Prescott Public Library offers a wealth of information in online databases. Suggested databases for kids appear on this page, or see the complete list of databases. You will need your library card number and pin for some databases, your zip code for others. Call 777.1537 for more information.
Biography Reference Center
Short biographical articles about contemporary and historical figures.
EBSCO Kids Search
This child-friendly, graphically rich interface is designed for elementary and middle-school students. Powerful and fun.
Facts on File World News DigestProvides over 20 years of news with maps, photographs, and primary source documents.
Funk & Wagnalls New EncyclopediaA student encyclopedia with over 25,000 records on a variety of topics.
Global Road WarriorInformation on 175 countries. Topics include country facts, climate, society & culture, demographics, money and banking, points of interest, transportation, maps, communications, and much more. Great for country reports!
History Reference CenterInformation on every historical period from magazines and journals, reference books, and nonfiction books. Includes text of thousands of historical documents, photos, biographies, and video footage.
Hobbies and Crafts Reference CenterThis database offers detailed “how-to” instructions and creative ideas to for a wide variety of crafts and hobbies.
Literary Reference CenterResources for research on authors and their works as well as poetry, short stories, author interviews, and full text of 8200 classic works.
Mango LanguagesOnline language learning for over 30 languages, including English.
NoveListLocate books to read, browse theme-oriented book lists at every reading level, and learn more about books and authors.
OverDrive Digital MediaDownloadable audiobooks and eBooks.
Points of View Reference CenterPresents a balance of points of view on a broad range of topics from editorials, essays, political magazines, radio and newspaper interviews, and reference books.
Science Reference CenterContains full text for hundreds of science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals and other sources on a broad range of science and health topics.
SearchasaurusA kid friendly tool that makes it easy for students to search by icon, keyword or by topic to find useful information.
Student Research CenterA powerful tool searches many research resources: newspapers, magazines, reference books, and media.
Tutor.comHomework Help! Live one-to-one help available every day from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.
