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Booksmith

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This Collection of online resources is selected by this Library and the members of the Minuteman Library Network.  Most of these resources are not found on the web and are only available to library card holders.

 
DATABASE OF THE MONTH

Our Documents:  100 Milestone Documents from the National Archive

A list of links to 100 milestone documents, compiled by the National Archives and Records Administration, and drawn primarily from its nationwide holdings. The documents chronicle United States history from 1776 to 1965. 

 

 E-Learning
 
 Learning Express Library & Learn a Test
Educational and career test preparation materials; also includes a computer skills training component. Practice taking tests: ASVAB, GED, GMAT, GRE, SAT, Citizenship, and many more. Create your own account using your library card number.

Learning Express Library & Learn a Test
Mango Languages
Mango is designed to equip you with conversational abilities from the very start. Whether you're learning how to order a pizza or ask when the game starts, Mango immerses you in real, everyday conversations in 48 different language courses.

Mango Languages

 Downloadables

                           


 Databases

 
 A to Z List  (List of databases by title)

The Wellesley Free Library subscribes to many commercial databases.  Click the A to Z list to view them by title.

Subject List
 Newspapers

Massachusetts Newsstand

Full-text coverage of major Massachusetts newspapers including the Boston Globe, Boston Herald, Quincy Patriot Ledger and the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, plus selected coverage of other regional sources.

Massachusetts Newsstand
 

New York Times (1985 to current)

This database includes the New York Times from January 1, 1985 to the present, including the New York Times Magazine and the New York Times Book Review.

New York Times (1985 to current)
 Search Tools  
 E-Journals Finder

Looking for a specific journal or article?
Search by title or browse by subject to access over 11,850 electronic journals, magazines and newspapers.

E-Journals Finder

 Gale Power Search

Researching a topic?

Do a Keyword Search in multiple databases at once!

Gale Power Search

 
 Resources for Children (Preschool)

 
 PebbleGo

PebbleGo includes hundreds of animals, audio and video clips, and educational games. PebbleGo features easy to-use searching tools and introduces early learners to database and research concepts. Access hundreds of animal articles, educational games, and learning activities from school or from home.

PebbleGo

TumbleBooks

TumbleBooks are animated, talking books. The collection includes picture books and chapter books. 

TumbleBooks
  

 

 E-Newsletters
 
The Wellesley Reader: The monthly e-news letter from the Wellesley Free Library 

March Edition

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Customized interactive lists of best sellers, award winners and general interest books, audiobooks, movies and more.
Homework Help

 
InfoBits

Kids InfoBits targets the research needs of students in Kindergarten through Grade 5. It features a developmentally appropriate and visual graphic interface, a subject-based topic tree search and full-text, age-appropriate, curriculum-related magazine and reference content.

InfoBits
 
Junior Edition

Designed for junior high and middle school students. Includes mainly full-text magazines, newspapers and reference books covering current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

Junior Edition

Something About the Author

An easy-to-use resource, Something about the Author provides illustrated biographical profiles of approximately 75 children's authors and artists. This critically acclaimed series covers more than 12,000 individuals, ranging from established award winners to authors and illustrators who are just beginning their careers. Entries typically cover: personal life, career, writings, works in progress, adaptations, additional sources.

Something About the Author
             
Student Edition

This database is designed for high school students, with access to a variety of indexed and full-text magazines, newspapers and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

Student Edition

                                     
Marshall Cavendish Digital  (Library card required for home use)
This is a social studies database covering the ancient and medieval world and the modern world and its peoples.
 
   

Tutor.com
Free online help from professional tutors

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  • Help available with homework, studying, projects, essay writing & test prept in every subject.
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    World Book Online

    World Book Online is your online route to reliable, authoritative, easy-to-understand information and an array of supplementary search tools and information sources.  World Book Online can fulfill many research needs.  You may need the answer to a particular question.  Or you may want general information to help with a school assignment.  And, of course, many people simply like to explore World Book, letting one topic lead them to another.

    World Book Online






     



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