General Online Resources:
- ABDO – Free Distance Learning Resources |
Multiple digital resources for PreK – 12 Grades, free digital content available until
June 2020Extended Until July 31st! - CultureGrams Online | Privacy Policy
CultureGrams® is a leading reference for concise and reliable cultural information on the countries of the world. With world events increasingly affecting our lives, it’s more important than ever to educate students about the world around them, and for college students and business people to stay up-to-date. Login required – use contact form to get the access codes for Big Sandy Students & Parents
- EBSCO Information | Privacy Policy
A general research tool for research papers/projects in all core subjects. Includes a general encyclopedia source (EXPLORA) for support for in-class research projects for students at all levels. Login required – use contact form to get the access codes for Big Sandy Students & Parents
- Scholastic Learn At Home | Privacy Policy
Day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing. Grades Pre-K through 9th.
- Tumblebook Cloud | Privacy Policy
Online books for teens. Login required – use contact form to get the access codes for Big Sandy Students & Parents.
- Tumblebook Library | Privacy Policy
Library of eBooks – Login required. Login required – use contact form to get the access codes for Big Sandy Students & Parents.
- World Book Online | Privacy Policy
World Book Online delivers a progressive sequence of core databases supported by supplemental tools, such as language translation, graphic organizers, and unique Webquests.
Moving from Early World of Learning to World Book Advanced, World Book Online aligns end-users with their appropriate learning levels. Each stand-alone site provides additional features to support the needs of users’ specific capabilities.
Pre-School/Elementary:
- Gale – Miss Humblebee’s Academy | Privacy Policy
An interactive kindergarten-readiness program that introduces children ages three to six to key concepts in math, science, social studies, language and literacy, art, and music. It’s as challenging as it is fun!
- Gale – Kids InfoBits | Privacy Policy
Introduces elementary school students to database searching with easy-to-use resources featuring age-appropriate, reliable, curriculum-related content covering a broad range of educational topics.
- American Girl Free Online Library | Privacy Policy
- ABDO Zoom Beginning-Reader | Privacy Policy
ABDO Zoom is an online research portal for Beginning Readers. View information on Animals, Biographies, and STEAM content. Also, Animales en Espanol!
- Abdo Digital Bookshelf – Elementary | Privacy Policy
Browse a variety of books for Elementary readers by subject, genre, format and/or title.
Middle School
- Gale In Context: Middle School | Privacy Policy
Combines reference content with age-appropriate videos, newspapers, magazines, primary sources, and more for students in middle grades.
- ABDO Digital Bookshelf – Secondary | Privacy Policy
Browse a variety of books for Secondary readers by subject, genre, format and/or title.
High School/College Preparation
- Gale In Context: High School | Privacy Policy
Provides grades 9–12 with content aligned to national and state curriculum standards to help with papers, projects, and presentations, while empowering student development of critical thinking and information literacy skills.
- Gale In Context: College | Privacy Policy
Offers interdisciplinary content for undergraduate students that reinforces skill development in problem-solving, communication, collaboration, creativity, and innovation.
- ABDO Digital Bookshelf – Secondary | Privacy Policy
Browse a variety of books for Secondary readers by subject, genre, format and/or title.