Where Do I Start:

• BJ Pinchbeck’s Homework Helper – informational links for all subjects
• Homework Center – quick, one click info on all subjects compiled by Oregon’s Multnomah County Library
• Schools - local school’s websites

Databases:

• Britannica Online for Kids – online enclyclopedia, dictionary and atlas for students - (Gr K-6).
• Britannica Online – searches encyclopedia, dictionary, magazines, web and media clips - (Gr 6-12).
• elibrary elementary - search engine uses newspapers, magazines, books and evaluated web sites. Displays findings in order of relevance to your search.
• Student Research Center – searches by subject in encyclopedias, magazine and newspaper articles, biographies, primary sources and photos - (Gr 6-adult).

General Information and News:

• Ask Jeeves for Kids – search engine for kids (Elementary – middle school)
• Awesome Library – 31,000 reviewed sources by subject (Gr 7 and up)
• Facthound - digs up websites & information. (Gr K - 5+)
• Information Please Almanac – online almanac all subjects, currents events and this day in history (Middle school +)
• Kid’s Click – encyclopedia, dictionary, news, science, math, arts and entertainment. Web search by librarians for kids (Grades 4-8)
• Kid’s Information Almanac – online almanac of science, sports, social studies and more (Upper elementary – middle school)
• Kid’s Space – Internet Public Library for kids  (Grades 4-8)
• Time Magazine for Kids – news, current events, dictionary, country information and games (Grades 3-8)
• Yahooligans – news, sports, science, entertainment and games

Animals:

• Butterflies – lifecycle, photos, questions and links
• Kid’s Planet – animal facts, games and coloring pages
• Kratt’s Creatures – animal facts and character info from the PBS series
• National Geographic – animals, geography and science
• National Zoo – photos, information, news and web cams of animals
• Oakland Zoo – animal information with some photos and video clips
• Oregon Zoo – animal info, activities and behind the scenes at the zoo

Language Arts :

• Bartlett’s Quotations – match a quotation to who said it
• Lexiles - discover books in your lexile range here.

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Science & Math:

• Biomes and Habitats – land and water biomes worldwide
• CoolMath4Kids – games, problems and puzzles for kids of all ages
• Exploratorium – changing display of scientific endeavors include following scientists in the field, wandering through museum displays or looking into a microscope. (Gr 5 and up)
• Funbrain Math –practice math skills while playing baseball
• How Stuff Works – search by subject and find out how just about anything works
• Mad Scientist – ask a scientist and fun science activities (Gr 5 and up)
• Math - math have you stumped? Ask your math questions here (K-adult)
• Science Fair Projects

Social Studies:

• 50 States USA – state symbols, facts and history
• Atlapedia – Countries A to Z: geography, climate, people, history, etc.
• Biography –brief biographies and links about both contemporary and historical figures (from the A&E show)
• Gallery of Achievers – profiles of American achievers in all walks of life
• Kidscastle – cross the drawbridge and learn about life in the Middle Ages
• MI Kids – Michigan, geography, history, places to visit and more
• National Geographic – animals, geography and science
• NASA Space Place – facts, games, projects and fun
• National Parks – get information and “visit” our national parks and historical sites
• Starchild – young astronomers, science and fun
• U.S. Civil War – quick facts, photos and battles
• U.S. History – American history from the Library of Congress covers culture and the arts, countries, geography and more
• World Factbook  – up-to-date country information published by the CIA
• Zoom Inventors and Inventions – by invention, inventor or time period