Databases for Teens

Academic Search Premier
Due to New Jersey state budget cuts, funding for this database is no longer available.
Some databases will be reinstated on July 1st. Please check back after July 1, 2008 when we will have more information.

African-American History Online
Provides expansive and in-depth information on the people, events, and topics important to the study of African-American history.
From Facts on File

American History Online
Spans more than 500 years of political, military, social, and cultural history, highlighting the important people and events of the American experience.
From Facts on File

American Indian History Online
Offers thorough access to more than 15,000 years of Native American culture, history, and heritage.
From Facts on File

American Women's History Online
Covers the important people, events, legislation, and issues relevant to the study of women's history in the United States.
From Facts on File

Ancient and Medieval History Online
Explores the pre-modern world with in-depth focus on Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
From Facts on File

Biography & Genealogy Master Index
An index to quickly determine which publication to consult for biographical information. Contains biographical material on people from all time periods, geographical locations and occupations.

Bloom's Literary Reference Online
Examines great writers, important works, memorable characters, and influential movements and events in world literature.
From Facts on File

Business Source Elite
Full text for nearly 1,100 business publications, including full text for nearly 500 peer-reviewed business publications.

Business Source Premier
Due to New Jersey state budget cuts, funding for this database is no longer available.
Some databases will be reinstated on July 1st. Please check back after July 1, 2008 when we will have more information.

CQ Researcher
Covers both sides of controversial issues facing society today, such as animal experimentation, global warming, & capital punishment. Includes index.

CQ Supreme Court Collection
Summaries of every Court decision since 1941 plus coverage of more than 500 earlier landmark cases; comparative information about constitutions in other nations; and biographies of all current and former justices, their philosophies and voting records.

Curriculum Resource Center
Provides a library of printable teacher-handout material for the middle school, high school, and junior college curriculum.
From Facts on File

Custom Newspapers
(New York Times & Star-Ledger – Current) New York Times -- full-text January 2000 to date;
Newark Star-Ledger -- full-text 1996 to date; plus many more national and international newspapers.

Ebsco Animals
This is an animal encyclopedia for learning about the nature and habitat of animals. Reading level is geared towards Middle School and up.

EbscoHOST MasterFILEPremier
Great multipurpose database covering virtually every subject area of general interest. Includes full-text magazine articles, newspaper articles, consumer information, reference books, biographies, photos, maps, and flags

Electric Library
Search easily and quickly through newspapers, magazines, books, maps, pictures, audio, video, and even transcripts of television and radio shows! Choose your source—where you want to look for info—such as newspapers, magazines, book, etc., by checking under the colored picture for that source; for example, check under the green box to search newspapers.
For Problems Connecting: Norton AOL

Facts on File
Find articles about history, including modern, ancient, medieval, American Indian, African-American, and women; science; careers; teacher curriculum materials, and there’s even an atlas.

Facts.com
A reference source that includes Facts on File News Digests back to 1970, Reuters News Service, Issues and Controversies, Today's Science, World Almanac, and World Almanac Encyclopedia.

Ferguson's Career Guidance Center
Provides detailed profiles of more than 3,300 jobs and 94 industries, invaluable advice on career skills, more than 48,000 resource entries, and much more!
From Facts on File

Funk & Wagnall’s New World Encyclopedia
Here you will find thousands of simple-to-understand encyclopedia articles covering just about any topic imaginable.

Gale Drama for Students eBooks
Analysis of major plays, including an introduction, author biography, plot summary, characters, themes, style, and criticism.

Gale eBooks (all)
Search The Library’s complete collection of e-books for analysis of novels, plays, poems, short stories, and Shakespeare.

Gale Literature Resource Center
Learn about the lives, works, and styles of authors, poets, essayists, journalists, and playwrights. There is also a historical timeline. Recommended 9th grade and up.

Gale LitFinder
Locate complete poems, speeches, essays, plays and stories along with thousands of citations, biographies, explanations, overviews and images to enhance understanding.

Gale Novels for Students eBooks
Analysis of major novels, including an introduction, author biography, plot summary, characters, themes, style, and criticism.

Gale Poetry for Students eBooks
Analysis of major poems, including an introduction, author biography, poem text, poem summary, themes, style, and criticism.

Gale Shakespeare for Students eBooks
Analysis of Shakespeare’s most-popularly-studied plays and poetry in secondary schools and undergraduate curricula, including an introduction, plot summary, characters, themes, style, and criticism.

Gale Short Stories for Students eBooks
Analysis of major short stories, including an introduction,author biography, plot summary, characters, themes, style, and criticism.

General Reference Center
Timely coverage of current events, popular culture, the arts, health, sciences, sports, hobbies, and more from magazines, reference books, and newspapers

Health Reference Center
Provides clear and comprehensive information on conditions and diseases, health and wellness, mental health, and the human body.
From Facts on File

Health Source Consumer Edition
Teens will find easy-to-read articles about health topics of interest to them, including eating disorders, sexuality, nutrition, mental health, sports and general health.

Historical Newspapers (New York Times 1851-2003)
Full-text and full-scanned articles from the New York Times from 1851 -2003. (For more recent papers, see Custom Newspapers from the New Jersey State Library.
text only ed.
For Problems Connecting: Norton

History Reference Center
Find full-text articles, historical documents, photos or biographies from periodicals, reference books, encyclopedias, and non-fiction books.

Home News Tribune
Home News Tribune’s website for today’s top stories
-Archive dating back to 1992
-Full articles available on microfilm in The Library

MedlinePlus
Research health matters of interest to teens. You’ll even find drug information and a medical encyclopedia. Published by the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. No library card number is required

Middle Seach Plus
Designed just for middle school kids, this database is not too easy, but not overly difficult – just right for you! Find articles on almost any topic in more than 150 great magazines

Modern World History Online
Covers the people, places, and events in the broad expanse of history—from mid-15th century to the present.
From Facts on File

NetLibrary
Access The Library’s eContent collection for digital books on all topics. You will first need to create a free account by visiting the library’s Information Desk in person or phoning the Information Desk at 732-390-6767.

Newspaper Source
Full text for 25 national (U.S.) and international newspapers. The database also contains full text television & radio news transcripts, and selected full text for more than 260 regional (U.S.) newspapers

NoveList
Find fiction books recommendations on your favorite topic or by your favorite author. Includes fiction for adults, teens and children.

Points of View
This database is easy to read and covers both sides of controversial subjects facing society today. Find full articles to help you develop an argument, write a paper, or debate your point of view. Also includes thousands of supporting articles from the world’s top political and societal publications.

Qikan Library
Chinese language database that offers 100 full-scanned magazines from mainland China You’ll find articles about literature, education, health & fitness, travel, business, computers & electronics, fashion & women, and science.

ReferenceUSA
Due to New Jersey state budget cuts, funding for this database is no longer available.
Some databases will be reinstated on July 1st. Please check back after July 1, 2008 when we will have more information.

Science Online
Presents a broad range of scientific disciplines through extensive definitions, essays, diagrams, biographies, and experiments.
From Facts on File

Science Reference Center by Ebsco
Designed to meet every middle and high school student’s science needs, this database provides full articles on virtually all disciplines of science, including biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science & society, scientists, technology and wildlife.

Scientific American Archive Online
Scientific American Archive Online contains the full text and color graphics of every Scientific American issue from 1993 to the present, including special issues, and is updated monthly. More than 4,000 articles in the archive are available to view online or to download in scanned PDF. Among the topics covered in the archive are: health and medicine, cosmology and astronomy, chemistry, life sciences, physics, oceanography, medicine, mathematics, archaeology, and much more.

Student Research Center
This is the perfect homework helper that makes searching a breeze. You can pinpoint your topic easily by simply clicking under the picture for the type of information you want to receive (Magazines, Biographies, Primary Source Documents, etc.) Covers a wide range of topics, including history, math, sports, science, and lots more.

Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer at The Library or find local organizations that accept teen volunteers to earn your required public service hours.

Test Prep from LearningExpressLibrary
Get immediate scoring on standardized tests,
Prepare for the SAT or ACT exams, high school entrance exams, citizenship, and more
Middle School Skills Improvement lessons and exercises to help you tackle questions in algebra, geometry, decimals, percentages, and reading comprehension
High School Skills Improvement lessons and exercises in algebra, geometry, measurement, data analysis and probability, reading comprehension, vocabulary and spelling, and grammar.
SAT 2005 Preparation Course series
SAT Writing Essay Practice Test and tutorials

The Library’s Online Catalog
Use the Library Catalog to search the library's holdings to find a great read, for information for your research, a music CD or a DVD, and more...

TOPICSearch
Explore social, political & economic issues, scientific discoveries and other popular topics discussed in today’s classrooms. Thousands of full-text articles can be found.

World Atlas
Combines detailed, printable, full-color maps of countries, provinces, and states with up-to-date statistical and local information.
From Facts on File