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1. American Mosaic - Greenwood Publishing
EbooksRecommended for younger studentsProvides access to two multicultural resources, The African American Experience and The Latino American Experience, with ebooks, interviews, maps, images, audio, music files, and timelines. Teacher resources available. More info
Local access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU, Broward, and Alumni.
2. Biography Resource Center - Gale Cengage Learning
Recommended for K-12 Full-text database provides biographical information on people from throughout history, around the world, and across all disciplines and subject areas. Teacher resources available. More info
Local access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU and Broward users.
3. CultureGrams - ProQuest
Recommended for K-12Provides an insider's perspective on daily life and culture, including the history, customs, and lifestyles of the world's people, covering more than 200 countries, each U.S. state, and all 13 Canadian provinces and territories. Includes videos, slide shows, photos, recipes etc. Students may use media in assignments. Teacher's resources available. More info
Local access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU.
4. Daily Life Online - Greenwood Publishing
Recommended for K-12Combines Daily Life through History, Daily Life Premium, and World Folklore and Folklife databases to provide full text information, maps, images, website links, etc. on folklore, cultures, and customs of peoples around the world from ancient times to the present. Teacher resources available.
Local access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU, Broward, and Alumni.
5. Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos - World Book Inc.
e-Book databaseRecommended for younger students General Spanish language encyclopedia with brief entries on all subjects.
Enciclopedia general en Español con breves definiciones ó explicaciones en diversos temas.
Local access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU and Broward users.
6. Encyclopedia Americana - Scholastic
e-Book database Recommended for K-12 Full text encyclopedia entries on full range of topics. Also includes news briefs, dictionary, thesaurus, and links to web sites. Teacher resources available. More info
This product will be no longer be available after December 31, 2009.
Local access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU and Broward users.
7. Ferguson's Career Guidance Center - Facts on File, Inc.
Career guidance Ferguson's Career Guidance Center offers detailed and up-to-date descriptions of more than 2,800 of the most popular jobs in 93 industries, as well as more than 23,000 resources (many with Web addresses, when applicable), to help you select, plan, and advance your career. More info
Local access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU.
8. Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia - Scholastic
e-Book database Recommended for K-12 Full text encyclopedia entries on full range of topics with links to maps, flags, photos, sound files and related web sites. Includes English dictionary, English > Spanish dictionary, atlas and timelines. Teacher resources available. More info
This product will be no longer be available after December 31, 2009.
Local access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU and Broward users.
9. Grolier Online Passport - Scholastic
e-Book database Recommended for K-12 Search Encyclopedia Americana and/or Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia. Plus extra features including Dictionary; Atlas; Feature Showcase with video stories; NewsNow with daily news, feature stories, pro and con editorials, and more. Younger children can access Grolier Online Kids, with similar features in a kid-friendly interface. Teacher resources available.
This product will be no longer be available after December 31, 2009.
NOTE: Broadband connection recommended.
Local access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU and Broward users.
10. History Study Center - ProQuest (Chadwyck-Healey)
Recommended for K-12 Comprehensive source for study of history includes full text of primary and secondary documents, articles, maps, images, videos, reference works, study guides, web sites, and more. Get started with this demo. Teacher resources available. More info
Local access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU and Broward users.
11. Issues & Controversies - Facts on File News Services
Issues & ControversiesProvides more than 650 articles on today's controversial social issues. This is an excellent source for middle- and high-school social studies projects, current events papers, and debate preparation. Teacher resources available. More info
Local access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU and Broward users.
12. Junior Reference Collection - Gale Cengage Learning
e-Book database Recommended for K-12 Full text entries from encyclopedias and other reference books covering science, biographies, authors, multicultural topics, people and places. Teacher resources available. More info
Local access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU and Broward users.
13. Live Homework Help ® - Tutor.com
We ended our Live Homework Help subscription on September 14, 2009. It is available from Broward County Library (called Broward e-tutor ) with a Broward County Library card or a Broward zip code.
Local access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU and Broward users.
14. NewsBank KidsPage - NewsBank
Recommended for K-12 Full-text news stories and facts about plants, animals, fossils, science, math, the earth, health, sports, people, arts, geography, and important problems. Geared toward elementary school students. Teacher resources available. More info
Local access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU and Broward users.
15. NewsBank Middle School Edition - NewsBank
Recommended for K-12 Full-text news articles covering social, economic, environmental, government, sports, the arts, people, health and science issues and events. Geared towards middle school students. Teacher resources available. More info
Local access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU and Broward users.
16. NewsBank NewsFile Collection with Periodicals - NewsBank
Good resource for school age patronsFull-text news articles covering social, economic, environmental, government, sports, the arts, people, health and science issues and events. Teacher resources available. More info
Local access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU and Broward users.
17. NewsBank ScienceSource Collection - NewsBank
Recommended for K-12 Full-text article digests on life, earth, physical, medical, health and applied sciences. Scientist biographies included. Teacher resources available. More info
Local access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU and Broward users.
18. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center - Gale Cengage Learning
Opposing ViewpointsOpposing Viewpoints Resource Center provides information on today's social issues. It's an excellent source for social studies projects, current events papers, and debate preparation.
Local access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU and Broward users.
19. Pop Culture Universe - Greenwood Publishing
Recommended for K-12Covers popular culture in America from the 1920s through present days. Teaching aids and student study guides are available. More info
Local access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU, Broward, and Alumni.
20. Science Online - Facts on File, Inc.
Good for students Presents a broad range of scientific disciplines through extensive definitions, essays, diagrams, biographies, and experiments. Subjects include biology, chemistry, computer science, earth science, environmental science, forensic science, mathematics, physics, astronomy, and weather. Teacher resources available. More info
Local access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU and Broward users.
21. Student Resource Center - Gold - Gale Cengage Learning
Recommended for K-12 Contains curriculum-targeted full-text primary documents, biographies, essays, critical analyses, magazines and newspapers articles, graphics, audio and video clips. Aimed at middle school and high school students. Includes Student Resource Center-Health Module. Teacher resources available. More info
Local access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU and Broward users.
22. Student Resource Center - Health Module - Gale Cengage Learning
Recommended for K-12 Full-text, curriculum-oriented health database aimed at high school students. Subjects include: body systems, diseases, drugs, first aid, current issues in health, physical and emotional well-being, and more. Teacher resources available. More info
Local access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU and Broward users.
23. Student Resource Center - Junior - Gale Cengage Learning
Recommended for K-12 Contains curriculum-targeted primary documents, biographies, topical essays, background info, critical analyses, full-text articles from magazines, newspapers; photographs and illustrations; audio and video clips. Aimed at middle school students. Teacher resources available. More info
Local access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU and Broward users.
24. Testing & Education Reference Center - Gale Cengage Learning
Includes ebooks Recommended for younger studentsProvides detailed information on colleges, universities, private secondary schools, specialty programs, and scholarships. Test preparation section provides practice tests and test preparation materials for numerous academic, civil service, and licensing tests. More than seventy complete ebooks are included. Individual registration required for test prep and scholarship search. A resume builder and a career assessment tool are also included.  - Tutorial
Local access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU and Broward users.
25. Today's Science - Facts on File News Services
Good for studentsOffers science news coverage for secondary students, illustrated generously, updated weekly, and fully linked to background information. Teacher resources available. More info
Local access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU and Broward users.
26. World Book Advanced - World Book Inc.
Recommended for grades 7-14 Full-text of the World Book Encyclopedia, Dictionary and Atlas. Includes text entries, maps, tables, sound clips, images, videos, and special reports. Recommended for grades 7-14. Teacher resources available. More info
Local access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU and Broward users.
27. World Book Discover - World Book Inc.
Recommended for reluctant readersOffers differentiated instruction to meet the needs of reluctant readers, ELL, ESL, and adult literacy students. It includes reference articles, text-to-speech capabilities, learning and life skills activities, research and translation tools, multimedia, and interactive video to draw students into curriculum-related topics and subjects relevant to older students. Teacher resources available. More info
Local access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU and Broward users.
28. World Book Kids - World Book Inc.
Recommended for younger students Based on the World Book's Student Discovery Encyclopedia, the content is chosen and written for younger readers. Thousands of colorful illustrations, diagrams, and maps enhance learning. Teacher resources available. More info
Local access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU and Broward users.
29. World Book Online - World Book Inc.
Recommended for young scholars of all agesEntry for all World Book products: Kids, Student, Advanced, Discover... all from one launch pad!
Local access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU and Broward users.
30. World Book Student - World Book Inc.
Recommended for grades 3-12For grades 3-12, this includes an atlas, timelines, articles, multimedia, and special topic reports. Teacher resources available. More info
Local access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU and Broward users.
31. World News Digest - Facts on File News Services
Good for studentsFull-text news articles from 1940 to the present with photographs, maps, editorial cartoons, obituaries, and other special reports. Updated weekly.Teacher resources available. More info
Local access for all registered users. Remote access only for NSU and Broward users.

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