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Gr. 4-8 Info Resources
The Library paid for these subscriptions so you don't have to! You will need your Library card to use most of them. If you don't have a Library card, you can still use our websites below!
| Name | Description | Use At Home? |
|---|---|---|
Biography in Context |
Biographies spanning every subject. |
Yes |
Brainfuse HelpNow |
Live tutoring available from 2 - 11 p.m. daily for kindergarten and up. Includes practice exercises, quizzes, and flashcard creator. |
Yes |
Brainfuse LearnNow |
Practice tests for ACT, SAT, AP, Civil Service, NCLEX, TOEFL, and more. |
Yes |
| Creativebug |
More than 1,000 on-trend arts and crafts video tutorials such as hand-lettering, sewing, and knitting taught by recognized design experts and artists. |
Yes |
| Explora Junior High |
Full-text articles from magazines, reference books, and primary sources on all topics. |
Yes |
hoopla |
Movies, music, eBooks, and audiobooks for your computer or mobile device. |
Yes |
Issues & Controversies |
Current issues and events including news coverage, background information, pro/con arguments, and timelines. |
Yes |
Kanopy |
Classic, international, documentary, and educational films from the Criterion Collection, Janus films, The Great Courses, and the PBS Frontline series. |
Yes |
Novelist K-8 |
Reading recommendations for grades K-8 including Lexile levels. |
Yes |
PressReader |
Digital newspapers and magazines such as the Chicago Tribune and the Chicago Sun Times. |
Yes |
| Today's Science |
Science news and research written especially for students. |
Yes |
| Tumblebook Cloud Junior |
eBooks and audiobooks for grades 3-6. |
Yes |
| Tumblebooks |
Animated, read-along, picture, and chapter eBooks for grades K-3. |
Yes |
World Book for Kids |
General information on all topics for grades K-8. |
Yes |
| World News Digest |
Articles, background essays, illustrations, and primary sources for analyzing current events. |
Yes |