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Research Databases
"Help! I can't use Wikipedia!" The resources found in databases come from trusted sources that you and your teachers can cite with confidence. All you need to access these resources from school or home is a your library card. Available 24/7.
Use databases to find magazine and newspaper articles, encyclopedias, and reference books. For a complete list of databases covering history, current events, social studies, geography, literature, health, science and more, go to the Databases page.
General Research:
 | Britannica Library Edition: Young Adults [Go to database] |
 | High School Edition (Gale OneFile) Find information on high school research topics plus pop culture, sports, and more the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more. [Go to database] |
History and Social Studies:
 | Milestone Documents in American History (Salem History) [In Library Access] [Home Access for Groton Residents] |
 | NewsBank: Hot Topics, Special Reports, Daily Headlines & Activities [In Library Access] [Home Access for Groton Residents] |
 | Opposing Viewpoints (Gale In Context) Covers timely issues, from capital punishment to immigration to marijuana. This cross-curricular resource supports science, social studies, current events, and language arts classes. Informed, differing views help learners develop critical-thinking skills and draw their own conclusions. [Go to database] |
 | U.S. History (Gale OneFile) Provides access to scholarly journals and magazines useful to both novice historians as well as advanced academic researchers. Updated daily, this library resource offers balanced coverage of events in U.S. history and scholarly work established in the field. [Go to database] |
 | World History (Gale OneFile) Provides access to scholarly journals and magazines useful to both novice historians as well as advanced academic researchers. The database offers balanced coverage of events in world history and scholarly work established in the field. [Go to database] |
Science:
 | Science (Gale OneFile) More than 350 full-text, non-embargoed journals are covered; updated daily, this collection includes more than 1.6 million articles to satisfy almost every scientific inquiry. Key subjects covered include the biological sciences, computing, engineering, and technology. [Go to database] |
Useful Websites for Homework Help
- CIA World Fact Book – Maps, Flags, and important statistical data on countries around the world.
- Homework Spot – A free homework information portal that features the best K-12 homework sites, arranged by grade. Better than Google or Yahoo! because it has links for homework and nothing else!
- How Stuff Works – Learn how everything works - in science, technology, computers, and much more!
- IPL2 (Internet Public Library) for Teens – Features lots of links and other internet resources for teens, including term paper help, ideas for what to read, career paths, and the means for asking a question if you don’t find what you need.
- Library of Congress - Digital Collections – Collections covering all facet and periods of American history. A great place to find primary source materials.
- Math.com Homework Help – Free math lessons and math homework help from basic math to algebra, geometry and beyond. Includes online calculators and cool tools, and games to use and improve your math skills.
- Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary and Thesaurus
- Multnomah County Library Homework Center – Links to 38 different homework topics developed by Multnomah County Library in Oregon.
- RefDesk.com Homework Helper – Great homework help site for grades 1-12 PLUS college, arranged in sections by age group. Includes reference, research, quick facts, tools for research papers, and an "ask the expert" section. Prepare for the SAT or ACT for free at Number2.com or The College Board!
Science 4 Fun
Science 4 Fun was created by a GPL teen volunteer as a place to explore fun science experiments and concepts that help us be better, smarter, and less stressed students.