Gale Virtual Reference Library is a database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. These reference materials once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online from the library or remotely 24/7. Because each library creates its own eBook collection, the content you see may vary if you use the database at different libraries (your school, your public library, or your office).

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Encyclopedia Americana
Gold standard in comprehensive online reference for school, academic, and public libraries
For Middle School and Beyond, also good for Adults

The New Book of Knowledge
Fun, easy-to-use, general reference resource helps students gain access to a wide range of topics
For Elementary School and Beyond, also good for English Language Learners

Lands and Peoples
Up-to-date information on countries, cultures, and current events
For Middle School and Beyond

Oxford Reference Online brings together 100 language and subject dictionaries and reference works - containing well over 60,000 pages - into a single cross-searchable resource.

World Book presents a universe of information. From A to Z, the world of knowledge unfolds. World Book articles are written clearly. They're concise and interesting...packed with facts instead of adjectives. And because each article is tightly written, there are more of them in each volume.