Exploring Race in Society

Essays that provide a deeper understanding of how current issues stem from actions and policies of the past.

Designed for high school and undergraduate students, Exploring Race in Society contains proprietary essays that provide today’s students with a deeper understanding of how current issues stem from actions and policies of the past.

Each topic includes an overview article and three essays suggesting potential solutions. Solutions essays are written by a diverse group of writers representing the fields of academia, journalism, medicine and other disciplines working to address issues related to race.

Topics include: Affirmative Action, Black Lives Matter Movement, Digital Divide, Food Insecurity, Police Use of Force, Wealth Gap and more.

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Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos

Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos es la herramienta de referencia en español para principiantes. Busque por palabra clave o busque artículos. Cada artículo ofrece una función bilingüe que le permite cambiar entre el contenido en español e inglés. Periódicos del Mundo Hispánico presenta enlaces web a periódicos de países de habla hispana en todo el mundo. El Diccionario Visual lo ayudará a aclarar el significado de las palabras y comprender temas visuales complejos en español e inglés. Mundo de Animales le permite comparar animales y ver una extensa colección de datos de animales, videos, imágenes y enlaces web.

Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos is the beginner's Spanish language reference tool.  Search by keyword or browse for articles.  Every article provides a bilingual feature which allows you to switch between Spanish and English content.  Periodicos del Mundo Hispanico features web links to newspapers from Spanish-speaking countries around the world.  The Diccionario Visual (or Visual Dictionary) helps you clarify word meanings and grasp complex visual topics in Spanish and English.  Mundo de Animales (World of Animals) lets you compare animals side by side and view an extensive collection of animal facts, videos, images, and web links.

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Latin American Newsstream

Spanish and Portuguese language newspaper titles from Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Costa Rica, Peru, Uruguay, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Puerto Rico, and Venezuela. Key newspaper titles include: El Universal (Mexico City);O Globo (Brazil);La Nación (Argentina);and El Mercurio (Chile).

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Value Line

The Value Line Investment Survey features consensus earning estimates for several companies, includes business descriptions, and ranks performance.

Access ValueLine tutorials here.
 

Value Line Guide

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Transparent Language

Provides a fun, effective, and engaging experience for learners of all levels looking to build their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in a foreign language.

With over 110 languages to choose from, including English for speakers of over 30 languages, there is something for every learner. Transparent Language Online combines robust courses, supplemental vocabulary, extensive grammar resources, and mobile apps for a complete language-learning experience.

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World Book Encyclopedia

Dynamic and interactive online encyclopedia for young students to adults. Includes Spanish version, as well as access to e-books for homework help and research projects, grades K-12.

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World Book Kids: Search or Browse for articles on anything from sharks to art & architecture to Greek mythology and more.  Pictures, videos, maps, illustrations, and sounds can be found on the left side of most articles.  WB Kids also includes access to science projects, dictionaries, games, and maps.
 

World Book Student is for elementary and middle school students.  Student includes all the articles from the print versions of the World Book Encyclopedias.  Research tools include My Research to save your searching results, Citation Builder to cite your research, Maps and Atlas, and a Browse by Subject tool.  News and current events are broken down in Current Events: Behind the Headlines.  Check out the Biography Center for thousands of biographies on your favorite scientist, celebrity, and more.  Featured Media highlights interesting videos that have been recently added to World Book Student.
 

Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos is the beginner's Spanish language reference tool.  Search by keyword or browse for articles.  Every article provides a bilingual feature which allows you to switch between Spanish and English content.  Periodicos del Mundo Hispanico features web links to newspapers from Spanish-speaking countries around the world.  The Diccionario Visual (or Visual Dictionary) helps you clarify word meanings and grasp complex visual topics in Spanish and English.  Mundo de Animales (World of Animals) lets you compare animals side by side and view an extensive collection of animal facts, videos, images, and web links.
 

World Book e-books include highly illustrated, engaging titles that span all curriculum areas and reading levels. Read online or download titles to the e-books app.
 

World Book Timelines provides access to hundreds of customizable, interactive timelines of important events throughout history or span the life of historical public figures.  Tap on the featured timeline or browse the collection of World Book pre-built timelines.  You can also create your own timeline from scratch, adding events, descriptions, and media.
 

World Book Early Learning is a resource for preschoolers and children in early elementary grades.  Early Learning helps with reading comprehension by reading aloud buttons, instructions, subtitles, and titles when they are “moused over” or touched.  Also included are games, stories, and activities.
 

 

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Teen Health and Wellness

Provides middle school and high school students with nonjudgmental, straightforward advice and self-help support. Topics include diseases, drugs, alcohol, nutrition, mental health, suicide, bullying, green living, financial literacy, and more.

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