Kids’ Materials

E-Books for Kids

CloudLibrary
Download free eBooks and eAudiobooks.
Hoopla
Hoopla brings digital content to life through streaming and downloading in many different formats, including: movies, music, audiobooks, eBooks, comics, and TV shows – over 500,000 titles.

E-Resources for Kids

AR BookFinder
Search by AR points, reading levels, and more.
Brainfuse JobNow & VetNow
Brainfuse JobNow & VetNow is an all-in-one suite of services designed for a wide range of career or veteran needs: whether it’s tackling a resume, writing a cover letter, navigating the VA system, or adjusting to a civilian career. JobNow & VetNow services include expert coaching and self-study tools to empower users. Users may access live, on-demand assistance from expert Job Coaches or Veteran Navigators.
CultureGrams
Concise cultural information on countries around the world. (Grades 3-12)
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Curiosity Machine
Curiosity Machine is a community of scientists, engineers and children creating together. Through this online learning platform children are inspired and equipped to create their own inventions with the support of trained and qualified mentors. In each challenge, children progress through the Engineering Design Process with support from a trained mentor who guides and encourages them to persist through failure and bring their ideas to reality. Sponsored by Boeing and the National Science Foundation.
Proquest Black Freedom Struggle
Visitors will find expertly selected open primary source documents such as: historical newspaper articles, pamphlets, diaries, correspondence and more from specific time periods in U.S. history marked by the opposition African Americans have faced on the road to freedom.
Proquest eLibrary
General reference aggregation of periodical and digital media content with editorial guidance for novice researchers. Two unique interfaces available. (Grades 6+)
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ProQuest Research Companion
Information literacy tools and tutorials to help develop critical thinking. (Grades 8+)
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SIRS Discoverer
Selected content for novice researchers, especially elementary and middle school students and educators. (Grades 3-9)
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SIRS Issues Researcher
Curriculum-aligned database of content organized by complex issues, ideally for middle and high school students and educators. (Grades 6+)
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Tuition Funding Sources
Find scholarships and other forms of financial aid to help pay for a college education. TFS program also provides students with college admissions information, a career personality test, and detailed career information. Updated daily with over 5,000 new scholarship awards added every month.

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