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Useful Links

The Library subscribes to a couple sets of E-Books which can be handy resources for research since you can search the full text of the books and access them all from your home. To login to any of these websites, you will need to access their passwords in FCPS 24/7 Learning (Blackboard) or ask a librarian for a password sheet. For your convenience, password sheets are available at the Circulation Desk.

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Gale E-Books

Gale E-Books contains a variety of encyclopedias, dictionaries, and histories which cover any topic you might be researching. Some of the books included in this collection are The Encyclopedia of Food and Culture, American Decades, and Sciences and its Times. Gale also has its own built-in dictionary, just below the "Gale Virtual Reference Library" logo next to an open book icon.

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ABC-CLIO E-Book Collection

The ABC-CLIO E-Books are a broad range of encyclopedias and scholarly works on various historical, cultural, and political topics. Some of the books included in this collection are The Encyclopedia of Antislavery and Abolition, The Historical Encyclopedia of Atomic Energy, and Landmark Supreme Court Cases.

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Genetics and Inherited Diseases E-Book

Genetics and Inherited Diseases Salem Health: Genetics is a specialty health-related, authoritative reference source that includes historical background of diseases, medical guidelines, symptoms, diagnoses, and current research. top

myON E-Books and Read Aloud Collection

myON reader provides access to the largest library of enhanced digital books with reading supports - audio, highlighting, and dictionary.  Some of the categories included are fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, hobbies, sports, language arts, science, plus there are many more topics. top

TumbleReadables E-Books and Read Aloud Collection E-Book

TumbleReadables is an online collection of read-along titles for elementary, middle school, and high school students which features adjustable online text and complete audio narration. Sentences are highlighted as they are being read and the pages turn automatically. The Read Aloud collection carries a range of fiction and graphic novel titles.