Dallas ISD Online Resources
All databases can be accessed 24/7 from any Dallas ISD computer (no passwords required)OR from any computer on the Internet (authenticationrequired)
Note: Posting passwords or authentication information on any other websites violates DISD’s licenses.
/ ABC-CLIO is a multimedia database consisting of current events, local and global issues and pop culture. Some of the databases included are: American Government, American History, World History, and World Geography. /
Username = disdstudent
Password = disdstudent
/ Encyclopedia Britannica offers grade level specific searches. You will find reference articles, journals, magazines, the Web's best sites, multimedia, and curriculum content. / OR
ID = dallas
Password = schools
/ Capstone Interactive Library (CIL) enhanced eBooks are interactive, browser-based, digital books that feature easy navigation tools and enhanced content that supports readers of all types and ages. /
Username=dallasisd
Password = dallasisd
/ Career Cruising is an interactive career
guidance and planning system. Secondary students can take a career assessment and use this database to find the right career. /
Clickhere for Career Cruising passwords.
/ The CultureGrams series is one of the most trusted and widely used cultural reference and curriculum products in the education, government, and non-profit arenas. Here you will learn about countries, cultures, and customs. /
Username = dallasisd
Password = dallasisd
/ Dallas Morning News – Newspaper in Educa-tion has a free, complete, online newspaper for students and staff of Dallas ISD. 24- 7 Access! /
Teachers go to website to create
username and password.
/ EBSCO Host Research Databases offers a broad range of full text and bibliographic databases designed forK-12 students. /
ID = dallas
Password= schools
/ Gale Virtual Reference Library offers you an online collection of eBooks, The Literature Resource Center and Kids InfoBits.This database also includes ASCDs collection of professional eBooks. /
Library User Password = lonestar
Remote Access Code =lonestar
User group ID = region10
/ The Handbook of Texas Online is a multi-disciplinary encyclopedia of Texas history, geography, and culture. /
No passwords needed
/ History Study Center offers invaluable historical reference material that covers 14 centuries of history, from ancient to modern, old world to new world. /
Username = dallasisd
Password = dallasisd
/ Image Quest has quality images which can be used for art projects, presentations, assignments, etc. /
Username =dallas
Password = schools
/ International Children’s Digital Library is a database of full text picture books presented in their original language. Stories reflect similarities and differences in various cultures. /
No passwords needed
/ Journey Back in Time provides online Internet access to thousands of historical newspaper articles, documents, and writings of America's past. /
ID = 217746 Password = ATWCYKNM
Admin Pass = SLGWH5M4
/ NetTrekker is a search engine comparable to Google. This database provides K-12 educational content to enhance student education. Delivering rich educational content to every child in a safe, relevant, easy-to-use format. /
Self-registration see librarian
/ Novelist can recommend a book for you. Is there a book you loved and would like to read more just like it? Are you looking for lesson ideas or a book study? Novelist is the answer. /
ID = dallas
Password= schools
/ Pebble Go is made up of three databases: Earth, Animals, and Biographies. Each database features leveled text and navigation specifically designed for the beginning researcher including read aloud text, audio and video clips. /
Username=dallasisd
Password = dallasisd
/ PowerVideos enables educators to enhance the learning experiences of all students through the delivery of exceptional content from top educational publishers. /
Self-registration see librarian
/ TeachingBooks.net is an easy-to-use website that adds a multimedia dimension to the reading experience. Hear books read by the author, view book guides, and lesson plans. /
Username = leave blank
Password= dallasstudents
/ World Book information follows school
curriculum. It includes Dramatic Learning (plays and readers’ theater), Science Power and more. Also find interactive activities for PK and K. /
ID = dallasisd
Password = dallasisd
/ Dallink is your school's Library Catalog. Use the catalog to access books, graphic novels, electronic books, and much more.
If your library doesn't have the book you want, place ahold requestand borrow it from
another school. /
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updated: 2/9/12