Databases

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Reference Solutions is a powerful online reference and research tool providing library cardholders instant, real-time access to accurate, in-depth information on U.S. businesses (64 million) and U.S. residents (299 million).

Reference Solutions makes it faster and easier to find new business opportunities, research executives and companies, find news articles, conduct job searches, research papers, locate addresses and phone numbers, conduct market research and much more.

The Research Center includes online access to Value Line's leading research publications covering stocks, mutual funds, options, and convertible securities as well as our proprietary special situation stocks.

Gale Presents: National Geographic Kids

Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Best for children aged 6–14.

• Audience: Grades 6-12
• Description: A streaming video collection providing an exceptional range of content with the most valuable video documentaries and series from PBS
• Common assignments it supports: In-class use to introduce a topic, engage with students who are visual learners

This California DMV practice test has just been updated for June 2023. It covers 40 of the most essential road signs and rules questions directly from the 2023 official CA Driver Handbook.

The most complete selection of ebooks for research, teaching, and learning with content from leading publishers.

This collection offers full-text titles with unlimited access designed specifically to support a quality learning experience for High School students across all academic subjects from History, to Language and Literature, to Science & Technology.

This collection features history titles across a variety of subjects, including Medieval History, History of Music, History of Science, History of the World, History of the Caribbean & West Indies, History of the Holocaust, Law in History, History of Philosophy, History of Africa, Art History, History of Technology & Engineering, History of Business & Economics, History of the Middle East, History of Latin America, History of Canada, History of Asia, History of Religion, History of Europe, History of the Military and History of the United States.

This collection offers full-text titles with unlimited access designed specifically to support a quality learning experience for K-8 students across all academic subjects from History, to Language and Literature, to Science & Technology.

Borrow bestselling ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines using the Libby app on your iPad, iPhone, Android device, or Kindle Reader.

Over 3,000 in-demand magazines supplied by ZINIO are now available through the OverDrive platform in the Libby app. All magazines are available for unlimited simultaneous use.

PressReader provides full-image access to hundreds of newspapers and magazines from around the world. More than 90 countries and more than 40 languages are represented.

The world’s largest online family history resource contains hundreds of years of history in billions of historical documents and millions of historical photos from all over the world.  (In Library Use Only)

Search the catalog of genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) made available by FamilySearch online and in libraries and centers worldwide.

Provides convenient access to US military records, including the stories, photos, and documents of the men and women who served. It contains millions of records from world-class archives, many of which are exclusively available on Fold3.

A comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources—rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, and finding aids. The database provides genealogical and historical sources for more than 60 countries, with coverage dating back as early as the 1700s.

The collection includes, but is not limited to, materials related to the cities of Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, and Rolling Hills.  It consists of materials in a variety of print and non-print formats.  Most frequently used are the books, clippings files, early serials, maps, oral histories, historic photographs, and yearbooks. 

This historical newspaper provides genealogists, researchers, and scholars with online, easily searchable first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society, and events of the time.

Palos Verdes news (SN 95061218) 1937-1967
Palos Verdes Peninsula news (Rolling Hills Estates, Calif. 1967) (SN 98061373) 1967
Palos Verdes Peninsula news and Rolling Hills herald (SN 95061267) 1967-1996
Palos Verdes Peninsula news (SN 98061374) 1996-1998

For kids & teens. Book Guides, reading lists, lesson plans, vocabulary lists, award-winning lists, book trailers, and meet-the-author movies.

Interact with live tutors in math, science, reading/writing, social studies, PSAT/SAT, ACT, AP, and state standardized tests. Choose your topic to receive real-time help.

 Research support for students in elementary through high school.

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CultureGrams goes beyond basic facts and figures with local perspectives on more than 200 countries, detailing daily life and culture, including history, customs and lifestyles. 

This collection offers full-text titles with unlimited access designed specifically to support a quality learning experience for High School students across all academic subjects from History, to Language and Literature, to Science & Technology.

This collection features history titles across a variety of subjects, including Medieval History, History of Music, History of Science, History of the World, History of the Caribbean & West Indies, History of the Holocaust, Law in History, History of Philosophy, History of Africa, Art History, History of Technology & Engineering, History of Business & Economics, History of the Middle East, History of Latin America, History of Canada, History of Asia, History of Religion, History of Europe, History of the Military and History of the United States.

This collection offers full-text titles with unlimited access designed specifically to support a quality learning experience for K-8 students across all academic subjects from History, to Language and Literature, to Science & Technology.

Mango prepares learners for realistic conversations and communication in over70 world languages.

Borrow free digital movies, tv, music, ebooks, comics, and audiobooks with your library card. 6 checkouts a month.
  

Stream over 30,000 Documentaries, Classic, and Indie Films. On Desktop, Mobile, Apple TV, Roku from publishers like the Criterion Collection and the Great Courses. 6 checkouts a month.

• Audience: Grades 6-12
• Description: A streaming video collection providing an exceptional range of content with the most valuable video documentaries and series from PBS
• Common assignments it supports: In-class use to introduce a topic, engage with students who are visual learners

National and World News

View an A to Z list of magazine and journal titles available in print or one of our databases.

Explore Torrance history through local news, events and people with the Daily Breeze Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

JSTOR is a digital library of academic content in many formats and disciplines. The collections include top peer-reviewed scholarly journals as well as respected literary journals, academic monographs, research reports from trusted institutes, and primary sources.

Access thousands of images and full-text articles from over 1,700 periodicals, nearly 500 reference books, and more than 164,400 primary source documents. MasterFILE Premier also includes an image collection of over 502,000 photos, maps, and flags.

Gale Presents: National Geographic Kids

Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Best for children aged 6–14.

Reference Solutions is a powerful online reference and research tool providing library cardholders instant, real-time access to accurate, in-depth information on U.S. businesses (64 million) and U.S. residents (299 million).

Reference Solutions makes it faster and easier to find new business opportunities, research executives and companies, find news articles, conduct job searches, research papers, locate addresses and phone numbers, conduct market research and much more.

For kids & teens. Book Guides, reading lists, lesson plans, vocabulary lists, award-winning lists, book trailers, and meet-the-author movies.

NoveList K-8 Plus is a database about books specifically for younger readers. It helps kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests. It includes picture books, children's "chapter" books, children's and younger teen titles in both fiction and non-fiction

(EBSCO): This is a popular readers’ advisory service that helps readers find fiction and nonfiction books. It includes reviews, book covers, booklists, links to author web pages & much more!

Book and author resources for grades PreK - 12.

Archives Unbound presents topically-focused digital collections of historical documents that support the research and study needs of scholars, researchers, and students at the college and university level.

Designed for educators, administrators, and those seeking professional development resources, this bibliographic and full-text database covers scholarly research relating to all areas of education such as curriculum and instruction, administration, policy, funding, and related social issues. Also includes ERIC The Education Resource Information Center database.

Understand environmental issues that affect people globally through topic overviews, journals, news, and multimedia content.

Science comes to life as you zoom, rotate, and explore interactive 3D models. View related reference articles and search Gale content to find more information.

JSTOR is a digital library of academic content in many formats and disciplines. The collections include top peer-reviewed scholarly journals as well as respected literary journals, academic monographs, research reports from trusted institutes, and primary sources.

Includes all of the Nolo Press legal books, plus popular legal forms. Subjects include: Business & Corporations, Family Affairs & Divorce, Immigration & Travel, Money & Financial Planning, Patents, Copyright & Trademarks, Property & Real Estate, Rights & Disputes, and Wills & Estate Planning.

Gale Presents: National Geographic Kids

Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Best for children aged 6–14.

• Audience: Grades 6-12
• Description: A streaming video collection providing an exceptional range of content with the most valuable video documentaries and series from PBS
• Common assignments it supports: In-class use to introduce a topic, engage with students who are visual learners

This collection offers full-text titles with unlimited access designed specifically to support a quality learning experience for High School students across all academic subjects from History, to Language and Literature, to Science & Technology.

This collection offers full-text titles with unlimited access designed specifically to support a quality learning experience for K-8 students across all academic subjects from History, to Language and Literature, to Science & Technology.

Understand environmental issues that affect people globally through topic overviews, journals, news, and multimedia content.

Science comes to life as you zoom, rotate, and explore interactive 3D models. View related reference articles and search Gale content to find more information.

Gale Presents: National Geographic Kids

Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Best for children aged 6–14.

Mango prepares learners for realistic conversations and communication in over70 world languages.

Interact with live tutors in math, science, reading/writing, social studies, PSAT/SAT, ACT, AP, and state standardized tests. Choose your topic to receive real-time help.

This California DMV practice test has just been updated for June 2023. It covers 40 of the most essential road signs and rules questions directly from the 2023 official CA Driver Handbook.

Mango prepares learners for realistic conversations and communication in over70 world languages.

Provides convenient access to US military records, including the stories, photos, and documents of the men and women who served. It contains millions of records from world-class archives, many of which are exclusively available on Fold3.