The colorful interface of SIRS Discoverer is intuitive and easy-to-use for even the youngest children who
are developing their initial research, writing, language, and computer skills.  Students in grades 1-9 love
the colorful buttons and simple navigation system.  But Discoverer is much more than a user-friendly interface.
Once students click on the main search page, the real genius of Discoverer  becomes apparent.

There are articles and graphics from more than 1,600 U.S. and international magazines, newspapers, websites,
and U.S. government documents — all carefullyselected for their educational content, interest appropriateness, and level of
readability.

This database gives you access to hand-picked content from 1,600 U.S. and international magazines,
newspapers, websites, and U.S. government documents. Tap into integrated activities,
biographies, fiction, and pictures, plus a dictionary and thesaurus.

Students in grades 1-9 will find everything they need to complete assignments and
research, including: Almanacs, Encyclopedias, Country Facts, Suggested Research Topics,
Discoverer’s Top Pick, Monthly Spotlights & Challenge Quests, plus Current Events.
Discoverer WebFind complements Discoverer with more than 5,000 prescreened weblinks
to the latest information on varied topic areas and ever-changing fields.

To use SIRS Discoverer inside the library, use this link:

• In-Library Use

To use SIRS Discoverer at home, contact your local branch library for username/password access. 
You will need a valid WPLS library card number to request at-home access.