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Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) purchases online database subscriptions for student use at all three levels, to be used to support instruction. Additionally, individual schools supplement the centrally purchased databases with resources specific to the needs of the individual schools. To access the school list of resources, go to the school website and click on the “media center” tab. Directions for access will be posted. For the centrally purchased resource list, including login and password information, go to this URL: https://bit.ly/mcpsresources. You must access the link using a MCPS Google account ( mcpsmd.net).

Here are directions for logging into an MCPS Google Account from home: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14IAjthpNQwf-GwkK5eoWifJqn5coTH7sv9Pb35cnMrc/edit?usp=sharing

CultureGrams contains reports that deliver a perspective on daily life and culture on 200+ countries, the United States, and Canada.

FactCite 1,2,3 is a collection of articles on many topics for elementary students. Includes Factcite LINGO which features English and Spanish translation. By selecting a paragraph, a student can access a translation of the text.

PebbleGO- Animals, Biographies, Dinosaurs, Science, Social Studies is a reading and research tools leveled for emerging readers. Audio supports navigation and all articles include narrated text and highlighting.

Gale In Context Elementary provides articles from magazines, newspapers and reference information on current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

TumbleBooks is a collection of animated, talking picture books. Collection includes fiction, non-fiction, English, Spanish and French titles.

Destiny Library Catalog - select your school to search books and other materials in your school library.

DEstreaming - includes streaming video clips on all subjects.

Encyclopedia Britannica Annals of American History contains history of the United States through speeches, historical accounts, memoirs, poems, images, and multimedia.

Encyclopedia Britannica Online AcademicEdition includes encyclopedia articles, multimedia, related web sites, magazines, news, and much more.

Britannica School contains 3 encyclopedias: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Compton’s by Britannica and Britannica Elementary.

Encyclopedia Britannica Escolar Online provides a Spanish elementary encyclopedia, images, videos, and learning materials specifically designed for younger learners.

Britannica Enciclopedia Moderna is the most comprehensive Spanish language encyclopedia available today, featuring 145,000 articles, timelines, an atlas, and a dictionary.

Britannica Online Japan offers more than 150,000 articles and 30,000 images for both native Japanese speakers and high school students learning Japanese.

Encyclopaedia Universalis is a valuable resource for all French language students.There is access to more than 38,000 articles, 25,000 media items; a world atlas. an integrated dictionary and a guide to selected Web sites.

Universalis Junior Online provides a wide array of topics such as history, geography, science, and technology. French-language students will be challenged with progressively more complex vocabulary.

Encyclopedia Britannica Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged Online is a comprehensive American dictionary with 472,000 entries and more.

Britannica Image Quest contains two million rights-cleared images from over 50 collections including DK Images, Getty Images and more.

Mango Languages is a language learning program for over 70 languages,

NoodleTools allows you to organize and synthesize information using online notecards and format a bibliography in MLA, APA, or Chicago/Turabian style.

The Sora App is OverDrive’s new reading app for students. The app can be installed on a mobile device or the web browser can be used.

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T eachingbooks.net includes resources about fiction and nonfiction books used in grades K–12 including author and book materials to use in the library or classroom.

	CultureGrams contains reports that deliver a perspective on daily life and culture on 200+ countries, the United States, and Canada.
	Factcite includes articles of people, places and events that shape our society and world around us.Includes: American History, Countries and Cultures, Defining Moments in US History, Shapers of Society, Sports Champions, and World Biography.
	Scienceflix includes videos, articles, images, and eBooks on a variety of science topics.
	Gale In Context: Middle School includes reference information in videos, newspapers, magazines, primary sources, and much more. Categories cover a range of the most-studied topics including cultures, government, people, U.S. and world history, literature, and more.
	Gale General OneFile includes articles from magazines, books, newspapers, and academic journals on over 500 topics.
	G ale In Context Elementary includes articles, images and videos about popular subjects including Animals, Arts, Geography, Health, Literature, People, Social Studies, Technology, and more.
	SIRS Discoverer is a database of articles and images from newspapers, magazines, government documents, and websites.
	SIRS Issues Researcher has several databases to help middle and high school students with research on current issues, government topics, arts and history.

	Destiny Library Catalog - select your school to search books and other materials in your school library.
	DEstreaming - includes streaming video clips on all subjects.
	Encyclopedia Britannica Annals of American History contains history of the United States through speeches, historical accounts, memoirs, poems, images, and multimedia.
	Encyclopedia Britannica Online AcademicEdition includes encyclopedia articles, multimedia, related web sites, magazines, news, and much more.
	Britannica School contains 3 encyclopedias: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Compton’s by Britannica and Britannica Elementary.
	Encyclopedia Britannica Escolar Online provides a Spanish elementary encyclopedia, images, videos, and learning materials specifically designed for younger learners.
	Britannica Enciclopedia Moderna is the most comprehensive Spanish language encyclopedia available today, featuring 145,000 articles, timelines, an atlas, and a dictionary.
	Britannica Online Japan offers more than 150,000 articles and 30,000 images for both native Japanese speakers and high school students learning Japanese.
	Encyclopaedia Universalis is a valuable resource for all French language students.There is access to more than 38,000 articles, 25,000 media items; a world atlas. an integrated dictionary and a guide to selected Web sites.
	Universalis Junior Online provides a wide array of topics such as history, geography, science, and technology. French-language students will be challenged with progressively more complex vocabulary.
	Encyclopedia Britannica Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged Online is a comprehensive American dictionary with 472,000 entries and more.
	Britannica Image Quest contains two million rights-cleared images from over 50 collections including DK Images, Getty Images and more.
	Mango Languages is a language learning program for over 70 languages,
	NoodleTools allows you to organize and synthesize information using online notecards and format a bibliography in MLA, APA, or Chicago/Turabian style.
	The Sora App is OverDrive’s new reading app for students. The app can be installed on a mobile device or the web browser can be used.
	TumbleBooks is a collection of animated, talking picture books. Collection includes fiction, non-fiction, Spanish and French titles.
	Teachingbooks.net includes resources about fiction and nonfiction books used in grades K–12 including author and book materials to use in the library or classroom.

	SIRS Discoverer is a database of articles and images from newspapers, magazines, government documents, and websites.
	SIRS Issues Researcher provides authoritative insight into the most-studied social issues by delivering the pros and cons from relevant, credible documents and graphics selected by trained editors and curated from over 2,000 global sources.
	Books and Authors provides opportunity to explore fiction genres and essential nonfiction titles. Includes a What Do I Read Next? to support readers advisory.
	Chilton Library - Auto Repair provides the most authoritative automotive repair information available to car owners. There are thousands of year, make and model combinations covering the most popular vehicles of the past 30 years, plus additional coverage of specialty models.
	Gale In Context:Opposing Viewpoints covers today’s social issues by bringing together resources including pro-con viewpoint articles, topic overviews, primary source documents, biographies of social activists and reformers, court-case overviews, profiles of federal agencies and special interest groups.
	General OneFile includes articles from magazines, books, newspapers, and academic journals on over 500 topics.
	Gale In Context Middle School includes reference information in videos, newspapers, magazines, primary sources, and much more. Categories cover a range of the most-studied topics including cultures, government, people, U.S. and world history, literature, and more.
	Gale In Context High School includes reference information in videos, newspapers, magazines, primary sources, and much more. Categories cover a range of the most-studied topics including cultures, government, people, U.S. and world history, literature, and more.
	U.S. History in Context provides information on hundreds of the most significant people, events and topics in U.S. History. Includes full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites.
	Academic OneFile Select provides full-text scholarly journals and select general interest articles from art and literature to economics and the sciences. Includes vocational and technical titles as well.
	OneFile News provides access to major U.S. regional, national, and local newspapers as well as leading titles from around the world. News also includes thousands of images, radio, and TV broadcasts, and transcripts.

	Destiny Library Catalog - select your school to search books and other materials in your school library.
	DEstreaming - includes streaming video clips on all subjects.
	Encyclopedia Britannica Annals of American History contains history of the United States through speeches, historical accounts, memoirs, poems, images, and multimedia.
	Encyclopedia Britannica Online AcademicEdition includes encyclopedia articles, multimedia, related web sites, magazines, news, and much more.
	Britannica School contains 3 encyclopedias: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Compton’s by Britannica and Britannica Elementary.
	Encyclopedia Britannica Escolar Online provides a Spanish elementary encyclopedia, images, videos, and learning materials specifically designed for younger learners.
	Britannica Enciclopedia Moderna is the most comprehensive Spanish language encyclopedia available today, featuring 145,000 articles, timelines, an atlas, and a dictionary.
	Britannica Online Japan offers more than 150,000 articles and 30,000 images for both native Japanese speakers and high school students learning Japanese.
	Encyclopaedia Universalis is a valuable resource for all French language students.There is access to more than 38,000 articles, 25,000 media items; a world atlas. an integrated dictionary and a guide to selected Web sites.
	Universalis Junior Online provides a wide array of topics such as history, geography, science, and technology. French-language students will be challenged with progressively more complex vocabulary.
	Encyclopedia Britannica Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged Online is a comprehensive American dictionary with 472,000 entries and more.
	Britannica Image Quest contains two million rights-cleared images from over 50 collections including DK Images, Getty Images and more.
	Mango Languages is a language learning program for over 70 languages,
	NoodleTools allows you to organize and synthesize information using online notecards and format a bibliography in MLA, APA, or Chicago/Turabian style.
	The Sora App is OverDrive’s new reading app for students. The app can be installed on a mobile device or the web browser can be used.
	TumbleBooks is a collection of animated, talking picture books. Collection includes fiction, non-fiction, Spanish and French titles.
	Teachingbooks.net includes resources about fiction and nonfiction books used in grades K–12 including author and book materials to use in the library or classroom.

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