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Papers First
Use at Home? Yes
Description: OCLC index of papers presented at conferences worldwide.
PebbleGo
Use at Home? Yes
Description: PebbleGo is a curricular content hub specifically designed for K-2 students. Packed with informational articles, ready-made activities, and literacy supports for students of all abilities, it boosts engagement and fosters independent learning in core subject areas.
PebbleGo Next provides a natural next step for 3rd-5th grade students with articles all aligned to state and national standards with a familiar, yet age-appropriate, experience and supports.
Points of View Reference Center
Use at Home? Yes
Description: Containing resources that present multiple sides of an issue, this database provides rich content that can help students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills.
PressBooks through Inkie
Use at Home? Yes
Description: Easy-to-use online tool that allows you to create professional quality versions of your book in ePUB, MOBI, PDF and more—all through your library.
PressReader
Use at Home? Yes
Formats Available: Magazines, Newspapers
Description: Free full text, full color online subscriptions to popular newspapers and magazines from around the world! Access by clicking on the Sign In button, then Libraries & Groups. Search for the St. Charles Public Library. Select OpenAthens and enter your library card number and PIN.
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Primary Search
Use at Home? Yes
Description: Designed for elementary school libraries, Primary Search is a full-text database providing popular children’s magazines, easy-to-read encyclopedic entries and a vast image collection. Students can learn about a variety of topics, including endangered species, famous musicians, fitness and space exploration.
Browse Primary Search
Use at Home? Yes
Description: An OCLC index of worldwide conference proceedings.
ProCitizen
Use at Home? Yes
Description: Comprehensive citizenship prep course that contains 100 videos, plus interactive drills and quizzes.
Pronunciator
Use at Home? Yes
Description: You can learn 163 languages, including the largest ESL curriculum on the planet. Simply use your library card number to create an account and start learning through a variety of vocabulary exercises, quizzes, culture and business notes, and grammar review. Also includes lessons for 3 to 6 and 7 to 12 year-olds.
ProQuest Historical Newspapers
Use at Home? Yes
Description: Includes Christian Science Monitor (1908-2009), Los Angeles Times (1881-1997), New York Times (1851-2018), Wall Street Journal (1889-2010), Washington Post (1877-2006)