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Libby by Overdrive

Libby by OverDrive

Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby by OverDrive app. You can even send and read your borrowed ebooks to your Kindle ereader (U.S. only)! It’s free and easy for new users to get started, and it's a streamlined experience for current OverDrive app users.

The Libby by OverDrive app is now available from the Amazon Appstore and can be downloaded to Amazon Fire Tablets.

Please sign into the Libby by OverDrive app or website to see your current holds.

  • Learn more about how to switch from the OverDrive app to the Libby by OverDrive app here.  
  • Find answers to your questions here.
  • Watch a short video tutorial on how to download the Libby by OverDrive app here.
  • Watch a video tutorial on how to borrow and place holds using Libby by OverDrive here
  • Libby/OverDrive FAQ

 

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Lincoln Library Biography and History Collection

These six databases provide biographical information on sports champions, Greek and Roman mythological figures, men and women who shaped the world, important people and events in American history, and biographies of people around the world. All six databases can be searched at the same time. 

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Gale In Context: Middle School

Middle School: Gale in Context

Explore the most-studied topics including cultures, government, people, history, literature, and more.

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Miss Humblebee's Academy

Gale Presents: Miss Humblebee’s Academy is an award-winning online resource that gives kids ages 3–6 access to hundreds of guided lessons using videos, music, eBooks, hands-on activities, and more. It includes off-line lessons, too. View weekly progress and performance reports to track improvement toward kindergarten readiness. It’s serious learning fun!

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Gale Presents National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids (Gale)

Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Best for children aged 6–14.

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OverDrive

Enjoy eBooks and eAudiobooks in your browser or in OverDrive's easy-to-use "Libby" mobile app.

Please sign into the Libby by OverDrive app or website to see your current holds.

Find OverDrive FAQs here: OverDrive FAQ

 

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SIC's Science Activity and Topic Pages

Enter a topic in the search box, and then click on “Experiments” in the upper right hand of your results page to find science fair projects in Gale's Science in Context.

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Something about the Author

Something About the Author (Gale)

A database containing illustrated biographical articles covering more than 10,000 contemporary authors and illustrators for young people in electronic book format.

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STAAR - TEA Student Assessment Division

Review released STAAR tests and information booklets on this Texas Education Agency website.

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Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

Released STAAR and TAKS tests, Exit Level tests, and End-of-Course Examinations - for use as practice tests; answer keys are included.

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Texas State Historical Association Handbook of Texas Online

Search or browse through articles on Texas history, geography, culture, and biographies of famous Texans.

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TumbleBook Library for Children

Stream animated picture books and games. New feature: TumbleMath offers children's books about numerous math topics. All selections are always available!

Watch a short video that provides an introduction to using TumbleBooks here.

 

Find Tumble FAQs here: TumbleBook and TumbleMath FAQ

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TumbleMath for Kids

TumbleMath

Animated books to spark a love of numbers! Thousands of practice questions to help master math standards!

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World Book Early World of Learning

Interactive stories, games and videos for preschool and early-elementary age children that reinforce literacy skills such as phonics, colors, shapes and numbers.

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World Book Encyclopedia

Encyclopedia articles, interactive maps, periodical articles, and much more.

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World Book Kids

World Book Kids

Image-driven content for curious kids to explore; grade K+ 

Includes Science Projects, Activities, Games, Maps, Important People, and more.

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World Book Student

Foundational research tool for curriculum reinforcement; grades 5+

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