The complete Encyclopedia Britannica, as well as Merriam–Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary and the Britannica Book of the Year.

Contains event and topic overviews, biographies, images and videos, maps and charts, primary sources and timeline entries covering world history from the mid-15th century to the present.

Contains essays on major topics and issues, articles on science in the news, timelines, diagrams, illustrations, images and videos. Also includes science experiments and activities, indexed by grade range, subject category and time required.

Online version of the Funk & Wagnall's New World Encyclopedia, covering an array of topics and subject areas. Updated annually.

Children in elementary school and up can search for a variety of topics from age appropriate sources including encyclopedia articles, magazines, websites, and media.

Learners from Kindergarten through Grade 5 will find a wide range of age-appropriate materials including magazines and reference sources on topics such as geography, current events, the arts, science and more.

For Grades K-8, search by keyword or by topic such as geography, arts and music, sports and more.

Free online homework help with real tutors for students in grades K–12, college introductory courses, adult learners and job seekers.  The SkillsCenter Resource Library provides lessons, study guides and other Homework Resources, Test Prep Resources for SAT, ACT, GED and other standardized tests and Career Resources including resume and cover letter templates, interview guidelines and local job openings.

Articles from Newsday in full-text from 1985 to the present.

Discover books you might like to read! Search by author, title, series name, and subject. Now including non-fiction!

For Grades K-8, search by keyword or by topic such as animals, health, history and more.

For Grades K-8, search by keyword or by topic such as animals, health, history and more.

For middle and high school students, provides information from core curriculum areas using reference material, full-text periodicals and newspapers, primary sources, creative works, and multimedia, including video and audio clips.

Tumble Books LogoA fun and interactive library of animated, talking storybooks for beginning readers. After reading a story you can play puzzles and games. Once you are ready for longer chapter books, check out the Tumble Readables section.

Contains three interactive learning environments that teach early childhood themes (colors, shapes, numbers, etc.), early reading skills (phonics, vocabulary, comprehension), and non-fiction topics. (PreK through Grade 2).