Databases

 Databases Here you'll find five useful databases. A database is simply put, an organized collection of information. [|Florida Electronic Library] Login to the Florida Electronic Library with your public library card and you can access thousands of electronic resources, including books, magazines, newspapers, encyclopedias, almanacs, and online question and answer sessions with a librarian. And it's all on-line!

[|Sunlink] Sunlink is a vast wealth of information at your fingertips! Along the left column there are links to ask a Florida public librarian questions you may have about research. There is also access to various Florida booklists, and various "Day by Day" topics like pet of the day, daily news quiz, daily buzz word and test prep question of the day. You can also search for a particular book you're looking for throughout the entire state of Florida.

 [|SIRS Discoverer on the Web] Choose the database to find magazine articles, current encyclopedias, almanacs, and maps as well as biographies, country facts, and useful pictures for projects. You'll also find a current events link and a spotlight of the month. SIRS Discoverer on the Web also has WebFind to help you find valuable "kid friendly" websites. //To access this database outside of school, you must// //email// //Mrs. Markham for the password.//

[|Kids Search] Kids love to pick this database to research magazine articles magazine, newspaper, and book articles! You'll find thousands of images and videos, an online encyclopedia and even an encyclopedia of just animals. You can search by topic, type in a keyword, or check out the top five searches made by other kids. //To access this database outside of school, you must email Mrs. Markham for the password.//

[|Britannica Elementary] This database is the elementary version of the classic Encyclopedia Britannica. Students can search an online dictionary and thesaurus as well. Click on the Discover America link and you can have instant access to facts and date about every state in the U.S.! There's also an animal of the day and activity of the day link. Click on the Britannica Learning Zone for fun learning games designed just for kindergarten through second grade students. //To access this database outside school, you must email [|Mrs. Markham]for the password.//