Kids Info-Bits

Kids InfoBits is a database developed especially for beginning researchers in Kindergarten through Grade 5. This database covers geography, current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

Missions of California E-Books

Reading level: 3rd - 6th grade

Full-text e-books of 21 California Missions.

Social Studies Fact Cards: California Missions etc.

Reading Level: 2nd - 8th grade

California missions, indians, explorers and ranchos are major topics of this resource.  State and country reports are also covered.  The information is brief and useful.

Student Resources In Context

Reading Level: 4th - 12th grade

Gale Students Resources in Context is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on a broad range of topics, people, places, and events.

Biography Resource Center

Reading Level: 4th - 12th grade

This database integrates biographies with related full-text articles from hundreds of magazines and newspapers, as well as tens of thousands of images and links to vetted websites. Search for people---both current and historic from all eras and fields of endeavor---based on name, occupation, nationality, ethnicity, birth/death dates and places, or gender, as well as keyword and full text.

Opposing Viewpoints In Context

Reading Level: 5th - 12th grade

Gale Opposing Viewpoints in Context is for those seeking information and opinions on hundreds of today's hottest social issues. It features continuously updated viewpoint articles, topic overviews, full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, statistics, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites.