Homework Sites - Databases

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1. A to Zoo
   Find picture books on different subjects. You need your Power Card to use this database. You need your Library Card to use this database.
2. American Presidents
   Information about American presidents, past and present.
3. Britannica Online School Edition
   A resource for students to search or browse for information in encyclopedias, magazines, videos, and Web sites. You need your Library Card to use this database.
4. Core Documents of U.S. Democracy
   Major documents of the United States from 1776 to the present.
5. Country Studies/Area Handbooks
   Find out information about more than 100 countries.
6. Encyclopedia of Animals
   Provides in-depth information on the nature and habitat of familiar animals. You need your Library Card to use this database.
7. Information Please Almanac for Kids
   Find information out of encyclopedias, almanacs and dictionaries online!
8. Facts on File Science Online
   Check out this site to find science experiments, biographies, definitions, diagrams, essays, and timelines. You need your Library Card to use this database.
9. Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation
   Need help with your grammar? Check this site out!
10. Handbook of Texas Online
    Encyclopedia of Texas history, geography, and culture.
11. Kids Search
    Search for all kinds of subjects in different databases--very kid friendly! You need your Library Card to use this database.
12. Internet Public Library: KidSpace
    All kinds of cool stuff at this website! Check it out!
13. Internet Public Library: TeenSpace
    Includes information about Graphic Novels, a poetry wiki, and Frequently Asked Embarrassing Questions.
14. Merriam-Webster OnLine
    Online English dictionary and thesaurus.
15. Middle Search Plus
    Articles about all kinds of subjects; for middle school students. You need your Library Card to use this database.
16. Primary Search
    Articles from children's magazines and pamphlets; for elementary school students. You need your Library Card to use this database.
17. Tumble Book Library
    Online picture books, puzzles, games and quizes for kids. You need your Library Card to use this database.
18. Tutor.com
    Online homework help! You need your Library Card to use this database.
19. World Almanac for Kids
    Online version of the 2007 World Almanac for Kids
20. World Flag Database
    Find flags from all over the world as well as interesting facts about the places they are from.