California Missions eBook Collection

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Keywords: California history, California, Missions, California Missions

Gale in Context: Biography

This Biography Resource Center contains biographical information on authors, musicians, politicians, world leaders, historical figures, and more. All articles retrieved are full-text and can be printed or emailed. 

Keywords: research, famous people, actors, influencers, singers, athletes, historical figures, and writers.

Gale in Context: Elementary

Gale in Context: Elementary meets the research needs of students in kindergarten through 5th grade. It features a developmentally appropriate, visually graphic interface, a subject-based topic tree search and full-text, age-appropriate, curriculum-related magazine, newspaper and reference content for information on current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

Keywords: K-5, elementary, research, geography, research skills, animals, reading, science, and technology.  

Gale OneFile: U.S. History

Provides access to scholarly journals and magazines useful to both novice historians as well as advanced academic researchers. Updated daily, this library resource offers balanced coverage of events in U.S. history and scholarly work being established in the field.

Keywords: U.S. History, United States, states, academic journals, current events, resource, database, CNN, NPR and research.

Gale OneFile: World History

Gale OneFile: World History provides access to scholarly journals and magazines for use by novice historians and advanced academic researchers. World History offers balanced coverage of events in world history and scholarly work being established in the field.

Keywords: world history, academic journals, current events, resource, database, CNN, NPR, World War II, and research.

Gale Presents: Peterson's Test Prep

Prepare for standardized tests with Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test Prep. This valuable resource includes full-length practice tests for GED, SAT, ACT, AP, PSAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, TOEFL, U.S. citizenship, and more. It offers information on undergraduate and graduate programs and tuition and scholarship assistance, as well as a resume builder and interviewing advice. Whether you’re a student planning for college or a professional embarking on a new career path, Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test Prep can help you along the way.

Keywords: test prep, college search, resume help, AP test, ACT, SAT, PSAT, reading, science and history.

Issues and Controversies

More than 650 in-depth articles on controversial topics in the news. Full text of Issues and Controversies On File from 1995 to the present, analyze and explain hundreds of controversial topics, in a language and format that students can understand. The annual National High School Debate Topic is given feature coverage.

Keywords: world news, court cases, bill of rights, high school policy, presidency, presidential race, health news, society, and education.

Learning Express Library

Learning Express Library is an easy-to-use online test prep resource that helps people improve their core academic skills, earn a high school equivalency, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certification, find a job, change careers, become a U.S. citizen, and much more.

Keywords: career prep, GED, college prep, computer skills, elementary school, middle school, high school, homework, student success, and adult classes.

National Geographic Kids

Visit National Geographic Kids to explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space! Designed for children ages 6-14. 

Keywords: K-8, history for kids, science, nature, culture, archaeology, environment, science, and space. 

Pronunciator

Learn over 90 different languages, as well as study English (ESL). This full-spectrum language learning program features speech recognition, scored quizzes, a virtual coach, downloadable MP3s, and virtual conversations, as well as a free app for your tablets, smartphones and listening devices to take your education on the go. Choose from a variety of learning levels, even for children as young as 3 years.

Keywords: ESL, conversation, language, learn, online language, fluent, language course, language program, pronunciation, and independent learning. 

Today's Science

Science news written for students. Includes full text of Today's Science On File from 1992 to the present. Today’s Science bridges the gap between textbooks and what’s happening in science today. Drawing on major scientific journals, magazines and newspapers in the United States and abroad, Today’s Science covers all the topics that today’s students study: health, the environment, technology, life science, physical science, earth and space science, and science and society.

Keywords: science, current events, news, human history, animal behavior, evolution, solar system, today's science, and cartoons. 

Tumblebooks

Online storybooks and reading games for kids. Includes a Language Learning section with stories in French and Spanish.

Keywords: read-along, DEAR time, literacy, Tumblebooks, common core, lesson plans, early learning, eBooks, puzzles, and games.