Research
A-Z List of Resources
Find online resources by age on our Learning page.
Archives Unbound
Access primary source material for 296 archival collections covering topics important to U.S. and California history.*
View a 2-minute tutorial on how to use Archives Unbound
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CultureGrams
Unique, concise, and reliable cultural information, multimedia, and vital statistics on the countries of the world, U.S. states, and Canadian provinces.*
View a 16-minute CultureGrams demo video
Driving Tests
Free practice tests for the CA DMV including cars, motorcycles, and CDL (commercial drivers). Spanish and Russian translations included.
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Ebook Central
All-in-one ebook platform for research, teaching, and learning.*
View a 3-minute introductory video
Encyclopedia Britannica
Learn more about any subject, whether you are a child, teen, or adult.
View a 3-minute introductory video
Environmental Studies
Understand environmental issues that affect people globally through topic overviews, journals, news, and multimedia content.*
View a 2-minute introductory video
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Escolar
Un excelente recurso digital en español que ayuda a enriquecer el aprendizaje de los estudiantes de primaria y secundaria. Incluye más de 15.000 artículos de la encyclopedia, 9.000 elementos multimedia (imágenes, videos, audio y mapas detallados) y 65 juegos educativos.*
Ver un video introductorio de 3 minutos
Explora
Find information on thousands of topics, including resources for teachers and students, popular magazines, professional journals, reference books, images, AP news video clips, and primary sources. Contains full-text access to Consumer Reports from 1991 - present.
View a 4-minute introductory video
Homework Central - Research Companion
Authoritative information on various topics to assist student research.*
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Interactive Science
Manipulate 3D interactive models to visualize and understand concepts in biology, chemistry, earth, and space science.*
View a 5-minute introductory video
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Mango Languages
Learn a new language. Choose from 71 languages, including Spanish, French, Arabic, Japanese, and English.
View a 6-minute introductory video
View an e-Brochure on how to get started
Ver un folleto electronic sobre como empezar
The New York Times Online
Click the "REDEEM" button, then create an account or log in with your email address and password.
While logged in, you also have access to The New York Times InEducation, which provides curated reading lists across 12 disciplines of study.
If you have questions about accessing the NYT, please contact NYT@library.ca.gov.*
View a 2-minute on-site access video
View a 3-minute off-site access video
View the catalog of NYT Learning Network videos
Performing Arts Multi-Media Collection
An arts education resource that includes L.A. Theatre Works, The Royal Shakespeare Company, National Theatre, Smithsonian Folkways label, and much more.*
Performing Arts Video Collection
An arts education resource that includes documentaries, the BBC Landmark Video Collection, Broadway on Demand, Dance Online, and much more. Create video clips and other learning tools.*
TeachingBooks
A collection of movies, read-alongs, meet-the-author recordings, plus assignments and activities for over 12,000 books.*
View a 20-minute welcome video to TeachingBooks (previously Book Connections)
TeachingBooks:
Diverse books
A collection of engaging resources about authors, books, and reading. Identify exceptional books that reflect diverse cultural experiences, interests, and ability levels.*
View a 3-minute introductory video
View a 20-minute how-to video
TeachingBooks:
Book Guides and Lesson Plans
For teachers, ready-to-use activities, reading lists, book and author resources for grades preK- 12, a growing list of authors hosting free events, and more.*
TumbleBook Library
Animated books, audiobooks, puzzles, and games in English and Spanish for children 0 - 12 years old.
View a 10-minute how-to video
USA Learns
Practice English speaking, reading, writing, listening, grammar, vocabulary, and more.
View a 3-minute introductory video
Ver un video introductorio de 3 minutos
Value Line Investment Research
Access in-depth financial information, research, commentary, and analysis for stocks.
View the how-to user guide
Virtual Career Workshops
Explore career pathways, create resumes, and develop interviewing skills. Learn about communication, budgeting, and time management. Find out more at www.Yoloworks.org, by phone: 530-490-3780 or by email: yoloworksworkshop@yolocounty.org
Yolo County Historical Collection
The Yolo County Historical Collection is comprised of 11,000 objects which date from approximately the 1830s to the 1930s.
