High School Research Databases

Provides thousands of unique and reliable full-text biographies.

From Newsbank – The experience and impact of African Americans as recorded by the news media.

Information from the Encyclopedia Britannica, Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, the Britannica Book of the Year, and selected websites.

Thousands of primary source documents in history, literature, science, law, politics, and religion.

From Newsbank – The experience and impact of Hispanic Americans as recorded by the news media.

Covers topics in U.S. and world history from the earliest civilizations through the 21st century. Contains full-text journals, magazines, reference books and primary source documents. 

Literary database covering all genres and time periods. Includes thousands of synopses, critical essays, book reviews, literary journals and author biographies, plus full-text classic novels, short stories and poems. 

Popular magazines and e-books covering news, politics, science, sports, culture and more. Also includes documents and videos from the Associated Press. 

Presents multiple sides of over 500 issues. Helps students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues, and develop analytical thinking skills.

Science magazines, journals, reference books and high-quality videos. Also contains science experiments, curriculum-aligned lesson plans, and a vast image collection. 

For high school students; includes thousands of full-text articles from newspapers and magazines on social, scientific, historical, political, and economic issues, plus World Almanac excerpts, maps of the world, and current event information.

Connects you to thousands of on-demand video courses for the most in-demand skills taught by top instructors across 75 categories in business, technology, design, and more.

From the the science arm of the Department of the Interior, science-based information on ecosystems, land use, energy and mineral resources, natural hazards, water use and availability, and updated maps and images of the Earth’s features.

For high school students; articles, primary sources, and online books. Access worldwide news publications and thousands of government websites.

Easy-to-read articles on topics of interest for reluctant readers, ELL, ESL, and adult literacy students. Offers text-to-speech feature and automatic translation into 14 languages. Includes practical Life Skills section.

Practice for the Illinois driver’s license, permit, and senior citizens’ refresher tests. Also includes motorcycle and CDL practice tests.

Take practice tests, get live online tutoring, access a rich library of study tools, submit written work for review, and join classmates/colleagues in virtual meeting rooms for collaborative learning.

Testing assistance powered by Peterson’s for standardized AP/college prep tests, career certification, citizenship tests, and other exams. Research college/graduate schools and tuition assistance. Get advice on careers, resumes, cover letters, interviewing, and networking. Brush up on basic reading, writing, and math skills.