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GALE eBooks

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 Using GALE eBooks 

*formerly GALE Virtual Reference Library

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Table of Contents:
  1. Overview
  2. Content & Features
  3. Learning Supports & Tools
  4. Tutorials & Guides
  5. Educator Resources 

 

 

Overview

 

GALE eBooks (formerly GALE Virtual Reference Library) combines the convenience of an online search engine with the accuracy and authority of well-known school library reference book publishers like Gale, UXL, and DK Eyewitness books. The "virtual shelf" is filled with full text eBooks covering a wide variety of topics and subjects ranging from environmental science and literary classics to professional education titles.  Patrons can enjoy 24/7 unlimited simultaneous access to eBooks in the collection from anywhere with an Internet connection. 

 

Target Audience:  Grades 6-12, Professional  *Eyewitness books in this collection may be appropriate for upper elementary students.

Content Connections:   Arts, English/Language Arts, Health, Science, Social Studies, Education

 

Content & Features

 

 

Learning Supports & Tools

 

  • Eye-catching book covers to engage users
  • An interactive online book experience with two-page view and page flipper
  • Interface available in more than 34 languages
  • ReadSpeaker technology with 19 text-to-speech languages
  • Dictionary 
  • Downloadable PDFs allow for offline reading anytime, anywhere
  • Source citations at the bottom of each article. Export citations to NoodleTools.
  • Highlight & take notes; Sign In with Microsoft Office to export highlights/notes to OneDrive. 
  • Lexile/Reading Level:  Used Advanced Search for a target audience or Lexile range; or after searching, Limit Search Results (on right sidebar) to a reading level or Lexile range. 

 

Tutorials & Guides

 

 

GALE Tools video tutorials (tools included in all GALE databases):

 

Guides:

 

Educator Resources 

 

 

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