Education
LTPL encourages all library members to invest in continuing education through utilizing these wonderful online resources.
We consistently offer books and nonfiction DVDs to supplement your learning, but we also have useful and convenient online education resources that you can sign up for free and learn without deadlines, fees, or the stress of passing or failing grades.
Educational Resources
Academic Search Complete
Designed for academic institutions, this database is a leading resource for scholarly research. It supports high-level research in the key areas of academic study by providing journals, periodicals, reports, books and more.AudioBookCloud
AudioBookCloud is an online library collection of streaming audiobooks.BookFlix
BookFlix® is a digital literacy resource that pairs more than 120 animated stories from Weston Woods with a best-selling nonfiction eBook from Scholastic on a similar subject. The fiction and nonfiction pairings are designed to strengthen early literacy skills while exposing young learners to real world concepts.Britannica Elementary
For Grades 3-4. Find information on countries, animals, and people. Watch and learn with videos, games, and activities.Britannica Fundamentals
Pre K - 2nd grade. Play and read to learn letters, numbers, shapes, and more.Britannica School-Middle
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.eBook K-8 Collection
The eBook K-8 Collection contains more than 13,000 titles chosen to support a quality learning experience for K-8 students across all subject areas taught in elementary and middle schools, and content aligns with Common Core Curriculum Standards (for participating U.S. states). The collection also features a selection of teacher resources to support educators and administrators.EBSCO eBook High School Collection
Content that includes a selection of classic literary works, important historical documents, and general reference materials.Environment Complete
This leading full-text database offers extensive coverage in the areas of agriculture, ecosystem ecology, energy, and affiliated areas of study. Offering full text and indexing for journals, books and monographs, it is an invaluable resource for students and scholars across all environmental disciplines.ERIC: Education Resources Information Center
ERIC (Education Resources Information Center) is an authoritative database of indexed and full-text education literature and resources. Sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences of the U.S. Department of Education, it is an essential tool for education researchers of all kinds.Explora for Educators
Designed to meet the unique needs of its users, Explora supports both student research and classroom instruction with rich, reliable content and easy-to-use functionality.Explora for Elementary Schools
Children’s magazines, easy-to-read encyclopedia entries, ebooks, and images. Students can learn about animals, musicians, fitness, space exploration, and much more.Explora for High Schools
Support the high school curriculum and students’ information literacy skills with high-quality content from popular and educational sources including full-text databases, e-books and digital magazines.Explora for Middle Schools
Support the middle school curriculum and students’ information literacy skills with high-quality content from popular and educational sources including full-text databases, e-books and digital magazines.Learning Express Library
Discover this portal of instantly scored licensing, certification, and aptitude practice tests, online career preparation, skill-building and vital information for a wide variety of occupations.Michigan eLibrary
NoveList K-8 Plus
NoveList K-8 Plus is a trusted source of read-alike recommendations specifically for younger readers. It helps kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests.PebbleGo
Grades PreK-3. Animals (including dinosaurs) and social studies sections of this early literacy and learning tool. Easy-to-navigate visual interface for emerging readers.Poetry & Short Story Reference Center
Hundreds of thousands of poems, as well as short stories, biographies, and essays. Topics include the poetic forms, movements, and techniques.Scholastic Teachables
Mini-books, Worksheets, Printable Packs & Lessons That Make Learning Engaging & Fun. Teacher-Approved A+ Teaching Materials for Grades Pre-K to 6. Grades Pre-K To 6. Created By Teachers.
Schools & Educational Websites
Common Core
Learn about the Common Core standards and why they are important for your child.
Cross of Christ Preschool
24155 Griswold Rd. South Lyon, MI 48178 248-437-0871
Detroit Catholic Central High School
27225 Wixom Rd. Novi, MI 48374 248-596-3810
Explorers Homeschool Association
Explorers is a group comprised of Christian families from many traditions, offering a strong slate of academic and enrichment classes for all age groups.
Holy Spirit Catholic School
9565 Musch Rd. Brighton, MI 48116 810-231-9199
Homeschoolers of Ann Arbor
An inclusive, secular homeschooling group that meets weekly in Ann Arbor.
Reading Rockets Common Core information
Learn how the Common Core Standards will shift English Language Arts teaching and learning, and discover links to classroom and professional development resources.
Red Apple Preschool
28117 Milford Rd. New Hudson, MI 48165 248-486-0492
South Lyon Co-Op Preschool
640 South Lafayette St. South Lyon, MI 48178 248-437-4270
South Lyon Community Schools
Access this site for complete information on the South Lyon school district and district schools.
St. Catherine of Sienna Academy
28200 Napier Rd. Wixom, MI 48393 248-946-4848
St. Patrick Catholic School
1001 Orndorf Drive Brighton, MI 48116 810-229-7946
The Learning Tree
22820 Valerie St. South Lyon, MI 48178 248-446-8791