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Full-text digital versions of works in American and English literature, including poetry, drama and prose.
Online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks with related nonfiction ebooks.
This resource for children in grades pre-K through 3 will help early readers develop and practice essential reading skills and introduce them to a world of knowledge and exploration. Award-winning fiction is paired with engaging nonfiction to help students become fluent, confident, and independent readers.
Search and browse over 50,000 bestselling fiction authors, with the latest books and series information.
Research authors and their literature through biographies, reviews, analysis and criticism.
Gale Literature combines several high-quality databases and an intuitive interface to help users find literary content. Search thousands of literary criticism articles, poems, biographies and more.
Database covering essential library and information science journals, includes full text and abstracts.
Information on thousands of authors and their works including plot summaries, criticisms, biographies and more.
Literary Reference Source provides users with information on thousands of authors and their works across time and literary discipline. Access nearly 100,000 liteary criticism articles, 693,000+ book reviews, author biographies, interviews, short stories and poems.
Reference library of eBooks on novels, poetry, drama and other types of literature for students.
Literature Reference Library provides access to a number of full-text, literature related ebooks hosted by Gale. All titles can be read online and many allow users to download, share, link and print chapters.
A comprehensive online readers’ advisory tool.
NoveList has been helping readers find their next favorite book for more than 25 years. Search by story elements, which include appeal terms, themes, and genres. Or explore a variety of articles, book discussion guides, or recommended reads lists.
Database containing over 400 million records of library holdings worldwide.
Bring school projects to life with videos, first-person accounts, digital books, games, and more.
TrueFlix uses the award-winning True Books content to help students build literacy skills as they learn about a variety of subjects. Science and Social Science content comes alive through dynamic videos, interactive eBooks, engaging meaningful activities and project ideas that enhance the learning and teaching experience.
Animated, talking picture books that teach kids the joy of reading.
Tumblebooks features animated picture books with sound, music, and narration, so children can read or be read to.
Expert authors combine facts, analysis, & insights for concise introductions in a range of subjects.
Very Short Introductions provides the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. The series offers concise and original introductions to nearly 700 subjects, with more added monthly.
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