Research A-E
Research Tools
ABCMouse.com
Available in-library only.
Early learning site for children ages 2-7, covering reading and language arts, math, science, social studies, art, and music.
Academic Search Premier
Scholarly articles on subjects including the sciences, sociology, law, the arts, and more.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.
Advanced Placement Source
World of knowledge for students seeking academic excellence through Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.
Alt HealthWatch
Holistic and alternative approaches to health care and wellness.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.
Archive of Wisconsin Newspapers
Access to Wisconsin Newspaper Association's daily and weekly member-newspapers from 2005 to present (with a 60 day embargo).
Includes access to the Waushara Argus.
Help: Tutorial on YouTube
Resource provided by Badgerlink.
Book Connections
(now called TeachingBooks for Libraries)
Enrich your connection to children's and young adult books through meet-the-author recordings, read-along performances and more!
Resource provided by Badgerlink.
BookPage
Digital version of the print discovery tool for readers, highlighting the best new books across all genres.
Resource provided by Winnefox.
Britannica Fundamentals (formerly Britannica Online: Learning Zone)
Early-childhood learning, covering letters, words, numbers, time, sound, geography and more.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.
Britannica Library
Comprehensive reference and learning resource for children and adults. Search for encyclopedia entries, magazine articles, images and videos.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.
Britannica Library Young Children
Learning resource collection tailored to the unique needs of young children.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.
Britannica School - Early Elementary
Learning resource collection tailored to the unique needs of PreK-2 students and educators.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.
Britannica School - Elementary
Easy-to-read encyclopedia articles cover subjects for school and fun, from nations of the world to animals and sports.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.
Britannica School - High
Encyclopedias, dictionaries, thesauri, illustrations, maps, and biographies.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.
Britannica School - Middle
Search Compton's and other resources for geography, science, arts, and additional topics.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.
Business Source Premier
Company and industry profiles, country and market research reports.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.
Children's Core Collection
Book recommendations for more than 49,000 fiction and nonfiction titles including story collections and picture books, serving readers in preschool through sixth grade.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.
ChiltonLibrary
OEM repair, maintenance, and service information on most cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs. Provides step-by-step procedures, diagnostic and troubleshooting help, and a video library.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.
Computers & Applied Science Complete
Database covering computing, technology and engineering disciplines, especially useful for studying the business and social implications of new technology.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.
Consumer Health Complete
Mainstream and holistic medicine perspectives on aging, diseases, drugs and herbs, nutrition, and men's, women's, and children's health.
Help: online tutorial
Resource provided by Badgerlink.
Consumer Reports (Ebsco)
Ratings and recommendations of brand-name consumer products and services.
Help: Tutorial on YouTube
Resource provided by Badgerlink.
Driving-Tests.org
Free practice tests for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation's written examinations and online driver's manuals - for car, motorcycle and CDL. Answers to 100+ DMV-related questions too!
EBSCOHost Research Databases
Search across multiple EBSCOHost Research Databases at once!
Resource provided by Badgerlink.
Education Source
(formerly Education Research Complete)
Designed for education students, professionals, and policymakers, coverage spans all levels of education research and specialties such as multilingual education, health education, and testing.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.
Educational Administration Abstracts
Covers leadership, management, research, and other areas of key relevance to the discipline.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.
ERIC (Education Resources Information Center)
Research and information essential to improving teaching, learning, and educational decision-making.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.
European Views of the Americas: 1493 to 1750
Comprehensive guide to printed records about the Americas written in Europe before 1750.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.
Explora for Elementary Schools
Easy-to-browse categories, organized by popular topics, provide elementary school students with a starting point for research.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.
Explora for Everyone
Easy-to-browse categories, organized by popular topics, provide everyone with a starting point for research.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.
Explora for Middle & High Schools
Easy-to-browse categories, organized by popular topics, provide middle and high school students with a starting point for research.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.
Recommended Websites
A&E Biography
Biographies from historical figures to current celebrities.
Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Read the law.
Aging & Disability Resource Center for Adams, Green Lake, Marquette, and Waushara Counties
Information and assistance to older and disabled adults, their friends, family, caregivers and the general public.
All Music
Artist biographies, discographies, chart rankings of songs, and much more.
American Board of Medical Specialties
Check if your doctor is board certified.
American Medical Association
Patient education, from finding a doctor to exploring health care careers.
American President: A Reference Resource
Facts, speeches, cabinet information for each US. President.
Ancestry Free Index Collections
Ancestry's best kept secret is that they have over 1,300 always-free databases. You just need a free account to view these records.
AnnualCreditReport.com
Get yours free, annually, from Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.
AutoGuide.com Car Comparisons
Compare the pros and cons of the cars you are considering and make the best decision.
Ben's Guide to US Government
How our government works.
Better Business Bureau Serving Wisconsin
Look up businesses and charities before you do business with them.
TeachingBooks for Libraries
(formerly referred to as Book Connections)
Enrich your connection to children's and young adult books through meet-the-author recordings, read-along performances and more!
Resource provided by Badgerlink.
Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
Search Congress members from 1774-present.
Build Your Business
Wisconsin.gov helps you start or expand your business.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Diseases and conditions, healthy living, emergency preparedness, workplace safety, traveler's health and more.
Chronicling America
Search selected historic American newspaper pages from 1789-1963 or use the U.S. Newspaper Directory to find information about American newspapers published between 1690-present.
Class Central
Giant curated catalog of online courses popularly known as MOOCs or Massive Open Online Courses spread across different online course providers.
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Publications on child safety (toys, furniture), carbon monoxide, household products, poisons, electrical safety.
Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs
Examine and compare prescription drugs' effectiveness, track record, safety and price.
Consumersearch.com
Reviews of popular products such as electronics, household items, personal finance, and automobiles.
Covering Wisconsin
Free, expert help with obtaining health insurance.
Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet
The first stop on the Web for many family researchers with over a quarter million links on genealogy.
DigitalLearn.org
Free online computer training on topics like basic PC/Mac skills, Word, Excel, using the web, job searching, etc. From the Public Library Association.
Digital Public Library of America
Explore millions of photographs, manuscripts, books, sounds, moving images, and more from libraries, archives, and museums across America.
Discovery Education Free Student Resources
Interactive games, videos, contests, virtual labs and activities designed to help you learn and have fun.
DK Find Out!
Learn about animals, computers, dinosaurs, earth, history, language, math, science, space, sports, transportation and more!
Edmund's Automobile Buyer's Guide
Information on new and used models, tires, rebates, repair manuals, recalls.
Ellis Island
Passenger lists and ship information for more than 22 million passengers and crew who entered the United States between 1892-1924.
Environmental Protection Agency
Learn about issues impacting human health and the environment.
