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Gale In Context: Elementary

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A search tool for students in kindergarten through fifth grades to find full-text articles from popular magazines and facts from reference books for research papers or homework.

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Gale In Context: High School

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Gale In Context: Middle School

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Students will find outstanding support to complete assignments in core subjects, including literature, science, social studies and history.

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National Geographic for Kids

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Students can explore science, animals, technology, cultures, and history from full-text magazines and books, videos and images.

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