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March 12, 2025: Click here to read an important letter from the Library Director.

We are experiencing network disruptions affecting our catalog and Internet. Our Technology Team is actively working to resolve the issue. Check back for updates; we appreciate your patience!

  • Books can still be checked out with an FBCL library card
  • eBooks ARE AVAILABLE on OverDrive/Libby and hoopla; click here for instructions.
  • Overdue fines are waived until the network issue has been resolved
  • Most online resources are now available
  • Not available: Catalog & access to your account, Wall Street Journal, LinkedIn Learning, Hotspots & Launchpads

Alert: University Branch Library

University Branch Library (Sugar Land) will be CLOSED on Friday, March 14, for a scheduled power outage by CenterPoint Energy. 

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Gale In Context: Middle School

Middle School: Gale in Context

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Explore the most-studied topics including cultures, government, people, history, literature, and more.

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Miss Humblebee's Academy

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Gale Presents: Miss Humblebee’s Academy is an award-winning online resource that gives kids ages 3–6 access to hundreds of guided lessons using videos, music, eBooks, hands-on activities, and more. It includes off-line lessons, too. View weekly progress and performance reports to track improvement toward kindergarten readiness. It’s serious learning fun!

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Gale Presents National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids (Gale)

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Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Best for children aged 6–14.

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OverDrive

Enjoy eBooks and eAudiobooks in your browser or in OverDrive's easy-to-use "Libby" mobile app.

Please sign into the Libby by OverDrive app or website to see your current holds.

Find OverDrive FAQs here: OverDrive FAQ

 

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SIC's Science Activity and Topic Pages

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Enter a topic in the search box, and then click on “Experiments” in the upper right hand of your results page to find science fair projects in Gale's Science in Context.

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Something about the Author

Something About the Author (Gale)

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A database containing illustrated biographical articles covering more than 10,000 contemporary authors and illustrators for young people in electronic book format.

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STAAR - TEA Student Assessment Division

Review released STAAR tests and information booklets on this Texas Education Agency website.

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Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

Released STAAR and TAKS tests, Exit Level tests, and End-of-Course Examinations - for use as practice tests; answer keys are included.

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Texas State Historical Association Handbook of Texas Online

Search or browse through articles on Texas history, geography, culture, and biographies of famous Texans.

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TumbleBook Library for Children

Stream animated picture books and games. New feature: TumbleMath offers children's books about numerous math topics. All selections are always available!

Watch a short video that provides an introduction to using TumbleBooks here.

 

Find Tumble FAQs here: TumbleBook and TumbleMath FAQ

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TumbleMath for Kids

TumbleMath

Animated books to spark a love of numbers! Thousands of practice questions to help master math standards!

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World Book Early Learning

Interactive stories, games and videos for preschool and early-elementary age children that reinforce literacy skills such as phonics, colors, shapes and numbers.

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World Book Encyclopedia

Encyclopedia articles, interactive maps, periodical articles, and much more.

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World Book Kids

World Book Kids

Image-driven content for curious kids to explore; grade K+ 

Includes Science Projects, Activities, Games, Maps, Important People, and more.

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World Book Student

Foundational research tool for curriculum reinforcement; grades 5+

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World Book Time Liness

World Book Timelines

Dive in to history with this unique, interactive view! Timelines offers hundreds of pre-generate timelines across eight broad topics, which cover various time periods in history or span the life of historical public figures. Users can also create their own timelines from scratch, adding events, descriptions, and media.

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Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos

World Book's Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos

Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos is a beginner’s Spanish language reference tool. The site offers World Book’s excellent editorial content, rich media, and engaging features in Spanish.

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