Topic: Middle School
American Decades
A cross-disciplinary source for junior and high school users who need to analyze periods of contemporary American social history.
Access ResourceLearn MoreCities of the United States
Provides vital information on 199 of America’s top cities . City-specific profiles organize pertinent facts and data.
Access ResourceLearn MoreContemporary Novelists
Includes biographies, bibliographies and critical essays on approximately 650 contemporary writers. Includes nationality and title indexes.
Access ResourceLearn MoreContemporary Poets
Provides bibliographies and biographical information on 787 of the world’s most important contemporary English-language poets.
Access ResourceLearn MoreCore Collections
Core Collections, brought to you by H.W. Wilson company & EBSCO, combines 6 distinct collections that identify the best and most current material available to your library. The seven collections include Graphic Novels, Children’s, Adult Fiction, Adult Nonfiction, Middle & Junior High School, and Senior High. Use these databases to build your library’s collection with any budget. Curated lists of essential, recommended, and supplemental titles are available, as well as full-text book reviews, weeding checklists, and more.
Access ResourceLearn MoreEncyclopedia of Food and Culture
Articles on food and its place in human culture and society. Find entries on everything from food preparation, distribution, holidays, cultures, nutrition and health.
Access ResourceLearn MoreExplora Educator’s Edition
Designed for educators, Explora Educator’s Edition has lesson plans, curriculum standards, and other professional development resources. This database includes full-text articles from thousands of academic journals and professional magazines on a wide variety of educational topics.
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Gale Ebooks
A collection of electronic specialized encyclopedias and reference books on a wide variety of subject areas that can be searched individually or as a whole.
Access ResourceGrzimek’s Animal Life Encycolpedia
Features articles that familiarize readers with animals found everywhere on the globe, detailing their life cycles, predators, food systems, overall ecology and much more.
Access ResourceLearn MoreGrzimek’s Animal Life Encyclopedia: Evolution
Covers evolution in detail and explores it from a scientific viewpoint. Includes comprehensive coverage of recent ideas and discoveries in the field of evolution.
Access ResourceLearn MoreHistory Reference Center
Full-text content of historical documents, biographies of historical figures, photos, maps, video, and other history reference materials.
Access ResourceLearn MoreHuman Diseases and Conditions, 3rd ed., 2017:
Presents information on numerous diseases and conditions. Articles include a definition of the disease or condition, an explanation of how it works in the body, information on causes, symptoms and diagnosis, treatment or cure, and lifestyles.
Access ResourceLearn MoreIdaho Digital Learning Alliance (IDLA)
IDLA is a supplemental course provider for the Idaho public school system. All school districts in the state can register and manage students for IDLA courses through their designated school-employed site coordinator. IDLA opens up a world of options for scheduling, supplementing their current course load, or providing the right balance between digital and in-person education.
Access ResourceIdaho Digital Resources
A searchable, centralized collection of digital publications that are created by Idaho state agencies for the purpose of public information.
Access ResourceLearningExpress Library
A comprehensive collection of test preparation tools, skill-building materials, and career resources. Use to prepare for college and career, education tutoring, software tutorials, and workforce development.
Access ResourceLearn MoreLearningExpress Library: Grades 4-8 Educator Resources
The resources here can help students and educators in elementary and middle school prepare for important tests, get extra help with assignments, and boost their skills in important subjects.
Access ResourceLearn MoreLiterary Reference Center
Provides information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and timeframes.
Access ResourceLearn MoreLiterary Themes for Students: Race & Prejudice
Examines themes of race and prejudice found in literature. Includes author profiles and highlights more than 50 major works centered around the theme.
Access ResourceLearn MoreLiterary Themes for Students: The American Dream
Examines the overriding themes related to the American Dream found in literature.
Access ResourceLearn MoreLiterary Themes for Students: War & Peace
Examines themes of war and peace found in literature.
Access ResourceLearn MoreMasterFILE Premier
Covers a vast array of general reference subject areas including business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues and more.
Access ResourceLearn MoreMEDLINE
Content from biomedical and health journals used by health care professionals, nurses, clinicians and researchers engaged in clinical care, public health and health policy development.
Access ResourceLearn MoreMiddle Search Plus
Designed for middle school libraries, Middle Search Plus is a 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.
Access ResourceLearn MoreNewspaper Source Plus
Full text coverage of major newspapers, videos, and podcasts covering critical news topics.
Access ResourceLearn MoreNotable Sports Figures
Takes a close look at the people in sports who have captured attention because of success on the playing field, or controversy off the playing field.
Access ResourceLearn MoreNovelist K-8 Plus
For readers in Grades K-8, find fiction and narrative nonfiction reading recommendations by book titles, author, genre, series, or key plot points. Ready-to-go read-alike lists for popular titles.
Access ResourceLearn MorePBS LearningMedia
Free, curriculum-aligned videos, interactives, lesson plans, and more for K-12 educators, curated by Idaho Public Television (IdahoPTV) and Public Broadcasting Service (PBS).
Access ResourceLearn MoreReal Life Math
Helps students better understand commonly studied math concepts by illustrating their use in everyday life. Designed to support mathematics curriculum.
Access ResourceLearn MoreReal Life Math: Everyday Use of Mathematical Concepts
Math concepts are presented with multiple examples of how each is applied in everyday environments.
Access ResourceLearn MoreScout: Idaho Edition
Full length videos from Idaho Public Television in areas of adventure, culture, natural resources, Idaho, conversations with writers, and more.
Access ResourceTOPICsearch
Content explores current events, social, political, economic, scientific, and other popular topics frequently discussed in the classroom.
Access ResourceLearn MoreUXL Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes
Offers students detailed studies of approximately 88 tribes from all over the United States and Canada, including small tribes and some that no longer exist.
Access ResourceLearn MoreUXL Encyclopedia of Science
This resource provides information on scientific theories, life forms, inventions, controversies and discoveries.
Access ResourceLearn MoreUXL Encyclopedia of Weather & Natural Disasters
Includes content covering weather basics, climate, natural disasters, and the effects of human activities on the weather and advances in new technology.
Access ResourceLearn MoreUXL Encyclopedia of World Mythology
Helps students understand how mythologies reflect cultures and remain meaningful in society today.
Access ResourceLearn MoreWorld Book Student
Encyclopedia content designed for students in middle grades. Tailored for students in elementary and middle schools, Student includes all the articles from the print versions of the World Book Encyclopedia, plus thousands of additional articles, learning resources, and research tools.
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