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In-Library Use Only. Ancestry.com Library Edition provides access to billions of historical records in the U.S., Canada, and internationally. Search census, military, immigration, tax, criminal, land, pictures, maps, and so much more. Features include:
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Cannot be accessed from a school IP address BookFlix pairs video storybooks with nonfiction eBooks to reinforce reading skills and develop real-world knowledge targeted for pre-K through 3rd grade.
kids ebooks, teaching resources |
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"Request Account" required ProQuest Ebook Central provides the widest collection of scholarly ebooks spanning all academic disciplines
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Enciclopedia Estudiantil Haliazgos
Beginner's Spanish language reference tool. *
ABI/INFORM Complete (ProQuest)
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The ABI/INFORM (Analytics & Business Intelligence) Collection features thousands of full-text journals, dissertations, working papers, key business and economics periodicals, company/country/industry-focused reports, and major news sources. Its international coverage gives researchers a complete picture of companies and business trends around the world. business, finance, economics, industry, trade |
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ProQuest Agricola is a bibliographic database, produced by the National Agricultural Library, consists of worldwide literature citations for journal articles, monographs, proceedings, theses, patents, translations, audiovisual materials, computer software, and technical reports pertaining to all aspects of agriculture and related fields. agriculture, biology, animal science, botany, biotechnology |
African American Heritage (ProQuest)
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ProQuest® African American Heritage was created in partnership with leading African American genealogists and recognized leaders in genealogical information to develop a comprehensive mix of resources, records, and tools specifically pertaining to African Americans. genealogy, history, ancestry |
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ProQuest Accounting and Tax brings together global scholarly journals with other key resources for access to reliable information from sources ranging from current news to professional and academic journal articles covering the trends and history influencing important accounting, tax, banking, and financial issues of the day. accounting, tax, banking, business |
Asian and European Business (ProQuest)
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Asian and European Business (ProQuest) provides information pertinent to the study of business and finance topics across Asia and Europe, including academic journals, newspapers, newswires, and magazines. Find information on companies, economies, markets, international trade, and overall business conditions and practices throughout these regions. business, Asia, Europe |
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Biology (ProQuest) is an interdisciplinary database offers abstracts and citations to a wide range of research in biomedicine, biotechnology, zoology and ecology and some aspects of agriculture and veterinary science. Supporting over two dozen areas of expertise, this database provides access to literature from over 6000 serials, as well as:
biology, microbiology, ecology, bioengineering, agriculture, veterinary science |
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Canadian Newstream (ProQuest) offers unparalleled access to the full text of over 400 Canadian news sources from Canada's leading publishers. This full text database includes the complete available electronic backfile for most newspapers, providing full access to the articles, columns, editorials and features published in each. Most titles are updated daily and some backfiles date as far back as the late 1970s. Canada, news |
Canadian Business & Current Affairs (ProQuest)
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Canadian Business & Current Affairs (ProQuest) is a longstanding, comprehensive Canadian periodical collection covering multiple subjects and topics, with millions of full-text records. Accessible to readers and researchers at every level, the Canadian Business & Current Affairs Database features a diversified mix of publications, including scholarly journals, trade publications, magazines, reports, radio and television transcripts, news, dissertations, and more. Canada, news, culture, history, literature |
Career and Technical Education (ProQuest)
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Career and Technical Education (ProQuest) is the definitive source for vocational information. The database includes nearly 600 titles, with more than 500 available in full text for quick access to research on virtually any technical topic. career, professional development, job search, technical education |
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This collection provides unmatched discipline-specific coverage spanning thousands of publications, many in full text. computer science, information technology, software development |
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Criminal Justice (ProQuest) is a comprehensive database supporting research on crime, its causes and impacts, legal and social implications, as well as litigation and crime trends.
crime, legal, law enforcement |
Gives users access to over 900 top educational publications, including more than 600 of the titles in full text. *
Scholarly content - journals, dissertations, working papers and conference proceedings. Also includes practical guides, templates, forms, sample business plans and tips from successful entrepreneurs. *
The Education Resource Information Center, contains more than 1.3 million records and links to more than 323,000 full text documents dating back to 1966. *
Ethnic NewsWatch includes current journals, magazines, and newspapers from ethnic and independent presses. *
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The Bloom's Library of literary criticism presents expert analysis, by world-renowned scholar Harold Bloom, of the writers and works most often studied in high schools and universities.
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Business Market Research Collection (Proquest)
Conduct company, industry, economic and geopolitical market research with information from these sources: Hoover's Company Profiles, OxResearch, US and Worldwide Industry & Market Reports, and Snapshots.
Biography for Beginners (FactCite)
More than 700 biographies. Designed for students in grades 3-7. Includes read-along feature.
Includes 6,000 illustrated articles on people, places and events. Includes eras in American History, American Indians, states, the Presidents and more. Grades 4 and up.
Defining Moments in U.S. History (FactCite)
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The Fact Site is an ever-growing knowledge base for the world’s most random and interesting facts.
middle/junior high/high school, fun facts |
Countries and Cultures (FactCite)
Profiles on the countries of the world with extended histories, fast facts, images, economics, foreign affairs, daily life and culture. Introductory materials for grades 4 and up. More detailed information appeals to students in high grades.
Essential Information (FactCite)
Database includes information on Language, Literature, Arts, History, Government, Science, World Literature, and Social Science. Designed for upper middle school students to adult learners.
Agricultural & Environmental Science Database
Includes AGRICOLA, TOXLINE, ESPM and (EIS) databases and provides full-text titles, including scholarly, trade, and industry journals, magazines, technical reports, conference proceedings, and government publications.*
Art & Humanities Database (ProQuest)
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ProQuest Arts & Humanities features over 550 full text titles covering Art, Architecture, Design, History, Philosophy, Music, Literature, Theatre and Cultural Studies. The database contains over 460 full text scholarly journals from publishers such as Cambridge University Press, Johns Hopkins University Press, and Springer Nature, as well as relevant magazines such as Vogue, the New York Times Book Review, and Sight & Sound and trade journals including Publisher’s Weekly and Canadian Architect. art, architecture, design, history, philosophy, music, literature, theater, culture |
Australia & New Zealand Database (ProQuest)
Provides full-text academic journals that are published by scholarly publishing organizations and educational institutions.*
Continental Europe Database (ProQuest)
Full-text academic journals that are published by scholarly publishing organizations and educational institutions in many European countries. Subject areas include business, science, technology, engineering, social sciences, education, and humanities.*
Credo Reference is an online collection of academic reference books.*
East & South Asia Database (ProQuest)
Full-text academic journals that are published by scholarly publishing organizations and educational institutions in many East Asian and South Asian countries.
East Europe, Central Europe Database (ProQuest)
Full-text academic journals that are locally published by scholarly publishing organizations and educational institutions in East and Central European countries.*
- 6,000 Illustrated Articles on People, Places & Events
- Eras in American History, American Indians, States and U.S. Presidents, plus more!
- Designed for Grade 4 and Up
- More than 700 Biographies
- Read-along Feature
- Designed for Grades 3 to 7
- Profiles on Countries of the World
- Extended Histories, Fast Facts, Images, Economics, Foreign Affairs, plus Daily Life and Culture
- Intro Material for Grades 4+ with Detailed Info for Higher Grade Students
Explore the world through cultural information on
- more than 200 countries with World Edition
- the Unites States in colorful, engaging reports with States Edition
- all Canadian provinces and territories with Provinces Edition
Offers a definitive, comprehensive, and accurate record of the twenty-fifth state. The online version of the Encyclopedia is the first component of the Project.
- History, geography, & culture of Arkansas
- Media Galleries
- This Day in Arkansas spotlight
- Learn about geography, diverse cultural experiences and daily life through history
- Checkout information on understanding controversies, pop culture, plus health and wellness resources
- Visit the Academic Success Corner for tips and tricks on researching, writing, critical thinking and more!
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Login Required Offsite Facts on File Issues and Controversies databases provide authoritative information in core subject areas such as careers & education, current issues, general reference, geography & culture, history, literature & language arts, medical & health, news services, religion & philosophy and science & mathematics. Features include:
politics, law, debate, government, current issues, history |
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Heritage Quest provides access to billions of historical records in the U.S., Canada, and internationally. Search census, military, immigration, tax, criminal, land, pictures, maps, and so much more.
ancestry, history, genealogy |
Fold3 - History and Genealogy Archives Plus
IN LIBRARY LINK - Fold3® features premier collections of original military records. These records include the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served in the military. Many of the records come from the U.S. National archives, The National Archives of the U.K. and other international records.
This database offers reliable, comprehensive journal coverage of clinical and biomedical topics, consumer health, health administration and more. *
This database is a collection of reliable and relevant resources in the field of health administration, including journals and dissertations. *
Covers an enormous range of subjects of value in the public library context - from sports injuries to women's health, from nutrition to midwifery, from eye care to dentistry. *
Ferguson's Career Guidance Center
Explore industries and careers, plan your education and launch your career. Also includes career interest assessments and advice with specialized job skills.
Fold 3 - History and Genealogy Archives Plus
OFFSITE LINK. 60 million pages of historical documents including census records from 1860 and 1930, city directories, historical newspapers, naturalization documents and state records.
Global Breaking Newswires (ProQuest)
Access to the best newswire content available from around the globe as well as growing archive of news indexed and accessible through the ProQuest platform.*
Learning tools, calculators and interactive activities. Resource covers personal finance, entrepreneurship and career skills.
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Login Required Offsite. Little Pim provides language learning tools for ages 0-6, incorporating words and themes relevant to a child's daily life. |
LinkedIn Learning is a leading online learning platform that helps anyone learn business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals. Through LinkedIn Learning, users have access to a library of engaging, top-quality courses taught by recognized industry experts.
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NoveList Plus is a book recommendation resource that combines the expertise of librarians with technology to create the ultimate resource in book recommendations. NoveList Plus features include"
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Registration Required. Perfect for high school and college students and adults! Includes practice exams for GED, ACT, SAT, GRE plus CDL, ASVAB, Civil Service, Law Enforcement, Firefighter, EMS and US Citizenship. Plus, math, science, reading and other subjects for younger students. To begin using Learning Express, set up a profile. Your profile will allow you to track your success and access Job & Career Accelerator.
- Core subject practice reviews
- ACT, SAT and AP test prep
- Free eBook resources
Login Required Offsite. Learn a new language in the comfort of your own home! Choose from 70 foreign languages and learn vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar and culture. Popular courses include: French, German, Italian and Spanish as well as English courses for non-English speakers. Use the translate tool, start learning immediately or set up a profile to track your progress.*
- Over 70 World Languages
- English Courses for Non-English Speakers
- Vocabulary, Pronunciation, Grammar and Culture
Tutor.com is a fully online tutoring service. You can get a tutor from 3-10 PM in more than 40 subjects including Math, Science, Social Studies, English, AP ® Support, Foreign Languages and Business.
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The Rosetta Stone® solution eliminates translation and tedious grammar explanations, allowing you to intuitively grasp new concepts, all while thinking exclusively in your new language. Unlike videos or books, our solution is all about interaction.
An international catalog of 212 million+ records for books and other materials in libraries. The bibliographic records are cataloged by OCLC member libraries worldwide, with over 400 languages represented.
A general reference Web site developed especially for young students with easy-to-read articles, thousands of illustrations, videos, comparison tools, and a wealth of engaging games and activities, including an atlas, interactive maps, flags, and over 200 game and activities. *
A general reference Web site developed especially for younger public library, providing easy-to-read articles, multimedia, and engaging games, interactive tools, and activities as well as an atlas, maps, flags, science projects and teacher resources. *
Offers hundreds of pre-generated timelines across eight broad topics, which cover various time periods in history or span the life of historical public figures.
Bentonville Public Library's digital resources are made possible by Arkansas Traveler Database, individual sponsorship, and by using budgeted library funds.
Some database access is seamless, some access requires your library card number to be submitted.
In many cases, some of our digital resources have usage requirements as dictated by the database provider, including:
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Please be aware, some library resources contain mature content. According to library policy, parents or legal guardians are responsible for deciding what resources are appropriate for their children. Parents should supervise use and discuss appropriate content with their children.
Regarding Copyrights: For all database content, Authorized Users shall abide by the Copyright Act of 1976. Authorized Users may download or print limited copies of citations, abstracts, full text or portions thereof, provided the information is used solely in accordance with copyright law.
The Arkansas Traveler Database project is made possible by a grant from U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Arkansas State Library under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act.