Moffat Library Databases: Students
Reference Databases For Students
- Black Freedom Struggle in the United StatesThis 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.
- Britannica Escolar - WashingtonvilleDiscover the leading knowledge-building resource that is universally trusted for accurate and age-appropriate content in Spanish. New features make it more valuable than ever for native Spanish speakers, bilingual students, and students learning Spanish.
Funded by the New York State Library NOVEL program.
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- Britannica School - WashingtonvilleBritannica 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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- Youngzine news & more for the youngYoungzine is a one-of-a-kind Web site where children can learn about current news and events shaping their world -- in a simple, engaging and interactive manner.
- FactCite: The Lincoln Library OnlineIncludes:
Biographies for Beginners: Illustrated biographies written especially for beginning and striving readers.
Shapers of Society: 101 men and women who shaped our world. Over 1,000 illustrations.
Sports Champions: 700 inspiring stories with 1,500 illustrations of athletes from all sports.
U.S. & World Biography: 10,000 biographies of famous people from around the world. More than 2,000 illustrations.
Greek & Roman Mythology: 500 articles on Greek and Roman mythological figures with more than 300 illustrations.
Funded by the Moffat Library of Washingtonville.
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Databases For Finding Magazine, Newspaper & Journal Articles
Learn to Code
- VidCodeVidcode works with libraries to help offer research-backed computer science and coding education for tweens and teens in their community.
Enter the FIRST THREE DIGITS of your library card at the password prompt.
School Selection / Aptitude / Test Prep
- CollegeSource - WashingtonvilleCollegeSource Online is a database of 79,063 digital college catalogs,
institution profiles, transcript keys, and other critical resources.
Funded by the Moffat Library.
- Peterson's Test and Career Prep - WashingtonvilleThis online education tool offers users standardized exam preparation, including practice tests, eBooks, and online courses; This comprehensive resource platform creates personalized assessments focused on a user's interests, values, skills, personality, and workplace preferences.
Funded by the Moffat Library.
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- Directory of Public and Non-Public Schools and Administrators in New York StateDatabase containing the entire New York State Public and Nonpublic Schools and Administrators.