Middle School Research Databases

Britannica School Edition
Britannica School Edition contains up-to-date, age-appropriate resources for K-12 students. This resource includes encyclopedia articles, multimedia, sources, games and other learning resources to support research and reinforce curriculum standards.

Gale in Context: Middle School
Created specifically for middle-schoolers, Gale in Context: Middle School combines the best of Gales reference content with age-appropriate videos, newspapers, magazines, primary sources, and much more. Students will find outstanding support to complete assignments in core subjects including literature, science, social studies, and history.

Middle Search Plus
Designed specifically for middle school libraries, Middle Search Plus contains magazines and reference books covering a wide range of subjects such as history, current events, science and sports. This resource also includes biographies, primary sources, photos, maps and flags. . 

Middle Search Reference eBook Collection
This resource includes electronic titles covering a broad range of general reference subjects for middle school students.  Topics include social studies, math, history, language arts, technology, geography, culture, and science.

Points of View Reference Center
This resource includes resources that present multiple sides of an issue. The Points of View Reference Center also provides content that helps students assess and create persuasive arguments and essays, understand controversial issues, and improve analytical thinking skills.