High School Students

Databases with an asterisk * may require your library card number and a password.




AudioBookCloud (formerly TumbleTalkingBooks)	Audiobooks for all ages - read aloud on your computer! Choose from fiction, non-fiction, classics, poetry and Spanish titles.
Literary Reference Centre*	Full text for plot summaries, synopses and work overviews, literary criticism, author biographies, literary journals, book reviews, classic texts, poems, short stories, author interviews and more! Tutorial
Literature Resource Centre	Criticism, biographies, bibliographies, articles, compare & contrast pages, full-text author's works, and reading lists for a wide range of authors. Mobile App (Gale) \| Tutorials: Basic, Advanced
NoveList Plus*	Search for books by subjects, plot, characters and more. Descriptions, reading levels and ratings are provided.
Tsuga-Innisfil Public Library's Online Catalogue	Search for books,movies and more at Innisfil Public Library
TumbleReadables	TumbleReadables highlight sentences as they are being read, turn the page automatically, and offer the ability to follow along in 3 text sizes. Includes teen titles.
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Canada In Context	Learn about Canada, its people and its history. Includes text, audio, video, interactive maps, image maps and global news feeds. Mobile App (Gale) \| Tutorial
Canadian Almanac & Directory*	Access thousands of records on Canadian organizations, government, business, schools, and financial and cultural institutions.
Canadian Points of View*	Great for students grades 7 to 12, this resource has articles on various Canadian issues and topics, as well as the Canadian view on world issues. Tutorial
Canadian Reference Centre*	Articles from Canadian newspapers, journals and reference books. After logging in, click on the "EBSCOhost Web" icon to access this database. Mobile App (EBSCO)
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CPI.Q	Articles from Canadian periodicals (magazines, journals, newspapers) Mobile App (Gale)
Discovering Collection	Information on core classroom subjects for elementary and high school students. Mobile App (Gale)
Encyclopaedia Britannica*	The classic reference source. Videos, media, biographies and more. To access Britannica Online from your mobile device use http://m.search.eb.com
Gale Virtual Reference Library	A virtual reference library of over 40 ebook reference works (47,781 documents). Includes a Help Guide with text and video tutorials. Mobile App (Gale)
General OneFile	Articles from newspapers, magazines & journals on a variety of topics. Mobile App (Gale)
General Reference Center Gold	Articles from reference books, newspapers, magazines & journals covering numerous topics. Mobile App (Gale)
InfoTrac Newsstand	Search over 1,000 newspapers, translate articles into 11 different languages, create email alerts, and customize your search options. Mobile App (Gale)
Junior Edition	Magazine, journal, newspaper and reference titles especially for grades 5-12.
Student Edition	Full-text magazines, newspapers, podcasts, and reference books on current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports and more, for high-school students.
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Consumer Health Complete*	Canadian health information including medications, alternative medicine and information on specific conditions. Tutorial \| Mobile App (EBSCO)
Teen Health & Wellness	Information on health issues affecting teens, including: depression, sexuality, drugs, diseases and more. Mobile app
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Community Information Databases	This group of databases includes a list of businesses, programs and organizations in the Innisfil and South Simcoe area as well as local health and tourism information
IBID	An online collection of historical information from Innisfil and Bradford, including photos, vital statistics, newpaper articles and other documents
Native Peoples of Simcoe County	A history of local Native Peoples
Simcoe County Local Heroes	Essays, biographies, articles and photos of influential people from Simcoe County
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Computer Database	Computer related information including reviews and articles on software, hardware, electronics and other technologies. Mobile App (Gale)
GREENR	Interactive multimedia and authoritative content on the development of emerging green technologies, the environment, sustainability and more.
Grzimek's Animal Life	Everything you ever wanted to know about animals, from aardvarks to zebras. Aimed at a younger audience, but with good content for high school students as well. JungleSpeak iTunes App \| Mobile App (Gale)
Science Online-Facts on File*	From earth science to forensic science, plus videos, diagrams, experiments and more - for students grades 6-12. Tutorial
Science Reference Centre*	Articles from research journals and studies. After logging in, click on the "EBSCOhost Web" icon to access this database. Mobile App (EBSCO)
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A to Z Maps*	All kinds of maps: political, geological, precipitation, earthquakes and more. Tutorials
Career Cruising *	Job descriptions, education requirements, annual income, career paths and more on various careers. Tutorials: Assessments, Careers, Education/Training, Employment, Portfolio
Diversity Studies eCollection	This collection for social science, history and liberal arts coursework, explores cultural differences, contributions and influences in our global community. Mobile App (Gale)
Environmental Studies and Policy eCollection	Answers environmentally-related inquiries about environmental issues and policies, including diverse perspectives from the scientific community, governmental policy makers, and corporate interests. Mobile App (Gale)
Gender Studies eCollection	Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender issues impact society on many levels. Covers topics such as gender studies, family and marital issues, and health aspects. Mobile App (Gale)
Global Road Warrior*	Information on countries around the world, including culture, climate, economy, transportation and much more. Tutorials
Pop Culture eCollection	Articles from magazines, journals and reference books on art, social science, history and more. Mobile App (Gale)
Religion & Philosophy eCollection*	Users of this collection can research different religions and philosophies, and how they impact our daily lives.
Vocations and Careers eCollection	Finding the right career can be a daunting and high stakes task: finding an appropriate institution of learning, job searching, and maintaining a career are all topics covered by this collection. Mobile App (Gale)
War & Terrorism eCollection*	Articles for students of history, social sciences or current events which provide insight into conflicts and their many causes. Mobile App (Gale)
World History eCollection*	This collection provides well-rounded coverage of both the current thinking and events in World History, as well as scholarly work being established in the field. Mobile App (Gale)
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