In a data-driven world, understanding how to manage information with powerful tools is a skill needed by both students and educators. Database Magic is filled with practical advice and tips for using databases as learning and teaching tools. Practicing educator Sandra A. Dounce guides you from the basics of using databases to the higher-level learning strategies. Seventeen ready-made curriculum-based databases on the included CD-ROM in both MS Access and Excel formats enable users to put the information from the book into use immediately.