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Age of Learning's award-winning curriculum for young children. Designed to help kids learn to read through phonics, and teaches lessons in math, social studies, art, music, and much more. For ages 2-6.
Must use at a CADL Library
Alt Healthwatch is a full-text alternative health research database focused on complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and wellness. It offers the latest information about the evolving practice of holistic medicine and therapies.
Genealogy database with census, birth, marriage, death records and more.
Must use at a CADL Library
Provides service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. All content comes from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and includes step-by-step repair information, diagrams, maintenance schedules, parts and labor estimates, service bulletins and recalls.
If you are having issues accessing this resource with the link above, try using this link instead. You will need to sign in with your CADL library account login information.
Coverage for several of the most popular and heavily-researched biographies and genres, including those contained within Biography Today and Biography (both dating back to the first issue published).
BookFlix offers a wide range of video storybooks paired with non-fiction titles. Educational games add to the fun and learning.
CADL library card required (this includes Student Success Initiative cards)
Suite of Britannica School resources at four levels - Britannica Fundamentals, Elementary, Middle, and High. School code is MeL5. Each contains resources at the appropriate learning and skill level including primary sources in subjects such as people, countries, science, animals, current events, and biographies.
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Concise yet comprehensive summaries to help professionals and students keep up with the latest information in the business world. A wide range of topics is covered including business biographies, change management, communication, entrepreneurship, leadership, marketing, personal growth, productivity and technology.
Capital Area District Library's Local History Online digital collections. Contains photographs, vintage postcards, school yearbooks, documents, and more.
Provides content covering all key areas of health and wellness, from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary and holistic medicine.
Comprehensive business and demographic information valuable to assess business viability, create sales leads and marketing mailing lists, complete location analyses and business plans, analyze population trends, find potential sponsors and donors and much more.
Articles from the Detroit Free Press from 1999 to the present.
CADL library card required (this includes Student Success Initiative cards)
Free driver practice tests specifically for Michigan. Permits, road signs, motorcycle, commercial drivers license (CDL), fines and limits, and Spanish version of the road sign test all available. Links to official Michigan online handbooks for drivers, motorcycles and CDL.
A key resource for academic and business school libraries.
Over 20,000 eBooks available on all topics.
K-8. Fiction and nonfiction books you can read online - for school and for fun.
Designed for young Spanish speaking students or those learning Spanish as a second language. Full text articles, maps, flags, and more. Dozens of hands-on activities and links to Spanish language websites. Also includes a visual dictionary.
The latest insights on entrepreneurship and small business topics for business students and researchers. Content comes from business journals, magazines, reference books, case studies and company profiles.
Content from children's magazines, easy-to-read encyclopedia entries, and images. Highlights relevant, reliable, and age-appropriate content that's easy and fun for young learners to search and explore. Students can learn about animals, musicians, fitness, space exploration, and much more.
Provides hundreds of popular magazines and reference books for high school libraries. Covers subjects such as art, history, sports, and music. Includes thousands of biographies and primary source documents. Also includes photos, maps, and flags.
Magazines and reference books for middle school students. Includes thousands of biographies and primary source documents. Subjects include history, current events, science, sports, and biographies. Also includes photos, maps, and flags.
Arts, biography, business, current events, geography and culture, health, history and social science, science and math.
Access the best of the best college-level courses for lifelong learners in a variety of formats.
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CADL library card required (this includes Student Success Initiative cards)
Collection of consumer health information, providing access to full-text consumer health magazines and reference books. It also includes searchable full text for current health pamphlets.
A trusted full-text database covering nursing and allied health topics, including pediatric nursing, critical care, mental health, nursing management, medical law and more.
Covers U.S. and world history topics and features historical reference books, magazines and thousands of primary source documents.
This database offers detailed how-to instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast. Full text is provided from leading hobby and craft magazines.
Through a collection of comprehensive full-text content, this database provides users with detailed, user-friendly how-to information covering a variety of home improvement and repair projects.
Covers literary, scholarly and creative thought. Ideal for students, researchers, and educators interested in any aspect of the humanities.
This is a collection of newspapers held by the Ingham County Genealogical Society (ICGS), consisting primarily of the Ingham County News (1860-1969 with some gaps*). The collection also includes single issues or just a few issues for the following titles: The Michigan Farmer and State Agricultural News (1872); The Evening News (Detroit, 1873); The Stockbridge Sentinel (1883); The Dansville Herald (1888); The Chelsea Standard (1897); Ingham County Democrat (1917); Ingham Democrat (1846); and Orion Weekly Review (1905).
Articles from the Lansing State Journal from 1999 to the present.
CADL library card required (this includes Student Success Initiative cards)
High-resolution digitized full page access to the Lansing State Journal from 1911-Present, with a small delay for the most recent issues. Select "Full Text" to see full page images. Resource also includes digitized full page access to some historical newspapers from Battle Creek and Port Huron. Once accessing the resource, select "Publications" at the top to view all publications and coverage periods available.
CADL library card required (this includes Student Success Initiative cards)
Covers subjects of interest for elementary aged children through adults, including: test preparation materials, interactive practice exams, job and career acceleration tools, and skill building resources.
Designed to assist the general public in legal matters of all kinds. Coverage includes exclusive full text for many top consumer legal reference books, thousands of legal forms, and detailed how-to instructions covering a wide-range of legal issues. A majority of the full-text legal reference books are provided through Nolo.
Need help finding forms specific to Michigan? Try using this guide beginning from Step 5.
Authoritative database for current issues, studies, thoughts and trends of the legal world. It is an excellent resource for attorneys, educators, business people, law librarians, students, paralegals and others involved with the law.
Determine whether the content of a particular journal is available through any Michigan Electronic Library resource. Also browse journals by subject area and search within the journal.
Covers broad spectrum of information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and timeframes. Wide range of subjects covered including plot summaries, literary criticism, book reviews, classic and contemporary poems, short stories and novels, and author interviews.
Content from popular full-text magazines, reference books and other highly-regarded sources. Covers wide range of subjects including business, health, fashion, sports, and personal finance.
Published by the Historical Society of Michigan, Michigan History is geared toward professionals and enthusiasts alike. Read about our state’s diverse history through feature articles and special sections. A wide variety of subject matter, time frames and perspectives are offered while inspiring, educating and entertaining readers. Coverage runs from January 1, 1998 through May 1, 2019.
Family history resource including more than 6 billion historical records from the United States, Europe, Latin America, and other regions. Includes the full USA federal census (1790-1940); census of England and Wales (1841-1901); U.S. World War II Army Enlistment as well as records of Union and Confederate Civil War soldiers. Over 2 billion family trees.
Provides coverage from newspapers, newswires, and news magazines. TV, radio transcripts, and ongoing daily updates from popular news sources are also included. Primary full coverage newspapers are The Washington Post and USA Today.
Find just the right book by subject, age, awards won, and much more. Read reviews and learn about the author. Create your own reading wish list.
Help choosing books to read for readers of all ages, including book discussion guides, lists of award winners, and more.
A catalog of more than 30 million records of digitized materials from open-archive collections worldwide.
Presents different views on the most talked about social issues of today.
Patient Education Reference Center is a comprehensive collection of evidence-based patient education information, including patient informational handouts available in several languages.
PebbleGo boosts engagement and fosters independent learning in core subject areas. With informational articles and ready-made activities, students of all abilities are supported. There are also supplemental resources for educators.
Coverage includes classic and contemporary poems as well as short stories, biographies and authoritative essays.
Containing resources that present multiple sides of an issue, this database provides rich content that can help students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills.
Designed for middle and high school students who have a basic foundation in English grammar and reading but need adapted reading material for a variety of subjects.
Regional ebook collection featuring University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Wayne State University Press titles, in cooperation with the Library of Michigan.
Books can be read in the browser. This resource uses geo-ip authentication; if your internet is not showing your IP address as being in the state of Michigan, you may have trouble accessing this resource.
Directory information for individuals and business. (Formerly ReferenceUSA)(Use this link if you are on a library computer to save more records at one time.)
CADL library card required (this includes Student Success Initiative cards)
Theme-based Spanish-language interface designed to make content readily accessible to non-English users. This full-text Spanish-language database covers a broad array of subjects inside and outside academia. It offers content from a variety of sources, including reference books, general interest magazines and health reports. Daily updates ensure availability of the most current articles from a dozen prominent newspapers from 10 Latin American countries.
Provides coverage from regional business publications for the U.S. and Canada.
Provides topic-specific reports covering all aspects of health and wellness, including overviews of diseases, conditions, procedures and treatments. Salud en Español is the one-stop resource for evidence-based reports and fact sheets in the Spanish language.
Offers coverage that addresses many small business topics from consumer small business reference books, business videos, help and advice section and how to create business plans.
This reference database provides detailed yet user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines. All of the content is organized in a powerful, easy-to-use manner so that users can quickly find the information they need.
With courses in 110+ languages, Transparent Language Online provides an effective and engaging experience for language learners looking to build their vocabulary, practice their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, and maintain what they learn. Includes KidSpeak™, a fun, age-appropriate online language course designed for children ages 6 and up with more than 40 activities, puzzles, and songs to guide young learners through the basics.
To use the mobile app or to save your progress, you must create an account.
Learn How to Get Started Using Transparent Language Online
CADL library card required (this includes Student Success Initiative cards)
Text only articles from 250 regional news sources. Find the full list of publications and their coverage years under the "Publications" tab above the landing page search box.
CADL library card required (this includes Student Success Initiative cards)
Recommended for: Early elementary. Learning about colors, numbers and other fun things. Strengthen reading foundations with stories, activities and videos. Includes materials for educators. For ages 3-8.
Easy to use online encyclopedia in eight major subject categories: Arts, History and Government, People, Places, Plants and Animals, Science and Mathematics, Sports and Hobbies, World Religions. Has full-featured pictures, sounds and videos. Also includes a section for teachers.