provides the most up-to-date business and consumer data available.

Pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks to build a love of reading and learning.

Thousands of teacher-created worksheets, mini-books, printable packs and lessons to use in class or at home, for grades pre-k to 8.

Pairs short videos and ebooks on a variety of social studies and science topics to help students build literacy skills.

An online collection of animated, talking picture books for kids. Books are also available in a read-along format and in Spanish and French.

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Access comprehensive, contextual, media-rich search results from an extensive online collection of historical information.