Education: K-12 databases

Designed for students in grades 6 through 12.
Students can pre-determine which content sources (e.g., Magazines, Newspapers, Biographies, Country Reports, Film & Video) will be included with their search. They can also search their databases by topic heading, make use of an online dictionary and encyclopedia, explore the top searches of the day, and even limit their search according to appropriate Lexile reading levels.

For students in grades K-5. Kids Search provides access to magazine articles, pictures, encyclopedias, and a dictionary. The interface facilitates searching by topic, enabling users to easily enter keywords, or select topics or subtopics to search. Users can filter results by source type (magazines, newspapers, biographies, pictures, etc.). Includes access to the Encylopedia of Animals.

Colorful, child-oriented interface provides access to online article databases and reference works.
Interface includes access to: Middle search plus -- Image collections -- Funk & Wagnalls new world encyclopedia -- EBSCO animals -- American heritage children's dictionary -- Primary search -- Teacher resources

Online help page from Ebsco for basic student search.

Online tutorials for Kids Search database

Topic search help for Searchasaurus database. Includes links to tutorials.