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List of adult and children's databases by Title  / List of adult and children's databases by Subject

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Amazing Animals
A perfect place to research animals.
Based on the print series of the same title.

Gr. 2+

In Library

From Home

America the Beautiful
A State-by-State resource providing the 
latest information on states and territories.

Gr. 3+

In Library

From Home

Biography in Context
Award-winning biographies from respected
Gale Group sources and full-text articles
from hundreds of periodicals. 

In Library

From Home

BookFlix
An interactive literacy resource. Pairs Weston Woods videos with nonfiction Scholastic titles to reinforce reading skills and develop essential real-world knowledge and understanding. Streams videos right to you!

Pre-K - Grade 3

In Library

From Home

BYKI ONLINE
Byki Online
Byki is a powerful language learning system that uses flashcards to teach you a set of words or phrases. It is the fastest possible way to lock foreign words and phrases in your long term memory.

In Library

From Home

Country Watch
Youth Edition
Reliable, up-to-date news and information 
on 192 countries of the world.

Gr. 3+

In Library

From Home

Greenwood Daily Life Online
Explores everyday life and social customs
throughout world history. 
Also includes DAILY LIFE AMERICA.

In Library

From Home

Disney Digital eBooks
Disney Digital Books (OverDrive)

Your favorite Disney characters all in one place! Download a book today, there are over 700 to choose from!

In Library

From Home

EBSCO Primary Search
Primary Search
Full-text for over 50 children’s magazines 
and over 100 children’s pamphlets.

This database is provided by the New York State Library's 
EmpireLink Project through an LSTA grant from the Federal 
Institute of Museum and Library Service. 

K-5

In Library

From Home

Britannica Kids
Above and beyond the print encyclopedia!
Direct link to the intermediate version as well.

Elementary - Middle School

In Library

From Home

Gale Virtual Reference Library Juvenile E-books
Juvenile e-books
Virtually browse books! This collection is 
hand-picked for younger students. Do a general 
search, or go through the eBooks individually.

In Library

From Home

InfoTrac Kids and Junior Edition
Easy access to magazines, reference 
books, and newspaper articles.


Gr. 6+

In Library

From Home

KidsInfobits
Full-text, age-appropriate, curriculum-related 
magazine, newspaper and reference content 
for information on current events, the arts, science, 
health, people, government, history, sports and more.

K-5

In Library

From Home

Lands and Peoples
Designed to serve as a principal resource 
on countries, cultures, and current events 
for the classroom and for the library. 
Based on the print series of the same title.

Gr. 3+

In Library

From Home

Live Homework Help
Live Homework Help! Chat live with a tutor in almost any subject for grades K-12 and adult learners. Each tutor is a specialist in his/her field. The Skills Center has test prep and career resources. Tutors are available daily between 2pm and 10pm!

K-Adult

In Library

From Home

Nassau Digital Doorway

Nassau Digital Doorway (powered by Overdrive)

A collection of downloadable media - audio books and eBooks for Sony eReaders, Nooks, iPods, iPads, and smartphones. (Click on Nassau Digital Doorway, and check out 'My Help' on the left-hand side for detailed technical info)

In Library

From Home

Nassau-e

Nassau-e

All your library's educational and information resources in one place!

In Library

From Home

New Book of Knowledge
An enhanced version of the print encyclopedia. 

Gr. 3+

In Library

From Home

New Book of Popular Science
Provides accessible, easy-to-understand 
science, medicine, and technology articles.

Middle - High School

In Library

From Home

NoveList Plus K-8
Resource for finding fiction titles that are useful in a K-8 setting. The product is designed for use by staff and students.

In Library

From Home

Pop Culture Universe
OMG!  A digital library of popular culture.  
Built on hundreds of award-winning titles for 
all levels of researchers, PCU provides a safe 
haven for investigating topics—without the bias, 
advertising, suggestive content, or questionable 
authorship of commercial or fan sites.

Uppper Elementary - Adult

In Library

From Home

ProQuest
One-stop shopping for newspaper articles!

Once in the database, select the source you would
like to search (ie: Newsday, NYT Historical, etc...)

In Library

From Home

Science Online logo

Perfect for science topics, especially experiments!

Upper Elementary - Adult

In Library

From Home

Searchasaurus
Contains encyclopedias, newspapers, 
magazines, books and more.

This database is provided by the New York State Library's 
EmpireLink Project through an LSTA grant from the Federal 
Institute of Museum and Library Service. 

Elementary - Middle School

In Library

From Home

Sesame Street eBooks
Sesame Street eBooks

Includes eBooks, audio eBooks, animated eBooks, and interactive eBooks. Some titles are available in Spanish!

Pre-K - Elementary School

In Library

From Home

Student Resources in Context
Contains primary documents, biographies, 
topical essays, critical analyses, full-text 
coverage of magazines, newspapers, photographs, 
illustrations, audio and video clips.  

Middle - High School

In Library

From Home

TumbleBooks

Enjoy interactive picture books anytime! Books in many languages are available.

Pre-K - Gr.2

In Library

From Home

TumbleReadables
Collection of read-along titles for elementary, middle, and high school students which feature adjustable online text and complete audio narration. Includes: picture books, early readers, chapter books, middle school readers, YA/teen Novels, children’s classics, classics and Shakespeare.

Gr. 2 - High School

In Library

From Home

World Book Online Kids
Excellent for topic overviews.
Above and beyond the print series.  

K - 5

In Library

From Home

World Book: Early World of Learning

Offers stimulating ways of teaching concepts and reinforcing skills in the classroom. Contains three learning environments, each targeting a critical area of the development of young learners in early elementary grades.

In Library

From Home

World Geography
Information on countries, territories, and 
continents. Includes current events coverage.

Upper Elementary - Adult

In Library

From Home

Online Services
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Bryant Library BlogSee what is going on daily at the library!

ALIScatALIScat is our catalog. It is connected to 52 of the 54 libraries in Nassau County! ALIS is where you can reserve, renew, see what you have checked out.

www.alisweb.org

Nassau Digital Doorway Nassau Digital Doorway (powered by Overdrive) - A collection of downloadable media - audio books and eBooks for Sony eReaders, Nooks, iPods, iPads, and smartphones. (Click on Nassau Digital Doorway, and check out 'My Help' on the left-hand side for detailed technical info)
FacebookFind us on Facebook! We post daily about events and programs at the library. We welcome your comments.
Live LibrarianLive Librarian! Professional Librarians are available online 24/7 to answer your questions.
Museum PassesMuseum Passes are available courtesty of Friends of the Bryant Library. Online reservation.
Nassau-e             
All your library's educational and information resources in one place!
NextReads Need help finding that next great book? Sign up for an e-mail newsletter that will showcase new books in a particular genre.
NovelList Plus K-8 Find a good book to read! Search by title, author, series and subject. Highlighted themes each month and access to grade level book lists.

K - 8

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