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Resources for kids up to grade 8 Resources for students in high school and beyond

Before Google, the Library was always the first place everyone went to conduct research. Now, Baldwin is once again a key resource for students and others in search of information, thanks to our large volume of digital research offerings. Our databases cover any topic, from ancestry research to locating sports statistics to learning Mandarin. If you need to go deeper than Wikipedia, we’ve got a resource for you.

Look below for an alphabetical list of databases that can help you. Please note that some resources can only be accessed with a BPL card.

Featured Databases



Online Resources Starting With: W

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Wall Street Journal

Wall Street Journal

Find full-text articles back to 1984

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Washington Post

Washington Post

Daily news from around the world.

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What’s Next

What’s Next

Search by book or series title or author to find the next book in a series. Developed and maintained by Kent District Library.

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World Book Early World Of Learning

World Book Early World Of Learning

Features stories, activities and videos for preschool and early elementary age students.

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World Book Kids

World Book Kids

Contains encyclopedia articles, pictures and videos for elementary students. Pre K-Grade 5.

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World Book Spanish

World Book Spanish

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.

Diseñado para jóvenes hispanohablantes o quienes aprenden español como segunda lengua. Artículos completos, mapas, banderas y más. Docenas de actividades prácticas y enlaces a sitios web en español. También incluye un diccionario visual.

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World Cat

World Cat

Utilize this resource for locating unique, trustworthy materials that you often can’t find anywhere except in a library.

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World History in Context

World History in Context

Contains encyclopedia articles, journal articles, biographies, and more. Middle and high school.

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