Teen Resources
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Teen
Brainfuse
The national leading provider of online tutoring to schools. Our unique Web-based classroom connects students with live tutors from any computer with Internet access.
Britannica School Middle
Grades 5-7. Find maps, photos, articles, and famous people and places. Compare countries and tour the U.S.A. For homework help and your curiosity.
eBook K-8 Collection
Titles that support K-8 students across all subject areas. Also features a selection of teacher resources to support educators and administrators including Common Core alignment. You may access the full text of these eBooks from your computer, or download titles to most popular portable devices.
Fiero Code
Fiero Code is a self-guided learn-to-code software designed for ages 8-18. Create a free account with your library card to track your progress as you build websites, animations, and video games. Advance through a story and level up your avatar while you learn different coding languages and build programming and problem solving skills.
Learning Express Library
Includes a resume builder you can save, edit, and print. Over 700 courses, practice tests, tutorials, eBooks, and flashcards. Practice tests include ACT, SAT, PSAT and TOEFL, as well as trade certification, civil service, math and reading tests, and U.S. citizenship. Create a free account to access tools to help you do well on your college admissions tests and essay.
Mango Online Languages
Learn a new language, wherever you are! Log onto MANGO using your Highland Library Card number and have access to 47 foreign language learning courses and 16 English language learning options.
MeL Teen Databases
A curated selection of online resources specifically tailored to meet the informational needs and interests of teenagers in Michigan. From academic research materials to engaging multimedia content, these databases provide teens with access to reliable information across a variety of subjects, empowering them to explore, learn, and succeed in their academic pursuits and personal interests.
Michigan Activity Pass
The Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) is a program that provides Michigan residents with free or discounted access to hundreds of cultural and recreational venues across the state, including museums, parks, and historical sites. By partnering with libraries, MAP aims to encourage exploration and appreciation of Michigan’s diverse offerings, fostering a sense of community engagement and cultural enrichment.
Novelist K-8 Plus
Find just the right book by subject, age, awards won, books made into movies, and much more. Read reviews and learn about the author. Create your own reading wish list. Includes tools for teachers such as Lexile levels and Common Core standards.
Novelist Plus
Contains information on over 260,000 fiction and readable nonfiction titles. Features lists of award-winning books, book discussion guides, Read-a-Like recommendations, and complete series information. Also includes reader ratings and reviews. Create your own reading wish list.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context
Provides different views about issues that help students develop critical thinking skills. This resource brings balance and perspective to contemporary issues using arguments from experts.