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Direct links to online encyclopedias and databases designed for use by students in grade 4 and older. A St Charles Library card and PIN are necessary to access these databases from outside the library.
Click on the category below to find the resource you need.
Databases
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American National Biography Online ![]() |
Info on over 18,700 American men and women--from all eras and walks of life--whose lives have shaped the nation. Only deceased persons are profiled. (Guided Tour) |
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With over 1.2 billion records, AncestryPlus is one of the most comprehensive online databases of genealogical and local history research available. (Blank charts & forms) |
No |
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Ciber-libros para ciber-niños. |
Yes |
Britannica Library for Children ![]() |
All the resources found in Encyclopaedia Britannica, plus special online learning materials for students, in grades K-8. |
Yes |
Chelsea House Biographies Online ![]() |
In-depth looks at people who have shaped our world. World leaders, sports stars, popular icons, writers, legends of the old west, and many more. |
Yes |
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Find information on topics related to business, education, government, health, politics and more from a variety of news media including newspapers, blogs, videos and web-only content including: the Beacon News (1997-Current, full color 2018-Current), Chicago Sun-Times (1986-Current, full color 2018-Current), Courier-News (1997-Current), Daily Herald (1995-Current, full color 2021-Current), the Kane County Chronicle (2004-Current), and the St. Charles Republican (2009-2014). |
Yes |
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Provides content covering all key areas of health and wellness, from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary and holistic medicine. |
Yes |
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More than 200 country-specific reports of every sovereign country recognized by the United Nations, plus several foreign dependencies and U.S. territories like the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Also includes information about each U.S. state and Canadian province as well. |
Yes |
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(Encyclopedia Britannica for ages 6-12.) |
Yes |
FactCite - American and World Biography ![]() |
10,000 biographies of famous people from around the world. More than 2,000 illustrations. |
Yes |
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More than 6,000 illustrated articles of people, places, and events in American history. |
Yes |
FactCite - Biography for Beginners ![]() |
Illustrated biographies written especially for beginning and striving readers. |
Yes |
FactCite - Defining Moments in U.S. History ![]() |
This resource for middle school students and above explores the historical context and consequences of 30 defining moments in United States history, such as the Battle of Gettysburg, the Great War and the Jazz Age and the Attack on Pearl Harbor. Each event is treated in detail and supplemented with primary source documents, timelines, biographies, reading lists, glossaries, and photographs. |
Yes |
FactCite - Greek and Roman Mythology ![]() |
500 articles on Greek and Roman mythological figures with more than 300 illustrations. |
Yes |
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This American History resource includes e-books from Scholastic’s Cornerstones of Freedom series. Each is paired with nonfiction videos and links to related websites. Topics include: Revolutionary Era, Our Democracy, Westward Expansion, Immigration, Slavery and the Civil War, Economy, the 20th Century, Today’s World and War. |
Yes |
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UXL Newsmakers |
Yes |
Gale eBooks - Geography & World Cultures ![]() |
Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of Canadian Provinces Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of Foods and Recipes of the World Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of Mexican States Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of Nations Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of Physical Geography Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of the States Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of World Cities Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of World Cultures Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of World Holidays |
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Gale eBooks - Science & Animals ![]() |
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General interest articles on current events, science, entertainment, the arts, etc. Download the Access My Library app for quick links to Gale resources on your mobile device. |
Yes |
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Articles on medicine, nutrition, diseases, public health, alcohol and drug abuse and fitness. Download the Access My Library app for quick links to Gale resources on your mobile device. |
Yes |
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Authoritative reference content, magazine and journal articles, primary sources, videos, audio podcasts, and images. Covering a vast array of people from historically significant figures to present-day newsmakers, it’s continuously updated to ensure researchers have access to the very latest information. Download the Access My Library app for quick links to Gale resources on your mobile device.
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Get live, one-to-one, Illinois-aligned, skill-building, homework and test preparation help for everyone, from kindegartners to adults. English as a second language and Spanish foreign language assistance are included, as well as Microsoft Office help and Career Resources. Available seven days a week, from 2PM-11PM with 24-hour access to Writing Lab, SkillSurfer and more. |
Yes |
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Includes genealogies, local histories, primary source materials and genealogical and local history serials, including PERSI. An ongoing project, this database continues to grow and includes materials from all over the world. |
Yes |
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Has patterns, articles, and information on everything from amateur radio to knitting to woodworking. |
Yes |
St. Charles, Kane County and Illinois local history documents, maps and photos. |
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Mango offers access to over 70 foreign language courses and 20 ESL courses as the only personalized, adaptive language-learning experience that provides the tools such as real-world conversations, voice comparison, downloadable lessons for offline access, Family Profiles for group learning, and placement tests to begin exactly shere your skillset suits you. Mango can be accessed at the library, remotely, or even on-the-go with apps for iPhone® and Android™. |
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The largest, most comprehensive American dictionary currently available in print or online, built on the solid foundation of Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged and containing new and revised entries while staff are actively engaged in creating an entirely new edition of the Unabaridged. |
Yes |
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Full-text database providing popular middle school magazines and reference books. Covering subjects such as history, current events, science and sports, it also includes thousands of biographies and primary source documents, plus over a million photos, maps and flags. |
Yes |
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(Encyclopaedia Britannica Online) The most comprehensive encyclopedia in the Spanish language, with articles, photos and images, maps and tables. La enciclopedia más comprensiva de la lengua española, con los artículos, fotos e imágenes, mapas y tablas. |
Yes |
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Contains National Geographic Kids magazine 2009-present (3 month embargo), 200 National Geographic Kids books, and 500 kid-friendly and downloadable images. |
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Find 45,000 classical sheet music titles. Some titles may be transposed online. |
Yes |
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Explore and stay informed on local, national and international topics, people and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources from around the world to around the corner, including the Beacon News, Chicago Sun-Times, Kane County Chronicle and more. Available remotely 24/7 on any device. |
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Search for picture books through chapter books by author, title, series name or subject. • Includes helpful educator’s tools. |
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Thousands of primary source documents in history, literature, science, law, politics, religion, and more |
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PebbleGo Biographies, PebbleGo Earth and Space and PebbleGo Social Studies are resources designed especially for students in grades K-3. They include photographs, videos and educational games. |
Yes |
PebbleGo Next - State and American Indian Studies ![]() |
Find information on all US states, with curriculum-connected content for grades 3-6. Link to American Indian tribes based in each state, with historical and current data. Learn more with videos, state songs and regional recipes. |
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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. |
Yes |
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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. |
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Online literacy resource that pairs classic fictional video storybooks with related nonfiction eBooks. Reinforces core reading skills and introduces students to a world of knowledge and exploration. • Includes helpful educator’s tools. |
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Incorporates Grolier Online databases, including Amazing Animals, America the Beautiful, American Heritage Children’s Dictionary, American Heritage Children’s Thesaurus, Lands and People, New Book of Knowledge and New Book of Popular Science. |
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Presents a broad range of scientific disciplines through extensive essays, videos, diagrams, definitions, biographies, and experiments. |
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A highly-engaging, interactive, curriculum-driven digital resource with reading levels for students in grades 4 through 9. Includes videos, experiments and information on careers in science. |
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Includes: digital Scholastic True Books, links to further information in Grolier Online and websites about each topic. Non-fiction topics include: continents, ancient civilizations, U.S. government westward expansion, natural disasters, space, human body and ecosystems. |
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A collection of animated, talking picture books and puzzles created from existing picture books, Large Print chapter books and classic children's books. There are also books in Spanish and French. |
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The authoritative source of bibliographic and publisher information on more than 300,000 periodicals of all types from around the world. |
Yes |
Washington Post Historical Edition ![]() |
Provides genealogists, researchers and scholars with online, easily-searchable first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society and events of the time. Coverage from 1877 to 2001. |
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Start here for background research on any topic. Articles are updated with current events information, useful links on the Internet, a monthly calendar of important dates and a Today in History feature. |
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World Book: La Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos ![]() |
World Book's Spanish Student Discovery Encyclopedia: features include articles, maps and interactive databases. |
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