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ARCO Master the ASVAB »
This title offers test-taking tips, diagnostic tests, review and five practice exams with answers and detailed explanations for all portions of the ASVAB.

Career Information Center » teen pick
Find descriptions of over 700 careers, including salary information, employment outlook, education and training requirements, and more.

Chicago Sun-Times/SouthtownStar »
Get news about the local school scene from the Chicago Sun-Times and SouthtownStar.

EBSCO Magazines & Journals »
Find articles from general interest magazines and scholarly journals. Titles covered include The Education Digest and Phi Delta Kappan.

Education Encyclopedia Collection »
Find overviews of topics from specialized reference works in education and psychology.

ERIC »
ERIC is a guide to research published in the field of education. Search more than 1 million short descriptions of journal articles and other education-related publications from 1966 to the present.

Little Pim » kid friendly
Young children (ages 3 through 6) can learn Spanish, Chinese, English and other languages through these interactive, online videos.

Mango Languages » teen pick
Learn a new language! Mango offers lessons in 44 languages, including English. Learn on the web or download an app for iPhone or Android.

Peterson's Master the GED »
This ebook includes practice tests, test-taking tips, and reviews of each subject covered on the exam.

Peterson's Master the GRE »
Learn strategies for dealing with each type of question you'll encounter on the GRE and practice your new skills on the full-length practice tests.

Peterson's Master the SAT »
This ebook offers test-taking strategies, provides diagnostic tools, reviews key concepts and includes six full-length practice exams with answers and explanations.

ProQuest Newspapers » teen pick
Follow news on educational matters in local, state, national and international publications, including the Chicago Defender, Chicago Tribune, State Journal Register, Washington Post, Globe and Mail (Canada), The Times (London), The Times of India and Daily Yomiuri (Japan).