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Teen Reference: Academic Help

Reference materials for teens.

Introduction

This page offers resources for students who need academic assistance. For resources related to reserach projects, please see the Additional Reserach Guides for Teens on the homepage of this LibGuide.

Brainfuse HelpNow

Brainfuse HelpNow LogoBrainfuse HelpNow offers free, online homework help for K-12 and adult learners. Connect with a live tutor daily between 2PM and 11PM to receive online homework help in a variety of subjects, including writing, FAFSA, and language learning. Videos, flashcards, study tools, test prep, and other resources are available 24 hours a day.

EBSCO eBooks

eBooks on EBSCO logoWith EBSCO eBooks, search the full text of over 4,200 fiction and nonfiction ebook titles. This database includes a variety of books to help you with your studies. Access tons of CliffsNotes books, mathematical study guides, and more. Read the books on your computer, or download the app to your phone or tablet.

Hoopla

Hoopla logoHoopla is ​​a​​​​ web and mobile library media streaming platform for audio books, comics, e-books, movies, music, and TV. Hoopla has a substantial collection of SparkNotes for help understanding and studying various literary works. Hoopla is only available to residents of St. Louis County. Limit of 10 titles per month.

Kanopy

Kanopy logoWith Kanopy, browse hundreds of movies on your computer or mobile device. Kanopy has a strong collection of independent, international, and documentaries to stream. Brush up on your understanding of great literature and genres with the Literature Lessons series. Only available to residents of St. Louis County. Limit of 10 titles per month.

LearningExpress Library

Picture of three teens working on a computerLearningExpress Library provides access to practice tests and online mini-courses to help students. High school students can get help with math, language arts, science, social studies, technology, or logic and reasoning skills. Preparation for the ACT, SAT, AP tests, TOEFL, IELTS, college placement tests, and high school equivalency tests is also available.