Explora for Public Libraries

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Database options

Explora is free with your library’s purchase of at least one compatible EBSCO database, and each Explora profile can be customized for a specific audience. The three full-text databases highlighted below can help you create a well-rounded collection for researchers of all ages.

MasterFILE Complete is a multidisciplinary database containing e-books, primary sources, and articles from the most popular magazines for public libraries, including The Atlantic, Consumer Reports, Ebony, People, Scientific American, Sports Illustrated, TIME and more. Download the title lists: Periodicals | eBooks

Middle Search Plus offers middle school students a carefully curated collection of e-books, primary sources and popular magazines such as Cobblestone, Ranger Rick, Sports Illustrated Kids and TIME for Kids. Download the title lists: Periodicals | eBooks

Primary Search caters to elementary school students with a carefully curated collection of e-books from top children’s publishers, popular magazines such as Cricket and Highlights, and easy-to-read encyclopedia entries. Download the title lists: Periodicals | eBooks

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