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Homework Help for Teens

Are you working on a homework assignment or interested in finding out more about a topic? You're in the right place! 

For more online web resources to help students, teachers and families, visit Learning from Home

Here are a few suggestions to get you started:

Our catalogue
You can search by keywords, title, author, subject & more. The default search is a "Keyword" search (a significant or descriptive word or words, for example "volcanoes"), but you can also search by title, author, and subject. The library has a vast collection of books, eBooks and audiobooks that will help you find just the right information to make your project a success. We also have a dedicated team of highly skilled professionals who can guide you through the resources.

Our staff
Reach out to library staff at teens@vpl.ca for help navigating these resources and finding the best information for your project.

Our online resources
These VPL online resources have articles, encyclopedia entries, images, and video about all kinds of fascinating subjects. You only need your library card to login! Explore more of our resources in our Digital Library.

Online Resources

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    Culture and History Subject Icon

    Discover ancient and medieval civilizations through a rich selection of articles, images, videos, timelines and more.

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    Business and Careers Subject Icon

    With more than 150 years of publication history, the subject coverage is diverse -- from politics, foreign affairs, business and economics, to culture and the arts.

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    Business and Careers Subject Icon

    Cover-to-cover coverage of this weekly business and financial magazine.

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    CBCA is a Canadian-focused database that offers access to newspapers, magazines, scholarly journals and reference sources. *Also suitable for research at the elementary, high school and undergraduate levels.

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    Newspapers and Magazines Subject Icon

    Full-text access to over 500 BC and major Canadian daily newspapers. Some titles go back as far as the 1970s.

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    General Reference Subject Icon

    A database designed to assist researchers in understanding the full scope of controversial subjects, containing resources that present diverse perspectives on important issues and events, including those of interest to Canadians. *Also suitable for research at the high school and undergraduate levels. 

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    Business and Careers Subject Icon

    A comprehensive Canadian career guide providing detailed listings of 550 occupations, including education and training information.

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    General Reference Subject Icon

    Multimedia encyclopedia with world-renowned entries on thousands of topics. *Also suitable for research at the elementary and high school levels.

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    Culture and History Subject Icon

    Online version of the 1999 resource that describes the nation’s 119 different ethnic groups: their process of migration, arrival and settlement, community life, intergroup relations, language and culture.

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    Business and Careers Subject Icon

    A recognized magazine for its reporting and key insights on business and the financial world.

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    Business and Careers Subject Icon

    Offers fully searchable in-depth historical coverage in the areas of leadership, personal finance, business and real estate.

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    General Reference Subject Icon

    Thousands of high quality, full-text, downloadable encyclopedias, handbooks, dictionaries and travel ebooks. *Also suitable for research at the elementary, high school and undergraduate levels.

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    Science and Health Subject Icon

    A collection of scholarly, government and general interest titles on the environment and climate change. *Also suitable for research at the elementary, high school and post-secondary levels.

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    Culture and History Subject Icon

    Includes the complete text of the Canadian Encyclopedia in English and French, interactive resources and timelines of Canadian and world events.

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    Arts and Recreation Subject Icon

    Covers art, news, politics and other social topics with an African-American focus.

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    Education Subject Icon

    LinkedIn Learning offers video courses in business, computer technology, software, and creative skills, all conducted by experts in their fields.

    Visit the LinkedIn Learning FAQ page for more information.

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    Language and Literature Subject Icon

    Discover the perfect fiction and non-fiction book with NoveList Plus Kids and Teens. Find new children's and young adult literature by browsing booklists or searching for author read-alikes and listen-alikes.

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    Language and Literature Subject Icon

    The most comprehensive dictionary of the English language and the authority on the etymology of English words.

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    Culture and History Subject Icon

    Searchable primary source material dating from as early as the 16th century to modern times. Excellent for historical research. *Also suitable for research at the elementary, high school and post-secondary levels.

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    General Reference Subject Icon

    Provides access to 47 databases across all major areas of study through: journals, newspapers, market reports, news wires and case studies, many of which are full text.

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    Home and Consumer Info Subject Icon

    Provides information on more than 1 million businesses throughout Canada. Tutorial available.

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    Language and Literature Subject Icon

    A multidisciplinary research ebook collection but with a focus on current and classic literary criticism. *Also suitable for research at the high school and undergraduate levels.

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    Arts and Recreation Subject Icon

    A valuable primary resource for those researching 20th century current events, politics, world news, culture, the history of photography, advertising, fashion and design.