Students K-8
Available to Central, City and Suburban Libraries
EBSCOhost Kids Search and Searchasaurus 
Full text of over 50 popular children’s magazines in two user friendly interfaces.
Encyclopedia Americana
Based on the distinguished, long-standing print product. Geared to the sophisticated research needs of more advanced students.
Gale
Twayne's Authors Series
Contains the full text of 200 Twayne Literary Masters books on U.S., English, and world authors.
Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia
Based on the full text of the Academic American Encyclopedia, is a fact-filled reference resource. Includes and interactive atlas, images, sound files and topical Internet links. Designed for users from the upper elementary grades through adults.
Learning Express Library
Online math and reading practice for 4th and 5th grades, math, reading and writing skills improvement for 6th through 8th grades and high school entrance exam preparation. Many titles are also available as e-books. Also includes a wide array of computer skills tutorials for MS Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. New users should enter their OCPL library card number as the user name.
Milestone Documents in American History
Online, searchable, full text content of the 4-volume reference title, Milestone Documents in American History. It combines 134 full-text primary source documents covering the time period 1763 to 2003 with expert analysis and commentary.
New Book of Knowledge
Concise resource covering a broad range of topics. Includes history timelines, wonder questions, reading lists and teacher guides. Geared toward students in the middle grades.
Available to Central & City Branch Libraries†
CQ Researcher/CQ Global Researcher Expires 3/31/2012
These two CQ Press titles offer in-depth, unbiased analysis of pressing political and social issues covering topics in health, international affairs, education, public policy, the environment, technology, and the U.S. economy. Popular sections such as “Current Situation” and “Pro/Con” are joined in the CQ Global Researcher by the new “Voices from Abroad,” which presents a multitude of international viewpoints on vital current issues. Maps, charts, and other explanatory graphics are included.
NoveList
Database covering more than 120,000 adult, teen and children’s fiction titles. Provides subject heading access, reviews, annotations, hundreds of theme-oriented book lists for readers at all grade levels, award-winning and recommended titles, read-alikes, book reviews and much more.
World Almanac
Searchable contents from Funk& Wagnall’s New Encyclopedia, World Almanac Book of Facts, World Almanac of the USA, World Almanac of US Politics, and World Almanac for Kids. Covers 1998 – present.
†Branch Libraries - Beauchamp, Betts, Hazard, Mundy, Paine, Petit, Soule, White
If your library card was issued by a suburban library, check that library's website for access.
Last updated: January 24, 2012