For assistance with any of the databases, visit libguides.library.sd.gov
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Black Freedom Struggle in the United States | History, Middle School, High School |
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Books and Authors
A reader's advisory database that makes finding a great read much less challenging. With fun ways to browse, read-alikes, reviews, award winners, themed book lists, and more this resource answers the age-old question, "What do I read next?"
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Education, eBooks, General, Middle School, High School, Scholarly |
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Consumer Reports
Users will find in-depth advice, tips and trends written by Consumer Reports experts. Frequently updated articles, blogs and video content allow consumers to peruse the latest consumer news.
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Business, General, Middle School, High School |
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CultureGrams®
Statistical and cultural information about US states and 200 countries. Daily life and culture, history, customs, lifestyles, recipes and interviews.
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General, Elementary, Middle School, High School |
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Explora Teens (Grades 7-12)
Research database with rich, reliable content and easy-to-use functionality.
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Middle School, High School |
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Funk & Wagnall's New World Encyclopedia
Student encyclopedia providing 25,000+ entries.
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General, Elementary, Middle School, High School |
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Gale eBooks (Virtual Reference Library)
Reference books for all ages with topics in health, history, government, science, education & business.
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Business, Education, General, Scholarly, Middle School, High School |
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Learning Express Library
Hundreds of tutorials, practice exams, and eBooks for students and adult learners. Provides support for basic skills and job skills, academic success, career and job prep and research, standardized test prep, and more. Great complement to SDMyLife.
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Career, Practice Tests, Elementary, Middle School, High School |
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MiddleSearch Plus
Biographies, primary source documents, reference books, a vast image collection, and articles from popular middle school magazines.
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Middle School |
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Readers' Guide Retrospective 1890-1982 (H.W. Wilson)
Searchable full-coverage of original paper volumes of periodicals.
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General, Middle School, High School, Scholarly |
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Science Reference Center
Articles from hundreds of science magazines, encyclopedias, reference books, and a large image collection.
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General, Elementary, Middle School, High School |
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sdmylife
online program helps students better understand themselves and how their interests, skills, and knowledge relate to real-world academic and career opportunities.
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Career, Middle School, High School, South Dakota |
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SIRS® Discoverer
Full-text articles for grades K-8. Includes biographies, over 3000 maps, country studies and an encyclopedia.
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Elementary, Middle School |
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SIRS Issues Researcher
Full-text articles that support grades 7-12. "Leading Issues" provides over 300 controversial topics. Includes topic overview, reviews the pro/con viewpoints, critical thinking guides.
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Middle School, High School |
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TrueFlix®
Dozens of social studies and science pairings of videos and books. Primary sources, fiction, videos, audio clips, images, and related websites.
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Education, Elementary, Middle School, High School |
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World Book Dramatic Learning
Plays, skits, monologues, and writing exercises by grade level, subject, or title. Curriculum correlations, lesson plans, mini-inquiry projects, rubrics, play starters, and links to play posters and programs.
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Education, General, Elementary, Middle School, High School |
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World Book Student
Designed for all kids in elementary through middle school, World Book Student includes special features like Behind the Headlines, Biography Center, and a built-in Dictionary and easy-to navigate Atlas.
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Elementary, Middle School |
Contact:
For assistance, visit libguides.library.sd.gov
Databases are provided through a combination of funding from the South Dakota State Library and the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
School Library Technology Coordinator
Alissa Adams
1-605-773-3131 (Option 5, 3)
1-605-295-3152
email
Digital Resources Coordinator
Kim Bonen
1-605-773-3131 (Option 5, 3)
1-605-295-3174
email