Resources: Early and Elementary Learning: Databases

ABCmouse.com® Early Learning Academy
In-Library Use Only. ABCmouse.com® Early Learning Academy is the leading and most comprehensive digital learning resource for children ages 2–8.
With more than 10,000 Learning Activities and 850 lessons, the standards-based ABCmouse curriculum is available on computers, tablets, and smartphones and is used by millions of children at home. The program has also helped to educate millions of children in U.S. classrooms and from more than half of all U.S. public libraries.
Large-scale research studies assessing the effectiveness of ABCmouse have concluded that ABCmouse accelerates learning and helps children make significant gains in early literacy and math skills.
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Explora Primary Schools
Designed for elementary school students, students can look up articles and facts for research papers, class projects, or homework from the world's leading magazines and reference books.
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Little Pim
Little Pim is the leading language teaching method designed just for children. The short 5-minute videos hold their focus so they can begin their language learning journey on their own. Little Pim covers 12 languages: Spanish, French, Italian, German, Mandarin Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Hebrew, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese, English/ESL.
Little Pim is part of Mango Languages, which is also available through the library.
To gain access to Little Pim on the PC:
1. Sign up, sign in - or click the "Use Mango As a Guest" button
2. Choose from the list of languages to learn
3. Click "Explore" in the bar across the top of the screen to access Little Pim for that language
4. You may access all languages Little Pim is available for after completing Step 1 by accessing the following link:
  https://learn.mangolanguages.com/explore/littlepim
To gain access to Little Pim on the Mango app (Android / Apple):
1. Make sure to sign up for an account using the link on this page.
2. In the Mango app, after logging in and choosing your language, you'll see "Little Pim" listed at the bottom of the screen (Note: slide to the right of "Learn Vocabulary Review").
3. If Little Pim isn't available for a chosen language, it won't show up as a choice in the Mango app.
LOTE4Kids
LOTE4Kids - Storytime, in their language. Kids can enjoy 3000+ digital picture books in 65+ languages. Each book also comes with English translations to help kids learn language.
Lumos Learning Math & ELA NJSLA Assessment Practice Program
Lumos StepUp™ Library Database Resource is a comprehensive supplemental study program for patrons in elementary and middle schools. It provides NJSLA-aligned assessments and online workbooks with hundreds of practice questions for Math and English Language Arts for students in grades 3-8. Students can conveniently access this program from anywhere using a personal computer, Android phone, iPhone, or tablet with internet access
Middle Search Plus
Designed for middle school libraries, Middle Search Plus is a full-text database providing popular middle school magazines and reference books. Covering subjects such as history, current events, science and sports, it also includes thousands of biographies and primary source documents, plus over a million photos, maps and flags.
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NoveList K-8 Plus
NoveList K-8 Plus is a database about books specifically for younger readers. It helps kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests. Parents, teachers, and librarians can also find tools to teach with books and engage young readers. Includes nonfiction works.
Primary Search
Designed for elementary school libraries, Primary Search is a full-text database providing popular children's magazines, easy-to-read encyclopedic entries and a vast image collection. Students can learn about a variety of topics, including endangered species, famous musicians, fitness and space exploration.
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The World Almanac® for Kids Online
The World Almanac® for Kids Online expands on the contents of The World Almanac® for Kids print edition, along with other award-winning reference books from World Almanac®, Chelsea House, and Facts On File. A natural complement to the curriculum, the online site provides resources for homework, reports, and projects. Kids can explore grade-appropriate topics in a fun format while developing online research skills with a trusted source.
Tumble Book Library
TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of e-books for children. They are a great way to encourage tech-savvy kids to enjoy reading. There are over 1100 titles available!
The site also features Spanish and French books, read-along chapter books, non-fiction books, and exciting games and puzzles!
World Book
From pre-K to high school and beyond, we have digital resources for every learner at every level.
World Book Discover
Foundational content presented for differentiation. Grades 5+
World Book Early Learning
Pre-readers play and discover visual worlds of information. Grades PreK+
World Book Kids
Image-driven content for curious kids to explore. Grades K+
World Book Student
Foundational research tool for curriculum reinforcement. Grades 5+
World Book Timelines
A highly visual representation of history. Grades 5+