Online Library Resources

The online resources listed below are targeted towards students in grades K-5th.

Most of these resources are always available to Austin ISD students and staff.

Online E-book resources

EBook Platform	Description	Features	Access
Ebsco K-8 eBook Collection	K-8 collection of full-text ebooks. Searchable by category. Includes citation tools, persistent links, and Google classroom compatible. Multi-user access simultaneously.	Google Drive compatible	Log in to your AISD Portal account, select MackinVia, and click on "Databases" -OR- https://bit.ly/2J6fIGFLinks to an external site. username: austin2 password: research2!
International Children's Digital Library	Online access to books for children written in many languages, plus English-language classics.	books in dozens of languages	Go to: http://en.childrenslibrary.org/Links to an external site.
Mackin VIA	AISD's district-wide eBook platform provides access to more than 16K elementary level ebooks, including popular fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, picture books, and digital audiobooks. Most titles are licensed for one reader at a time (not multi-user simultaneous access), making this a great resource for student choice reading.	a few Spanish and bilingual titles. some digital audiobooks Many titles offer: text-to-speech changeable font and type size active reading tools (highlighting, note-taking, etc.).	Log in your AISD Portal account and select MackinVia -OR- Download the free MackinVIA app to your ChromeBook, tablet, or phone, or go to www.mackinvia.comLinks to an external site. in a browser. Select your school. You will be redirected to the AISD portal; use your AISD login. To read ebooks without checking out, go to https://www.mackinvia.com/Links to an external site. leave the School field BLANK and use the "guest" login for your campus (ask your campus librarian)
National Geographic for Kids	Reputable, authoritative, and appropriate non-fiction content for children aged 6-14. Multi-user simultaneous access	video pictures magazines ebooks text-to-speech	Log in to your AISD Portal account, select MackinVia, and click on "Databases" -OR- https://bit.ly/3bfgMUHLinks to an external site. username: austin2 password: austin2
TumbleBook Library	A collection of TumbleBooks (animated, talking picture books), TumblePuzzles, and TumbleQuizzes, as well as TumbleResources for teachers. Multi-user simultaneous access.	animated, talking picture books puzzles quizzes	Log in to your AISD Portal account, select MackinVia, and click on "Databases" -OR- https://www.tumblebooklibrary.comLinks to an external site. username: austinisd password: books
TumbleMath	A collection of animated, talking picture books related to math concepts such as Fractions, Counting, Adding, etc., plus TumbleQuizzes, as well as TumbleResources for teachers. Multi-user simultaneous access.	animated, talking picture books search by math concept / skill	Log in to your AISD Portal account, select MackinVia, and click on "Databases" -OR- https://www.tumblemath.comLinks to an external site. username: austinisd password: books
World Book eBooks	Collection of highly illustrated, engaging ebooks from World Book—plus more than 2,000 classic novels—that support curricula at every reading level.	early readers have authentic read-aloud audio some other titles have text-to-speech zoom to enlarge text	https://worldbook.kitaboo.com/reader/worldbook/index.htmlLinks to an external site. username: austin2 password: austin2

Online Database resources

Online Resource	Description	Features	Access
Britannica School Elementary	Comprehensive encyclopedia for elementary level. Includes magazine articles, web sites, interactive lesson plans and teacher resources	text-to-speech Google translate Google Drive compatible	Log in to your AISD Portal account, select MackinVia, and click on "Databases" -OR- https://school.eb.com/levels/elementaryLinks to an external site. username: austin2 password: austin2
Britannica Escolar Primeria	This online learning platform in Spanish includes elementary level encyclopedia articles, interactive games, searches, videos, multimedia, maps, and more!	interface and all content in Spanish text to speech Google Drive compatible	Log in to your AISD Portal account, select MackinVia, and click on "Databases" -OR- https://escolar.eb.com/levels/primariaLinks to an external site. username: austin2 password: austin2
Britannica Fundamentals (PK-1st)	Designed specifically for young learners. Students will find engaging and developmentally-appropriate activities including an interactive atlas, learning games, and effective vocabulary builders.	text to speech four main areas: Read, Explore, Play, Create	Log in to your AISD Portal account, select MackinVia, and click on "Databases" -OR- https://fundamentals.school.eb.com username: austin2 password: austin2
Explora Primary	Full-text database of popular children’s magazines. Students can learn about a variety of subjects, including science, health and geography. It also includes a vast image collection.	search topics by category large collection of images	Log in to your AISD Portal account, select MackinVia, and click on "Databases" -OR- http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip%2Cuid&profile=ehk5Links to an external site. username: austin2 password: research2!
Gale Kids InfoBits	Content-rich, authoritative, and easy-to-use resource featuring age-appropriate content covering a broad range of educational topics. Content includes book articles, magazine and news articles, biographies, etc.	search topics by category text to speech Google Drive compatible Google translate	Log in to your AISD Portal account, select MackinVia, and click on "Databases" -OR- https://go.gale.com/ps/start.do?p=ITKE&u=j227901&authCount=1Links to an external site. username: austin2 password: austin2
Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos	Spanish translation of World Book’s Student Discovery Encyclopedia with articles on a wide variety of subjects.	interface and all content in Spanish search topics by category visual dictionary activities Google Drive compatible	Log in to your AISD Portal account, select MackinVia, and click on "Databases" -OR- https://www.worldbookonline.com/eeh/homeLinks to an external site. username: austin2 password: austin2
Learn 360	Streaming multimedia resource for K–12 providing access to more than 153,000 multimedia resources, including high-quality full-length videos, video clips, images, audio titles, articles, activities, worksheets, and more.	videos interactive lessons study guides science experiments math activities learning songs music tracks audio speeches printable maps and flags	Log in your AISD Portal account and click the Learn360 tile -OR- https://learn360.infobase.comLinks to an external site. username: austin password: austin
Pebble Go	Curricular content hub specifically designed for K-2 students. Packed with informational articles, ready-made activities, and literacy supports for students of all abilities. Modules include Biographies, Social Studies, Science, Animals, and Dinosaurs.	all modules (except Dinosaurs) in both English and Spanish authentic read-aloud audio video clips printable activities	Log in to your AISD Portal account, select MackinVia, and click on "Databases" -OR- https://pebblego.com/Links to an external site. Links to an external site.Campus specific login for Mills: username: millspg password: gomills Links to an external site.OR temporary COVID19 login: username: engaged password: learning
Research Rocket by NewsBank	Covers a broad range of subject areas: Science & Math, Environment, Technology, Art & Music, Government & History, Sports, etc. Vetted, credible & age-appropriate content from magazines, newspapers, and newswire.	author interviews book guides, activities, and lessons book trailers	Log in to your AISD Portal account, select MackinVia, and click on "Databases" -OR- https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/?p=JRKPLinks to an external site. username: austin2 password: austin2
Teaching Books	Resources designed to generate enthusiasm for books and reading by providing thousands of author programs and K-12 book resources. Includes video and audio from authors, a section on diverse books, and more.	author interviews book guides, activities, and lessons book trailers	Log in to your AISD Portal account, select MackinVia, and click on "Databases" -OR- https://www.teachingbooks.net/ username: austin2 password: austin2
World Almanac for Kids	Educational videos, games, stories and activities for young learners. Topics include Wild Animals, People at Work, Rainforests, Weather, Counting Numbers, and more.	read-aloud for most content videos games activities	Log in to your AISD Portal account, select MackinVia, and click on "Databases" -OR- https://wak.infobaselearning.com/ username: austin password: austin
World Book Kids	General reference website especially for young students. The site offers image-based navigation, easy-to-read articles, thousands of illustrations, and a wealth of engaging games, science projects, and activities.	text to speech Google Classroom compatible Google translate educator resources, including webquests	Log in to your AISD Portal account, select MackinVia, and click on "Databases" -OR- https://www.worldbookonline.com/kids/homeLinks to an external site. username: austin2 password: austin2