All of the databases below can be used from home, school, anywhere you have an internet connection. Have your Deer Park Library card handy and simply click on the images to get started!
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Interact with live tutors online for homework help, writing lab assistance, test prep, video lessons, and study tools. Available everyday from 2:00-11:00pm.
Practice tests and study aids to help you do your best in school. Elementary School skills include Math and English Language Arts. Middle School skills include Math, English Language Arts, and Social Studies. Aligns with Common Core State Standards.
ENCYCLOPEDIAS
Search World Book Online for Kids featuring easy-to-read articles and a wealth of multimedia, games, science projects, interactive tools, activities, and more.
Discover encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources, games, and other learning resources for Elementary, Middle and High School.
Search, learn, and explore information on a safe and secure site. Perfect for help with homework, DK’s clear, reliable, and highly visual content covers all curriculum subjects and more. There are quizzes, videos and animations, and new content being added all the time!
MAGAZINES
Contains age-appropriate magazines for grades K-5. Also includes Merriam-Webster’s Elementary Dictionary, maps, flags, seals, charts, graphs, and videos to support STEM topics.
Over a hundred full color magazines available to read online or download.
ANIMALS
Features animal facts, videos, stories, activities, game and more for young learners.
Provides information on animals and plants, along with the different habitats and regions of the world they can be found in.
Includes animal info, images, videos, games, and more…
SOCIAL STUDIES
Provides country reports for a wide range of learners on over 185+ countries. The Kids Edition reports include up-to-date, engaging cultural information, complete with images, a historical timeline, fun facts, and sections on history, population, “life as a kid,” and more. The States Edition reports include maps, flags, symbols, and timelines, plus sections on history, economy, geography, population, and more.
Free online textbooks featuring U.S. History, Ancient Civilizations, and American Government.
SCIENCE
Covers core science areas like biology, chemistry, computer science, Earth science, environmental science, marine science, space and astronomy, and physics with informative articles, videos and animations, printable experiments, diagrams, key tables and data, and a comprehensive topic timeline.
Provides current weather information for worldwide locations. Also allows you to search for the weather history of past dates.
