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ABCmouse
ABCmouse.com is an online learning resource for children from age 2 through 8+, designed to help them build a strong educational foundation in readiness for school. The ABCmouse curriculum includes thousands of interactive books, educational games, puzzles, and other learning activities.
AccessScience
Provides full-text articles of the
McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology
covering all major scientific disciplines. It includes current research, biographies, data, tables, videos, news references, illustrations and images, and related links.
Acronyms, Initialisms & Abbreviations Dictionary
Provides definitions for a wide variety of contractions, translating them into their full names or meanings. Topics such as associations, education, the Internet, and medicine are included.
Adult Learning Center (Brainfuse)
Offers live online tutoring, test prep, writing assistance, Microsoft Office Help, and other services designed to help adults acquire academic and career skills. Tutors are available
Monday through Sunday from 1-10 PM
.
When you access the
Brainfuse Adult Learning Center link
you will be leaving the Santa Clara County Library District website and directed to Brainfuse, a live, online tutoring company.
Learn m
ore.
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All eBooks and Downloads
Visit our "eBooks and Downloads" page to find apps and download instructions for our digital collection. Browse thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, digital magazines, comics, and more!
Alldata Online (in-library use only)
Provides diagnostic information and maintenance and repair instructions for cars and trucks. Features most makes and models of automobiles from 1982 to current. This database is available for use within the library only.
Google Chrome is not supported. Please use Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer.
America the Beautiful
Information about U.S. states and territories: facts, history, geography, and notable biographies. Part of Scholastic Go!
American Fact Finder
Find popular facts, such as population and income, and other frequently requested data about your community.
American Music
Music from America's past! Hear songs by and about American Indians, miners, immigrants, slaves, children, pioneers, and cowboys. Included are the songs of Civil Rights, political campaigns, Prohibition, the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, anti-war protests, and more.
Ancestry Library (in-library use only)
Trace lines of genealogy using census data and military, court, immigration, and hospital records. Covers the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and some European countries.
Arts eBooks
Look here for full-text reference ebooks on music, dance, the theatre, and art. No app needed!
Ask Me Everything: Facts, Stats, Lists, Records, and More
Trivia and photographs for various topics. Provides lists, quips, stats, and quotes!
Bay Area Consumers' Checkbook (in-library use only)
Offers recommendations for local goods, services, doctors, and hospitals. All information is compiled by the non-profit consumer organization, the Center for the Study of Services.
Bay Area Newspapers
Comprehensive list of Bay Area newspapers the Santa Clara County Library District has access to, including online, print, and microfilm.
Biography in Context
Comprehensive information about
historical and contemporary figures from throughout time, around the world, and across all disciplines and subject areas.
BookBrowse
Find book recommendations, readalikes, author biographies and interviews, and search by time period, setting, and theme. Also provides resources for book clubs, including reading guides and online discussions.
BookFlix
Reinforces early reading skills and introduces children to a world of knowledge and exploration. Learn about animals, space, people and places, music, and more!
Adobe Flash Player 10.0 or above required.
Download Adobe Flash Player.
Books 24x7 IT Pro
Instant access to the latest computer and Information Technology reference eBooks. When you get to the database use the "Browse Topics" pull-down menu on the right to navigate to all offered content.
Brainfuse HelpNow
HelpNow by Brainfuse provides homework and writing assistance, live tutoring, and test prep services.
English as well as Spanish speaking-tutors
are available
Monday through Sunday from 1-10 PM
for one-on-one assistance in a wide variety of subjects. Use it here or check out the Brainfuse app!
When you access the
Brainfuse link
you will be leaving the Santa Clara County Library District website and directed to Brainfuse, a live, online tutoring company.
Learn more.
..
Business and Money eBooks
General information about finance, banking, accounting, marketing, management, and business information systems. Actual business plans compiled by, and aimed at, entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses.
Business Source Complete
Find full-text articles from business journals and magazines, including peer-reviewed journals. Search company profiles, industry information, market research reports, and country economic data.
California Missions eBooks
Learn about the rich history of the California Missions: how they started, the people who ran them, the indigenous population, and their legacy today.
Cell
This life sciences journal contains up-to-the-minute research and reviews spanning a wide range of biomedical disciplines. Read current issues and search archives going back to 1995.
Chemistry Experiments
Provides students and teachers with the tools they need to explore various chemistry experiments. Topics covered include ozone depletion, wood alcohol, heat energy, purifying water, and carbonation in beverages.
CK-12 (California Free Digital Textbooks Initiative)
CK-12 offers free online learning tools including digital textbooks, short videos, and practice questions for students K-12 in math, science, and English.
Classical Music Library
An extensive multi-label database of Classical music recordings. Encompasses music written from the earliest times (e.g. Gregorian Chant) to the present, including many contemporary composers. Repertoire ranges from vocal and choral music, to chamber, orchestral, solo instrumental, and opera.
ComicsPlus
Enjoy thousands of digital graphic novels and comics, available 24/7 on web-connected devices. Includes fiction and nonfiction, indie comics, Sunday funnies, and manga! Use it here or check out the ComicsPlus Library Edition app!
Computer Source
Full-text technical journals and consumer magazines covering computer science, programming, artificial intelligence, cybernetics, information systems, robotics, and software.
Consumer Reports
Offers ratings and recommendations on appliances, cars and trucks, and electronics, and includes articles on product recalls and the safety and reliability of individual brands.
Consumer Reports @ Flipster
Access the latest issue as well as back issues (dates vary) of
Consumer Reports, Consumer Reports On Health
, and
Consumer Reports Buying Guide
through our Flipster eMagazine collection.
Contemporary World Music
Delivers the sounds of all regions from every continent. This database contains traditional, classical, and contemporary music genres from cultures around the world.
CQ Press Congress Collection
A data-rich research and reference tool that provides current information on members of Congress and historical analysis of their voting history, interest groups, and public policy decisions.
CultureGrams
National and international geographical information including maps, statistics, history, infographics, and images. Explore the United States, Canada, and over 200 more countries around the world!
Cultures of the World eBooks
This series gives readers a complete look at different countries, people, geography, history, culture, government, religion, and lifestyle. Each book contains websites for additional research at the end of each chapter, up-to-date statistics & facts, updated maps and all new photos.
Note:
If you can't find the country you need as an ebook, try searching for a hardcopy book. Go to the
advanced search page
, change the Keyword Anywhere search to Series, type "Cultures of the World" in the search box, and you will find more countries in print books.
Descriptionary: A Thematic Dictionary
A combination of reverse dictionary and thesaurus, with thousands of descriptions of terms organized into subject categories. Look up the description to find the word!
Discover and Go
A virtual museum pass program for Santa Clara County Library District cardholders: Reserve admission passes to more than 25 museums and cultural venues throughout the greater Bay Area!
Ecology Experiments
Provides students and teachers with the tools they need to explore various ecological issues. Includes experiments to try along with further reading to explore.
Encyclopaedia Britannica Online
The online version of the
Encyclopaedia Britannica
provides full-text articles with links to websites.
Encyclopaedia Britannica Online for Kids
A kids' version of the online
Encyclopaedia Britannica
, providing full-text articles with links to websites. A useful resource for essays, history assignments, and more.
Encyclopaedia Britannica Online for Young Adults
The online version of the
Encyclopaedia Britannica
especially for teens & young adults. Provides full-text articles with links to websites.
Encyclopedia of Education and Human Development
Covers educational theory and practice, integrating theoretical frameworks with field-based applications.
Encyclopedia of the Life Course and Human Development
Examines three key life stages from a sociological perspective: Childhood and Adolescence, Adulthood, and Later Life.
Encyclopedia World Book for Kids
An encyclopedia for kids with pictures, videos, games and activities, maps, the world of animals, important people, places, science experiments, a dictionary, and more.
Environmental Science Experiments
Offers students and teachers the tools to explore various environmental issues. Includes hands-on activities to learn more about environmental problems and what can be done to solve them.
Experiment Central
Includes nearly 300 science experiments and covers nine key science curriculum fields: astronomy, biology, botany, chemistry, ecology, food science, geology, meteorology, and physics.
Explora
Search articles, essays, and primary source documents on a variety of school subjects and related topics.
Flipster
Offers access to hundreds of popular magazines, such as
People
,
Sports Illustrated
,
TIME
, and
Consumer Reports
. Read content through a browser, or on a mobile device using the free app for
iOS
and
Android
!
Fold3
Provides access to a growing collection of US military records from the Revolutionary War to the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served. Contains millions of archived records, many of which are exclusively available on Fold3.
Forensic Science Experiments
Features experiments on concepts in the field of forensic science. Each experiment is a self-contained unit with its own further resources, tips for the teacher, and links to the National Science Education Standards.
Freegal Music
A downloadable & streaming music service which provides access to the catalog of artists in Sony Music Entertainment including Independent Online Distribution Alliance. Library cardholders can download
five songs or two videos a week
using their card number and PIN. Freegal works with any MP3 device, including iPods.
Click here for helpful tips
. Use it here or check out the Freegal Music app!
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