Online Library Resources
This section lists links to specialized database resources provided by the library.elibrary
elementary
Full-text information from newspapers, magazines, books, transcripts, maps,
and more. A great resource for students!
Encyclopedia Americana
Online
Full-text, Web-based version of Encyclopedia Americana. Illustrated with pictures,
maps and tables.
This database paid for by West Bloomfield
Township Public Library
Grolier Multimedia
Encyclopedia
Full-text,
Web-based version of Grolier's popular encyclopedia. Includes pictures,
sounds, and tables.
This database paid for by West Bloomfield
Township Public Library
Infotrac
Junior Edition
This periodical database is designed for students in junior high and middle school, with magazines,
newspapers and reference books (most are full-text) for information
on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people,
government, history, sports and more.
Infotrac
Kids Edition
Designed for elementary school students,
Kid's Edition provides easy access to full-text magazines,
newspapers and reference books for information on current events,
the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history,
sports and more.
Learn
A Test
An online, interactive test preparation
service. Practice for the ACT, SAT, civil service exam and others.
Tests are timed to replicate the test-taking experience and are enhanced
with instant online scoring, personalized analysis and recommendations
for improving your scores.
New Book of Knowledge
Full
text, online version of America's
first encyclopedia designed especially for kids. Includes pictures,
Wonder Questions, and links to web sites evaluated by the Grolier
staff.
This database paid for by West Bloomfield
Township Public Library
Sirs Discoverer
Sirs Discoverer is a database for
the young researcher. Search and find full-text magazine and newspaper
articles. This database helps develop research and computer skills
while making learning fun!
Sirs Researcher
Designed for students of all ages,
SIRS is a research database with full-text articles and graphics.
It specializes in coverage of social issues.
This database paid for
by West Bloomfield Township Public Library
Internet Websites
This section lists links to external websites selected by our librarians.Bartlett's
Quotations
Search an alphabetical list of authors for famous quotes, or search by terms
to find old quotations to match.
Citation
Style Guides
This site will show you how to cite information using popular citation
methods, including the Modern Language Association style, Turabian style,
and American Psychological Association style.
CNN
Student News
Visit this site for child-friendly access to breaking news and current
events.
Merriam-Webster Language
Center
Merriam-Webster provides definitions, as well as alternate terms and related
terms. Remember: you need to know how to spell the word or at least make
a good guess so that it returns a list of options.
