Databases by Subject: Reference

Access Science

Access Science is an online encyclopedia that provides overview information on science topics. This database includes: definitions biographies encyclopedia articles images study guides bibliographies

 

Biography in Context

Gale In Context: Biography is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on the world's most influential people. Biography merges Gale's authoritative reference content with periodicals and multimedia organized into a user-friendly portal experience.

 

Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia

Funk and Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia is an easy-to-read encyclopedia with entries written specifically for children. Great for ESL students!

 

Gale eBooks

Formally Gale Virtual Reference Library, Gale eBooks is a database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research.

 

Merriam-Webster Visual Dictionary

The Visual Dictionary is designed to help you find the right word at a glance. Filled with stunning illustrations labeled with accurate terminology in up to six languages, it is the ideal language-learning and vocabulary dictionary for use at school, at home or at work.