The below resources are available for use through the California State Library. Use a Chromebook or computer for best access results.
Britannica School is the most comprehensive source of factual information, written specifically for students of all ages and reading abilities. Databases in Español.
Understand environmental issues that affect people globally through topic overviews, journals, news, and multimedia content.
Manipulate 3D interactive models to visualize and understand concepts in biology, chemistry, earth, and space science.
Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Best for children aged 6–14.
Collection of more than 1,500 streaming videos of educational documentaries and series from PBS.
ProQuest Central Student provides access to thousands of journals, magazines, newspapers, videos, reports and other types of content across all major subject areas, including business, health and medical, social sciences, arts and humanities, education, science and technology, and religion.
SIRS Discoverer is a multidisciplinary database specifically designed for upper elementary and middle school learners, researchers, and educators covering curriculum areas including history, health, language arts, math, science, social studies, and technology.
CultureGrams provides country reports that go beyond mere facts and figures to deliver a one-of-a-kind perspective on daily life and culture, including the background, customs, and lifestyles of the world’s people.
Read digital books through your browser with ProQuest Ebooks – no account needed.
You must be on your school network in order to create an account for accessibility options.
The Black Freedom Struggle resource is provided at no cost. It features select primary source documents related to critical people and events in African American history. By centering on the experiences and perspectives of African Americans, it is hoped that this collection imbues the study of Black history with a deeper understanding of the humanity of people who have pursued the quest for freedom, and the significance of movements like Black Lives Matter.
TeachingBooks.net is a great resource for teachers incorporating book or author studies in the classroom.
Educators can create a personal account by clicking on the “For Educator” tab on top and then can click “Educator Login” in the middle of the page.