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English and Literature
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General Resources

Khan Academy
An extensive library of content, including interactive challenges, assessments, and videos

SparkNotes
Collection of over 200 study guides on topics including literature, philosophy, chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics

DKfindout!
Includes sound, video, animation, quizzes, and interactive features on topics from science and math to geography and history

Fact Monster
Kids only version of the Infoplease Almanac that includes a dictionary, encyclopedia, homework center, “today in history,” and a word of the day

HelpNow
Online tutors for all ages available every day from 2-10pm; skills building, practice tests, study tools, and online collaboration available any time
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Opposing Viewpoints in Context
Articles on topics of current social issues, presents the facts as well as arguments of proponents and detractors
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ProQuest
Popular magazines and scholarly journal articles
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eLibrary
Easy-to-use resources for K-12 students, including ProQuest Learning: Literature and History Study Center
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SIRS Discoverer
High quality content in current events, history, health, language arts, math, science, social studies, and technology for elementary and middle school
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World Book
The entire enclyclopedia plus maps, audio, videos, and interactive tools
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Pronunciator
Interactive and self-paced language learning
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English and Literature

CliffsNotes
Notes on over 130 literature titles by title or topic to read online for free

Purdue Online Writing Lab
Writing resources and citation guides to assist with many writing projects

TeenBookCloud
Online collection of teen novels, classics, graphic novels, poetry, and more for middle and high schools readers
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History and Geography

CIA World Factbook
Information about the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues of hundreds of countries

HistoryLink
Online encyclopedia of Washington state and local history

Spokane Historical
Project of the Public History program at Eastern Washington University for telling stories of Spokane and Eastern Washington using maps and landmarks

CultureGrams
Cultural information on peoples throughout the world
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Biography in Context
Biographies of contemporary and historical figures
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Math and Science

SciJinks
Articles, games and videos to learn about weather, satellite meteorology, Earth science, and jobs in weather sciences

Student Science
Science news articles and suggestions for hands-on activities, books, and web resources

Gale in Context: Science
Articles, experiments, biographies, images, videos, and more
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