Library Databases
Forest Hills Elementary Online Database Resource Page
World Book Online Encyclopedia Database offers two encyclopedia databases for our students to use. When they click on the World Book Icon below they can use the KIDS or STUDENT version of World Book to locate the material that they are looking for. This online database also offers maps, encyclopedia games, a dictionary, citation builder, and pictures, and videos. This encyclopedia database can be used in school or at HOME by just clicking on the icon below, and using the USERNAME and PASSWORD to ACCESS.
Username: fheslib Password: ranger
Britannica Online Encyclopedia
Britannica School Elementary is a comprehensive source of informational text for younger learner’s pre-K to grade 5. It includes encyclopedia articles, images, videos, and magazine articles. There is a Britannica Fundamentals section for children Pre-K through grade 2. Tools such as a world atlas, virtual tours, country comparison, etc., allow learners to explore geography and animal kingdom topics. A Britannica Fundamentals provides materials for children Pre-K through second-grade.
Facts4Me Online Database
Facts4Me is an online reference tool for primary readers. This reference tool was written by teachers and is committed to offering high-quality educational information. This database is open to use 24 HOURS A DAY - 7 DAYS A WEEK. To login from SCHOOL OR HOME, by using the USERNAME and PASSWORD are required.
Username: fhrangers Password: fhsd
World Almanac For Kids
A complement to the award-winning The World Almanac for Kids, The World Almanac for Kids Elementary is an exciting, fun resource especially for elementary school students. This new database provides a wealth of elementary-level content—including engaging illustrated articles, videos, interactives, Fun Facts, and more—in a colorful, kid-friendly format perfect for helping young children develop online research skills. The World Almanac for Kids Elementary includes exclusive, online-only material as well as content from award-winning Facts On File sets and series—sources students, educators, and librarians can trust. It also features helpful teacher resources, including worksheets, graphic organizers, and classroom management forms educators can use with any lesson, plus science diagrams and projects to help reinforce lessons in a fun and engaging way. This database requires a username and password to access.
Username: foresthills-es Password: Rangers
Power Library
POWER Library is the online portal to all that Pennsylvania Libraries offer. This is the place to find information about animals, the arts, geography, health, literature, people, social studies, and technology.
The GALE IN CONTEXT for ELEMENTARY is through the POWER LIBRARY portal. This link will only work here in school. If you wish to use this database outside of school, you will need to obtain a PUBLIC LIBRARY CARD OR E-CARD. (This is explained on my website under Power Library.)
