Databases, Encyclopedias, and eBooks
The databases and encyclopedias below are powerful research tools. These resources offer accurate information that is both current and valid.
School? All of the apps below are available through your Classlink account.
Home? See the HVMS Library Organization in Blackboard for the passwords.
Encyclopedia
"Students can toggle between 3 reading levels on each article, have articles read aloud, and use Merriam-Websters’s double click dictionary to hear words pronounced and read their definitions in English or Spanish. Each article can also be translated into over 80 languages."
Image Search
Encyclopedia Britannica Image Quest is a collection of photos that are approved for use in your school related projects. No worrying about Copyright issues--just be sure to cite the images properly!
Database
"Gale In Context: Middle School combines the best of Gale's reference content with age-appropriate videos, newspapers, magazines, primary sources, and much more. Categories cover a range of the most-studied topics including cultures, government, people, U.S. and world history, literature, and many more."
Audiobooks & eBooks
The SORA library will connect you to the Roanoke County Schools eBook collections. You can also get to the Roanoke Valley Library collection if you have a public library card.