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CultureGrams® is your source for concise, reliable, and up-to-date cultural information on countries of the world. Beyond the facts and figures, find an insider's perspective on the history, daily life, and customs. 

Paired fiction and nonfiction popular texts that engage readers and support literacy. Lexile reading levels included.

Search thousands of magazines, academic journals, newspapers, reference books, photos and maps on millions of topics.

Topics covered in Science Reference Center include biology, chemistry, earth and space science, environmental science, health and medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science and society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology and wildlife.

Developed by experts in early childhood education, Early Learning by World Book features modules that focus on early learning themes (colors, shapes, numbers, etc.) and reading instruction for phonics, vocabulary and comprehension skills, according to Lexile levels.

Full text electronic books of American and English literature - poetry, drama, fiction, and the Bible - originally published in print.

Full text of literary journals and respected literary reference works. Contains plot summaries, literary criticism, author biographies and interviews, and the full text of thousands of poems and short stories.

Includes 30 species and subspecies of snakes that are found in Ohio. Learn about Ohio snakes or use the program to identify one you have seen.

Full text academic encyclopedia articles from subject-based encyclopedias covering climate science, communications, criminology,  economics and finance, education, environmental science, global public health, history, international studies, linguistics, literature, planetary science, politics, psychology, social work, and more.

Grades 6-12. This database, designed specifically for students in middle school and high school, provides access to age-appropriate articles and facts for any research papers, class projects or homework.