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Abdo Secondary Bookshelf
Fiction to read for pleasure and nonfiction to read for research.

BrainPop This link opens in a new window Learn about your body, space, science and health. Have your homework questions answered with a movie, ask for advice, or just browse and learn.
CultureGrams This link opens in a new window CultureGrams™ is a leading reference for concise and reliable cultural information on the countries of the world.
Encyclopedia Britannica This link opens in a new window The joy of learning, at home or on the go. Whether you need homework help, background for a business proposal, or you simply want to learn, Britannica delivers trusted information wherever you want it, wherever you need it, in new and enjoyable ways.
Explora Primary This link opens in a new window Simple search that quickly delivers relevant results including articles, essays and primary source documents to help students feel successful in their research.
FactCite This link opens in a new window FactCite Lincoln Library Online supports student research at school or from anywhere! Here is information about accessing award-winning FactCite: Lincoln Library Online, a collection of research databases from Lincoln Library Press!
Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia This link opens in a new window
History Reference Center This link opens in a new window Designed for academic research, this database features full text for more than 1,990 reference books, encyclopedias, and non-fiction books. This content comes from leading history publishers such as Branden Publishing, Compass Point Books, Houghton Mifflin, Lerner Publishing Group, Mason Crest Publishers, Morgan Reynolds Inc., Oliver Press, Oxford University Press, Rourke Publishing LLC, Salem Press, Stackpole Books, and Toucan Valley Publications.

Lightbox Interactive ebooks
On this site you can use our Destiny Discover search engine to find educational content appropriate for a variety of purposes, across grade and interest levels. Click MORE to see login information.
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Log in steps:
1. Go to destinydiscover.com.
2. In the Location box, it says “Any Location.” Do not change. In the School box, enter
“Follett eLearning, McHenry, IL” and click Go!
3. To log in, click on the “Log In” button at the top right of the screen.
Username: guest
Password: follett

Kids Discover This link opens in a new window Kids Discover is an educational publisher that produces high-interest nonfiction reading for children ages 6-14. Science and social studies articles are leveled easy, medium, or hard. Log in with the classcode in the password document linked above.
Kids InfoBits This link opens in a new window Kids InfoBits is the perfect educational product for today's young learners. It is a content-rich, authoritative, easy-to-use digital resource featuring age-appropriate, reliable, curriculum-related content covering a broad range of educational topics. The modern design and simple navigation makes it easy for users to explore content and gain comfort with database searching.

MyOn
Free ebooks (fiction and nonfiction) during school shutdowns.
Username: readnow
Password: myon
Newsela Free Access Engage students with thousands of texts on topics they care about most. Parents can sign up for free or with a class code.

PebbleGo Next This link opens in a new window
Modules for Grades 3-5 in US States, Science, American Indian History, Social Studies, and Biographies
Student Resources in Context This link opens in a new window

Time for Kids TIME for Kids has published a weekly magazine for elementary school students.

WebPath Express This link opens in a new window WebPath Express is a safe, credible and fun educational search tool for PreK-12 students and teachers. WebPath Express integrates more than 85,000 trustworthy, relevant websites into your library catalog while filtering out questionable and irrelevant content.

World Book Online
World Book Encyclopedia. Loads of free resources K-12 during school shutdown.
Username: wbsupport
Password: distancelearn
World eBook
2500 free ebooks from the World Book Encyclopaedia during school shutdown.
Username: wbsupport
Password: distancelearn

World History In Context This link opens in a new window World History In Context takes learners from the ancient world to today's headlines, delivering a chronicle of the great cultures and societies that have formed the history of the human race. Rare primary sources, reliable reference and multi-media content put this vast topic into context for students.

Searching tips

1. Use keywords NOT sentences to search

"ancient egypt" events timeline

2. Use boolean operators

"ancient egypt" AND biography

3. Remove words from your search

-wiki -blog

History Websites

History for Kids
Welcome to History for Kids the free online history network.
History for Kids - BBC
Ancient and world history from the BBC.
History for Kids - Ducksters
At Duckster's our goal is to provide a fun and educational web site with lots of interesting content. We try to write articles that are informative, easy to read, and interesting.
Kids Discover
World History readings. You can adjust the reading level for each article. Log in using the classcode in the Username/Password document linked above all the research databases.
National Geographic for Kids
Find fascinating history facts from around the globe, from ancient civilisations like Ancient Egypt and incredible kingdoms to lost cities and gruesome legends — perfect for young historians like you!

Youtube Channels

Crash Course
Tons of awesome courses in one awesome channel
History Channel
HISTORY, a division of A+E Networks, is the premier destination for historical storytelling.
Simple History
Simple History visualizes the past, bringing history to life through animation.

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