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Includes 30 species and subspecies of snakes that are found in Ohio. Learn about Ohio snakes or use the program to identify one you have seen.

Full text of literary journals and respected literary reference works. Contains plot summaries, literary criticism, author biographies and interviews, and the full text of thousands of poems and short stories.

Full text electronic books of American and English literature - poetry, drama, fiction, and the Bible - originally published in print.

Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center 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. Content Includes: Full text for nearly 2,000 magazines and books. 

African American Heritage is a digital resource exclusively devoted to African American family history research. This collection was created in partnership with leading African American genealogists and recognized leaders in genealogical information to develop a comprehensive mix of resources, records, and tools specifically pertaining to African Americans.

Developed by experts in early childhood education, Early Learning by World Book features modules that focus on early learning themes (colors, shapes, numbers, etc.) and reading instruction for phonics, vocabulary and comprehension skills, according to Lexile levels.

Topics covered in Science Reference Center include biology, chemistry, earth and space science, environmental science, health and medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science and society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology and wildlife.

Search thousands of magazines, academic journals, newspapers, reference books, photos and maps on millions of topics.

Paired fiction and nonfiction popular texts that engage readers and support literacy. Lexile reading levels included.

CultureGrams® is your source for concise, reliable, and up-to-date cultural information on countries of the world. Beyond the facts and figures, find an insider's perspective on the history, daily life, and customs.