Worldbook is a great database to use.  Hundreds of thousands of easy-to-understand articles, captivating images, original videos, integrated primary sources, and eBooks.  It is safe and credible information written for children at a variety of reading levels.  This is a great resource for research in grades 4-6.  Refer to the Google Doc: Mill Pond Media Center Database/Resources Usernames and Passwords for the usernames and passwords.

CultureGrams

CultureGrams™ is a reference for concise and reliable cultural information on all the countries of the world.  This is a great resource for social studies research in grades 4-6. Refer to the Google Doc: Mill Pond Media Center Database/Resources Usernames and Passwords for the usernames and passwords.

Gale In Context: Science is an engaging resource that provides contextual information on hundreds of today's most significant science topics. Drawing students in with captivating subject matter, Science showcases how scientific disciplines relate to real-world issues ranging from bacteria to obesity and weather.  This is a great resource for science research in grades 4-6. When you go to any Gale Database, it will ask for a Mill Pond Library password, we don’t have a password. You click on search for another location, and you are in.  If you have any questions, please let the library know. 

 Gale In Context: Elementary gives children a safe place to find answers to their questions, practice research skills, and explore interests inside and outside the classroom.  This is a great resource for all research in grades 4-6. When you go to any Gale Database, it will ask for a Mill Pond Library password, we don’t have a password. You click on search for another location, and you are in.  If you have any questions, please let the library know. 

Gale In Context: U.S. History is a database of information on hundreds of the most significant people, events, and  topics in U.S. history.  This database is excellent when studying the United States and its history.   This is a great resource for social studies research in grades 4-6.  When you go to any Gale Database, it will ask for a Mill Pond Library password, we don’t have a password. You click on search for another location, and you are in.  If you have any questions, please let the library know. 

GALE IN CONTEXT Middle School edition

Gale in Context offers a collection of academic articles, topic selections, images and more for upper elementary and middle school students.  Grade 6 and above.  When you go to any Gale Database, it will ask for a Mill Pond Library password, we don’t have a password. You click on search for another location, and you are in.  If you have any questions, please let the library know. 

Encyclopedia of the Earth is The Encyclopedia of Earth (EoE) has information about the environments of Earth and their interactions with society. This is a great resource for science and in social studies when studying human-environment interaction.   This is a great resource for social studies and science research in grades 4-6.

Britannica Fundamentals offers activities, games, videos and more.

Britannica School Elementary is a comprehensive encyclopedia with dictionary, thesaurus, atlas and more.

Encyclopedia Britannica in Spanish. 

Gale In Context: Global Issues supports global awareness and provides a global perspective while tying together a wealth of authoritative content, empowering learners to critically analyze and understand the most important issues of the modern world. Explore issues within government, law, health, science and technology, society and culture, and more.  This is great for students in grade 6 and students who are studying world social issues.  When you go to any Gale Database, it will ask for a Mill Pond Library password, we don’t have a password. You click on search for another location, and you are in.  If you have any questions, please let the library know. 

Gale Health and Wellness offers 24/7 access to full-text medical journals, magazines, reference works, multimedia, and much more. Perfect for researchers at all levels, this comprehensive consumer health resource provides authoritative information on the full range of health-related issues, from current disease and disorder information to in-depth coverage of alternative medical practices.  This is great for grades 5-6 including the wellness project in grade 5. When you go to any Gale Database, it will ask for a Mill Pond Library password, we don’t have a password. You click on search for another location, and you are in.  If you have any questions, please let the library know.