Listed below are reference databases you can
use to assist with homework assignments using your Downers
Grove Library card. The links to the left are websites that
may help you as well.
Biography
Resource Center
Biographical information on people from around the world and throughout history.
BookFlix
Read, view and interact with a selection of classic picture
books for preschoolers to third grade readers.
Chicago
Tribune
Full text Chicago Tribune newspaper articles from 1985 to the present.
Children's
Literature Comprehensive Database
Find reviews, reading levels, and other useful information
for juvenile and young adult literature.
CultureGrams
Provides information on over 180 countries including daily life and culture,
history, customs, and lifestyles of the world's people. Recipes, maps,
and flags are included.
KidsInfoBits
Subject index for children through 5th grade that provides full-text documents in a variety of subjects for experiments, homework, or for personal enjoyment.
Lands and Peoples
Research information on different countries, regions, and culture using encyclopedia articles, maps, games and more.
LearnATest
Online practice tests for many exams including the ACT, SAT, GED, and ASVAB.
NoveList K–8 Plus
Looking for a good fiction or nonfiction book? Search by age, subject, plot summary, and more.
Student Resource Center
Aimed at middle school and high school students, this source has information on many topics including history, literature, science and social studies from articles and reference books.
World Book Online
Five different World Book Encyclopedia sites including content geared to primary students, Spanish Language speakers, students with research projects, and the those looking for the latest edition of the encyclopedia.
World Book Spanish Language Encyclopedia
Thousands of easy-to-read encyclopedia, newspaper, and magazine articles on a broad variety of topics from the latest edition of Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos.
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