Online Databases and eBooks

Not all resources will be interesting or appropriate for all students. As with any online experience, parents and teachers should monitor what students are viewing and assist them in learning to choose the best resource for their need.

Online Databases and eBooks

These databases and eBooks are centrally purchased for the use of all Fairfax County Public Schools students and staff. Many schools purchase additional databases. Please see your school's librarian for more information. Home access requires a password. See your librarian for a password list.

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American History

American history from the colonial era and American Revolution through the nation’s rise to eminence as a global superpower, analyzing American political conflict, economic development, and changing culture.
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Britannica School - Elementary

The Most Acclaimed Information Resource with Editorial Quality Trusted Worldwide! Includes thousands of curriculum-relevant articles, images, videos, audio clips, primary sources, maps, and editor-recommended websites.
EBSCO eBooks K-8 Collection

eBook K-8 Collection

This cost-effective e-book collection supports a quality learning experience for K-8 students across all subject areas taught in elementary and middle schools.

eBook Subscription Cricket Media Collection

Build strong literacy skills in students from pre-K to 8th grade by offering digital access to award-winning, short-form fiction and nonfiction titles by Cricket Media. This unique e-book collection explores a wide range of subjects to help young readers explore and expand their worlds.
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Escolar Online

Knowledge-building resource for accurate and age-appropriate educational content in Spanish. Valuable for native Spanish speakers, bilingual students and students learning Spanish.
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Gale in Context: Elementary

Introduce elementary students to database searching with resources featuring age-appropriate, curriculum-related content.