Database Resources at Bowditch
Databases contain articles, e-books, online encyclopedias, audio, and video covering topics from every subject. Databases are useful tools to help you narrow down your topics, locate credible information, and they provide citations for your bibliography. The databases listed below are accessible to all Bowditch school students through the Foster City library. Click on the links below to access the databases that fit your information needs.
Attention: Online access to these databases are through the Peninsula Library System and require your public library card #, along with your pin #.
You will need your library card number and your pin number for access to any of the below databases.
If you do not have your library card with you, you may temporarily use a generic school # ID #: 29041145797099 and PIN 1234
Attention: Online access to these databases are through the Peninsula Library System and require your public library card #, along with your pin #.
You will need your library card number and your pin number for access to any of the below databases.
If you do not have your library card with you, you may temporarily use a generic school # ID #: 29041145797099 and PIN 1234
Student Resources in Context Guided homework help with biographies, literature, history, health, science, and multicultural studies.
Biography in Context. Biographical information on over 220,000 people from throughout history and around the world.
World History in Context An engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on hundreds of the most significant people, events and topics in World History. Merges Gale's authoritative reference content with full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites organized into a user-friendly portal experience
U.S. History in Context An engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on hundreds of the most significant people, events and topics in U.S. History. Merges Gale's authoritative reference content with full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites organized into a user-friendly portal experience.
Science in Context Researching science topics has never been easier -- with Science In Context, thousands of topic overviews, experiments, biographies, pictures and illustrations are just a few clicks away and the latest scientific developments are covered in articles from over 200 magazines and academic journals and links to quality web sites
Literature Resource Center Find up-to-date biographical information, overviews, full-text literary criticism and reviews on more than 130,000 writers in all disciplines, from all time periods and from around the world.
Opposing Viewpoints In Context is the premier online resource covering today's hottest social issues, from capital punishment to immigration to marijuana. This cross-curricular research database supports science, social studies, current events, and language arts classes. Informed, differing views help learners develop critical-thinking skills and draw their own conclusions.
FILMS ON DEMAND
Important! First time log-in information:
You need to have your public library card number with you and your pin
OR
use our generic school library card # 29041145797099 and PIN 1234.
Click on the following link:
FILMS ON DEMAND
TOPICS INCLUDE HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS, SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS AND HEALTH AND MEDICINE.
Need a quick overview? Click here:
Important! First time log-in information:
You need to have your public library card number with you and your pin
OR
use our generic school library card # 29041145797099 and PIN 1234.
Click on the following link:
FILMS ON DEMAND
TOPICS INCLUDE HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS, SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS AND HEALTH AND MEDICINE.
Need a quick overview? Click here: