Going Back to School with PPLD
This guide identifies databases, tutoring assistance, tips for using the Library, and suggestions to help students (and parents/caregivers) navigate the year with confidence.
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Resources for Students
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Database Resources for Students
Online database resources catered to students. Perfect for
homework help, research projects, and curious young minds!
World Almanac for Kids (for elementary and middle school students) provides a wealth of trusted content
Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints
Learn both sides of today’s hot social issues in science, social studies, current events, and language arts classes
Age-appropriate, reliable information on a wide range of topics to help kids build online research skills
Access over 732 science encyclopedias and reference books, 195 periodicals, 519 science videos, and other sources
Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of Foods and Recipes of the World
Comprehensive food information and recipes from 70 countries and culture groups
Full texts of more than 2,000 journals for academic research
Explore biographies of contemporary and historical figures
A current events database that allows researchers to explore social, political, and economic issues, scientific discoveries, and other popular topics
Features the complete volumes of more than 1,990 reference books, encyclopedias, and nonfiction books, including over 200 periodicals
Provides complete issues of over 460 general interest and current events magazines
High school students can look up articles and facts for research papers, projects, or homework
Find articles from the world’s leading magazines and reference books in one search
Resources for Parents
Homeschool
College & Careers
Database Resources
Help your child start the school year strong with our trusted online
databases—safe, age-appropriate resources for research, learning, and homework support.
Heritage Quest & Ancestry Library Edition
Includes access to more than 7,000 databases for ancestry and genealogy research
Provides complete issues of over 460 general interest and current events magazines
Elementary students can look up articles and facts for projects to build research skills
Find articles from the world’s leading magazines and reference books in one search
Resources for Educators
Homeschool
College & Career
Database Resources
Support your students’ success with our reliable, curriculum-aligned
databases—perfect for classroom research, assignments, and building strong information literacy skills.
Heritage Quest & Ancestry Library Edition
Includes access to more than 7,000 databases for ancestry and genealogy research
Provides complete issues of over 460 general interest and current events magazines
Elementary students can look up articles and facts for projects to build research skills
Find articles from the world’s leading magazines and reference books in one search
PPLD has books, magazines, and periodicals available for school reading lists, projects, or just the next fun read.
Kids! Stop by PPLD and get a fun back-to-school sticker today! (While supplies last.)