Research, Homework Help and Magazines at Haverstraw Library: Homework Help
Reference Databases for Students
- Britannica School - Haverstraw
Britannica School is the go-to site for learning more about any subject—for all grades and all reading abilities—offering thousands of up-to-date, curated, and curriculum-relevant articles, images, videos, audio clips, primary sources, maps, research tools, recommended Web sites, and three separate databases—Elementary, Middle, or High.
Funded by the New York State Library NOVEL program.
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- Britannica Escolar - Haverstraw
Britannica Escolar está diseñado específicamente para estudiantes Primaria & Secundaria e incluye artículos, imágenes, videos y un atlas. / Discover the leading knowledge-building resource that is universally trusted for accurate and age-appropriate content in Spanish.
Funded by the New York State Library NOVEL program.
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- Opposing Viewpoints (Gale in Context) - Haverstraw
The premier online resource covering today’s hottest social issues, from Offshore Drilling to Climate Change, Health Care to Immigration.
Funded by the New York State Library NOVEL program.
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- Middle School (Gale in Context) - Haverstraw
Created specifically for middle-schoolers, Research in Context combines the best of Gale's reference content with age-appropriate videos, newspapers, magazines, primary sources, and much more. Students will find outstanding support to complete assignments in core subjects including literature, science, social studies, and history.
Funded by the New York State Library NOVEL program.
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- Black Freedom Struggle in the United States
This curated selection of primary sources is designed for teaching and learning about the struggles and triumphs of Black Americans. Developed with input from Black history scholars and advisors, its easily discoverable materials are ideal for assignments and special projects focused on U.S. Black history.
Tutoring
- Brainfuse HelpNowOn demand, anytime, anywhere eLearning for all ages and levels.
- Tutor.com - Haverstraw
Tutor.com provides high-quality one-on-one online learning and career services for library patrons. All sessions are online with professional academic or career tutors. Patrons can work with an online tutor through text or voice chat 7 days a week from 3PM - 10PM. Select services are also available in Spanish. Funded by Haverstraw King's Daughter Library and Central Library (Newburgh).
Databases for finding magazine, newspaper & journal articles
- EBSCO Explora - Haverstraw
Explora is EBSCO's interface for Schools and Public Libraries. Designed to meet the unique needs of its users, Explora supports both student research and classroom instruction.
Funded by RCLS and Central Library (Newburgh).
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- Gale in Context: Elementary - Haverstraw
Gale In Context: Elementary (formerly Kids InfoBits), introduces elementary school students to database searching with easy-to-use resources featuring age-appropriate, curriculum-related content.
Funded by the New York State Library NOVEL program.
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Fact Checking
- 11 Non-Partisan Fact-Checking WebsitesA media specialist's guide to fact checking websites.
Find a Good Book
- NoveList K-8 Plus - Haverstraw
A reader's advisory service. Find youth fiction and non-fiction titles similar to authors or titles you already enjoy.
Funded by the RCLS Central Library (Newburgh Free Library).
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Test Prep
- LearningExpress Library - Haverstraw
Test preparation materials and interactive practice exams that will help people improve their scores on academic, civil service, military, and professional licensing and certification exams, including the PSAT, SAT, GED, and other exams.
Funded by the Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library.
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