Research Databases

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Information about books and authors.

The American and English Literature Collection contains many works of poetry, drama and prose based on books and other sources originally published in print. 

Discover your next great read!

Users can search within a wide range of relevant eBooks using the powerful EBSCOhost experience.

Facts for grades 6 - 8

Database for teachers and students (k-5), with information covering animals, the arts, biographies, math, science, geography and social studies.

Articles, essays, and primary source documents to help students feel successful in their research.

Database for teachers and students (grades 9-12)

The Juvenile Series and Sequels database contains over 36,000 books in 4,900 series titles that are classified into three audiences: Juvenile Easy (for birth - grade 2), Juvenile (grades 2 - 6), and Young Adult (grades 6 - 12).

Information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and timeframes.

Novelist K-8 helps librarians, teachers, parents, and other adults who care about children in grades K-8 find fiction and non-fiction books to read tailored to their reading level and interests. Or, kids can try it themselves to help them select books they will enjoy.

Looking for your next book? Want to find more authors like your favorites? NoveList Plus has all your reading answers. Find books that match your interests.

The official, digital, secure resource for producing, procuring, cataloging, indexing, authenticating, disseminating, and preserving the official information products of the U.S. Government.

Discover a new topic or subject with these intelligent and serious introductions written by authors who are experts in their field.

The What's Next^®: Books in Series database was developed and is maintained by the Kent District Library.