Biography in Context
Combines biographies from reference books, including Contemporary Authors, with full-text articles from hundreds of periodicals.
Student Resources in Context
Look here for information on all core subjects from Science to Literature to History, including primary sources, overviews, audio and video content and more. For middle and high school students.
Science in Context
Find contextual information on hundreds of today's most significant science topics with full-text magazines academic journals news articles, experiments, images, videos, audio files and vetted website links.
US History in Context
Find contextual information on hundreds of the most significant people, events and topics in U.S. History.
World Book Online
An online encyclopedia database with information and primary source documents for both elementary and older students. To log into World Book Online use your Thomas Crane Public Library card number.
World Book Early World of Learning
World Book's Early World of Learning is a World Book Encyclopedia site that has educational games and activities for young children. This button will take you to the World Book login page. Use your library card number to log in, then choose Early World of Learning from the list.
World History in Context
Find contextual information on hundreds of the most significant people, events and topics in World History.
Kids InfoBits
Search magazines and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more. This database is designed for students in kindergarten through grade 5.
InfoTrac Junior Edition
This periodical database is designed for students in junior high and middle school, with access to magazines, newspapers and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.
LearningExpressLibrary
Use this free interactive test practice service to practice reading and math skills in preparations for the MCAS. You'll get immediate scoring, complete answer explanations and an individualized analysis of your results. To register as a new user, use your OCLN library card number as your user name and pick a password you'll remember. Then you can use LearningExpressLibrary any time, from home or in the library.
Muzzy Online
This is an online language learning service for children offering programs in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Use your Thomas Crane Public Library card to log in. |
Homework Helper
Help on many different homework topics from math to social studies.
InfoPlease Kids Almanac
An almanac lists brief facts, figures and information on many different topics.
Internet Public Library
The IPL covers a number of topics and even has pointers to sites about some of our favorite chapter books and short stories.
Live Science
Current articles about a wide variety of topics from science and animals to culture and history.
Merriam-Webster Dictionary for Kids
It's always good to have a trustworthy dictionary on hand, even online.
National Geographic
National Geographic has lots of information, articles and photos on animals, geography, history and other topics about the world we live in.
Repositories of Primary Sources
Exhaustive lists of links to various primary source collections in the US and around the world on topics ranging from history to science to music and more.
Smithsonian for Kids
Articles and sites from the Smithsonian on many topics as well as "online exhibits" related to the museum.
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