Databases specifically curated for: Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, and High Schools
For assistance with any of the databases, visit libguides.library.sd.gov
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Academic Search Premier
Journals, magazines, and newspapers in almost every subject area.
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College/University Libraries |
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Alt-Health Watch
Journal articles about complementary and alternative medicine.
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College/University Libraries Public Libraries |
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Ancestry® Library Edition
inside library access only
Ancestor search and genealogical information from census records, historical maps, and more.
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Public Libraries |
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Applied Science & Technology Source (EBSCO)
Journal articles in applied science and computer science including social and business aspects.
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College/University Libraries |
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Black Freedom Struggle
Primary sources from the African-American struggle for freedom and equality from 1790 to the contemporary period.
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College/University Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries |
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Books and Authors
Reader's advisory help.
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College/University Libraries Elementary School Libraries Public Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries |
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BookFlix®
Talking fiction and nonfiction eBooks for kindergarten to 3rd grade students
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Elementary School Libraries |
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Business Searching Interface
Country economic data, company profiles, industry information and market research.
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College/University Libraries Public Libraries |
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Business Source Premier (EBSCO)
Articles, market, industry and SWOT analysis reports, studies, and other business news.
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College/University Libraries Public Libraries |
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Chilton Library
Vehicle repair and maintenance
Access to this database ends June 30, 2022. |
Public Libraries |
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Consumer Health Complete (Consumer Edition)
Health information aimed at patients
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Public Libraries |
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Consumer Health Complete (Journal Search)
Journal articles focusing on health information
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College/University Libraries |
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Consumer Reports
Reviews and comparisons of consumer products and services.
Access to this database ends June 30, 2022. |
Public Libraries |
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CultureGrams®
Statistical and cultural information about the United States and global countries.
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Elementary School Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries |
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Digital Library of South Dakota
Historical collections from SDBOR colleges and universities
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College/University Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries Public Libraries |
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Digital Public Library of America
Digitized books and texts, pictures, sounds, and videos from the United States.
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College/University Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries Public Libraries |
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Duolingo
Language learning website for ages 11 and up.
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High School Libraries Middle School Libraries Public Libraries |
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eBook Collection (EBSCO)
Academic and popular books.
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College/University Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries Public Libraries |
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EBSCO databases (all)
Home page for all EBSCO databases with language options and search preferences
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College/University Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries Public Libraries |
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ERIC - Education Resource Information Center (EBSCO)
Journal articles, books, and curriculum guides for educators.
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Teacher Resources |
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European Views of the Americas (EBSCO)
Citation search of primary sources related to the Americas and written in Europe before 1750.
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College/University Libraries |
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Explora Kids (Grades K-6)
Primary source magazine, newspaper, and reference book articles with pictures and maps for elementary school.
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Elementary School Libraries |
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Explora Educators Edition
Classroom and career resources for K-12 teachers
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Teacher Resources |
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Explora Public Libraries
Magazine and reference book articles for public libaries
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Public Libraries |
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Explora Teens (Grades 7-12)
Primary source magazine, newspaper, and reference book articles with pictures and maps for middle and high school.
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High School Libraries Middle School Libraries |
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FirstSearch
Search OCLC collections worldwide
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College/University Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries |
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Fold3
Genealogy search and military records
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Public Libraries |
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Funk & Wagnall's New World Encyclopedia (EBSCO)
Encyclopedia for elementary, middle, and high school students.
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Elementary School Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries |
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Gale eBooks
Reference books for all ages with topics in health, history, government, science, education & business.
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College/University Libraries High School Libraries |
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govinfo
Information from all three branches of the Federal Government
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Public Libraries |
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GreenFILE
Environmental information from scholarly, government, and general interest sources.
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College/University Libraries |
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HathiTrust
Search or view complete books in the public domain.
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College/University Libraries High School Libraries |
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Health Source: Consumer Edition
Consumer health information.
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Public Libraries |
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Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition (EBSCO)
Journal articles focusing on medical disciplines and medication information.
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College/University Libraries |
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Helpline Center 211
List of community resources
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Public Libraries |
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HeritageQuest Online (ProQuest)
Genealogy search and historical records.
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Public Libraries |
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Indigenous Peoples of North America (Gale)
Primary sources, including historical texts, pictures, and artwork on the Native American people in the United States and Canada from 1665 to 1988
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College/University Libraries High School Libraries Public Libraries |
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Introduction to U.S. History: The American Revolution
Primary source historical texts from 1700 to 1910 focusing on the Revolutionay War.
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College/University Libraries High School Libraries Public Libraries |
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Introduction to U.S. History: The Civil War
Primary source historical texts from 1858 to 1911 focusing on the Civil War.
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College/University Libraries High School Libraries Public Libraries |
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Introduction to U.S. History Online: Slavery in America
Primary source historical texts from 1760 to 1910 focusing on the history of slavery in America
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College/University Libraries High School Libraries Public Libraries |
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Learning Express Library
Student and adult skills development tool with practice tests, eBooks and tutorials.
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College/University Libraries Elementary School Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries Public Libraries |
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Legal Forms
Search and browse state and multi-state customizable legal forms
Access to this database ends June 30, 2022. |
Public Libraries |
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LegalTemplates.net
Create legal documents and contracts online.
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Public Libraries |
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Library Information Science & Technology Abstracts
Search library and information science articles and abstracts.
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College/University Libraries |
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MAS Complete (EBSCO)
High school magazine articles covering a broad range of subjects.
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High School Libraries |
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MasterFILE Complete (EBSCO)
General interest magazines, books, documents, and images
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Public Libraries |
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MedlinePlus®
Health and drug information written for patients in English and Spanish.
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Public Libraries |
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MegaFILE (EBSCO)
A combined search of Academic Search Premier, Business Source Premier, MasterFILE Premier, & Regional Business News.
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College/University Libraries Public Libraries |
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MiddleSearch Plus
Primary source documents, magazine articles, biographies, reference books, and pictures
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Middle School Libraries |
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Miss Humblebee's Academy
Interactive learning program for ages 2-6.
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Elementary School Libraries |
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Newspaper Source (EBSCO)
News articles from U.S. and international newspapers, and TV and radio transcripts. 1969 to current
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College/University Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries Public Libraries |
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Nineteenth Century U.S. Newspapers (Gale)
Historical news from the 1800s mainly from Western perspectives.
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College/University Libraries High School Libraries Public Libraries |
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Open Dissertations (EBSCO)
Theses and dissertations from around the world
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College/University Libraries |
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Overland Journeys: Travels in the West, 1800-1880 (Gale)
Primary source historical texts from 1800-1880 focusing on the American West.
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College/University Libraries High School Libraries Public Libraries |
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Points of View Reference Center (EBSCO)
Helps students assess current topics and develp critical thinking skills.
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College/University Libraries High School Libraries |
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Primary Search (EBSCO)
Articles from children's magazines, encyclopdedias, pictures
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Elementary School Libraries |
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Professional Development Collection
Journal articles for educators
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College/University Libraries Teacher Resources |
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ProQuest Research Library
Search for journals and magazine articles across a broad range of subjects.
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College/University Libraries |
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PubMed®
Citation search for journal articles in health and life sciences.
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College/University Libraries |
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Readers' Guide Retrospective 1890-1982 (H.W. Wilson) (EBSCO)
Searchable full-coverage of original paper volumes of periodicals.
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College/University Libraries |
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Regional Business News (EBSCO)
Business journal articles and newspapers.
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College/University Libraries |
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Sanborn Maps Collection: South Dakota
Search or browse South Dakota Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps
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Public Libraries |
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Science Reference Center (EBSCO)
Science encyclopedias, reference books, images, and journals.
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Elementary School Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries |
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sdmylife
Career exploration and academic program for South Dakota students and educators.
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High School Libraries Middle School Libraries |
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SIRS® Discoverer
Search or browse articles, biographies, maps, encyclopedias, and country studies for elementary and middle school.
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Elementary School Libraries Middle School Libraries |
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SIRS Issues Researcher
Resource for pro/con current issues assignments for middle and high school
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High School Libraries Middle School Libraries |
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South Dakota Historical Newspapers
Search historical South Dakota newspapers 1875-1924
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Public Libraries |
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South Dakota Legal Self-Help: Forms
Find and print South Dakota legal forms.
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Public Libraries |
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South Dakota State Historical Society Archives
Search and browse the South Dakota Historical Society's collections
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Public Libraries |
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SDSL: Catalog
Search and browse the South Dakota State Library Online Card Catalog
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College/University Libraries Elementary School Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries Public Libraries |
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SDSL: Digital Collections
Search and browse SD government documents, SD libraries pictures, and more.
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College/University Libraries Elementary School Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries Public Libraries |
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SDSL: Performers Database
Search and browse SD government documents, SD libraries pictures, and more.
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Elementary School Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries Public Libraries |
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Swank K-12 Streaming Resources educator access only Movies, documentaries and foreign language films for instructional support. |
Elementary School Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries |
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Teacher Reference Center (EBSCO)
Education journal articles including curriculum development, pedagogical research, and best practices.
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Teacher Resources |
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TrueFlix®
Social studies and science themed videos and eBooks for K-12 students.
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Elementary School Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries |
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US Newsstream (ProQuest)
News content from U.S. national and regional newspapers.
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College/University Libraries Public Libraries |
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World Book (landing page)
Homepage for all World Book databases
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Elementary School Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries Public Libraries |
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World Book Advanced
Encyclopedia for middle, high school students and adults.
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High School Libraries Public Libraries Middle School Libraries |
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World Book Discover
Encyclopedia, biography, dictionary, atlas for PreK- Grade 5
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Elementary School Libraries |
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World Book Dramatic Learning
Plays, skits, monologues, and writing exercises by grade level, subject or title.
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Elementary School Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries |
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World Book Early Learning
Interactive encyclopedia for ages 3-6
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Elementary School Libraries |
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World Book Kids
Reference, science projects, games, pictures, videos
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Elementary School Libraries |
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World Book Student
Encyclopedia, biography, dictionary, atlas for upper elementary through middle school.
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Elementary School Libraries Middle School Libraries |
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WorldCat®
Search for books, journals and magazines, music scores, archival materials, and media in libraries worldwide.
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College/University Libraries |
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World Politics Review (EBSCO)
Search for political science journal articles
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College/University Libraries |
For assistance, visit libguides.library.sd.gov
GeoIP authenticates users by IP and geographic location, meaning as long as the user is physically in South Dakota, they are able to access most SDSL databases immediately. Read on about GeoIP.
Databases are provided through a combination of funding from the South Dakota State Library and the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Providing these resources does not constitute endorsement of content found herein.
Contact:
Kim Bonen
1-605-773-3131 (Option 5, 3)
1-605-295-3174
email