CHILDREN'S
REFERENCE

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GOOD SEARCH ENGINES FOR KIDS




DATABASES FOR KIDS
(for access at home,
you'll need to enter your library card number)
Early World of Learning
For Preschool to Kindergarten. Accessed through the World Book site, this offers read aloud nonfiction and fiction books about various subjects, games, and printables. Travel around the world or find out how where different foods come from.
Kids InfoBits
Subject oriented database that draws on magazines, newspapers, and encyclopedias to offer kid-friendly information on everything from animals to transportation, art to health, and many more.

Language learning for ages 0-6 with a very friendly panda.

eBooks for kids!! Games, picture books, and more. Check it out! It's free..

Listen and read books online for elementary, middle, and high school students

Online encyclopedia reference resource with printable maps, flags, pictures, and more. Explore the World of Early Learning for eBooks, games, and fun!
WEBSITES TO HELP WITH HOMEWORK
Ask Kids
Got a question? Use Ask Kids to search, or use the online study tools to research astronomy, history, science, math and more!
American Library Association Great Sites for Kids
Sites for fun and for homework about all subjects and with age appropriateness labels.
Beyond the Office Chair
Homework help site with helpful links on many sites. Thanks to Ms. Clark's Class for recommending it!
Discovery School.com - Homework Help
Many great links on this site. Choose from a wide variety of online learning adventures, from sharks to soil, space exploration to the Salem Witch Trials, and many more!
Fact Monster
An online guide to help in standard homework subjects, plus special sections on building skills for studying, writing, speaking and listening.
Homework Spot
This extensive site lists resources for elementary and middle school homework, plus online exhibits and field trips, and tips for succeeding in school!
Kidspace@The Internet Public Library
Check out Kidspace for help with general reference, math, science, geography, arts, and language. (There's also a great selection of sites for fun stuff like games, hobbies, sports and crafts!)
Multnomah County Library System - Homework Center
Find all kinds of topics and subjects to help you out with tons of links to homework help pages.
WordCentral - Merriam-Webster
Use this online dictionary to check word definitions, create your own dictionary, or stump your friends with the "daily buzzword"!
WONDERING HOW TO KNOW IF A SITE IS A GOOD RESOURCE. CLICK HERE FOR GUIDELINES FOR EVALUATING A SITE.
WEBSITES WITH BOOKLISTS FOR ALL AGES
Books for boys from KidsRead.com
Books for Guys to Read from Guy's Read
Award Winning Books from American Library Asso.
Booklists for all ages and subjects from Multnomah Public Library
Series and new books from Kids Reads
The Best Children's Books from a family of teachers
If you have further reference questions or need assistance with the databases please contact
Clare Dombrowski, Children's Librarian cdombrowski@mvlc.org or 978-388-8148x4
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