Broadmoor 3-5 Elem: Library: Databases

Databases

A Great Way to Make Sure You're Finding the "Good Stuff!"
(databases are edited for accuracy, unlike many web sites)

Each of these databases focuses on a particular format, such as encyclopedia or periodical (magazine) BUT they also link to other resources, such as selected web pages. These databases open automatically at school. You can access these from home, too--for Grolier Online, click on the link below; for the other databases (plus MORE) ask your librarian to issue you a Kansas Library Card or sign you up for Kan-Ed's Empowered Desktop (Learning Station.)

	3 general encyclopedias (for various age levels) 1.New Book of Knowledge 2.Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia 3.Encyclopedia Americana PLUS Lands& Peoples and New Book of Popular Science with links to periodical articles and web sites To access Grolier Online from home Click Here
	Periodical (magazine & newspaper) articles, plus links to related web sites. Also includes a basic encyclopedia and current kids' almanac. To access SIRS Discoverer from home, ask librarian for information
	Encyclopedia, with links to selected periodical articles & web sites. Also includes an atlas, a dictionary, and other special features. To access World Book from home, ask librarian for information
	Includes several databases; some could be useful for middle school students, such as Custom Newspapers, Literature Resource Center, and Health & Wellness Resource Center. To access InfoTrac from home, ask librarian for information