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Central's Online Databases
Databases are online information resources purchased by PUHSD to help students find quality, reliable information to support their classroom learning. When working on PUHSD computers, there is automatic access to these online resources. Usernames and passwords are required when trying to access resources remotely. Visit your campus library for all the login information required for remote access. All databases also contain short instructional videos on how to use the databases. Click on the link to YouTube.com to watch the videos.
Not finding your favorite database? The Arizona Department of Libraries, Archives and Public Records has a database page. Please click on this link: AZ Library To access the resources from the Arizona Department of Libraries, you just need to type your zip code when prompted.
Database / Link | Description |
ABC-CLIO covers Social Studies, Geography, Government, History, Issues and Culture. Used as a textbook for Social Studies. View a promotional video @ Youtube Shorts | |
Britannica School is the go-to site for learning more about any subject—for all reading abilities—offering thousands of up-to-date, curated, and curriculum-relevant articles, images, video, maps and research tools. View a promotional video @ Britannica School Youtube | |
Britannica Escolar offers the same resources in Spanish. View a promotional video @ Britannica School Youtube | |
Britannica ImageQuest has millions of rights cleared images with citations from one trusted site. You have permission to use any images (with citations) found in ImageQuest in your academic work. View a promotional video @ Britannica School Youtube | |
Comics Plus Powered by Library Pass With Comics Plus, you have unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga from more than one hundred publishers through your school or public library. Every title is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on your computer, tablet or phone- no holds or wait lists required. To login, you need to use your school email and computer password. View a promotional video @ Youtube Shorts | |
CultureGrams® is a leading reference for concise and reliable cultural information on the countries of the world. With world events increasingly affecting our lives, it's more important than ever to educate students about the world's different cultures. View a promotional video @ Youtube Shorts | |
Destiny Discover offers students and teachers access to over 1,799 e-books and audio books. Students and staff must log on using the district user name and password. View a promotional video @ Destiny Discover Youtube To upload e-books or audio books to your smart phone or device, please visit the Destiny Download App page @Destiny Discover | |
EBSCO Full-text coverage of hundreds of popular magazines, academic journals, reference books, primary sources, newspapers, and television and radio news transcripts. Research information for literature, health, history, pro/con topics, recommended books and much more. View a promotional video @ EBSCO Short | |
Ferguson's Career Guidance Center helps you find careers, scholarships, and colleges. Also provides video interview tips, and an interest inventory to guide you to the career of your choice. View a promotional video @ Ferguson's Career Guidance Center Short | |
Gale in Context Global Issues offers international academic perspectives on global issues. View a promotional video @ Gale in Context: Global Issues Youtube | |
Gale Issues in Context High School offers cross-curricular content aligned to national and state curricular standards and reinforces the development of skills, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, creativity and innovation. View a promotional video @ Gale Issues in Context High School Short | |
GALE Interactive Science comes to life as you zoom, rotate, and explore interactive 3D models. View related reference articles and search Gale content to find more information. Dive deep into complex topics in biology, chemistry, human anatomy, and earth/space science. View a promotional video @ Gale Interactive Science Youtube | |
Newsbank provides world news that explores diverse perspectives, topics and trends that align with curricular areas such as English, Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Technology, Arts, History and more to foster critical thinking skills. Features reliable, credible information from a wide variety of international, national, and local sources. View a promotional video @ NewsBank Youtube | |
Gale Presents Peterson's Test Prep gives access to all the information and support materials needed to make informed, confident decisions to shape the rest of your life. Testing information for ACT, ASVAB, PSAT, SAT, AP (Advanced Placement), practical exams, and career tests. View a promotional video @ Gale Presents Peterson's Test Prep Short | |
Infobase provides High School Plus Video Collection and Career & Technical Education Video Collection with award-winning digital reference content to schools and libraries. Search by topics, grade level and standards for streaming video. View a promotional video @ Infobase Short | |
Learning Express offers test preparation, academic skill building, and career guidance. Learning Express Library gives students access to test preparation for ACT, ASVAB, SAT, PSAT, AP, GED, and much more. View a promotional video @ Learning Express Short | |
ProQuest databases include SIRS Knowledge Source with trending Social Issues presented in Pro/Con viewpoints with critical thinking questions and timelines. View a promotional video @ ProQuest Short | |
Teen Health & Wellness is filled with information about teen issues including relationships, nutrition, green living, physical and mental health, links to hotlines. View a promotional video @ Teen Health and Wellness Youtube |