DATABASES

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Database Title

Description

Opposing Viewpoints

Access article, stats, videos, and more from a range of newspapers, magazines, and websites about your topic. A great resource for argumentative writing.

World Book Online

No need to visit the reference section in the library to see an encyclopedia! This database has thousands of articles on thousands of topics, just enter your search terms.

Jr. Scholastic

Current events, political cartoons, games, and plays. Jr. Scholastic magazine reports on the here and now.

Scope

Informative articles about the past and present. Each issues also has a play. Great for Language Arts classes or those that like to read true stories!

Career Cruising

A self-exploration and planning program that helps people of all ages achieve their potential in school, career and life.

Choices

A life skills magazine that gives articles about social emotional, mental, physical health. It also explores topics focusing on both real life and digital experiences.