Homework Help for Teens
Here you’ll find library resources that have thousands of books, magazines, journal articles, and more, to help you with homework or research. Use the navigation buttons to view a category.
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RESEARCH A TOPIC
Here you’ll find research databases from EBSCOHost, including thousands of reference books, journal articles, newspaper articles, magazines, and more, to help with research on a variety of topics.
| Grades | Database and Description | |||
| Search Now | 6-12 | Explora General Research Explora provides age-appropriate content and topic overviews for students in an easy-to-use interface. 60,000 videos from the Associated Press. | ||
| Search Now | 6-8 | Explora — Middle School Explora provides age-appropriate content and topic overviews for students in middle school in an easy-to-use interface. 60,000 videos from the Associated Press. | ||
| Search Now | 9-12 | Explora — High School Explora provides age-appropriate content and topic overviews for students in high school in an easy-to-use interface. 60,000 videos from the Associated Press. | ||
| Access Now | 6-9 | Science Flix Enhance your understanding of science concepts and ideas through this interactive, engaging resource! Find articles, videos, hands-on project ideas, and so much more. This resource has features to improve comprehension by allowing users to adjust text difficulty, look up words, and hear text read aloud. Library & Home Use Note for teachers and parents: lesson plans and quizzes are available to gauge student learning. | ||
| Access Now | 6-9 | Freedom Flix Find out more about the people, places, and events that have shaped our world through articles, videos, primary sources, and vetted web links. This resource includes credible, accurate, age-appropriate content perfect for youth looking to learn more about history and government. Library & Home Use Note for teachers and parents: project ideas and games offer more opportunities to engage students. | ||
| Search Now | 6-8 | Non-Fiction Book Collection — Middle School Searchable collections of non-fiction reference books on a wide range of subjects for middle school students. Subjects include careers, health, life skills, ethnicity, disabilities, adventure, sports, technology, biographies, music, science, history, civics and more. | ||
| Search Now | 9-12 | Non-Fiction Book Collection — High School Searchable collections of non-fiction reference books on a wide range of subjects for high school students. Subjects include careers, health, life skills, ethnicity, disabilities, adventure, sports, technology, biographies, music, science, history, civics and more. | ||
| Search Now | 9-12 | MAS Ultra – School Edition This database is designed specifically for high school students and contains articles from nearly 500 popular high school magazines. There are also over 85,000 biographies, 107,000+ primary source documents, 360+ reference books, and 592,000 photos. | ||
| Search Now | 6-12 | MasterFILE Premier Designed specifically for public libraries, this database provides full text for nearly 1,700 periodicals with information dating as far back as 1975. Covering virtually every subject area of general interest, MasterFILE Premier also contains full text for nearly 500 reference books and over 164,400 primary source documents, as well as an Image Collection of over 592,000 photos, maps & flags. This database is updated daily via EBSCOhost. | ||
| Search Now | 6-12 | Newspaper Source Newspaper Source provides cover-to-cover full text for more than 40 national (U.S.) and international newspapers, including Christian Science Monitor, USA Today, The Washington Post, The Washington Times, The Times (London), Toronto Star, etc. The database also contains selective full text for more than 370 regional (U.S.) newspapers. In addition, full-text television & radio news transcripts are provided from CBS News, CNN, CNN International, FOX News, NPR, etc. | ||
| Search Now | 9-12 | Academic Search Elite Academic Search Elite contains full text for more than 2,100 journals, Nearly 150 scholarly journals have PDF images dating back to 1985 | ||
| Search Now | 9-12 | GreenFILE GreenFILE offers well-researched information covering all aspects of human impact to the environment. Its collection of scholarly, government and general-interest titles includes content on global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more. The database provides indexing and abstracts for more than 384,000 records, as well as full text for more than 4,700 records. |
TEST PREPARATION
Here you’ll find databases and websites that provide access to practice tests, study guides, and more.
| Grades | Database and Description | |||
| Start Now | 6-12 | Learning Express Library Interactive resource has over 300 online practice tests including SAT, ACT, GED, HiSET, GMAT, Nursing, Fire Fighter, Police, and Middle School & High School Math & Reading. Many tests are available in Spanish. | ||
| Start Now | 9-12+ | Learning Express Library High School Equivalency Center Prepare to get your high school equivalency credential with complete resources for the GED test, HiSET, and TASC. | ||
| Start Now | 9-12 | High School Test Prep Interactive test prep resource featuring free practice questions for the SAT, ACT, select AP tests, and PSAT. Each test has automated scoring along with thorough explanations for each answer. | ||
| Start Now | 9-12+ | Practice Quiz Interactive website offering free practice questions for the SAT, ACT, select AP tests, CLEP and DSST, GED, TOEFL, and ASVAB. Beyond academic practice quizzes, this website also offers practice quizzes for various Business and Professional, IT and Technical, Medical, Teaching and Education, and US and State exams. |
eBOOKS & AUDIOBOOKS
Here you’ll find databases containing eBooks for both middle school and high school students covering a variety of topics. These reference subjects include biography, history, careers, cooking, literature, genealogy, health, social studies, math, personal finance, politics, architecture, science and technology, current events, social-emotional health, sports, travel and more.
| Grades | Database and Description | |||
| Search Now | 6-12 | EBSCOhost eBook Collection This collection offers full text titles with unlimited access designed specifically for public libraries. Featuring fiction and nonfiction titles for adults and juveniles as well as containing a wide range of subjects and topics to meet patron’s research and recreational needs. | ||
| Search Now | 9-12 | eBook High School Collection This collection offers full text titles with unlimited access designed specifically to support a quality learning experience for high school students across all academic subjects from History, to Language and Literature, to Science & Technology. | ||
| Search Now | 9-12 | MAS Reference eBook Collection This eBook reference collection offers a rich selection of eBook titles covering a broad range of general reference subjects for high school students. Topics include biography, history, careers, language arts, literature, government, health, math, science, current events, and social-emotional health. | ||
| Search Now | 6-8 | Middle Search Reference eBook Collection This eBook reference collection offers a rich selection of eBook titles covering a broad range of general reference subjects for middle school students. Topics include social studies, math, history, language arts, technology, geography, culture, and science. | ||
| Search Now | 6-8 | eBook K-8 Collection This collection offers full text titles with unlimited access designed specifically to support a quality learning experience for K-8 students across all academic subjects from History, to Language and Literature, to Science & Technology. | ||
| Search Now | 6-12 | Science Reference eBook Collection This ebook reference collection offers a rich selection of eBook titles covering Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. | ||
| Search Now | 6-12 | MasterFILE Reference eBook Collection This eBook reference collection offers a rich selection of eBook titles covering a broad range of general reference subjects. Topics include biography, history, careers, cooking, literature, genealogy, health, parenting, personal finance, politics, architecture, science, current events, social-emotional health, sports, and travel. |
ESL & LANGUAGE SKILLS
Here you’ll find resources for English-language learners (ESL), tools to sharpen grammatical skills of English speakers of all skill levels, free foreign language courses, and even resources for learning American Sign Language (ASL).
| Grades | Database and Description | |||
| English as a Second Language (ESL) | ||||
| Start Now | 6-12+ | ESL Cafe: Resources for Students Helpful resources for English-language students, including quizzes, lessons covering grammar, US geography, US history, idioms and slang, and more. | ||
| Start Now | 6-12+ | English Club: Learn English Portal for English-language learners with a variety of resources for improving your knowledge of English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. | ||
| Start Now | 6-12+ | Activities for ESL Students Simple, plain quizzes and exercises offered by teachers to improve the skills of English learners. | ||
| Start Now | 9-12+ | English Page: Advanced English Lessons Those who wish to sharpen their grammatical skills in English can take tests and read tutorials on the finer points of gerunds and conditionals. | ||
| Learn a Language | ||||
| Start Now | 6-12+ | Live Mocha Graphical language courses in return for free registration, along with the opportunity to pair up with native speakers online. | ||
| Start Now | 6-12+ | Duolingo This free website may not get you all the way to fluent, but it will get you started on the basics of a new language with interactive lessons. Start learning with as little as 5 minutes practice a day. | ||
| Start Now | 6-12+ | American Sign Language University This resource site for ASL students and teachers has free, in-depth ASL video lessons. You will also find information and resources to help you improve your signing. | ||
| Start Now | 6-12+ | American Sign Language Dictionary Search and compare thousands of words and phrases in American Sign Language (ASL). The largest collection of video signs online. | ||
COMPUTER & CAREER TUTORIALS
Here you’ll find resources for career readiness and exploration, information about internships and apprenticeships, and tools for developing both soft skills and technical skills for good job performance.
| Grades | Database and Description | |||
| Start Now | 9-12 | CareerOneStop CareerOneStop (sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration) is a career planning tool designed to assist high school students in managing education and explore career plans. Take interest and skill assessments to help you choose a good career fit. Browse career profiles, learn about the future outlook for each profession and occupation, and compare careers side by side including salaries, skill requirements, recommended education, and more. Also, find job training, apprenticeships, internships, and job search resources. | ||
| Start Now | 9-12+ | Driving-Tests.org Free DMV Permit practice tests help you to prepare for your driver’s test. Includes car, motorcycle, CDL practice tests, online driver’s manuals, and an FAQ section with detailed questions to 100+ DMV-related questions. Library & Home Use | ||
| Start Now | 9-12 | youth.gov: Career Exploration & Skill Development This government database provides resources to help youth get a sense of their interest and skills as well as gain employment experience and learn about employment opportunities. Mentoring, writing resumes and cover letters, conducting mock interviews, exploring possible careers, assisting with internships or program searches, and developing technical and soft skills for good job performance. Also provided here are resources for Employment & Education Considerations for Youth with Disabilities. | ||
| Start Now | 9-12 | Apprenticeship.gov Jump start your career through apprenticeship! This U.S. Department of Labor website helps apprenticeship-seekers find positions with their Apprenticeship Finder tool. | ||
| Start Now | 6-8 | Scholastic: Jobs of the Future Introduce middle school students to apprenticeships and careers with these engaging resources. Students will identify soft skills they can develop now, analyze articles about teens working in real-world apprenticeships, learn career-related vocabulary, and more. | ||
| Start Now | 9-12 | Government Internships for Teenagers This article provides a list of various government internship opportunities, where to apply for each, and tips on how to apply successfully. Government internships afford teens on-the-job experience and a chance to network with powerful professionals before they leave high school. | ||
| Start Now | 9-12+ | Computer Skills Center More than 100 self-directed video tutorials for commonly used software applications. Save your progress and return at your convenience. Library & Home Use | ||
| Start Now | 9-12+ | Learning Express Adult Core Skills Access interactive tools to improve your math, reading, and writing skills. Library & Home Use | ||
| Start Now | 9-12+ | Resume and Cover Letter Builder More than 200 expert-developed resumes covering a range of occupations and preparation levels to help you create your own resume and cover letter. Library & Home Use | ||
| Start Now | 9-12+ | My Next Move This website includes assignments, skills, salary information, and more than 900 different careers. | ||
| Start Now | 9-12+ | Mi Próximo Paso Este sitio web incluye tareas, aptitudes, información sobre salarios y más de 900 carreras diferentes. Toda la información está en Español. |
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