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Middle and Junior High Core Collection

Discover children’s books for grades five through nine.

NextReads

Subscribe for reading suggestions spanning many topics.

Niche Academy

Get tutorials about a variety of MCPL's online resources.

NoveList Plus

Get suggestions for fiction and nonfiction titles.
NoveList Plus Tutorials

Opposing Viewpoints

Explore current issues and controversial topics.

OverDrive Digital Downloads for Teens

Download eBooks and eAudiobooks just for teens.
OverDrive Digital Downloads for Teens Tutorials

OverDrive Magazines

Read complete, full-color, interactive magazines.
OverDrive Magazines Tutorials

Peterson’s Test and Career Prep

Access for test prep, college planning, and more.
Peterson’s Test and Career Prep Tutorials

Popular Periodicals (now included in Access World News)

View popular, widely-read magazines in many topics.

Read It!

Find research support for English language learners.

Research for High Schoolers

Find information for research papers and projects.

Research for Middle Schoolers

Search age-appropriate topics for middle-schoolers.

Science (Gale In Context)

Explore important scientific developments in context.

Science (OneFile)

Follow the latest developments in scientific research.

Science Reference Center

Make your science projects and papers come alive.

ScienceFlix

Study earth science, life science, space, health, and more.
ScienceFlix Tutorials

ScienceSource Collection (now included in Access World News)

Get easy access to articles regarding various science fields.

Something About the Author

Explore the lives and works of children’s authors.

TeachingBooks

Find educator resources about youth books.

Teen Health and Wellness

Learn about a variety of topics important to teen health.

TeenBookCloud

Browse eBooks, graphic novels, and more for middle and high schoolers.
TeenBookCloud Tutorials

Test Prep from Tutor.com

Connect online for one-on-one test prep assistance.
Test Prep from Tutor.com Tutorials

U.S. History

Read about the events that shaped American history.

Universal Class

Choose from 500 self-paced and instructor-led courses.
Universal Class Tutorials

Vocations and Careers

Research vocational areas and career management.

War and Terrorism

Examine conflicts and their causes on a global scale.

World Book Online

Explore the encyclopedia and links to websites and articles.

World History

Explore multimedia resources covering 5,000 years.

Writer’s Reference Center

Find tools for writing and researching effectively.

WriteTutor from Tutor.com

Get real-time help with reports, essays, and more.
WriteTutor from Tutor.com Tutorials

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