The Manistee County Library

Resources for Teens & High School Students

Welcome to the Teens Online Resources page at the Manistee County Library! We recognize that high school is a transformative period in a young person’s life, and we’re here to provide you with the tools and resources you need to excel in academics, prepare for your future, and continue your journey through the wonderful world of reading.

As a high school-aged teen, you’re at an exciting crossroads, where you’re preparing for college, exploring potential careers, and managing the demands of homework. We understand that this stage can be both exhilarating and challenging, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Our online resources are thoughtfully curated to address your unique needs, offering a blend of college and career readiness guidance, homework assistance, and a world of captivating books for your enjoyment.

Whether you’re seeking help with assignments, researching colleges and scholarships, or simply looking for an inspiring read, our online resources are your go-to destination. Our aim is to empower you to reach your academic and personal goals, making your high school years as successful and enjoyable as possible.

At the Manistee County Library, we’re not just about books; we’re about your future. Join us on this journey of discovery, empowerment, and growth as we provide the tools and resources you need to thrive in high school and beyond.

College & Career Readiness

Career Preparation

Includes a resume builder where you can save, edit, and print. Explore a variety of careers including allied health, law enforcement, and nursing. Prepare for occupation exams including civil service, commercial driver’s license, cosmetology, teaching, and more. Prepare to join the military or become an officer. Create a free account to access tools to help you do well on these exams.

College Admissions Test Preparation

Practice tests, preparation eBooks, and tutorials for the ACT®, SAT, 12 AP subjects, PSAT/NMSQT, and TOEFL iBT® exams. Create a free account to access tools to help you do well on your college admissions tests and essay. Create a free account to access tools to help you do well on your college admissions tests and essay.

Vocational Studies Premier™

Designed for two-year colleges, this resource offers support for vocational programs. Subjects include: counseling, biotechnology, cosmetology, fashion design, forensics, graphic arts, health information technology, law enforcement, and veterinary assistant.

Homework

Biography Reference Center™

More than 450,000 biographies. Includes complete full text run of Biography Today and Biography Magazine as well as thousands of narrative biographies.

Britannica School

Nonfiction content geared for K-12 students. Includes over 132,000 encyclopedia articles, 103,000 images, 7,500 multimedia elements, more than 27,000 eBooks, and novels and essays. Tools include translation for 50+ languages and read-aloud functionality. Includes Lexile ranges and alignment with Michigan Department of Education Academic Standards across a variety of subjects.

Explora™ for High Schools

Provides hundreds of popular magazines and reference books for high school libraries. Covers subjects such as art, history, sports, and music. Includes thousands of biographies and primary source documents. Also includes photos, maps, and flags. Pulls content from MAS Complete, Consumer Health Complete, Newspaper Source Plus, eBook High School collection, Applied Science & Technology Source, and Vocational Studies Premier.

Explora™ for Middle Schools

Magazines and reference books for middle school students. Includes thousands of biographies and primary source documents. Subjects include history, current events, science, sports, and biographies. Also includes photos, maps, and flags. Pulls content from Middle Search Plus, Primary Search, Newspaper Source Plus, and the eBook K-8 Collection.

Literary Reference Center™

Includes over 14,000 short stories and 54,000+ poems. Covers information on thousands of authors and their works. Topics include: plot summaries, literary criticism, book reviews, novels, and author interviews.

MAS Complete™

Designed for high school libraries and offers coverage of popular high school magazines and reference books. Wide range of subjects offered including art, history, sports and music. Over 1,000,000 photos, maps and flags.

Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints

Provides different views about issues that help students develop critical thinking skills. This resource brings balance and perspective to contemporary issues using arguments from experts.

Read

EBSCO eBooks™ High School Collection

For high school students and educators. There is a selection of teacher resources and titles align with Common Core Curriculum Standards. You may access the full text of these eBooks from your computer, or download titles to most popular portable devices.

MeLCat

Discover millions of books available from 400+ Michigan libraries.

NoveList® Plus

Contains information on over 260,000 fiction and readable nonfiction titles. Features lists of award-winning books, book discussion guides, Read-a-Like recommendations, and complete series information. Also includes reader ratings and reviews. Create your own reading wish list.

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