Children's Homework Help

This collection of databases is geared towards elementary and middle school students and covers a wide range of academic subjects. Library barcode and PIN may be required to access these resources.

Bookflix

BookFLIX

Online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks with related nonfiction eBooks to build real-world knowledge and beginning reading skills. (Grades PreK–3)  Tutorial

• Provided by MELSA

Britannica Fundamentals

Britannica Fundamentals

Interactive learning modules includes drawing, reading, games, and geographical exploration. (Grades PreK-2)

• Provided by eLibrary MN

Britannica School

Britannica School

Encyclopedia content for all grade levels plus multimedia, timelines, world atlas, country comparison, and primary sources.

• Provided by eLibrary MN

EBooks Minnesota

eBooks Minnesota

An online eBook collection for all Minnesotans, covering a wide variety of subjects for readers of all ages and features content from MN’s independent publishers, as well as national and international publishers.

• Provided by Minitex

Explora

Explora

Full text of popular magazine and scholarly journal articles covering all subject areas including multimedia, primary source documents, and reference books. Includes Academic Search Premier, Business Source Premier, MAS Complete, MasterFILE Complete, Consumer Health Complete, Health Source - Consumer Edition, and Science Reference Source databases by EBSCO. Tutorial

• Provided by eLibrary MN

Gale in Context Middle School

Gale in Context: Middle School

A middle school-appropriate database of reference works, biographies, magazine and journal articles, primary source documents, and multimedia.  Tutorial

• Provided by eLibrary MN

Homework HelpNow

HelpNow

Free online tutoring and writing help for K-12 students and adult learners. Live tutors are available online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Get help in English or Spanish.  Tutorial

• Provided by MELSA

NoveList K-8 Plus

NoveList K-8 Plus

Resources for finding fiction and nonfiction titles for children and teens by topic, genre, grade level, and Lexile score. Includes read-alikes, discussion guides, reviews and articles.  Tutorial

• Provided by MELSA

Enter a title or author to find read-alikes
PebbleGo

PebbleGo / PebbleGo Next

Articles about animals and famous people (designed for grades K-3) and states and indigenous people’s history (designed for grades 3-5) with read-aloud audio, interactive activities, and questions to inspire critical thinking.

• Provided by eLibrary MN

Primary Search

Primary Search

Popular elementary school magazines as well as encyclopedias and dictionaries written for kids, plus an image collection of photos, maps, and flags.

• Provided by eLibrary MN

Transparent Language Online

Transparent Language Online

Transparent Language includes KidSpeak, a fun, easy-to-use language learning program for elementary-aged children. KidSpeak offers courses in Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. Tutorial

• Provided by MELSA