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Academic Search Premier
Scholarly articles on subjects including the sciences, sociology, law, the arts, and more.
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Alt HealthWatch
Holistic and alternative approaches to health care and wellness.
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Auto Repair Reference Center
Maintenance, repair, recall information for vehicles 1954-present.
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Britannica Online: Elementary School
Easy-to-read encyclopedia articles cover subjects for school and fun, from nations of the world to animals and sports.
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Britannica Online: High School
Encyclopedias, dictionaries, thesauri, illustrations, maps, and biographies.
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Britannica Online: Learning Zone
Early-childhood learning, covering letters, words, numbers, time, sound, geography and more.
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Britannica Online: Middle School
Search Compton's and other resources for geography, science, arts, and additional topics.
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Business Source Premier
Company and industry profiles, country and market research reports.
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Consumer Health Complete
Mainstream and holistic medicine perspectives on aging, diseases, drugs and herbs, nutrition, and men's, women's, and children's health.
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Consumer Reports (Ebsco)
Ratings and recommendations of brand-name consumer products and services.
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Consumer Reports Buying Guide (Ebsco)
Product test results for major purchases such as automobiles and appliances to everyday items such as food and cleaning products.
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EBSCOHost Research Databases
Search across multiple EBSCOHost Research Databases at once!
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EBSCO eBook Collection (was NetLibrary)
Handy for homework, after-hours reference work.
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ECB VideoLink
Streaming and downloadable video programs for K-12 students and teachers.
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Education Research Complete
Topics cover all levels of education, early childhood to higher education, and all specialties (multilingual, health, testing, and more).
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Educational Administration Abstracts
Covers leadership, management, research, and other areas of key relevance to the discipline.
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ERIC (Education Resources Information Center)
Research and information essential to improving teaching, learning, and educational decision-making.
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European Views of the Americas: 1493 to 1750
Comprehensive guide to printed records about the Americas written in Europe before 1750.
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