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Classics

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Academic and career readiness (GED, SAT, ASVAB...)

LearningExpress provides career guides, study aides, and test preparation eBooks to help people prepare for high-stakes tests; to pass licensing, certification, or competitive entry-level exams; or to advance in school or professionally. Enter your Carlsbad City Library card number on the Research login page, select LearningExpress Library and click on the eBooks link.

Family histories

HeritageQuest provides searchable eBooks on family and town histories. Enter your Carlsbad City Library card number on the Research login page and select HeritageQuest. 

Holocaust Chronicle

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