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TumbleBook Library
An online collection of animated, talking picture books that help children build essential reading and comprehension skills.
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Britannica Fundamentals (MeL)
Early childhood learning activities focused on geography, reading, and basic math concepts through engaging educational games.
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PebbleGo (MeL)
A foundational research database designed specifically for K-3 students, featuring read-aloud audio and highlighted text support.
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World Book Early Learning (MeL)
Narrated stories, interactive learning games, and short videos to help young children expand their vocabulary.
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Explora for Middle Schools (MeL)
A safe, student-friendly interface to easily search for reliable magazine articles, encyclopedia entries, and primary sources.
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Explora for High Schools (MeL)
Advanced research tool providing access to credible academic journals, news sources, and reference books for high school assignments.
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Britannica School Middle (MeL)
An interactive, multimedia encyclopedia featuring trusted articles, multimedia, and biographical profiles for school projects.
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College Admissions Test Prep (MeL)
Practice tests, interactive tutorials, and e-books to help high school students prepare for the ACT, SAT, and PSAT exams.
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NoveList K-8 Plus (MeL)
Discover fiction and nonfiction reading recommendations, read-alikes, and series information tailored for children and teens.
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Interactive, self-paced courses in over 70 world languages, featuring practical conversation modules and English-learning tools.
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AtoZ Databases (MeL)
A premier reference and marketing database ideal for building mailing lists, conducting market research, and finding job leads.
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Business Book Summaries (MeL)
Concise, comprehensive overviews of top business and leadership books to help professionals stay current on industry trends.
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Career Preparation (MeL)
Build professional resumes, explore career paths, and study for occupational licensing and civil service exams.
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Computer Skills Center (MeL)
Video-based tutorials covering computer basics, navigating the internet, and mastering popular software applications.
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In-Library Use Only. Search billions of global genealogical records, including U.S. Census data, passenger lists, and vital records.
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History Reference Source (MeL)
Full-text historical documents, biographies, and reference books covering broad eras of U.S. and world history.
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MyHeritage Library Edition (MeL)
Trace your family history with deep international coverage of historical records, photos, and family tree databases.
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Michigan History Magazine (MeL)
A rich digital archive of the popular regional publication featuring stories, historical accounts, and photographs from Michigan’s past.
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A comprehensive academic search portal providing access to millions of peer-reviewed journals, magazines, and scholarly publications.
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Full-text coverage from major national and regional newspapers, newswires, and news broadcast transcripts.
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Academic Search Complete (MeL)
A premier scholarly database offering full-text journals and magazines spanning the sciences, social sciences, and humanities.
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Applied Science & Tech Source (MeL)
Research materials for applied sciences and technical disciplines, covering computer science, engineering, and physics.
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Associates Programs Source (MeL)
Targeted research tools for community college students covering vocational programs, health professions, and technical training.
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