Badger Rock Middle School: Databases

Click here for a large collection of resouces free for Wisconsin residents. You can access information on almost any topic with these databases.

Biographical information on historical figures and present-day newsmakers through articles, primary sources, and media

Tutorial Video on Using Biograpy in Context

Critical reviews of literature, banned book information, and biographies. Also includes extensive entries and videos on literary topics, themes, movements, genres, and authors. 

Short animated movies, quizzes and other material for subjects like English, social studies, math, engineering, technology, health, and arts and music.

Provided by BadgerLink

A Spanish version of an up-to-date information/encyclopedia resource on almost any topic. It includes articles, media, and primary sources.

Username and password required for remote access. Ask your librarian.

Thousands of images to use in presentations and projects from collections such as the National Geographic Society, Getty Images, and the Natural History Museum

An up-to-date information/encyclopedia resource on almost any topic. It includes articles, media, and primary sources.

Hip-hop videos to help you learn about topics that you are studying in class. Get login information from your teacher.

Our JMM collection of reference eBooks, including history, fashion, literary criticism, science, and travel. These reference materials once were accessible only in the Library, but now you can access them online 24/7.

Thousands of primary source documents and informational texts to help you with research in American and world history

A collection of primary and secondary sources of global history from ancient times to the present.

Written in Spanish, this database includes 425 Spanish and bilingual magazines, encyclopedias, and newspapers.

Contains articles, primary sources, and media for controversial social issues, from capital punishment to immigration, to violent video games

Articles (1924-present) that cover discoveries in all areas of science. Donated to our school by Ms. Piraino's dad! Note: Different username and password required, see the Library Staff for details.

Provides background and current analysis of current social issues through articles, media, and primary sources. Also contains pro/con pages on topics.

Information on science, technology, engineering, and math through articles, graphics, and hands-on activities 

Provides information on diseases, drugs, alcohol, nutrition, and mental health, geared specifically to high school students.