Digital Library

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Middle Search Plus

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Magazines and reference books for middle school students. Includes thousands of biographies and primary source documents. Subjects include history, current events, science, sports, and biographies. Also includes photos, maps, and flags.

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Middle Search Reference eBook Subscription

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A broad range of general reference subject coverage for middle school students, with topics including social studies, math, history, language arts, technology, geography, culture, and science.

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NoveList K-8 Plus

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NoveList K-8 Plus contains information on books for all K-8 grade levels. It includes picture books, children’s chapter books, and young adult titles, as well as non-fiction titles.

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NoveList Plus

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NoveList Plus is a book recommendation database. Users can search for book recommendations by reader age, genre, and more. NoveList Plus also has series information and read-alike lists.

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Points of View Reference Source

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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

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Religion & Philosophy Collection

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Hundreds of full-text journals and magazines covering many religious and philosophical topics, including world religions, religious history, political philosophy, and philosophy of language.

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Science Reference eBook Subscription

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This encompasses a rich selection of titles covering science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

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Science Reference Source

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Provides full text for hundreds of science magazines, journals, reference books and high-quality videos. The database also contains science experiments, curriculum-aligned lesson plans, and a vast image collection.

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Small Engine Repair Source

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Repair guides for small engines and routine maintenance (tune-ups, brake service, etc.). Also includes guides on extensive repairs such as engine and transmission disassembly. Coverage includes lawn mowers, motorcycles, tractors, and snowmobiles. Information on more than 25 years of engine models, with new and updated content added regularly.

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TeenBookCloud

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TeenBookCloud is a middle-grade and high school collection geared towards readers in grades 7 - 12.  The collection includes Graphic Novels, Enhanced Novels, eBooks, classic literature, non-fiction, and audiobooks.  TeenBookCloud’s diverse collection supports what students learn at school, making it perfect for assigned reading.  There are no due dates or waiting to borrow.

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The Pantagraph

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The Pantagraph is a daily newspaper serving Bloomington–Normal, Illinois, along with 60 communities and eight counties in the Central Illinois area. Explore Bloomington area history through local news, events, and people. Search current and archived issues (1989 - Current) with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles, and content only published online.
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The Peoria Journal Star

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The Peoria Journal Star is the major daily newspaper for Peoria, Illinois, and the surrounding area. Explore Peoria’s history through local news, events, and people with the Peoria Journal Star Collection. Search current and archived issues (1991 - Current) with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles, and content only published online.
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The State Journal - Register

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The State Journal-Register is the local daily newspaper for Springfield, Illinois, and its surrounding area. Explore Springfield’s history through local news, events, and people with the State Journal-Register Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles, and content only published online. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.

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USA Today

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Explore Woodford County and Illinois history through local news, events, and people with the USA Today Collection. Search current and archived issues (1987 - present) with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles, and content only published online. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.

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World Book Online

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World Book Online provides the same expert information found in The World Book Encyclopedia in an interactive, online environment.

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