English: Reading & Writing

• Access ABCmouse

ABCmouse is an online learning tool for children from ages 2 to 8 and older. It helps them build a strong educational foundation to get ready for school. There are more than 8,500 activities that teach reading, math, science, health, social studies, art, and music. Children can play educational games, read interactive books, and take lessons in school subjects. Create a parent account and add up to 3 child learners. Read the ABCmouse FAQs.

• Access AR Book Finder

Find the reading level for books by grade level, Accelerated Reader (AR) points, Lexile number, and more.

• Access Beanstack

Sign up for Beanstack and track your reading as part of fun library events! Get reading recommendations for books you track in the system, and earn reading badges as you progress in reading programs. Available as an app and in the browser. Watch Beanstack tutorial., opens a new window

• Access BookFlix

Scholastic BookFlix pairs classic video storybooks from the Weston Woods collection with nonfiction eBooks on similar topics. Young readers in Pre-K through 3rd grade can practice important reading skills, and build a love of reading and learning. This is a helpful tool for non-readers, as well as beginning and reluctant readers. Watch BookFlix tutorial., opens a new window BookFlix includes: 

• • Over a hundred video and book pairs.
  • Spanish language versions of 37 pairs.
  • Read-aloud support so students can hear each book narrated. Definitions of key words and directions for each activity are also read aloud.
  • Educational games and activities so children can show what they have learned.
  • A "Meet The Author" section to learn more about the author of each fiction book.
  • And more!

• Access Reference eBooks

Access hundreds of reference and non-fiction eBook titles on a variety of subjects including art & architecture, computer science, health & medicine, history, and more. Also included are full-text classics, poetry, and drama that are in the public domain. All titles can be read online or downloaded to your device for 21 days. See the Get Started Guides for more info.

• Access Elementary in Context

Find up-to-date information and important facts on a broad range of curriculum-related educational topics. Includes kid-friendly charts and graphs, images, educational videos, full-text books, magazines, and news periodicals. Watch Elementary tutorial.

• Access Explora for Elementary

Explora can help you complete research and classroom assignments. With Explora, you will discover reliable information on thousands of topics covering a wide range of subjects including art and music, literature, language arts, geography, history, social studies, world cultures and languages, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, health, and sports.

• Access Gale eBooks

Optimized for search and discovery, the Gale eBooks platform enables you to search through hundreds of ready reference eBooks on science, health, business, history, literature, religion, and much more. Once you’ve selected the content, download and save it to your drive and document using Google Suite for Education. Watch Gale eBooks tutorial.

• Access LearningExpres Grades 4-8 Resources

LearningExpress provides students and educators in elementary school and middle school with skill-building resources for classroom and homework success. Students can prepare for important tests, get extra help with assignments, and boost their skills in math, English language arts, and social studies. Students can also prepare for high school entrance exams. This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

• Access World of Poetry

The Columbia Granger's World of Poetry provides access to full-text poems, citations, commentaries, biographies, and a poetry glossary. Includes selections of current and foreign language poems.

• Access Now

Get homework help on any subject with a live online tutor any day of the week. Spanish tutors are also available. Reciba ayuda con sus tareas escolares en cualquier materia con un tutor en línea en directo, cualquier día de la semana. También hay tutores disponibles en español. 
HelpNow offers many learning tools.

• Writing Lab: Get feedback within one business day.
• SkillSurfer: Study materials and test prep.
• Send Question: Get an answer within one business day.
• Language Lab: Live online tutors help with learning Spanish.
• LEAP: Create a custom learning plan.
• Flashbulb: Create and share flashcards, tests, and games.
• eParachute: Discover the best college majors and careers for you.
• MEET Virtual Study Rooms: Work together with classmates online.
• Brainwave videos: Record and share your notes and ideas as videos.
• Live Chess Tutoring: Online help from an expert chess coach. The coach is available Monday - Thursday from 3:00-8:59 PM PST.  
• and more!

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• Access LearningExpress High School Resources

LearningExpress gives students in grades 9 to 12 resources for class and homework. Build skills in math, science, English language arts, social studies, and thinking skills, and technology. Discover practice tests and study materials for the SAT, ACT, AP exams, and more. Find colleges, scholarships, and financial planning tools. This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

• Access NoveList K-8 Recommendations

NoveList K-8 Plus is a database about books specifically for younger readers. It helps kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests. Use your favorite books and authors to find new adventures! If you can't think of a book you've liked in the past, simply choose a topic of interest and explore lists of recommended books.

• Access Oxford eBooks

Provides ready reference eBooks from Oxford University Press's Dictionaries, Companions and Encyclopedias. Highlights from the collection include architecture, economic history, music, German and American literature, Shakespeare, ancient Egypt, the Reformation, the Renaissance, women in world history, and much more. Watch Oxford eBooks tutorial.

 

• Access Watch & Learn

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The Watch & Learn Library from Scholastic provides 230+ nonfiction videos, vocabulary, and quizzes for young learners in grades PreK-3. The videos use real-world footage to build science, social studies and social-emotional knowledge. Closed captioning for each video supports beginning readers. Content available in English and Spanish.