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New: Introducing Miss Humblebee's Academy
Online curriculum for Pre-K to Kindergarten students offers hundreds of lessons through public library's website.
Just in time for back-to-school! The Arlington Heights Memorial Library introduces Miss Humblebee’s Academy, an award-winning, online curriculum for children preschool through kindergarten, with hundreds of lessons in math, science, social studies, language, literacy, art and music. This learning tool can be used from home and is recommended for ages 3-6. Library card required. Find it on our Homework Help page.
The library also offers the following educational databases and online resources to help all of Arlington Heights’ learners, young and old. All available for free to cardholders through the library’s databases page:
Encyclopedia Britannica for Children
Kids’ edition of the world’s most famous encyclopedia. Includes a world atlas, state profiles, biographies, animal profiles and much more.
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Encyclopedia Britannica for Young Adults
Young adult edition of the world’s most famous encyclopedia. Includes a world atlas, state profiles, biographies, and more, as well as “how-to” guides for research projects, presentations, etc.
Encyclopedia Britannica Reference Center
The world’s most famous encyclopedia. Includes a world atlas, state profiles, biographies and much more.
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National Geographic
Full-text issues of National Geographic (1880- ) and National Geographic Traveler (2010- ). Hundreds of maps, videos and images.
National Geographic Kids
Pictures, books and magazine articles about animals, science, history, cultures, the environment and more.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context
Pro/con articles on major issues: gun control, drug legalization, immigration, etc. Especially useful for debate preparation, gaining context for election issues, etc.
PebbleGo
Simple articles for young readers. Special sections on: Animals, Biography, Science and Social Studies.
Student Resources in Context
Magazine, news and reference articles for middle school through undergraduate. Covers science, literature, history, social sciences, arts, etc.
Testing & Education Reference Center
Prepare for standardized (ACT, GRE, SAT, etc.) and job-related tests, including Advanced Placement (AP) exams. Includes college/scholarship search tools and has an online resume builder and career exploration tools.
Tutor.com: Live Homework Help & More
Live tutors online to help with math, science, English, social studies etc., as well as standardized tests (ACT, SAT, GRE, etc.) and career help (1-on-1 resume reviews, etc.).
