Encyclopedias

Hundreds of full color and black and white non-fiction downloadable e-books for ages preschool to 18.

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Over 550 reference e-books covering a wide variety of subjects.

This database provides over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas.

ScienceFlix® transforms how students explore science, technology, and engineering concepts across six areas of study. Featuring curriculum-aligned leveled content and interactive tools, it deepens students' the understanding of science through hands-on projects, videos, diverse text formats, and more. (Ages 10-15)

TrueFlix® is a highly engaging multimedia resource that supports science and social studies instruction. Engaging videos and Scholastic ebooks are enhanced by a diverse reservoir of related content in a variety of text types and media—including primary sources, fiction, videos, audio clips, images, and more. (Ages 8-11)

An encyclopedia designed for middle school and jr. high students, World Book Discover features easy to read articles and includes reading comprehension questions to help students focus on key concepts. Please Note: This resource works best with laptop and desktop computers.

Learn about people, places, animals, sports, and more. Includes videos, images, maps, and games.

This comprehensive database includes engaging content, built-in features, and fun tools specifically designed to make knowledge accessible and easy-to-find for all kids in elementary through middle school.

Build and share timelines using your own events and images or add content and images from World Book.

Developed with experts on early childhood education, the Early World of Learning offers rich resources for preschoolers and children in the early primary.