Maggie Knapp

Exploring everything from allergies to COVID-19, Capstone's database devoted to health is accessible, kid-friendly, and, above all, informative.

A platform with more than 6,000 ebooks, Rosen's LightSail effectivley offers students titles within their reading level, along with assessments to let educators track student progress.

Aimed at teachers who work with students from fifth through 12th grades, this platform draws from other In Context databases to offer educators valuable material such as articles, videos, book excerpts, pictures, and more.

Aimed at early elementary school students, PebbleGo offers wide-ranging ready reference, with an emphasis on accessibility that strengthens the ease of interaction for students with physical and cognitive challenges.

Young sports fans will have a field day exploring 100-plus biographies of popular athletes compiled here.

When considering videos for classroom use, finding a balance between current topics, top-notch information, and engaging delivery means the difference between media that sparks an eye roll and content that comes across as genuine, thereby captivating viewers and inspiring intelligent discussion. Here are 15 strong selections for library collections. 

Librarians working in schools with SEL curricula will find Rosen Spotlight on Social and Emotional Learning a concise one-stop location.

The user-friendly design, conversational yet well-documented text, and dependable suggested resources will appeal to adolescents. The site also effectively addresses topics teens may feel more comfortable researching privately, making it a solid choice for most libraries serving high school students.

A curated list of reliable, user-friendly databases for students K–12.