EBSCO+-+Searchasaurus

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 * About EBSCO - Searchasaurus:**

Art and music Health History People and Places Science and Math Sports Stories || updated 2010 || Search within publication Sorting by date or relevance || 3-4 minute tutorials || Graphical, visual search (no advanced) Tabs at top of interface (dictionary, encyclopedia, pictures) Can search other databases ||
 * Database Name || Subject Area || Time Period || Result List Features || Help/About Information || Other Special Features ||
 * EBSCO Searchasaurus || Animals

This is a kid-friendly database that is easy to use and navigate. Below is the homepage. Tabs at the top provide access to a dictionary, encyclopedia, images and a visual search. You can use the search box to enter a term or use the icons for catagorized searching. You can limit by lexile and full text.



Below is a sample of a results page when using the search box. Filters allow for searching certain formats such as magazines or books and encyclopedias. Sorting can be done by date or relevance. HTML or PDF full text are available as shown. Lexile levels are given in some instances.



The following screen shows the results when clicking on one of the catagorized icons on the first screen. Sub categories appear and again one can limit to full text or lexile level. Searching is allowed within the category.