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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.
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Accessible from home Biography in Context
Biographical information on people from around the world and throughout history.

Accessible from home BookFlix
Read, view and interact with a selection of classic picture books for preschoolers to third grade readers.

Accessible from home Brainfuse HelpNow
Live homework help from tutors 7 days a week, from 2–11 p.m. each day. Students can receive help with subjects such as English, Math, Social Studies, Science, Foreign Languages and Writing.

Accessible from home Chemical Elements
Contains in-depth and accurate information on all chemical elements.

Accessible from home Chicago Tribune
Full text Chicago Tribune newspaper articles from 1985 to the present.

Accessible from home Children’s Literature Comprehensive Database
Find reviews, reading levels, and other useful information for juvenile and young adult literature.

Accessible from home Consumer Reports
Consumer product ratings, reviews, recommendations, brand reliability, and buying advice from Consumer Reports.

Accessible from home CultureGrams
Learn what life is really like for people in every country of the world. Includes customs, courtesies, attitudes, religion, language, dress, diet, lifestyle, and more.

Accessible from home Daily Life Through History
Helps students and researchers to discover the details of everyday life of past eras--from Aboriginal Australia of 10,000 BCE to the modern world.

Accessible from home Experiment Central, Understanding Scientific Principles Through Projects
Students can use for examples of science projects and experiments as well as for suggestions on ways to design their own science fair project.

Accessible from home Gale Virtual Reference Library
One search locates information in more than 300 full-text reference books.

Accessible from home Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations
Information on history, politics, and geography of 193 countries. Also includes maps, flags, and photos of people and places.

Accessible from home Kid's Search
Contains full-text articles from magazines along with biographies and historical essays, primary source documents, reference books, photos, maps, and flags. For grades 4 - 8.

Accessible from home LearnATest
Online practice tests for many exams including the ACT, SAT, GED, and ASVAB.

Accessible from home MasterFILE Premier
Full-text articles from 1,700 periodicals covering general reference, business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues, and more. Also contains full-text from more than 500 reference books, over 107,000 primary source documents, and an image collection of photos, maps and flags.

Accessible from home Muzzy
This award winning language instruction will help children ages 2–12 learn a second language in a friendly, fun environment.  Languages include English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.

Accessible from home NoveList K–8 Plus
Looking for a good fiction or nonfiction book? Search by age, subject, plot summary, and more. 

Accessible from home Points of View Reference Center
Contains full-text essays representing opposing viewpoints on important social and medical issues. Use this resource as a guide to debate, develop arguments, and write position papers.

Accessible from home Science Reference Center
Full-text of articles from science magazines, encyclopedias, reference books, and other sources. Topics covered include biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science & society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology, and wildlife.

Accessible from home Student Resources In Context
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.

Accessible from home U*X*L Encyclopedia of Biomes
Offers detailed comparative essays on Earth's 12 major biomes and their component ecosystems.

Accessible from home 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.

Accessible from home 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.