Databases
Databases are online information resources purchased by PUHSD to help students find quality, reliable information to support their classroom learning. When working on PUHSD computers, there is automatic access to these online resources. Usernames and passwords are required when trying to access resources remotely. Visit the Fairfax Library for all the login information required for remote access.
Description
ABC-CLIO- covers Social Studies, Geography, Government, History, Issues and Culture. Used for Social Studies textbook.
Britannica School- has three reading levels for research information plus links to reviewed websites. It has an atlas and timeline, plus you can make your own timeline.
Britannica Escolar- offers the same resources in Spanish.
Britannica ImageQuest-has millions of rights cleared images with citations from one trusted site. You have permission to use any images (with citations) found in ImageQuest in your academic work.
Discovery- has high-quality award-winning curated digital content with instructional tools. Curriculum areas include Coding, Math, Science, STEM, and Social Studies. (Link takes you to Clever. Login with Office365.)
EBSCO- Full-text coverage of hundreds of popular magazines, academic journals, reference books, primary sources, newspapers, and television and radio news transcripts. Research information for literature, health, history, pro/con topics, and much more.
Everfi- is a digital learning program including financial literacy and critical topics that teach students how to make wise financial decisions to promote financial wellness and connections to the real world. (Link takes PXU students to Clever. Login with Office365)
Gale High School- scholarly and peer reviewed content that is credible and timely for researchers.
CultureGrams-Leading database for cultural information for countries around the world.
Infobase provides High School Plus Video Collection and Career & Technical Education Video Collection with award-winning digital reference content to schools and libraries. Search by standards for streaming video.
Newsela- current events with interactive tools for classroom use in all subject areas at all reading levels.
ProQuest Academic Video Online (AVON) has curated, discipline-focused, primary-source collections, websites, and streaming media for learning and research. Streaming video ranges from exclusive, must-have titles to what’s become the largest library-oriented video database in the world.
ProQuest databases include trending Social Issues presented in Pro/Con viewpoints with critical thinking questions and timelines.
Sirs Issue Researcher- provides insight into the most studied social issues by delivering pro and con and viewpoints from relevant and credible multidisciplinary sources. Includes critical thinking questions and timelines. Issues are sorted into categories such as Business & Econ; Civil Rights & Liberties; Communication & Tech; Crime & Punishment; Drugs, Health and Wellness; Environment & Science; Ethics; School, Family & Youth; and World Culture & Politics.
Teen Health & Wellness is filled with information about teen issues including relationships, nutrition, green living, physical and mental health, links to hotlines.
Visual Thesaurus provides synonyms, antonyms, and parts of speech in a fun, interactive website to help students increase vocabulary and improve writing.
World Book Online Encyclopedia covers everything with access to three reading levels- Kids, Student, Advanced. Hundreds of thousands of easy-to-understand articles, captivating images, original videos, integrated primary sources, and eBooks. Plus seamless article translations in more than 100 other languages.
World Book Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos is a Spanish database with hundreds of thousands of easy-to-understand articles, captivating images, original videos, integrated primary sources, and eBooks.
World Book Timelines has over 650 customizable timelines with personalization options. Create and save your own. It includes everything from World History to the Arts and Sciences.