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General	Almanacs	Animals	Astronomy
Biographies (presidents, first ladies, and lots of other people)	Black History	Castles
Citing Your Sources	Country Information	Dinosaurs
Dictionaries	Encyclopedias	Endangered Species
Environment	Fact Monster	Flags
Government	History	Magazines
Maps	Museums	Mythology
Native Americans (Indians of North America)	Science	States
Weather

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General

A+ MathThis web site was developed to help students improve their math skills interactively.
Awesome StoriesA primary-sources web site which links to hand-selected pictures, documents, maps, and audio/visual clips from the world’s leading libraries, national archives and governmental web sites (contact your librarians for password assistance).
B.J. Pinchbeck’s Homework Helper As the Pinchbecks say, “If you can’t find it here, you can’t find it.” The world’s most complete set of homework links.
Class BrainClassBrain.com is an educational resource site that has specially designed resources for K-12.
Ebsco Magazine SearchOnce you are logged in with your library card look for Ebsco Kids Search. Kids Search is designed especially for youth in grades K-5 – powered by EBSCOhost®You will need your Grinnell Public Library card number to access this database from home.
EdheadsEducational Web experiences designed to make hard-to-teach concepts understandable using the power and interactivity of the Internet. © Edheads 2005.
Fact MonsterThis is a nationally recognized kid’s site for individualized homework help, reference materials, fun facts and features.
Free Federal Resources for Educational ExcellenceMore than 1600 federal teaching and learning resources organized by subject: art, history, language arts, math, science, and others…
The ImageComplete Guide to Minerals
Jiskha Homework HelpCovers a variety of homework subjects.
Little ClickersEducational websites of fun and learning activities for children.
Math Forum: K-12 Math ProblemsSets of math problems and puzzles, and computation tips and tricks to speed up your calculations.
Math and Reading Help Guide to math, reading, homework help, and tutoring.

Almanacs

Information Please Kid’s AlmanacWant to know what happened today in history, or whose birthday it is? Find this and much more at this site! Sports, science, famous speeches and documents, and a homework help file are just a few of the many, many items available with just a click of your mouse!

Animals

Animal EncyclopediasFind information about: birds; fish & sea creatures; insects & spiders; mammals; and reptiles & amphibians. Also find nature guides to North American animals and plants.
Animal PicturesSearch for Pictures, Sounds, or Video Clips.
Animal SitesLinks to information about insects, tigers, zoos and more!
DK-Eyewitness Animals Collection for kidsSalt Lake County library card number required.
Beastly Garden of Wordy Delights A list of plurals, collective nouns, sounds, gender and offspring for animals.
DinosaursA comprehensive on-line hypertext book about dinosaurs!
Endangered SpeciesWhich animals are endangered? Check here to find out.

Astronomy

Astronomy Picture of the DayEach day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.
NASA’s “Liftoff to Space Exploration.”Look for the “3D Solar System” and “Kid’s Space” for stories, art, science, and puzzles!
Star JourneyView the nighttime sky using National Geographic’s popular star chart or take a look at the Hubble Telescope.
Windows to the Universe A fun sight about earth and space science.
Grant Gale Observatory, Grinnell, IowaOpen houses are held at the observatory from time to time so members of the campus community, the general public, or special groups can view celestial objects through the 24″ telescope. There is no set schedule for these events, but they are announced in the local media. Arrangements for group visits can be made by contacting Robert Cadmus (641-269-3016).

Biographies (presidents, first ladies, and other people)

Biography.comA database of 25,000 people – past and present. Brief entries of who they were, what they did, and why.
Current BiographyThis is where you will find reliable information about the people making tomorrow’s headlines plus historical figures back to World War II.You will need your library card number to access this database from home.
Discoverers WebAll kinds of information found on the web about voyages of discovery and exploration. It includes an alphabetical list of explorers.
The First Ladies of the United States of AmericaBiographies of the wives of the Presidents.
Notable Citizens of Planet EarthA biographical dictionary of over 18,000 people. Includes birth and death years, professions, positions held, literary and artistic works and other achievements.
American President: An Online Reference ResourcesCollection of material about U.S. presidents, including “essays about each President and their lives before, during, and after their presidential terms.
Presidents ResourcesCollection of great information relating to the Presidents of the United States.Biographies of the Presidents, as well as Inaugural Addresses and familiar quotations.
The presidential timeline of the 20th CenturyInteractive timelines of each president’s life that include documents, diaries, maps, photo galleries, audio recordings, video clips, and classroom projects for teachers….

Black History

African-American MosaicA Library of Congress Resource Guide for the Study of Black History and Culture.
The African American OdysseyExplores black America’s quest for equality from the early national period through the twentieth century. It showcases the incomparable African American collections of the Library of Congress by displaying more than 240 items, including books, government documents, manuscripts, maps, musical scores, and plays in the largest black history exhibit ever presented by the Library.
Africans in America: America’s Journey Through SlaveryThe companion site to the PBS documentary explores the odyssey of African slaves in America, from the arrival of Europeans in Africa to the American Civil War.
Black History on the WebA site filled with African-American history.
National Geographic Online Presents: The Underground RailroadLearn about the journey, routes to freedom, the people who were a part of it, and see a time line.

Castles

Castles of the World A great castle page by Jaime J. Fernandez.
Castles on the Web Take a tour, see some photos, or visit the special Castles for Kids site.

Country Information

Background NotesU.S. Department of State background notes. You can access information on individual countries.
CIA World Factbook Country Information and maps
Cultural Profiles ProjectProvides an overview of life and customs in various countries.
Country ScorecardThis website offers you all important statistics to look at countries at a glance.
Altapedia OnlineContains full color physical and political maps as well as key facts and statistics on countries of the world.
The Library of Congress Country StudiesThis online series presently contains studies of 85 countries. Most of the books in the series deal with a particular foreign country, describing and analyzing its political, economic, social, and national security systems and institutions.
U.S. State Department Travel Warnings and Consular Information SheetsClick on a country for travel advisories and entrance requirements.
Yahooligans! CountriesFind pictures, maps, issues and sites for a variety of countries.

Dinosaurs

Zoom DinosaursA comprehensive on-line hypertext book about dinosaurs!

Dictionaries

Little Explorer Picture DictionaryA picture dictionary with links to over 1000 educational activities and games.
Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate DictionaryLet’s you quickly look up definitions, pronunciations, and etymology. Also has a thesaurus.
Freerice.com Test your vocabulary with this game! Everytime you play 10 grains of rice are donated through the UN World Food Program to help end hunger.

Encyclopedias

Encarta OnlineEncarta® Online is a valuable information resource, featuring Encarta Concise Encyclopedia, an abridged version of the award-winning Encarta Encyclopedia on CD-ROM; Schoolhouse, a resource for educators; and Explore, an area for discovery.
Encyclopedia BritannicaBritannica.com editors bring you the best websites, leading magazines, related books, and the complete Encyclopædia Britannica.
Encyclopedia.comVery short articles. Full length articles are only available through a home subscription.
World Book Encyclopedia-Home UseThe World at your fingertips!You will need your library card number to access this database from home.
Encyclopedia MythicaAn encyclopedia on mythology, folklore, and legend.

Endangered Species

EE-Link: Endangered Species A site full of information about endangered animals.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Endangered Species Program Find up-to-date information on endangered species in the United States. See the Just For Kids Department of the Interior site too.

Environment

Amazing Environmental Organization WebDirectoryThe Earth’s biggest environment search engine. Search for information on pollution, recycling, animal rights, wildlife and more!
Explore the Globe ProgramGlobal environmental issues, concerns, and solutions.

Flags

Flag Information on the Web Links to Current U.S. State Flags, Flags of the World, Heraldry, Historical Flags, Flags of the Native Peoples of the United States, Maritime Signal Flags, Motor Racing Flags, and many more!
Flags of the U.S., of the States, and of the U.S. Territories & Possessions Nice color pictures of historical and current U.S. flags.
Historical Flags31 historic flags from around the world.

Government

Federal Government Kids’ Pages Many statistical agencies provide special webpages for kids in elementary through high school. The webpages include fun facts, games, project ideas, and career information.
FirstGov for Kids It provides links to Federal kids’ sites along with some of the best kids’ sites from other organizations all grouped by subject.
The White House for KidsTour the White House, Fun Facts, 1st Pets, and MORE!

History

The History Place If you like history, you’ll love this website!
BBC History for Elementary GradesBritish Broadcasting Corporation launches sites on a variety of topics for ages 4-11.
TimelinesFind a variety of timelines including: Civil Rights, Civil War, American Revolution, History of Slavery, Women in History, World War II, Chinese History, Medieval and many, many more!
History.comHistory made everyday!
Day You Were BornMake a time capsule for your birthday.

Magazines

EbscoHost – KidsSearch Once connected click on “Kids Search ” ; “Student Research Center for Grades 6-12″ ; or “Searchasaurus” to find the full text from magazines for your project.You will need your library card number to access this database from home.

Maps

Yahoo! Maps Ttype in a U.S. address, and this site will draw you a map of where it is!
National Geographic Society Map MachineFind County maps and State maps! Begin by selecting a continent, or use the index to go directly to a specific country, territory or state.
Outline MapsFind outline maps of the world, the continents, and the United States.

Museums

The ExploratoriumThis science museum in San Francisco has hands-on exhibits such as the science of cycling, microbes, and building your own “ear guitar.”
National Museum of the American Indian, SmithsonianIncludes exhibitions and links to other Native American sites.
Smithsonian for Kids

Mythology

Encylopedia MythicaAn encyclopedia on mythology, folklore, and legend.

Native Americans

Alphabetical List of Federally Recognized Native American Tribes This page not only lists all the federally recognized tribes of Native Americans, but also has links from those tribes for their official websites, stories and legends, books, photographs and artwork.
Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of the American IndianDedicated to the preservation, study, and exhibition of the life, languages, literature, history, and arts of Native Americans. The museum’s collections span more than 10,000 years of Native heritage, from ancient stone Clovis points to modern silkscreen prints.
Spirit of the AnasaziLearn Anasazi symbolism, cultural periods, history, and more!

Science

About RainbowsAnswers many questions about rainbows including what makes the bow and what makes the colors.
Cool Science for Curious KidsLearn how animals are classified, the parts of a plant, a butterfly’s life cycle, about junk in the air, and how to look at things closely without a microscope.
The ExploratoriumThis science museum in San Francisco has hands-on exhibits such as the science of cycling, microbes, and building your own “ear guitar.”
How Products are madeExplains and details the manufacturing process of a wide variety of products, from daily household items to complicated electronic equipment and heavy machinery.
How Stuff WorksFind out how the engine in your car works, or what gears do, or what makes the inside of your refrigerator cold. A new article gets added every week!
Periodic Table of ElementsInteractive Periodic Table of Elements. Click on a chemical element to find basic information, atomic structure, isotopes, facts, and related links.
Volcano WorldView Volcanoes of the World, Currently Erupting Volcanoes, Volcano Images and Information, Volcanoes of Other Worlds, and Volcanic Parks and Monuments.

States

US State and Capital Home Pages (50states.com)Need facts about states? You’ll find it here!
National Geographic Society Map MachineFrom a map of the United States, click on a state to see a map for that state and brief facts.
Blank Outline State Maps Printable blank outline map of each US State. Capital and major cities marked.

Weather

USA Today WeatherUSA Today has assembled articles and other documents on climate and change.
Weather UndergroundFind the weather for any City, State or Zipcode, or Country. You can also find a retrospective survey of weather day-by-day back through 1994. First choose a city, then look for “Historical Conditions.”
World ClimateClimate data includes latitude and longitude and mean temperature for each month in centigrade and fahrenheit for 4500 locations. Search by country or municipality. From Buttle and Tuttle, Ltd.
AccuweatherLocal weather forecasts and international weather

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