EbscoHost Database This database has full text for magazines such as Canadian Geographic.Faces, National Geographic For Kids and National Geographic World. An ID and password is required for access from home. Check with your school's library technician for this information.
Database of books online plus author information and interviews, readings by authors and more. An ID and password is required for access from home. Check with your school's library technician for this information.
Database of books online plus author information and interviews, readings by authors and more. A password is required for access from home. Check with your school's library technician for thie password. The request for an email address can be ignored.
An ID and password is required for access from home. Check with your school's library technician for this information.
Accessing Quality Information on The Internet
Have you ever tried to use the Internet to research a classroom project? These days, the Internet is the first place most people look for information and ideas. However, sometimes it can be difficult to locate quality, accurate information when you are searching the Internet. Did you know that St. James-Assiniboia School Division subscribes to several information databases that can be accessed at school and at home? The next time you need to find quality information when surfing the Internet, try one of the following online resources:
World Book Online
An ID and password is required for access from home. Check with the library technician for this information.
The Reference Centre links to the contents of World Book Encyclopedia. For younger students, select the World Book Kids tab for a kid-friendly interface with more graphics and information available at an easier reading level. While currently only available in English and Spanish, the creators of World Book Online are currently working toward the release of a French version.
Searching this database will provide you with links to magazine and journal articles about a wide range of topics. This is a great way to ensure that you are accessing current information. ebscoHost is licensed for use by all middle years and senior years students across St. James-Assiniboia School Division.
eStat
Username: stjames Password: estat
This database uses census information to provide statistics about any aspect of the Canadian population. All of the statistics in this database are accessible and this website can quickly generate a variety of tables to display the requested information.
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