Please see The Michigan eLibrary for a complete list of available resources.
All of the databases can be accessed from within the Library. Some are also available from home or school, but you will need to use your Novi Library card number to login.
Books and Literature
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.
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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.
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For middle and high school students and adults. Helps to build reading skills and improve study habits. Includes tests. |
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Career and College
Practice tests, preparation eBooks, and tutorials for the ACT®, SAT, 12 AP subjects, PSAT/NMSQT, and TOEFL iBT® exams. Create a free account to access tools to help you do well on your college admissions tests and essay. Create a free account to access tools to help you do well on your college admissions tests and essay.
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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. |
Tutor.com - Looking for live online homework assistance from expert tutors? No matter the subject give Tutor.com a try
NOTE: Please access this resource either through our app or website. Your Library card number and PIN will not work directly through tutor.com or their app.
Education
Nonfiction content geared for K-12 students. Includes over 132,000 encyclopedia articles, 103,000 images, 7,500 multimedia elements, more than 27,000 eBooks, and novels and essays. Tools include translation for 50+ languages and read-aloud functionality. Includes Lexile ranges and alignment with Michigan Department of Education Academic Standards across a variety of subjects.
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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.
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Quick facts and in-depth information on history, geography, people, places, science, and more. Biographies, world atlas, countries comparison, articles, and interactive resources are available.
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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.
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For high school students and educators. There is a selection of teacher resources and titles align with Common Core Curriculum Standards. You may access the full text of these eBooks from your computer, or download titles to most popular portable devices. |
Arts, biography, business, current events, geography and culture, health, history and social science, science and math.
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Arts, biography, business, current events, geography and culture, health, history and social science, science and math. |
Magazines and reference books for middle school students. Includes thousands of biographies and primary source documents. Subjects include history, current events, science, sports, and biographies. Also includes photos, maps, and flags.
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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.
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Presents multiple sides of over 400 issues. Helps students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues, and develop analytical thinking skills.
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Grades 4 through 12 skills improvement in math, writing and grammar, reading comprehension, social studies, and vocabulary and spelling through tests, eBooks, and tutorials. U.S. Constitution study and review, advanced math, and logic available for high school students. Create a free account to access tools to help you do well in school.
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Teen Health and Wellness
Call or text the Common Ground Resource and Crisis Helpline at 1-800-231-1127 or chat online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at www.commongroundhelps.org.
If you or someone you know is in suicidal crisis, call a suicide hotline 24/7.
1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
1-800-799-4TTY (4889) for hearing & speech impaired
iwannaknow.org – Teen health information
Startyourrecovery.org – Resources for addiction, treatment and recovery
Teen Books and Magazines
Girls' Life – Topics on fashion, cosmetics, hairstyles, self-esteem and more
Seventeen – Topics on fashion, beauty, health and more
Teen Ink - Teen magazine written by teens for teens devoted to teen writing, art, photos and more
Teen Reads - Discover teen book reviews, author information, and more
College and Career Information
College Board Online - Connects students to college access and opportunity
CollegeBound.Net - Information on colleges, universities, degrees, education and more
CollegeProwler – Explore college rankings
U.S. Department of Education - Financial Aid Information
AC (Affordable College) Online - Financial aid for online colleges
FinAid - Guide to financial aid
LendEDU - Best private Student Loans
Mapping Your Future - Navigate higher education and student loan processes
The Mint - Savings and investing tips for teens
Teen Homework Help
Cliffs Notes - Study guides and literature notes
Sparks Notes - Study guides and literature notes
Driving Resources
Driving Skills Tests - Find a tester near you
Driving Tests - Practice Driving tests
Michigan Road Skills Test Study Guide