SMCL: Access A World Of Information At Your Fingertips

East Palo Alto CA

11 April, 2022

7:24 AM

Description

Press release from San Mateo County Libraries: April 7, 2022 World Book Online , opens a new window Allows emergent readers to engage with educational information in an interactive and playful environment. The guided reading program has stories across reading levels that provide building blocks for early learners. The read-aloud capabilities and easy-to-recognize icons allow pre-emergent readers to learn independently. Kids can view videos, play games and read stories. , opens a new window Has interactive, image-based navigation that aids students in finding information quickly and easily. Students can dig deeper into topics that they choose. There are sections like World of Animals, WebQuests and Science Projects. This is a great product that helps kids build digital literacy. , opens a new window Allows kids to explore famous attractions worldwide with 360-degree photographs and videos. This module provides assessment tools and resource guides for advanced learning. Text can be translated into 100+ languages or read aloud. The content is curriculum-aligned for elementary and middle school students. Along with important headlines on news and current events, there is a biography reference center. , opens a new window Is a dynamic research tool with pathfinders of curated content on important topics. Primary sources underpin advanced lesson plans and assessments for classroom support. You can get help with citations, search headlines and discover web quests. , opens a new window Offers hundreds of pre-generated timelines across eight broad topics, which cover various periods in history or span the life of historical public figures. Users can also create their timelines from scratch, adding events, descriptions and media. , opens a new window Is a Spanish-language reference tool integrating bilingual tools to help students build skills in both languages. It even includes Mundo de Animales with a new gamified look. This press release was produced by San Mateo County Libraries. The views expressed here are the author's own.