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about:booksSearch for information about books by author, title, subject ... anything about books! Provided by OPLIN (Ohio Public Library Information Network). |
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American and English Full Text Literature CollectionsElectronic books of American and English literature: poetry, drama, fiction, and the Bible. For more information, see the Basic Search and Advanced Search tutorial videos. |
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Biography Reference BankBiography Reference Bank is a collection of full-text biographies on notable personalities from around the world, including actors, authors, world leaders, inventors . |
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Driving TestsFree practice tests for automobile instruction permit, a temporary instruction permit identification card (TIPIC) for a motorcycle license, or a commercial learner’s permit (CLP). Official manuals and practice tests to take to prepare for the written knowledge exams. |
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Early World of LearningWorld Book Early World of Learning offers rich resources to help young learners build their vocabulary, comprehension, phonics, and reading fluency. It features three interactive learning environments for preschoolers and children in early grades. |
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EBSCOhostMagazine and journal articles. |
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Explora Primary SchoolsA trustworthy environment for students and educators in grades K through 5 to look up facts for class projects or homework. |
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Explora Public LibrariesReliable content from the world's leading magazines and reference books grouped into easy-to-browse categories. |
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Explora Secondary SchoolsDesigned for students and educators in grades 6 through 12 for students to look up articles and facts for research papers or homework. |
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Hobbies & Crafts SourceHow-to instructions and creative ideas for crafters, collectors, foodies and fans. This library provides free access to Hobbies & Crafts Source, a database from EBSCO containing thousands of articles from top hobby and craft magazines and books as well as recipes, “how-to” videos and hobby profiles. |
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LearningExpress LibraryLearningExpress Library features nearly 1,000 online tutorials, practice tests, and ebooks to help patrons of all ages. It offers job search and workplace skills improvement, skill building in reading, writing, math, and basic science, career certification and licensure exam prep, college and grad school entrance test prep, GED test prep, and more. |
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Literary Reference CenterLiterary Reference Center provides the most relevant information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and time frames. It gives students, teachers and librarians a complete foundation of literary reference works to meet their research needs. |
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NoveList K-8 PlusNoveList K-8 Plus helps librarians, teachers, parents, and other adults who care about children in grades K-8 find fiction and non-fiction books to read tailored to their reading level and interests. Or, kids can try it themselves to help them select books they will enjoy. Using simple search techniques, find helpful resources such as expert reading recommendations, read-alikes, book discussion guides, thematic book lists and more. |
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NoveList PlusNoveList Plus helps readers of all ages or those who help readers find fiction and non-fiction books they will enjoy. Using simple search techniques, find helpful resources such as expert reading recommendations, read-alikes, book discussion guides, thematic book lists and more. |
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Ohio Means JobsJob and career searching, unemployment filing, Jobs and Family Services, re-entry resources, practice interviews, job training, budget calculators, student tests and tools such as ACT, SAT, ASVAB. |
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Oxford Research EncyclopediasOxford University Press works with international communities of scholars across all fields of study to develop new comprehensive collections of in-depth, peer-reviewed summaries on an ever-growing range of topics. |
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Points of View Reference CenterResources that present multiple sides of an issue to help develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues, and develop analytical thinking skills. |
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Science Reference CenterAppropriate for middle and high school students. Science Reference Center contains full text for hundreds of science magazines, journals, encyclopedias, reference books and other reliable sources. The database also includes a vast collection of images from sources such as UPI, Getty, NASA, National Geographic and the Nature Picture Library. |
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Very Short IntroductionsVery Short Introductions are a book series published by the Oxford University Press. The books are concise introductions to particular subjects, intended for a general audience but written by experts. Most are under 200 pages long. |
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What Tree Is It?Ohio tree identification guide. |
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What's That Snake?Ohio snake identification guide. |
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What's the Point?Identifying flint artifacts. |
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World Book KidsGreat for ages 6-10. This go-to resource is chock-full of fun activities, hands-on science projects, and age-appropriate articles, and offers image-based navigation to help young learners find information quickly and develop necessary digital literacy skills. Thousands of colorful illustrations, diagrams, and maps enrich thousands of articles, with teacher guides. |
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World Book OnlineInformation resources for pre-school through college. |
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World Book StudentGreat for ages 10-14. Tailored specifically for students, articles include multimedia and related resources to engage students, biographies, and supplemental tools to support cross-curricular studies. |
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World Book TimelinesGreat for ages 14 and up. Explore more than 650 pre-made timelines with over 14,000 individual events, or create your own timelines using your own events and images, or add content and images from World Book. |