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Britannica Library: All Ages

Comprehensive reference and learning resource for children and adults.

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Points of View Reference Source

Resources presenting multiple sides of an issue to help develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues, and develop analytical thinking skills.

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Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary

The largest, most comprehensive American dictionary.

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Gale Peterson's Test and Career Prep

Prepare for standardized tests with eBooks, online courses, and full-length practice tests.

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Manual del Conductor en Español (Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook) - DMV

El Manual del Conductor proporciona información sobre las normas y prácticas de conducir que le permitirán convertirse en un conductor seguro de automóvil o camioneta (licencia clase D).

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Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook and Mobile app - DMV

The Wisconsin Motorists’ Handbook explains driving rules and practices to help you safely drive and prepare for a drivers' test.

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Academic Search Premier

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Articles from 4,700+ full-text publications in the fields of biology, chemistry, engineering, physics, psychology, religion & theology, and more; includes over 4,000 peer-reviewed journals

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Britannica School Edition

Access age-appropriate reference articles, journals, magazines and more. Teacher resources are also available through this school edition of Encyclopedia Britannica for grades PreK-12.

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A dashboard that enables learners to study subjects such as math, science, art, history, economics, computer programming, and more, outside of the classroom, and at their own pace. Academy partners include NASA, the Museum of Modern Art, the California Academy of Sciences, and MIT.

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Madison Area Resources

Find out about Madison's neighborhoods, community organizations, local history, and more

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