Kids & Teens

	Ancient and Medieval History Online Paid for by VPL Through a rich selection of articles, images, videos, timelines and more, discover ancient and medieval civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Books In Print Paid for by VPL Contains millions of English, French, and Spanish language titles, including e-books, videos, and audiobooks. Find information about publishers, distributors, wholesalers, and book agents; also includes professional reviews, full-text previews, author bios, and upcoming titles. Create bibliography lists. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Canadian Business and Current Affairs Paid for by VPL Canadian Business & Current Affairs offers access to its Business (general and specialized), Current Events (newspapers and other media transcripts) and Reference (popular and academic journals) databases. Full-text retrospective coverage to 1993, and citations to 1982. Also now includes selected images. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Canadian Encyclopedia Free Resource Historica presents this site free of charge. The site contains the complete text of the Canadian Encyclopedia in English and French, the text of the Junior Encyclopedia of Canada (in English only), numerous interactivities, feature articles, games, the Canucklehead Quiz, and an extensive timeline of Canadian and world events. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Contemporary Authors Paid for by VPL Provides biographical and bibliographical information on modern authors. Includes authors from around the world whose works have been translated into English or published in the United States. Information provided for each author includes personal data, career details, awards, works in progress, and more. This database has a limited number of simultaneous users. If you have trouble accessing or receive an error message please try again later. Sample Searches Access Now [opens in new window]
	CultureGrams Paid for by VPL Due to low usage and duplication of content, Vancouver Public Library has discontinued the subscription to Culturegrams. Alternative sources of cultural information can be found in World Book, Encyclopaedia Britannica, and the Gale Virtual Reference Library. Culturegrams is also available through the Vancouver School Board – if you are a student you should check your school for access.
	Education Planner Free Resource An electronic guide to educational programs offered by BC's public post-secondary institutions by the Centre for Education Information Standards and Services (CEISS) Access Now [opens in new window]
	Encyclopaedia Britannica Online Paid for by VPL In addition to world-renowned entries, this multimedia encyclopedia offers country comparisons and reports, a world atlas, timelines, the year in review, quotations and more. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Encyclopaedia Britannica Online for Kids Paid for by VPL A multimedia Encyclopedia especially for children and young adults. Features timelines, biographies, how-to's flags and photos, as well as a dictionary and an atlas. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Encyclopédie Découverte Paid for by VPL Translation of the World Book Student Discovery Encyclopedia for younger users who are native speakers and readers of French, as well as older students and adults for whom French is a second language. Articles are also available in English. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Encyclopedia of British Columbia Paid for by VPL Contains thousands of articles about British Columbia. Includes historic photographs, statistics, maps, diagrams, and audio/video clips. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Encyclopedia of Canada's Peoples Free Resource A Canadian reference tool containing detailed essays on virtually every ethnic group to have settled in Canada as well as the First Nations. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Fiction Connection Paid for by VPL A readers' advisory resource to find book suggestions based on books you have already read, authors you like, or topics of interest. Tutorial Access Now [opens in new window]
	Global Books in Print - Online Paid for by VPL See: Books in Print
	History Reference Centre Paid for by VPL Covers U.S. and World history concentrating on 17th century to present. Offers full-text access to articles from hundreds of magazines and journals, the complete text of key history books and encyclopedias, biographies of historical figures, historical documents, images of photos and maps, as well as video footage covering the 20th century. If you need information on earlier periods in history, have a look at Ancient & Medieval History Online too. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Homework Help eBooks Paid for by VPL Reference resources that cover subjects from the core 6-12 curriculum. A subcollection of the Gale Virtual Reference Library. Access Now [opens in new window]
	International Children’s Digital Library Free Resource The International Children’s Digital Library (ICDL) is a collection of over 4000 historical and contemporary children’s books in more than 50 languages (including bilingual books) from around the world. Titles must be read online for copyright reasons, but the site is designed specifically for children and is very easy to navigate. They also provide an application for use with iPhone and iPad. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Kids and Teens eBooks Paid for by VPL Specifically chosen for kids and teens. Find encyclopedias, dictionaries and other references sources on arts and entertainment, history and geography; literature, law, the environment and many more common topics for kids and teens. A subcollection of the Gale Virtual Reference Library. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Learning Express Library Paid for by VPL Skill building for all levels from Grade 4 Elementary to Adult. Covers many standard courses, basic education, and general subjects: math, reading, writing, vocabulary, computer skills, and more. Some material is available in Spanish. Practice tests are available for GED, TOEFL, TOIC, and for exams such as firefighter, civil service, citizenship, real estate, and more. Also, we have access to Computer and Internet Basics tutorials until July 12, 2012: check them out and send us your feedback at eresources@vpl.ca. Users need to create a login and password. Some titles are now available as downloadable ebooks in PDF format. Access Now [opens in new window]
	LearnNow BC Paid for by the Province of British Columbia Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 2 children will love to learn with the LearnNowBC programs. Early reading skills are developed with Bailey's Book House. Millie's Math House helps kids jump delve into numbers. Sammy's Science House explores life sciences. Trudy's Time & Place House allows kids to visit the social sciences. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Literature For Students eBooks Paid for by VPL Literature reference sources for grades 6-12. A subcollection of the Gale Virtual Reference Library. Access Now [opens in new window]
	MasterFILE Premier Paid for by VPL Provides full text and indexing for thousands of general periodicals covering a broad range of disciplines, including general reference, business, education, health, general science, multi-cultural issues, and more. Also includes book reviews, biographies, dictionaries and image collections of photos, maps, and flags. Tutorial Access Now [opens in new window]
	NoveList Kids and Teens Paid for by VPL A version of NoveList just for children and teens. Trying to figure out what to read next? Enter your favourite title or author, and find recommendations for similar books. Explore hundreds of booklists. Search for forgotten titles by plot or character name. Find out more about your favourite books with discussion guides, reviews and more. Access Now [opens in new window]
	Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center Paid for by VPL Explores controversial subjects by including materials representing both sides of an issue. Access viewpoint articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, links to Web sites, and full-text magazine and newspaper articles. Tutorial Access Now [opens in new window]
	Red Book Online Free Resource Directory of agencies and services for the Lower Mainland. Covers counselling, housing, recreation, health, employment, culture, business, education, legal, and transportation. Access Now [opens in new window]
	TumbleBook Library Paid for by VPL An online collection of talking picture books for children to use by themselves or with an adult. Makes reading a multi-sensory experience with text, animation, music and narration. Access Now [opens in new window]
	TumbleBook Readables Paid for by VPL Offers a wide variety of online readalong children's and teen novels. Special features include narration, sentence highlighting, page turning and book marking. For intermediate, middle school and high school students. Access Now [opens in new window]
	World Book Online Paid for by VPL Provides encyclopedia entries, images, maps, videos, timelines, current news, links to external articles, and more. Access to World Book Online For Kids, World Book Online Info Finder, World Book Online Reference Center, and L'Encyclopédie Découverte. Access Now [opens in new window]

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