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	Homework Help Top Teen Homework Research Databases Search Our Databases! What is a database? Maybe the most important thing to know is that the Jacksonville Public Library research databases are not the Internet. So if your teacher doesn’t want you to use the Internet, you should still be able to use databases. Databases are tools that your library or the State of Florida has purchased to give you access to an incredible amount of information. You access the information through a computer either from home or in the library. Not all databases can be accessed from home. You will need a valid library card to access the databases from home. Click here if you have problems accessing a database from home. The American Mosaic (In-Library Use) (Remote Access) Wide-ranging and easy to use, the American Mosaic is the first-ever full-text database to focus on the history and culture of African and Latino Americans. The Mosaic combines the robust, award-winning African American Experience and the groundbreaking Latino American Experience with content that spans the centuries, from the earliest origins of Africans and Latinos in North America to the triumphs and challenges of today. Biography in Context Biography in Context delivers outstanding research support with nearly a million biographical entries spanning history and geography. Just like all the new revolutionary In Context products is a curriculum-aligned resource that offers media-rich content in context that's updated daily to meet the needs of today’s user. Encyclopedia Americana (In-Library Use) (Remote Access) Presented by Grolier and Scholastic, this resource contains 45,000 articles and more than 25 million words have been contributed by over 6,500 specialists in their respective disciplines and cover all academic fields and curriculum topics. Gales's Testing & Education Reference Center With Career Module A start-to-finish resource with all the information and support materials needed to make informed, confident decisions to shape the rest of your life. Over 100 practice tests and courses (GED prep, SAT Subject Tests, FCAT and many others) Career module includes test prep help to obtain licenses for a career as a Practical or Registered Nurse, civil service (firefighter, police officer, postal worker, realtor), teacher certification and many others. Includes Online Resume Builder. Information on over 4,000 accredited schools Grolier Online (In-Library Use) (Remote Access) Contains encyclopedic resources which have always been an excellent place to begin doing research. Makes preselected, subject-specific periodical articles and bibliographical citations directly available to readers via links within encyclopedia entries. History - U.S. History in Context U.S. History in Context delivers comprehensive, contextual, media-rich search results from the most extensive online collection of historical information available today. History - World History in Context History - World History in Context offers students and researchers unparalleled access to a broad collection of scholarly analysis and award-winning full-text periodicals, reference works and primary documents. World History in Context moves chronologically over 5,000 years from antiquity to the present and geographically around the globe, to ensure that the events, movements and individuals that defined, informed and shaped world history are covered with a sense of balance. ¡Informe! (InfoTrac en Español) Una colección de revistas hispánicas con textos completos. Abarca negocios, salud, tecnología, cultura, temas de actualidad y otras materias. InfoTrac OneFile A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology. Junior Edition (Gr. 6-9) This periodical database is designed for students in junior high and middle school, with magazines, newspapers and reference books (most are full-text) for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more. Junior Edition InfoTrac This periodical database is designed for students in junior high and middle school, with magazines, newspapers and reference books (most are full-text) for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more. Literature Resource Center Access biographies, bibliographies, and critical analyses of authors from every age and literary discipline. Includes 15-20 page signed essays on authors and literary genres from Scribner Writer's Series and the full text of 200 frequently-used Twayne Literary Masters books on individual World, US, or English authors. New Book of Popular Science (In-Library Use) (Remote Access) Describes the concepts of science, medicine, and technology in words and illustrations readily understandable to a young audience. NewsBank Access to Acceda Noticias, America's Obituaries & Death Notices and America's Newspapers databases. Opposing Viewpoints in Context Opposing Viewpoints in Context is the premier online resource covering today’s hottest social issues, from Offshore Drilling to Climate Change, Health Care to Immigration. Opposing Viewpoints in Context helps students research, analyze and organize a broad variety of data for conducting research, completing writing assignments, preparing for debates, creating presentations and more. Science in Context Supporting high school curricula and university coursework, Science in Context features authoritative information for assignments and projects, and provides detailed coverage of popular subjects. From earth science and life science, to space, technology, mathematics and science history and biography, this revolutionary, this curriculum-oriented online experience is designed to boost achievement for students and researchers. Student Edition (Gr. 9-12) This database is designed for high school students, with access to a variety of indexed and full-text magazines, newspapers and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more. Student Edition InfoTrac This database is designed for high school students, with access to a variety of indexed and full-text magazines, newspapers and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more. World Book Online Super Homepage The electronic version of the popular World Book Encyclopedia. Types of information includes text articles, dictionary entries, images, atlases, maps, as well as media. World Book Discover World Book Online Info Finder World Book Online Reference Center Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos To see ALL the research databases that Jacksonville Public Library subscribes to, please click here. [ Back to Top ] Recommended Websites Check out JPL's Recommended Websites Pages Ask a Librarian www.askalibrarian.org/jacksonville Check out this service, where library staff will help answer common questions! You can also check out their blog here. BJ Pinchbeck's Homework Helper www.bjpinchbeck.com BJ Pinchbeck says: "I'm BJ. My friends call me Beege. I just turned 15 on March 16th. My site contains over 700 links to sites that will help you with your homework. " Basically, this is a gigantic list of links, organized by subject, with brief annotations. FCAT Explorer www.fcatexplorer.com The offical FCAT help site sponsored by the Florida Department of Education. Students statewide receive logon information from their school and can use this site to assist to help study for the FCAT test. College.gov www.college.gov This is the go-to source for information and resources about planning, preparing and paying for postsecondary education (such as 2- or 4-year colleges and universities, and vocational or career schools). Internet Public Library www.ipl.org Reference center, searching tools, subject and special collections. Librarian’s Index to the Internet www.lii.org Our motto: "Information You Can Trust." Librarians' Index to the Internet (LII) offers two services: a searchable, browsable collection of over 16,000 high-quality Websites, and a weekly newsletter. Multnomah County Library's Homework Center www.multnomah.lib.or.us/lib/homework A huge collection of sites selected by a youth librarian to answer actual homework questions kids have asked in public libraries. When you're doing a research project and all the books have been checked out, check here. Also in Spanish. NoodleTools www.noodletools.com Free resource to create citations in MLA or APA format. A great help for research papers! Our White House: Looking in, Looking Out www.ourwhitehouse.org/ Site created as a companion educational guide to Our White House: Looking In, Looking Out, a book that we hope excites you and the young people in your life about our nation’s history, and inspires both young and old to read more about America’s rich heritage. Purdue University’s Online Writing Lab owl.english.purdue.edu/oldindex.html This site will help you write your research paper, fix your grammar, or site your resources APA style. Read Print www.readprint.com/ Free online books library for students, teachers, and the classic enthusiast. Space Weather Center www.spaceweathercenter.org/ Research program includes Earth science, space physics, planetary science, and astrophysics.