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For grades pre-K through 3, BookFlix pairs classic video storybooks with a related nonfiction book from Scholastic imprints. These engaging stories will help early readers to develop and practice essential reading skills.

Find trusted information in this multimedia encyclopedia for elementary and middle school students in Spanish. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.

Find trusted information in this multimedia encyclopedia for high school students in Spanish. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.

Do you need business journal articles, industry & market reports, company profiles, and more? Business Source is the place for you. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.

Are you a student who needs help with research or a teacher who needs something extra for classroom instruction? Explora is for you, with easy to browse categories organized by popular topics and a simple search that delivers quick and relevant results. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.

Read the Lexington Herald-Leader in its original printed format, including pictures. New issues are published on Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday. Includes issues from January 1, 2016 to present.

United States news sources at the local, state, regional and national levels.

Content from over 80 Kentucky newspapers and news sources, including the Lexington Herald-Leader.

Search, view, and download digitized historical Lexington, KY Newspapers covering the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.

Up to date information on topics from starting a company, operations management and sales to growing or rescuing a business. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.

Are you on the debate team, or like to know both sides of an issue before making up your mind? Opposing Viewpoints offers contextual information and opinions on hundreds of social issues. Pro/Con viewpoints, reference articles, interactive maps, infographics and more available as resources for debaters. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.

News and Information from news sources around the globe.

Looking for something new to read? Did you love a book and want to read something else like it? NoveList provides expert recommendations, reviews, articles, lists and more. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.

TeachingBooks is a collection of resources about children's and young adult books, including author and illustrator interviews, video book trailers, audio book readings, book discussion guides, and much more. Provided by the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives.

Search selected articles in Lexington newspapers about significant people, places, and events from 1787-2007.

Lexington Herald-Leader full text article search beginning from April 25, 1983.
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