Critical essays on thousands of great writers and their works, plus thousands of thought-provoking essay topics, print and audio author interviews, timelines, synopses and hundreds of educational and performance videos.
In-depth coverage of body systems, health issues, diseases, conditions, and treatments, as well as information specific to men, women, children, teens and seniors. Focused topic centers offer a starting point for health-related research.
Accurate, accessible and authoritative content on hot topics, presenting arguments on both sides of each issue in a clear, balanced and unbiased manner.
Comprehensive articles and in-depth explanations of some of the most important advances in biology, chemistry, environmental science, space, physics and technology.
Essential facts of the news as reported in the major newspapers, news magazines and online news outlets of the U.S., Canada, Britain, Australia and elsewhere in the world.
Research Johnson County with these helpful resources including info about local properties and homes, local news and statistics about Kansas and Johnson County.
Collection of articles and multimedia focused on the experience and impact of African Americans as recorded by the news media, including current and historical Black publications.
Provee acceso rápido a múltiples recursos como artículos, diccionarios, recursos multimedia, sitios web y mucho más. Los niveles de escolaridad: primaria y secundaria.
Quick access to multiple resources such as articles, dictionaries, multimedia resources, websites and much more. School levels: primary and secondary.
Este portal ofrece diferentes herramientas — que incluyen miles de artículos, imágenes, mapas, diccionarios otros materiales de consulta — para sus investigaciones.
This portal offers different tools — including thousands of articles, images, maps, dictionaries, other reference materials — for your research.
Step-by-step repair, maintenance and service information on the most popular cars, trucks, vans and SUVs on the road today, as well as many new vehicles.
Biographies, criticism, primary source material, reviews and overviews plus access to full-text short stories, plays, speeches and poems. Search across content from Literature Criticism Online, Something About the Author and more.
To learn more about a specific genealogy topic or area of interest, consider joining one of these special interest groups which meet regularly via Zoom and are free to the public.
• Family Tree Maker Software • Roots Magic Software • Legacy Family Tree Software • FamilySearch.com • DNA & Genetic Genealogy • Writing Your Family History • Digital Scrapbooking
For questions or more information on the Johnson County Genealogical Society and items listed above, or to sign up for notifications, email info@jcgsks.org or visit their website.
Collection of articles and multimedia focused on the experience and impact of Hispanic Americans as recorded by the news media, including Spanish-language and bilingual publications.
Historical photographs, newspapers, maps and more documenting the people, places and organizations of Johnson County, Kansas, from the 19th century to the present.
Johnson County's Automated Information Mapping System (AIMS) Online Mapping integrates a variety of data compiled from public deeds, plats, tax records and other public records into a map interface.
Khan Academy provides a free world-class education for anyone everywhere on topics like math, science, history, economics, humanities, programming and test prep.
Practice tests and tutorials for students in elementary, high school, college and graduate school and occupational practice tests such as GED, firefighter exam and more.
Bring learning to life with hundreds of interactive nonfiction books that integrate multimedia into each page. Enjoy online, no downloads required. For grades K-12.
Online language-learning teaching conversation skills for more than 70 different languages ranging from Arabic to Yiddish! Follow the lessons at your own speed.
The National Library of Medicine's health information for patients, their families and friends. Includes access to the online NIH MedlinePlus Magazine.
MedlinePlus es un servicio informativo de salud para pacientes, familiares y amigos. Es producido por la Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina de Estados Unidos. Este sitio web incluye artículos de NIH MedlinePlus Revista.
A health information resource for patients and their family and friends, produced by the National Library of Medicine. Includes access to the online NIH MedlinePlus Magazine in Spanish.
MoneyGeek.com draws from the knowledge of multiple finance experts on a variety of topics: mortgages, education and careers, business loans, credit cards, insurance, financial planning, family and living and more.
Enjoy the highly reputed reporting and interactive storytelling of The New York Times online. By using our daily Group Pass, you get unlimited articles, breaking news, multimedia and more! If you are already at the Library, simply log into your NYTimes.com account to read unlimited articles.
Digital historical documents including books, manuscripts, letters, newspapers, photographs, maps and more ranging across topics of national and global relevance.
More than 30 million citations and abstracts of biomedical and life sciences literature. Includes some links to free full-text articles. Maintained by the National Center for Biotechnology Information at the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
Nonfiction articles and texts adapted for English language learners. Covers a variety of topics and includes short comprehension quizzes.
Artículos y textos de no ficción adaptados para estudiantes de inglés. Cubre una variedad de temas e incluye pruebas breves de comprensión. Este recurso está solamente en inglés.
Learn to listen, read, write and speak a new language! The Rosetta Stone Library Solution teaches by context clues and interactive feedback through your computer, tablet or mobile device.
Primary source content and research guides related to the history of slavery including legal issues, Atlantic slave trade, race and the American Civil War, modes of resistance, emancipation and more.
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Learn from expert instructors at your own pace. With over 500 online classes from accounting and bookkeeping to yoga and babysitting, you are sure to find something to pique your interest.
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An archive in Nineteenth Century Collections Online database covering North American, European and other regional suffrage movements, culture, immigration, health and other gender and class issues