Homework Help

 

Databases

Please call the library at 785-7705 to obtain the correct username and password for these databases.

 

Searchasaurus

A kid-friendly source for full-text reference materials for students in Grades 1-6. Browsable by topic or searchable by keyword. This database includes full-text articles from children's magazines and reference works, access to the Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia and The American Heritage Children's Dictionary, an image search feature, and more. To access, choose Primary Search via Searchasaurus from the list. A NOVELny database (Ebsco)*

 

Kids Search
Designed for older kids, this database features full-text reference materials for students in Grades K-8. Also included is access to the Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia, The American Heritage Children's Dictionary, and an image search. To access, choose Kids Search from the list. A NOVELny database (Ebsco)*

 

Junior Edition K-12
Now with over 330 titles, cross searchable with E-Books, this periodical database is designed for students in junior high and middle school with access to a variety of indexed and full-text magazines, newspapers and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more. A NOVELny database (Gale)*

 

* NOVELny is a statewide virtual library provided free to the public by the New York State Library. It is currently a project funded through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant to the New York State Library by the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
 

 

 

Kid-friendly Internet Searching

 

Ask Jeeves for Kids
Type a question and Jeeves will search for answers.
 

Dewey Browse

Websites classified by the Dewey Decimal Classification System for Grades K-12

 

Internet Public Library Youth Division
Links to reference, science, government, math, health, religion, history, geography,
culture, art and many other useful sites.
 

KidsClick!
Thousands of sites picked by librarians. Search by subject, reading level, and whether
or not you want pictures.
 

KidsKonnect
Links to children's sites on most homework topics. (A safe Internet gateway
created and maintained by educators.)
 

PJ Pinchbeck's Homework Helper
Find over 700 links for homework help in this site maintained by a teen.
 

Yahoo Kids!
Search or browse web sites aimed at ages 8-14.
 

 

Popular Assignments

 

Animal Diversity Web
Classification, physical characteristics, diet, reproduction, behavior, range, habitat,
economic impact on humans, and conservation status for animals worldwide.
 

Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
Branches of government, how laws are made, election process, government symbols,
and more.
 

Get the Facts About New York State
State history, facts, symbols, and a list of governors.
 

The Eight Planets: A Multimedia Tour of the Solar System
One star, eight planets, and more. History, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of each of the planets and moons in our solar system. Updated to reflect Pluto's new status as a 'dwarf planet'.
 

Presidents of the United States
Biographies, presidency highlights, speeches and writings, election results, and odd facts.
 

Science Fair Projects
Terrific experiment ideas for school and home. For all levels.
 

Stately Knowledge
Basic facts about each state.