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We have many online resources to help you do research. All can be accessed by using the Denton ISD Single Sign on Portal, ClassLink.
Click here to access resources via ClassLink
Look for the two Library Folders in ClassLink
See the list of available resources below.
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Gale Databases
K-5 Gale database. It features a visually graphic interface, a subject-based topic tree search, and full-text, age-appropriate, curriculum-related magazine, newspaper, and reference content.
Click here for a video on how to use Kids InfoBits.
It includes the complete run of the National Geographic Kids magazine from 2009 to the present, as well as books, videos, and images. Covering topics in science, nature, culture, archeology, and space.
Click here for a video on how to use National Geographic Kids.
Full suite of Gale Research databases. Includes reference materials, magazines, and newspapers. Great resource for professional journals.
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A general reference database for elementary and middle school learners, researchers, and educators covering curriculum areas and content sets such as reading, language arts, current events, science, social studies, history, health, and technology.
Click here for a video on how to use SIRS Discoverer
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PebbleGo is a database specifically geared toward the needs of K-2 learners. It helps students learn foundational research skills plus provides critical early-reader supports like audio voice overs and text highlighting.
Click here for a video on how to use PebbleGo
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EBSCO Databases
Explora contains complete articles from popular elementary school magazines. All complete articles are assigned reading-level indicators (Lexiles®), and many articles are available in color PDF. You'll also find easy-to-read encyclopedia entries written specifically for kids ad more than one million images of photos, maps and flags!
Click here for video on how to use Explora
Full suite of EBSCO Research databases. Includes high-quality articles from reputable publishers, chosen to meet the specific needs of researchers.
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A leading reference for concise and reliable cultural information on the countries of the world. CultureGrams provides country reports that go beyond mere facts and figures to deliver a one-of-a-kind perspective on daily life and culture, including the background, customs, and lifestyles of the world's people.
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Britannica
Encyclopedia containing continually updated journal articles, primary-source material, multimedia (90,000 images, videos, and audio clips), and links to 129,000 expert websites. Includes Britannica Learning Zone for PreK-2 students.
Click here for video on how to use Britannica School
Provides a Spanish elementary encyclopedia, images, videos, and Spanish language learning materials specifically designed for younger learners.
Click here for document on how to use Britannica Escolar
Click here for video in Spanish on how to use Britannica Escolar
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Engaging author programs and K-12 book resources delivered to you -- online, anytime.