Resources

Enjoy a picture book collection of 3,000 book titles in 65+ languages, including Arabic, American Sign Language, Arabic, French, German, Greek, Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Spanish, Ukrainian, Urdu and more!

Learn languages through native conversations: Mandarin Chinese, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish or English as a Second Language from Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, or Spanish.

Aprenda idiomas a través de conversaciones nativas: chino mandarín, francés, alemán, griego, italiano, japonés, portugués brasileño, ruso y español o inglés como segundo idioma del polaco, portugués brasileño o español.

General interest database of journals, magazines, reference books, photos and videos from the Associated Press (AP). Covers topics including business, health, education, fitness, sports and leisure, personal finance, general science, multicultural issues, DIY and fashion.

Offers ongoing full text for the most popular magazines for middle schools, including: Astronomy, Cobblestone, Discover, Faces, Newsweek, Ranger Rick, Science News, Sports Illustrated, Sports Illustrated Kids, TIME, TIME for Kids. Middle Search Plus also includes The Encyclopedia of Animals.

This website is specifically designed to help military personnel and their family members navigate immigration issues.

Research and analysis of mutual funds and stocks.

Learn a new language or improve your first language through videos, reading, games and more! To use Muzzy Club on a mobile device, download the MuzzyApp. Use the username AddisonPL@muzzybbc.com and the password AddisonMuzzy to access. Please note that the MuzzyApp only allows videos to be played. All other games must be accessed through this Muzzy website.

Complete searchable archive of National Geographic Kids Magazine from its first issue in 2009 through the present. Geared toward kids ages 6-14. Browse the magazines, explore topics, and watch videos.

Complete searchable archive of National Geographic Magazine from its first issue in 1888 through the present. Includes every issue of National Geographic Traveler from 2010 through the present.

Detailed information about fiction books and authors for students in grades K-8.

Detailed information about fiction books and authors.

The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a publication of the United States Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics that includes information about the nature of work, working conditions, training and education, earnings and job outlook for hundreds of different occupations in the United States.

Industry and business analysis, statistics, technologies, and company profiles. Generate customized reports and industry data. Perfect for business plans, market research, case studies and strategic business intelligence.

Free legal services for low-income persons and those age 60 and over on a variety of topics such as loss of veteran’s benefits or SNAP (food stamps), domestic violence, evictions, and foreclosures; loss or denial of subsidized housing benefits, utility services, medical or nursing home care.

U.S. citizenship preparation course from the makers of the Pronunciator language-learning product.

Curso de preparación para la ciudadanía estadounidense de los creadores del producto de aprendizaje de idiomas Pronunciator.

Lessons in over 80 languages, focusing on pronunciation and teaches English from 50 source languages.

Lecciones en más de 80 idiomas centradas en la pronunciación. Los usuarios pueden elegir la versión en Español / Inglés.

Nonfiction articles and texts adapted for English language learners. Covers a variety of topics and includes short quizzes.

Data about new homeowners, businesses, foreclosures and bankruptcies in the Chicago metropolitan area and in Illinois.