Wilson Library: Digital Resources

Basic encyclopedia that was formerly KidsInfoBits

Great for encyclopedic reference sources and middle-school level newspapers and periodicals, plus images, videos, primary sources and audio selections. Topic divisions to explore ideas.

Contextual information on the world's most influential people. Search for people based on name, occupation, nationality, ethnicity, birth/death dates and places, or gender as well as keyword and full text.

High school edition includes more magazines, journals, newspapers, and deeper reference books for more in-depth analysis. Topic Wheel and Publication Search are helpful.

General newspaper database.

Searchable New York Times articles going back to 1985.

For a shortcut to this week's NY Times, click the button below:

Powerful encyclopedia for background information.

Select “Student” option. "Advanced" will have more results at more complex reading levels.

Home username: natick

Home pswd: worldbook

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More than 15,000 primary and secondary sources to drive analysis of the geographical, political, social, economic, and cultural forces at play in the modern globalized world.

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Explore the nuanced structure and foundations of the U.S. government and connect these concepts to current issues and questions about political processes, constitutional rights, and international relations.

U.S. historical sources on significant people, events and topics.

Covers the Ancient World to today’s headlines with primary sources, reliable reference and multi-media content.

Side-by-Side viewpoints on important contemporary issues.

A global perspective on the most important issues.

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Treats the most compelling and divisive topics in modern society with authoritative historical context; balanced, expert perspectives; and carefully selected primary and secondary sources.

An online health information resource for patients and their families and friends.

Science In Context provides contextual information on hundreds of today's most significant science topics.

Power-Search is a tool for cross-searching all our databases. Returns a lot results, but very helpful for experienced skim-and-scanners or specific essential questions.