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BrainPOP

Trusted learning resources, BrainPOP, BrainPOP Jr., and BrainPOP ELL offer cross-curricular animated movies, learning games, interactive quizzes, primary source activities, and a breadth of additional resources for students in grades K-12. Its topics span Science, Social Studies, English, Math, Engineering & Tech, Health, and Arts & Music. Perfect for teachers, lesson plans, students and parents alike!
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Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos

World Book Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos is organized so that students can find information quickly and easily. It includes more than 2,200 articles, 250 maps, 1,500 illustrations, and bilingual navigation.

Global Road Warrior

from World Trade Press
Provides cultural and travel information on over 175 countries. Perfect for students' research assignments or international travelers looking to learn about their next destination. Feature overview: Historical timelines for research assignments, articles & photos on the typical lifestyle in each respective culture, and recipes of a culture’s most popular dishes! Includes information on popular destinations along with practical guides for transportation & travel essentials for each country
Use AtoZ World Culture instead!

Lingo LITE

from World Trade Press
Learn basic vocabulary in 30 languages from native speakers. Each vocabulary entry includes a color photo, a native speaker video, and the word in the local language and your native language. Users can change the interface language at the click of a button.

Lynda.com

from LinkedIn
A leading online learning company that helps anyone learn business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals. With over 4,500 courses to choose from, create a profile to keep track of your successes and tailor the course listings to your skill set. Apps are available! Once downloaded, select the 'Already a member?' option. Next, tap the 'Organization' tab, and enter "wclibrary.info" in the web portal (second option down). Follow the login prompts.
***The transition of Lynda.com into LinkedIn Learning for libraries has been delayed. Please continue to access to Lynda.com through your Library account. More information will be coming soon. ***

Transparent Language Online (TLO)

A powerful online language learning system that builds all four core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. With 100+ languages to choose from and English lessons for speakers of over 25 different languages, there is something for every language learner. Mobile apps are available for language learning on the go!
Online account is required. Children under the age of 13 should have a parent or guardian open this account.


Duolingo
Learn languages completely free, without ads or hidden charges. It's fun, easy, and scientifically proven.

Open Culture
Learn 48 languages from Open Culture. Open Culture brings together high-quality cultural & educational media for the worldwide lifelong learning community.

Rosetta Project
Find someone to practice speaking with. If you speak a language, share some lessons, or even speak with others.

Say Hello to the World - For Kids
Bring together language resources on the Internet into one convenient place for beginners. Includes cultural information, as well as links for each language.

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