Children's Resources

Encyclopedia Americana | From HomeHome Access

Encyclopedia AmericanaNews, articles and information on all subject areas; includes biographical profiles.

 

Kids InfoBits

Kids Infobits

"Kids InfoBits is Gale's exciting database designed especially for students in kindergarten through grade five. Complete with an engaging, developmentally appropriate graphic interface, premier reference content and the best magazines for elementary students, Kids InfoBits addresses the way kids learn and conduct research — and makes it fun!"

 

Novelist K-8

K-8Find What to Read Next for grades K-8, Book Discussion Guides and Teacher Guides, Similar Books, Book Reviews and much more!

 

Primary Search

Primary Search

"Primary Search contains full text for more than 70 popular, elementary school magazines. All full-text articles are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles). Additionally, Primary Search includes the Encyclopedia of Animals, and features the Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia, which provides students with easy-to-read encyclopedic entries written specifically for kids. This database also provides the American Heritage Children's Dictionary, 3rd Edition from Houghton Mifflin, and thousands of relevant photos, maps and flags."

 

Searchasaurus

EBSCO Publishing's Searchasaurus interface provides an exciting and easy way for primary school students to enhance and develop basic search methodologies. Students will be riveted by the colorful, animated interface, complete with erupting volcanoes and a dinosaur guide, as they gather information on a wide range of topics. Searchasaurus offers Lexile limiters (reading level), making it easy for students to read and research only appropriately challenging materials. - EBSCO Publishing searchasaurus
 

World Book Online

  • For middle school and high school students
  • Includes pictures, maps, sounds and videos