Research Databases: W

Access to research databases, genealogy and local history information, guides, events and more.

This program includes 30 species and subspecies of snakes that are found in Ohio. Of these 30 kinds of snakes only three are poisonous and dangerous to people and domestic animals. We also have included one species of poisonous snake that does NOT live in Ohio, the Water Moccasin. We added the Water Moccasin to our list for this program because a great many people think that it does live in Ohio.

This resource will help to identify Ohio trees by leaf, fruit, or by name.

Identify flint artifacts, found in Ohio, using this resource.

A portal of various WorldBook databases available to search.

Intended for grades K-8, World Book Kids is a fun and interactive way to introduce younger students to the world of online learning. Searching is simple and can be done by keyword or by choosing a general subject that breaks down into specific topics. The encyclopedia also provides images, diagrams, maps and activities tied to national curriculum standards.

A wealth of resources to help preschoolers and children in the early grades grasp critical early childhood themes. 

Spanish speakers and students of Spanish can benefit from the clear, concise information in Estudiantil Hallazgos, World Book’s intermediate Spanish-language encyclopedia.