Research Databases
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Explora Secondary SchoolsGrades 6-12: A far better alternative to websites and search engines for students to look up articles and facts for research papers or homework. |
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Hobbies & Crafts Reference CenterHobbies and Crafts Reference Center offers detailed "how-to" instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests Use this resource of virtually every hobby enthusiast. Full text is provided from leading hobby and craft magazines. |
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Home Improvement Reference CenterHome Improvement Reference Center features full-text content from leading home improvement magazines, Use this resource images not found anywhere else online and videos of popular home repair projects. |
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Literacy Reference CenterInformation on thousands of authors and their works. Use this resource |
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Ohio History Connection Digital Collections
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Oxford ReferenceDiscover the breadth of Oxford Reference’s publishing by learning more about the titles and experts behind each distinct discipline. Select a panel to begin your research journey. Use this resource |
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Oxford Research EncyclopediasWith today’s overabundance of information, and misinformation, students and researchers alike can be Use this resource overwhelmed in identifying what’s trustworthy, what’s up-to-date, and what’s accurate. |
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Points of View Reference CenterEssays on controversial subjects. Use this resource |
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Sanborn Fire Insurance MapsSanborn has been creating maps since 1866—longer than any other company in the United States. We’ve been gathering information and mapping buildings for more than 140 years. Our archives contain over 1.2 million Sanborn maps containing the history of approximately 12,000 American cities and towns. Use this resource |
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Science Reference CenterScience encyclopedias and reference books. Use this resource |
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Very Short IntroductionsThe perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly … Use this resource |
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What Tree Is It?Whether wandering through the woods or the neighborhood, users can use What Tree Is It? to identify their surrounding trees by leaf or fruit. Learn more by exploring trees by name. |
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What's That Snake?The Ohio snake identification guide. Use this resource |
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What's The Point?Identifying flint artifacts. Use this resource |
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World Book TimelinesExplore more than 650 pre-made timelines with over 14,000 individual events, or create your own timelines! |