School Research Resources Page ContentLooking for resources for a school assignment? Need help with a book report? The below resources are a great start. Kids (K-5 grade) Resources Explora Public Libraries - Explora supports both student research and classroom instruction with rich, reliable content and easy-to-use functionality.Explora Secondary Schools Gale In Context: Elementary - K-5 parents and students, search and browse encyclopedias, pictures and magazines for a variety of topics, like animals, arts, plants, sports and more.NoveList K-8 Plus - NoveList K-8 Plus is a trusted source of read-alike recommendations specifically for younger readers.Opposing Viewpoints in Context - Articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents and magazine and newspaper articles on social issuesSomething About the Author - Learn about the lives and works of authors and illustrators for children and young adults. Teen (6-12 grade) Resources America's News - Full-text articles from local and national newspapers, newsmagazines and other news sources. (Accessible for VBCPS student accounts inside the library or from home and inside the library with a regular library account.) America's Obituaries and Death Notices - National obituaries and death notices (1999-present). (Accessible for VBCPS student accounts inside the library or from home and inside the library with a regular library account.) Virginian-Pilot - View scanned images of issues from 1865-1955 and text of issues from 1990-present. (Accessible for VBCPS student accounts inside the library or from home and inside the library with a regular library account.) Biography in Context - News and biographical information on public figures searchable by a variety of factors, including name, occupation, birth and death dates, places or gender.Explora Public Libraries - Explora supports both student research and classroom instruction with rich, reliable content and easy-to-use functionality.Explora Secondary Schools NoveList - Find your next great read with booklists and readalikes for your favorite books.NoveList K-8 Plus - NoveList K-8 Plus is a trusted source of read-alike recommendations specifically for younger readers Opposing Viewpoints in Context - Articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents and magazine and newspaper articles on social issuesPeterson's Test Prep - (Formerly TERC) - Testing and study software for college/grad school entrance exams.Read It! English Language Learner - Read It! is designed for middle and high school students and adults who have a basic foundation in English grammar and reading but need adapted reading material for a variety of subjects.Reference USA - Search for companies and people in the United States. Something About the Author - Learn about the lives and works of authors and illustrators for children and young adults.Universal Class - Take free courses on a variety of topics to improve or gain work or life skills. Contact InformationVirginia Beach Public Library(757) 385-0150library@vbgov.com
