Thrall Databases

  :: Explora


About Explora

As of June 1, 2015, this database replaces Kids Search, Middle Search, and Searchasaurus.

Description from publisher:
Designed to meet the unique needs of its users, Explora supports both student research and classroom instruction with the following features:
  • Simple search that quickly delivers relevant results
  • Easy-to-browse categories organized by popular topic
  • Topic overviews that provide students with a starting point for research
  • Colorful, mobile-friendly design with feature areas that provide context to students
  • Reading level indicators (Lexile Measures) to simplify discovery of grade-appropriate content
  • Text-to-speech for HTML articles to assist struggling readers or those learning English
  • Curriculum Standards Module to help educators correlate EBSCO content quickly and easily to Common Core, state- or province-specific curriculum standards

There are four versions of the Explora interface:
  • Primary Schools
  • Secondary Schools
  • Canadian Schools
  • Public Libraries

>> Please click here to access Explora.
Access Options:


This database can be accessed from any of Thrall Library's public Internet or research computers.

Concerning access outside the library:

Members of Middletown Thrall Library may log in to this service using their library barcode.

Access Issues?

Please call our Reference Dept. at (845) 341-5461 when the library is open.

You can also...

Tips & Special Features:


You can use the "more" links under the categories (Arts and Literature, Biography, Science and Math, etc.) to browse by topic.
For Further Exploration...

Please visit our Reference Department, call us at 1-845-341-5461, or ask a librarian.

Technical Considerations:
Experiencing access/technical issues?
Please see the ACCESS OPTIONS section of this page.

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