DISCUS should be your first stop for all research!

These valuable databases are provided through the SC State Library and include magazines, encyclopedias, newspapers, etc. See your media specialist for the username and password for home access.

The Lexile^® Framework for Reading is a scientific approach that places both the reader and text on the same developmental scale, making it easy to connect your child with books targeted to their reading ability. Lexile measures help ensure your child is on the path to academic success.

Titles on the SC Young Adult Book Award Nominee lists are good choices for both avid and reluctant readers. Each year the list of nominees covers an array of genres and reading levels.

The Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University houses writing resources and instructional material, and we provide these as a free service of the Writing Lab at Purdue. Students, members of the community, and users worldwide will find information to assist with many writing projects.