Online Databases and eBooks

Not all resources will be interesting or appropriate for all students. As with any online experience, parents and teachers should monitor what students are viewing and assist them in learning to choose the best resource for their need.

Online Databases and eBooks

These databases and eBooks are centrally purchased for the use of all Fairfax County Public Schools students and staff. Many schools purchase additional databases. Please see your school's librarian for more information. Home access requires a password. See your librarian for a password list.

Spotlight on Social Emotional Learning

Spotlight on Social Emotional Learning

Social and Emotional Learning concepts, such as believing in oneself and learning empathy, provide valuable tools to understand and manage emotions and effectively navigate relationships. This interactive eBook collection allows students to “see themselves” and provides realistic “practice” situations in which to apply newly learned concepts successfully.
Spotlight on Space Science

Spotlight on Space Science

Beautiful full-color photographs from real space missions along with labeled illustrations will fascinate readers, while engaging text explains the formation of planets, their climate and major features, the history of their exploration, and more.
Spotlight on the Civil Rights Movement

Spotlight on the Civil Rights Movement

Why was the Civil Rights Movement an important milestone in American history? In the 1950s and ’60s, the civil rights movement brought sweeping reforms to nearly all facets of American life. Each book presents a key figure or event of the civil rights movement in accessible language sure to engage readers at any level. Packed with historical photographs, these visual treasures record the twentieth century’s greatest moments in the struggle for equality.
Spotlight on the Maya, Aztec, and Inca Civilizations

Spotlight on the Maya, Aztec, and Inca Civilizations

How do artifacts, documents, and ruins tell the story of Maya, Aztec, and Inca life and achievements? Get ready to be transported to the ancient civilizations of the Americas! Learners will discover how these ancient peoples lived through their artwork, technology, and by engaging with primary sources.
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U.S. Geography

United States Geography profiles all 50 U.S. states, providing information on the government, economy, history, and issues of each state faces as an independent entity.
U.S. History (Gale In Context)

U.S. History (Gale In Context)

U.S. History is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on hundreds of the most significant people, events and topics in U.S. History. U.S. History merges Gale's authoritative reference content with full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites organized into a user-friendly portal experience.
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World Book Advanced

World Book Advanced is a powerful reference tool that includes full encyclopedic and multimedia databases supplemented with online books, primary sources, website links, back in time articles, special reports and more. (Optimized for tablets)
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World Book Discover

Compelling resources specifically developed for students who need or want a lighter language load. The rich collection includes reference articles, text-to-speech capabilities, research tools, and interactive videos.