LibGuides: Homework Help Guide: Databases

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Databases by Subject

Your PPLD library card gives you access to a huge number of subscription databases that you can use to prepare for your homework and projects. Below are some suggested databases for different subjects.

The complete list PPLD's database is available here.

You will need a library card to access these databases outside of a PPLD facility. For information on getting library cards for your class, CLICK HERE.

General Reference and Research

Encyclopedias and Dictionaries
Find various encyclopedias and dictionaries online and in print within our collection at Pikes Peak Library District.

Academic Search Premier This link opens in a new window
Searches almost 3500 full text academic and scholarly journals.
Explora for Public Libraries This link opens in a new window
Find articles and facts from the world’s leading magazines and reference books in one search.
Explora for Secondary Schools This link opens in a new window
Designed for high school students, students can look up articles and facts for research papers, class projects, or homework from the world’s leading magazines and reference books.
Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints This link opens in a new window
Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints covers today's hottest social issues, from capital punishment to immigration to marijuana. This cross-curricular resource supports science, social studies, current events, and language arts classes. Informed, differing views help learners develop critical-thinking skills and draw their own conclusions.
Gale Power Search This link opens in a new window
The Gale Power Search option allows users to search several Gale electronic resources (databases and books) in one place. Just select the resources to view and enter search terms.
Gale Virtual Reference Library This link opens in a new window
Searches our entire collection of Gale eBooks on a variety of subjects, including history, science, government, business and more.
Points of View Reference Center This link opens in a new window
Contains resources that present multiple sides of an issue, helping students develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills.
U.S. Major Dailies This link opens in a new window
U.S. Major Dailies provides access to The New York Times, Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, and Chicago Tribune. The current day’s content is available by 8 a.m. each day.

English and Language Arts

Literature Resource Center This link opens in a new window
Includes biographical information on 122,000 authors and literary criticism on their works.
NoveList K-8 Plus This link opens in a new window
Contains enhanced subject access for over 38,000 fiction titles aimed at the K-8 population in public library children's' rooms.
NoveList Plus This link opens in a new window
NoveList Plus is a comprehensive readers' advisory resource for fiction and nonfiction. With an intuitive interface and extensive proprietary content, NoveList Plus answers the question: What should I read next?
Poetry & Short Story Reference Center This link opens in a new window
Poetry & Short Story Reference Center is a full-text database containing thousands of classic and contemporary poems, short stories, biographies, essays, lesson plans and learning guides. It also includes high-quality videos and audio recordings from the Academy of American Poets.

History and Geography

CultureGrams This link opens in a new window
Experience the world through cultural information on more than 200 countries. Explore all the U.S. states in colorful, engaging reports. Tour all the Canadian provinces and territories in 13 image-filled reports.
Gale in Context: Biography This link opens in a new window
Biographies of contemporary and historical figures.
Gale in Context: U.S. History This link opens in a new window
Covers themes, events, individuals and periods in U.S. history from pre-Colonial times to the present.
Gale in Context: World History This link opens in a new window
Reaches back nearly 5,000 years to chronicle the rise and fall of cultures and societies across all continents and eras. Includes rare primary sources and reliable references.
History Reference Source This link opens in a new window
Features full text for more than 1,990 reference books, encyclopedias and non-fiction books; full text for 200+ history periodicals; nearly 57,000 historical documents and much more.

Math and Science

GreenFILE This link opens in a new window
GreenFILE offers well-researched information covering all aspects of human impact to the environment. Its collection of scholarly, government and general-interest titles includes content on global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more. The database provides indexing and abstracts for more than 1,000,000 records, as well as Open Access full text for more than 15,000 records.
Science of Everyday Things This link opens in a new window
This 4-vol. set illustrates the importance of scientific and mathematical principles through their use in everyday life. Each volume focuses on a specific scientific discipline -- biology, chemistry, earth sciences, and physics.
Science Reference Center This link opens in a new window
A one-stop resource for science-related research needs.