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Explore recipes and food culture from 174 countries. Additional features include food glossaries, food history timelines, and ingredient searches.

For young learners (ages 2-7+), this comprehensive online educational resource has more than 4,000 interactive books, educational games, puzzles, and other learning activities. (In library use only)

Every year Evanston Public Library spends months on end reading and selecting the finest children’s books. Now you can enjoy the fruits of our efforts! There’s something for every kid on our lists!

Scholastic BookFlix pairs video storybooks with real-world information to help new readers build a love of reading and learning. Also includes interactive games to help build vocabulary and improve literacy.

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Britannica Escolar  le ofrece recursos de referencia en español en dos interfaces exclusivas — cada una con una enciclopedia adaptada a las necesidades del lector: Britannica Escolar para estudiantes de primaria y secundaria.

An up-to-date reference center for all ages–kids, teens, and adults–where you can conduct research, complete homework assignments, and work on special projects. Store your research in your own personal “My Britannica” account. If you need images for your assignments, check out Britannica’s Image Quest.

You can also search the Britannica Spanish language resources created just for students, Britannica Escolar and Britannica Moderna.

Download ebooks and audiobooks to your computer or  mobile device using the Libby app.

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Primary Search is a full-text database of carefully curated content for elementary school libraries. It includes full text for the most popular children’s magazines, e-books, and easy-to-read encyclopedic entries written specifically for kids.

Each year Evanston Public Library decides on the 101 Great Books for Kids. There are exploding volcanos, mummified seals, trips through history, and even the disgusting origins of some of your favorite colors on this list!

Each year Evanston Public Library decides on the 101 Great Books for Kids. This list is ideal for new readers of every level. Choose from friendship tales, a mystery, a camping tale, and more!