Research Databases
These links will take you to databases, where you can search for articles on many different topics.
NoveList Plus: Your Guide to Fiction Looking for a new great book to read? Search by author, title, series, theme, topic, plot and more. Powered by EBSCOhost.
Kids InfoBits This resource is for beginning researchers in Kindergarten through Grade 5. Use the pictures and icons to find information on geography, current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports and more.
Student Resource Center-Gold Search for information for your homework. This database includes history, literature, science, social studies, and more. It is also organized by grade level (lexile). powered by Gale databases.
World Book Online for Kids Especially designed for younger patrons, this site offers articles, games, activities, and science projects.
World Book Info Finder Similar to World Book Online for Kids, but designed for older students' homework and research needs. Includes research guides, news, a Biography Center and more.
Lands and Peoples Find information about countries, continents, and the people that live (or have lived) in those areas.
Biography Resource Center + Lives & Perspectives This resource combines Gale reference biographies with full-text articles from magazines and newspapers. It also offers images and multimedia files. powered by Gale databases.
Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center Looking for information about today's social issues? Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center offers viewpoint articles, scholarly articles, statistics, images and podcasts. powered by Gale databases.
Grolier Online Passport Designed for older students and adults, Grolier Online includes eight encyclopedia databases covering a wide range of subjects. Includes a tutorial, an interactive atlas, "today is" history links, and many other helpful features.
World Book Discover Designed especially for older students who may be reading below grade level because of language or learning disabilities. Includes articles, like skills, interactive video and many other resources meant for older students.
Subject Links
Below you can find links for information on a number of topics across the web.
| Religion | Social Sciences |
| Languages | Science |
| Technology | Arts and Recreation |
| History and Geography |
Religion
- Religions of the World - The BBC's guide to religions around the world.
Social Sciences
U.S. Government
- Government Kids Website- The official kids' page for the U.S. government.
- Electing a President - A kids' guide to electing a U.S. president.
- Ben’s Guide to U.S Government - A cartoon Benjamin Franklin explains how our goverment works.
- White House Kids - Learn about the White House and current U.S. president.
- Kids in the House - The official guide to the House of Representatives for kids.
- Congress for Kids- Learn about both branches of the U.S. Congress.
World Government
- Social Studies for Kids - A social studies site for kids. Updated frequently with current events.
- Cyber School Bus UN- The United Nations kids' page.
- National Geographic Kids- National Geographic magazine's kids site.
- Where is that?- Test your geography skills! Do you know where these places are?
Languages
- Citation Machine - Writing a paper? If you need help citing your sources, this website makes it easy.
- Merriam-Webster's Word Central - Find definitions in the dictionary or similar words in the thesaurus. This site even lets you search for rhymes.
- Roget’s II The New Thesaurus- Looking for similar words or opposites? Look no further.
- RhymeZone - A rhyming dictionary! What rhymes with purple?
Science
Outer Space
- Astronomy Picture of the Day - Each day, NASA scientists show a new picture with an explanation.
- NASA-Kids - Learn about the U.S. Space Program.
- Window to the Universe - Outer space for kids! Games, puzzles, quizzes, news, history and more.
Weather
- Biomes of the World - What’s it like where you live? Find out what it is like to live in a desert, a rainforest, and more!
- Weather Wiz Kids - Find plenty of information, pictures, and diagrams of all kinds of weather, including tornadoes and thunderstorms.
- EPA Climate Change Website - What’s global warming? What’s the greenhouse effect? Find out at the Environmental Protection Agency’s website for kids.
Math
- AAA Math - Practice your math skills! This site has lessons for grades Kindergarten through Eighth.
- Cool Math - Helpful math practices and a math dictionary, plus math games and puzzles!
- Math Slice - Lots of fun games and activities to help you practice math skills.
General Science
- TryScience - Try experiments, play trivia games, and connect with real science centers.
- The Yuckiest Site on the Internet - From bugs to burps, this site covers everything gross!
- Chem4Kids - Information about matter, elements, and chemical reactions.
- Strange Matter - Learn how everyday things like a cell phone are made.
- Bill Nye the Science Guy - Bill Nye has a blog, plus great science experiments and links for kids!
- Science Fair Project Resource Guide - This web site will help you choose a science fair topic, plan your experiment, and create a display.
- More Science Fair Project Resources - Can’t think of a good science fair project? This website can help.
Plants and Animals
- Biology4Kids - Learn about cells and organisms at this website.
- Kids’ Planet - Play wild animal games and learn about endangered species.
- My First Garden - Would you like to start growing some of your own flowers or vegetables? You can learn how here!
The Human Body
- BAM (Body and Mind) - – Join the Immune Platoon! Discover how to protect your body from diseases and stay healthy.
Technology
Robots
- Robots - You can learn about the history of real robots, look at robot art, and even steer a remote controlled robot!
Make Things!
- Inventions-U.S. Patent Office - Play games and puzzles and learn about how people make inventions.
- Create Your Own Webpage - The steps to take to create a website of your own.
How Things Work
- Internet Basics - Some information about how to best use the internet, including searching online and using email.
- How Computers Work - Find out how all the parts of a computer work together.
- Animated Engines - These animations show you how all different types of engines work.
Arts and Recreation
- National Gallery of Art Kids - You can create online artwork in all the styles of master painters.
- Art Games - Join Arty in lots of fun games about works of art.
- Smart Kids - Chicago’s SMArt Museum of Art has a website just for kids to learn about art and discover their own artistic talents.
- Cartoonster - Have you ever wanted to create your own cartoons? This website will teach you how.
- The Artist’s Toolkit - There are tools that artists use, like lines, colors, and balance, to make beautiful works of art. Learn how to use them, too!
- The Imagination Factory - You can create art and recycle at the same time. This website will show you projects that transform trash into treasure.
History and Geography
Women's History
- Distinguished Women - Learn about famous women, from Joan of Arc to Hilary Rodham Clinton, and how they changed to world.
- First Ladies - Tthe White House website has information on all the U.S. Presidents’ wives.
African-American History
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - – Photos, timelines, and stories show you the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and all he did for the Civil Rights Movement.
- The African American Mosaic -
This website has information and personal stories about Black History.
Hispanic History
- Celebrate Hispanic Heritage - Meet famous latinos throughout history. Learn Hispanic history in the Americans. Connect with your heritage. Maya and Miguel will help!
General History
- America’s Story - Meet amazing Americans, jump back in time, and explore the United States.
- Biography Channel Website - Want to find out about the life of a famous person? Look up their name on the Biography website.
- Gallery of Achievers - Here you can find a role model is just about any career you dream of.
- History Channel - The History Channel website has games and information on history topics.
- Presidents - The White House website has information about all the U.S. Presidents.
Geography
- A to Z The USA - Working on a state report for school? This site has what you're looking for. Log in with your library card to this database.