Online Databases

California K-12 Digital Resources

Online content from Encyclopaedia Britannica, ProQuest research databases, and TeachingBooks.net are available — at school, at home, in libraries, on laptops, on phones — to all.

These three databases are provided for all California students from the California State Library.

Encyclopaedia Britannica (PreK-12)

A comprehensive interactive resource for research and learning for grades K-12. Includes correlations to California Content Standards and other valuable teacher resources. Post links directly to each school level, elementary, middle or high.

Britannica School Elementary logo featuring a colorful design with educational elements for young learners.

Britannica School Elementary logo featuring a colorful design with educational elements for young learners.

Britannica School Elementary logo featuring a colorful design with educational elements for young learners.

Britannica School Elementary logo featuring a colorful design with educational elements for young learners.

Need help from Britannica? See our support page. (800) 621-3900 x 7160 | Email Sierra Sands Unified School

TeachingBooks.net (PreK-12)

One-stop resources for books you are reading and teaching, including author and illustrator interviews, lesson plans, and other enrichment content.

Book guides and lesson plans arranged on a table, showcasing educational resources for teachers and students.

Book guides and lesson plans arranged on a table, showcasing educational resources for teachers and students.

Book guides and lesson plans arranged on a table, showcasing educational resources for teachers and students.

Book guides and lesson plans arranged on a table, showcasing educational resources for teachers and students.

Book guides and lesson plans arranged on a table, showcasing educational resources for teachers and students.

Book guides and lesson plans arranged on a table, showcasing educational resources for teachers and students.

Need help from TeachingBooks.net? See our support page. (800) 596-0710 | Email Accounts Teaching Books

ProQuest (Grades 3-12)

ProQuest CultureGrams logo featuring a globe and stylized text representing cultural information resources.

ProQuest CultureGrams logo featuring a globe and stylized text representing cultural information resources.

ProQuest CultureGrams logo featuring a globe and stylized text representing cultural information resources.

ProQuest CultureGrams logo featuring a globe and stylized text representing cultural information resources.

ProQuest CultureGrams logo featuring a globe and stylized text representing cultural information resources.

ProQuest CultureGrams logo featuring a globe and stylized text representing cultural information resources.

ProQuest CultureGrams logo featuring a globe and stylized text representing cultural information resources.

ProQuest CultureGrams logo featuring a globe and stylized text representing cultural information resources.

The icons above and main links below work for accessing these resources on your school campus. Students and staff with the district/school's off-campus access name and access codes should use the "Off-Campus Access" links below when using from public libraries or other non-school locations.

Need help from ProQuest? See our support page. (800) 521-0600 ext. 72971 | Email Customer Service