We have collected the following resources to help you with homework questions and research projects. If you can't find what you are looking for or need help with any of the databases or websites, please ask for help at the circulation desk (if you are in the library) or email us (if you are working at home).
Junior High and High Schoolers
| KnowItNow |
Input your zip code and select the name of your local library to login. All you need to do is fill out the on-line form and a real, live librarian will answer your question!
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| Learning Express Library |
Create a username and password to log in. You can find educational materials for reading, math, and writing for various grade levels. It's free and it's available anytime.
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| Academic Search Premier |
Check out this site for a search engine for research papers and projects.
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| ExploreOhio |
Check out this link for all things going on in Ohio! You can browse by topic or by county. Find links to lists of activities, census information, museums and historial sites.
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| World Book Online |
Need some basic information on your topic. Don't go to Wikipedia, use a REAL encyclopedia first. One quick stop at World Book Online will tell you what you need to know.
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| Science Online |
This site gives you all you need to know about the sciences. Stop here to search or to browse through the topics: diagrams, timelines, experiments and more!
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| Business Source Premier |
Browse this site for information about specific companies or articles on latest news by industry. Search for background information and other need-to-know business details.
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| All Ohio Web Library Databases |
Click on this link to view the complete list of research databases and sites that are available to you as a Bliss Memorial Public Library patron. Remember, you might need to have your library card number for identification at some sites. |
Younger Explorers
| HomeworkNow |
Need help with your homework? Input your zip code and select the name of your local library to login. All you need to do is fill out the on-line form and a real, live librarian will answer your question!
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| Kids Search |
Your very own search database, just for kids. Search for your topic. Find information, pictures, facts and stories. All you need to know.
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| Searchasaurus |
A basic search database for the youngest researchers. Type in your topic or browse through the subject areas.
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| Student Research Center |
A database for older elementary students or early junior high researchers. This database allows you to search specific types of resources, like newspapers, books, maps, etc.
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| World Book Kids |
The online encyclopedia just for kids. Find all the basic facts you need to know about your topic. Search or browse through subjects. Take quizzes and play games!
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| LearningExpress Library |
You will need to create a username and password to log in, but here you can find educational materials for reading, math, and writing for 4th grade and up. It's free and it's available anytime.
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| What Tree Is It? |
Did you find an interesting leaf outside? Have you wondered what kind of tree was in your grandma's backyard? Use this guide to identify a tree by leaf, by fruit or by name.
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| What's That Snake? |
Have you come across a creepy-crawly that you can't identify? Learn more about snakes and use this guide to find out what kind of snake you've seen slithering in the garden.
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| What's The Point? |
This is a special guide for identifying flint artifacts. Do you think you have ever found an arrowhead or dug up some other Native American tool? Check out this guide to find out!
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| Explore Ohio | Check out this link for all things going on in Ohio! You can browse by topic or by county. Find links to lists of activities, census information, museums and historial sites. |



