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Research Project Resources
Do you have a report coming up? Let us help you find quality information on your topic. Click on the links below to find useful librarian-approved websites and databases.
What's a database?
Does your teacher say you can’t use the internet for research? Use a library database instead!
A database contains information from magazines, newspapers, encyclopedias and reference books. Information in our databases has been verified by an editor, just like the information in a book. Once you pick a database, you may have to use your Monterey Public Library card to log in. Then, just look for a search box and type in words that describe the information you need. Don’t forget to show your teacher which database you used! Look for the word ‘citation’ and copy that information. If you need more help, come ask a librarian! We’re glad to help.
Britannica School
Britannica School is for learning about any subject—for all grades and all reading abilities.
Britannica School is for learning about any subject—for all grades and all reading abilities.
CultureGrams
Concise cultural information on countries around the world. (Grades 3-12)
Concise cultural information on countries around the world. (Grades 3-12)
Gale in Context: Elementary
Gale in Context: Elementary meets the research needs of students in Kindergarten through Grade 5.
Gale in Context: Elementary meets the research needs of students in Kindergarten through Grade 5.
Proquest eLibrary
A massive collection multidisciplinary periodical and digital media content, designed for beginning and intermediate researchers.
A massive collection multidisciplinary periodical and digital media content, designed for beginning and intermediate researchers.
SIRS Discoverer
A curated collection that helps younger students complete their assignments by providing easy access to newspapers, magazines, images, and other kinds of great content.
A curated collection that helps younger students complete their assignments by providing easy access to newspapers, magazines, images, and other kinds of great content.
SIRS Issues Researcher
An editorially created pro/con database that meets the research needs of students and educators by providing content correlated to key curricular standards and subjects.
An editorially created pro/con database that meets the research needs of students and educators by providing content correlated to key curricular standards and subjects.
Categories Available
Databases
Databases
General- General California Information
- Calisphere
- Early California History
- Monterey County Historical Society
- San Francisco Public Library Digital Collections
Tribes
- Index of the North American Indian (Photographs from the Curtis Collection)
- News from Native California
- Native Americans
- California Indian Museum and Cultural Center
- Handbook of the Indians of California
- Linda Yamane sings Song to Learn Rumsien Ohlone Greetings & Rumsien Deer Song
- California Missions Ebooks Outside the Library - Username: missions Password: missions
- Hastings Natural History Reservation
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Marine Biology, University of California
- Sharks of the Monterey Bay
- Friends of the Sea Otter
- Elephant Seals: Ano Nuevo State Reserve
DatabasesWebsites
States
Countries
DatabasesWebsites
- Abraham Lincoln Bio
- American Civil War
- Ben's Guide to Government Information about how the US government works. Organized by grade level.
- Black History The History Channel's interactive website chronicles milestones in the struggle for civil rights.
- Britannica Escolar
- Britannica School
- Holidays A history of major holidays celebrated in the US. From The History Channel.
- USA.gov
- Native Americans Links to over 100 sites about Native American tribes. From the Multnomah County Library.
Databases
Databases- Homework HelpNow Live Math and Language Arts tutors available 24/7, additional subject tutors available 10am-10pm PT
Databases- Book Connections: Children's Books and Author Connections
- Book Connections: Children, Teen & Family Home Kit
- Homework HelpNow Live Math and Language Arts tutors available 24/7, additional subject tutors available 10am-10pm PT
- NoveList K-8
- OverDrive (ebooks and downloadable audiobooks)
DatabasesWebsites
Mythology
Religion
DatabasesWebsites
Health
Science
- Britannica School
- Britannica Escolar
- Climate Change
- Climate Kids
- Encyclopedia of Earth
- Gale Interactive: Science
- Ocean Portal
- Science News for Students
- Space Place
Science Fair - Helpful Tools