Online Resources
Library Services supports a variety of online resources for APS students and staff. Contact your school's librarian for more information.
Online Resources
Resources for Kindergarten - 12th Grades
Resource Name | Resource Type | Description of Resource |
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Britannica School |
Research Database |
Britannica School is a comprehensive online encyclopedia designed for preK-12 students, providing expert-reviewed articles, images, maps, videos, and interactive tools and research tools to support learning across all subjects. Subjects: Science, Social Studies |
Britannica Launchpacks (Social Studies) |
Research Database |
Britannica LaunchPacks (Social Studies) are curated collections of informational texts, multimedia, and primary sources that provide students with immediate access to engaging, age-appropriate content that aligns with curriculum standards. Subject: Social Studies |
Britannica ImageQuest |
Research Database |
Britannica ImageQuest is a vast collection of high-quality, copyright-cleared images, videos, and audio clips that students and teachers can use to explore, discover, and create. Subjects: Science, Social Studies |
CultureGrams |
Research Database |
CultureGrams offers in-depth cultural insights into countries and regions around the world. It provides students and educators with reliable information, including traditions, customs, recipes, demographics, and geography. With engaging visuals and firsthand accounts, CultureGrams helps users gain a deeper understanding of global cultures. Subjects: Math, Social Studies |
TeachingBooks |
Research Database |
TeachingBooks enhances the reading experience for students and educators by providing a rich collection of multimedia materials related to children's and young adult literature. It offers access to author interviews, book trailers, lesson plans, and other resources that bring literature to life. Subject: ELA |
Comprehensive Resources for Kindergarten - 5th Grades
Resource Name | Resource Type | Description of Resource |
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PebbleGo |
Research Database |
PebbleGo is an interactive digital resource designed for early learners, presenting information on animals, science, and social studies in an engaging and accessible format. PebbleGo includes multimedia content, articles, videos, and read-along options. Subjects: Science, Social Studies |
National Geographic Kids |
Research Database |
National Geographic Kids captivates young minds with stunning photography and engaging articles, videos, and games about the natural world, covering topics such as animals, science, and cultures. Subjects: Science, Social Studies |
Britannica Escolar (Spanish) |
Research Database |
Britannica Escolar is an original Spanish-language resource designed to meet the unique needs of elementary-age Spanish-speaking students and educators. With its extensive collection of curriculum-aligned content, including articles, images, maps, videos, and interactive tools, Britannica Escolar empowers students to explore and understand the world around them in their native language. Subjects: SLA, Science, Social Studies |
Gale in Context: Elementary |
Research Database |
Gale in Context: Elementary is designed specifically for young learners. It features a wealth of age-appropriate magazine and news articles, images, and videos that cover a broad range of subjects, including science, social studies, and the arts. Subjects: Science, Social Studies, Fine Arts |
Comprehensive Resources for 6th - 8th Grades
Resource Name | Resource Type | Description of Resource |
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Britannica Escolar Secundaria (Spanish) |
Research Database |
Britannica Escolar is an original Spanish-language resource designed to meet the unique needs of Spanish-speaking students in grades 6-8 and educators. With its extensive collection of curriculum-aligned content, including articles, images, maps, videos, and interactive tools, Britannica Escolar Secundaria empowers students to explore and understand the world around them in their native language. Subjects: SLA, Science, Social Studies |
Gale Research in Context: Middle School |
Research Database |
Research in Context for Middle School is an engaging online resource designed specifically for middle school students, it offers a wealth of age-appropriate news and magazine articles, videos, and primary sources across various subjects, including science, history, and social studies. Subjects: Science, Social Studies, Fine Arts |
Gale Opposing ViewPoints |
Research Database |
Gale Opposing Viewpoints is an essential resource for contemporary issues and debates. This resource offers balanced perspectives on social, political, and environmental topics, providing a wealth of articles, statistics, and multimedia content. By presenting multiple viewpoints, it encourages critical thinking and informed discussion, making it an invaluable tool for developing strong argumentative writing and analytical skills. Subjects: Science, Social Studies |
Comprehensive Resources for 9th - 12th Grades
Resource Name | Resource Type | Description of Resource |
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Gale Research in Context: High School |
Research Data |
Research in Context for High School is designed to support high school students in their academic pursuits with a rich collection of scholarly, news, and magazine articles, multimedia resources, and primary sources. It covers a wide range of subjects, including literature, science, history, and current events. Subjects: Science, Social Studies, Fine Arts |
Gale Informe Académico (Spanish)
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Research Database |
Gale OneFile: Informe Académico has a wide range of full-text Spanish- and Portuguese-language scholarly journals and magazines both from and about Latin America. It provides quality reference material—not simply translations of English-language materials—on a powerful, easy-to-use interface configured for Spanish-speaking users, allowing researchers to analyze topics and conduct research in Spanish. Subjects: Science, Social Studies |
Gale Opposing Viewpoints |
Research Database |
Gale Opposing Viewpoints is an essential resource for contemporary issues and debates. This resource offers balanced perspectives on social, political, and environmental topics, providing a wealth of articles, statistics, and multimedia content. By presenting multiple viewpoints, it encourages critical thinking and informed discussion, making it an invaluable tool for developing strong argumentative writing and analytical skills. Subjects: Science, Social Studies |
Gale U.S History in Context |
Research Database |
U.S. History in Context features a vast collection of primary sources, scholarly articles, and multimedia content. It covers significant events, figures, and movements from pre-colonial times to the present. Subject: Social Studies |