Databases
Databases are online resources that provide essential research information on varies subjects. With your library card, you have FREE access to the listed online databases and tools. Click on the database logo to gain access.


 
The New York Times Best Sellers List offer a weekly national listing of popular books.





EBSCOhost® is the world's most-used reference resource.  It is a customizable, intuitive search experience designed to cater to user needs and preferences at every level of research, with over 300 full text and secondary databases available. Simply enter the Username: Stickney and Password: Forest




Looking for pertinent, reliable health information? Consumer Health Complete™(CHC) is the single most comprehensive resource for consumer-oriented health content. 



 

Do you need automotive repair information? Auto Repair Reference Center (ARRC). With content from some of the most recognized repair manual publishers, such as Nichols and Delphi, ARRC covers more than 34,000 vehicles and dates back to 1945. 

 


 

Perhaps you are looking for your next book, reading list ? Check out NoveList® Plus; the online readers’ resource that helps you uncover your next great read.



 

NoveList® K-8Plus is a great online resource for helping teachers, school media specialists and kids find that next great fiction read. Now NoveList K-8 Plus provides access to information on over 30,500 nonfiction titles designed to support the curriculum and kids’ pleasure reading.



World Book Encyclopedia is online!

World Book Discover is a reference tool that includes encyclopedia, multimedia, e-book, and primary source databases. Features include article read aloud, and a job and life skills section.




World Book Info Finder is designed to support student information needs with research tools and science project information along with encyclopedia articles.




World Book Kids contains thousands of easy to read articles, interactive games, and more.





World Book Reference Center includes encyclopedia, e-book and primary source content plus computer tutorials and life skills information.





Traducción de lengua española de la enciclopedia del descubrimiento del estudiante del libro del mundo. Los artículos, los mapas y las imágenes son incluidos. (Spanish-language translation of the World Book Student Discovery Encyclopedia. Articles, maps and images are included.)



Gale has Adult Resources such as Business and Company, Health and Wellness, Literature, Biography, Opposing view points and Chilton Manuals online!  There is also Youth Resources such as Kidsinfobits and Opposing View Points and student resources.


Chilton Online
Click here for complete automotive repair information from the most trusted name in auto repair. See diagrams, part listings, and more! 








Kelly Blue Book Online
 
The "Kelly Blue Book" provides values on new and used cars, trucks, and vans, including invoice and MSRP.








Ancestry.com and Heritage Quest





At the library, you can access Ancestry.com and 
Heritage Quest.


At home, you have access to Heritage Quest. Follow the link and enter your library card number.
http://www.heritagequestonline.com/barcode?aid=19309




 
ProQuest provided digital authoritative materials authoritative that professional researchers rely on. You can only use them for free in the library: http://proquest.umi.com/login

 


Old Farmer's Almanac

The Old Farmer's Almanac is a reference book that contains weather forecasts, tide tables, planting charts, astronomical data, recipes, and articles on a number of topics including gardening, sports, astronomy and farming. The book also features anecdotes and a section that predicts trends in fashion, food, home decor, technology and living for the coming year.





Maps and Geographic Resources

Whether you're looking for political maps, physical maps, outline maps, population maps, precipitation maps, climate maps,or other thematic maps, odds are you can find them here. With a collection of over 4,000 maps that is growing every month, consider this your one stop shop for geographic information. And don't forget to check out the games, too!


 
Find a multitude of information on different countries: city views, facts, neighborhoods, activities, restaurants, climate and weather, embassies and consulates, health & medical, language, maps, travel essentials, transportation, money & banking, and communication. 



The database features more than two million words of relevant culture content on 175 nations and territories,and over 1,500 country maps. Topics include religion, business culture, historical notes, government, stereotypes, holidays and festivals, and women in culture and business. Created by an international team of researchers, cartographers and writers, the databases continually updated.



Interested in any one of the fifty states? Need to write a research paper about a state? Check out A to Z the USA, find state, county and city information. There are maps, flags, photos and facts covering all 50 states and 5 territories.



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