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Databases:
Looking for a good book, or information for that paper or project? The following databases are available in the Library or from home. They are free; all you need is a valid Kirkwood Library card. |
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The main Gale PowerSearch page provides you content to a wealth of periodical, reference and primary source information through one single search query.
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Gale's Discovering Collection allows students to get the "whole picture" on any curriculum topic. Provide your students award-winning reference content from Gale and they will develop their critical-thinking skills by placing people, places, events and primary documents in context.
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For junior high and middle school students - the periodical database covers current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more. It is cross searchable with E-Books and contains indexed and full-text magazines, newspapers and reference books.
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Now with over 1100 titles, cross searchable with E-Books, this periodical database is designed for high-school students with access to a variety of indexed and full-text magazines, newspapers, podcasts, and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.
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Search here for magazines, newspapers, TV and radio transcripts, and encyclopedia articles of general interest to subject specific areas such as health, business, and academic publications. |
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Search the library's catalog for books, movies, and music. Request materials, view items on your card and renew online. |
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You can now easily search across multiple resources for quick subject and database searching on a single page! This search includes some databases such as Business Source and Discovering Collection. Additionally the search will include the St. Louis Post Dispatch and the Kansas City Star and other databases. This link will also provide access to The Learning Express Library which is an interactive online learning platform of practice tests and tutorial course series. |
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Are you looking for a good book to read? Find book summaries, reviews, and other titles by the same author here. |
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OCLC's First Search is a great tool if you are looking for expanded access to books. Search a catalog of almost 48 million items. Request the item directly through First Search or contact the Library Services Department for assistance.
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World Book Online Reference Center, the premier online reference source-containing every article from the 22-volume print set plus thousands more. With state-of-the-art multimedia, maps, editor-eviewed Web sites, and more - we are convinced that you will find the World Book Online Reference Center to be a valuable resource!
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Mango Languages is an online language-learning system teaching actual conversation skills for a wide variety of languages. The online learning system is so easy to use and it uses real-life situations and actual conversations to more effectively teach a new language. |
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Web sites
Check out these web sites for a little extra help!
Math
Math.com - World of Math Online
Visit this site for help with math basics such as fractions, decimals, percents, and more. This easy to use site has detailed explanations, examples, and worksheets you can use for more practice.
Math for Morons Like Us
This site provides math help from Pre-algebra through Calculus. Find sample problems under "Learn" or visit the "Formula Database" to find math formulas.
Algebra.help
Browse here for lessons and examples. Get help with factoring, negative numbers, order of operations, and more.
Practical Algebra Lessons
Here is another site that starts with some basics like rounding number, decimals and fractions, and number properties, and proceeds to advanced topics. Browse an easy-to-use index for help.
Karl's Calculus
Browse or search for calculus help.
Social Studies
Countries of the World
Find profiles of countries, maps, flags, and statistics. This site includes
profiles of the United States and individual states.
Ben's Guide to US Government
Learn how our government works. Choose your grade level and go.
Thomas Legislative Information
Recommended for Civics and political science students. Find out what's going on in Congress, track bills, view Congressional voting records, get information on Senators and Representatives, and much more.
The American Presidency
You'll find lots of information on the Executive Branch here including profiles of presidents, candidates, election results, and electoral politics.
World History
Visit this site for maps and information and timelines from the ancient world to the 21st century.
Primary Resources
Digital History
A comprehensive site for American history buffs that includes links to primary source documents, and online textbook, maps, images, and timelines. Try "Writing Guides" for help writing papers and answering essay questions.
Inaugural Addresses of the Presidents of the US
Text of inaugural addresses from George Washington to George W. Bush.
American Rhetoric: Top 100 Searches
Read or listen to 100 of the most notable speeches of the century.
American Memory
The Library of Congress brings you a browseable collection of primary source material.
Ease History
Search for images and photos related to American history. View past presidential campaign ads from 1952-2004.
US National Archives
The National Archives hosts an extensive collection of documents and images you search online.
The University of Oklahoma College of Law: A Chronology of US Historical Documents
Online access to historical documents from the Magna Carta to President Bush's 2005 State of the Union address.
The Avalon Project at Yale Law School
Search or browse documents pertaining to world history from the Code of Hammurabi to the 21st century.
Science
Exploratorium
Check out this interactive site on a wide variety of science topics.
The Why Files
If you think science is only "ivory tower" theory, be sure to check here for the science behind the news.
The Nine/Ten Planets
A comprehensive site loaded with video clips, images, and facts about our solar system.
Mission: Biomes
Explore the different biomes of the earth brought to you by NASA.
Cells Alive
Look at the structure of a plant cell or an animal cell, watch a cell divide, or look at bacteria cells.
Animal Diversity Web
Get pictures and information about animals including their taxonomic classification.
Anatomy of the Human Body
Lots of information and pictures about parts of the human body.
It's Elemental
This site features the Periodic Table of Elements with links to information about each element. Electron shell configuration is explained along with how to make a model of an atom.
Fizzics Fizzle
Topics on physics for middle school through high school. Select your level and explore.
Sport Science
Learn about the scientific principles behind various sports.
Science Fairs
Look for ideas for science projects by grade level.
Scifair.org
Science fair project help for middle school through high school. Try the "Idea Bank" for suggested project topics or click on the "Idea Exchange" for descriptions of successful projects completed by other students.
English Language, Literature, Writing
The Five Paragraph Essay
Polish your essage writing skills at this site written with middle school and early high school students in mind. You'll find step-by-step how-to's, essay examples, and writing prompts so you can try it yourself.
A+ Research and Writing
If you need help writing a research paper, you'll find step-bystep guides here.
Modern Language Association (MLA) Format
Answers to your questions on formatting a paper using MLA Style.
APA Style Essentials
Guidelines to APA Style with examples.
The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation
Find answers to grammar and punctuation questions along with examples, quizzes, and interactive tests.
Literacy Criticism
Browse for literacty criticism by title or author; covers classical works
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20th century.
Spark Notes
Provides online study guides to books in a variety of subjects.
Pink Monkey.com
Study guides for many titles for junior high through college.
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