Research Databases

Access biographical information on more than 335,000 people from throughout history, around the world, and across all disciplines.

The Cochrane Library is a collection of databases that contain different types of high-quality, independent evidence to inform healthcare decision-making. These databases include the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (CDSR), Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), and Cochrane Clinical Answers (CCA).

Browse medical, health-related, and drug reference books. Read articles on health and fitness. Find sources for alternative health information

Search thousands of magazines, academic journals, newspapers, reference books, photos and maps on millions of topics.

Esta base de datos dedicada en español contiene videos, funciones de comparación y contraste, artículos seleccionados y un diccionario visual para que los estudiantes de ESL y los estudiantes de español tengan la oportunidad de aprender. Integrado con World Book Kids para contenido paralelo en inglés

This dedicated Spanish-language database contains videos, compare-and-contrast features, selected articles, and a visual dictionary to allow ESL students and Spanish learners the chance to learn. Integrated with World Book Kids for parallel English-language content.

A trustworthy environment for students and educators in grades K through 5 to look up facts for class projects or homework.

Grades 6-12: A far better alternative to websites and search engines for students to look up articles and facts for research papers or homework.

Gale In Context: Elementary (formerly Kids Infobits) is an easy-to-use digital resource featuring age-appropriate, reliable, curriculum-related content covering a broad range of educational topics. The modern design and simple navigation make it easy for users to explore content and gain comfort with database searching.

Find "how-to" instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast.

Home Improvement Reference Center features full-text content from leading home improvement magazines, images not found anywhere else online and videos of popular home repair projects.

Research an author, novel, or poem for school or personal interest. Learn more about a literary movement for book discussions.

Reference content in humanities, social sciences, and science.

Containing resources that present multiple sides of an issue, this resource provides the basis from which students can realize and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues, and develop analytical thinking skills.

Find large-scale street plans produced by the Sanborn Fire Insurance company from 1867 to 1970. Locate and identify buildings and neighborhoods. Study the growth of towns and cities, and the impact of new development

Contains full text for hundreds of science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals and other sources.

Offers exclusive full text for many top consumer small business reference books, as well as tools to address many small business topics. Includes business videos, a help and advice section, and details on how to create business plans.

An excellent way to get a quick authoritative and accessible overview of a subject.

Ohio snake identification guide

Ohio tree identification guide.

Identifying flint artifacts.

Thousands of colorful illustrations, diagrams, and maps enrich thousands of articles, with teacher guides.

Information resources for pre-school through college

Contains an extensive multimedia collection, including editor-selected websites, and correlations to state standards.

Build and share timelines. Use your own events and images or add content and images from World Book.