Award-Winning Books

Coretta Scott King Award
Presented annually by the American Library Association  to authors and illustrators of African descent whose books promote an understanding and appreciation of the American Dream.

The John Newbery Medal
Awarded by the American Library Association, this medal is awarded to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.

The Randolph Caldecott Medal
Awarded by the American Library Association, this medal is awarded to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.

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Encyclopedias, Search Engines, and other Homework Helpers

Ask Jeeves for Kids
Ask Jeeves for Kids allows you to ask a question and provides web sites that might help

B.J. Pinchbeck’s Homework Helper
Over 700 links to different school subjects

Brain Pop
A subscription Web site that includes some free resources.  Its content spans 6 main subjects

CitationMachine
An interactive tool to easily create online or print citations by filling out a simple Web form; the citation is generated in two standard formats from which to choose.

Eduhound Español
Offers links to Spanish-only resources on Hispanic culture, history, health, reference, and more. Also includes a bilingual tutorial section and links to Spanish-language media.

Fact Monster
Find information about almost everything, using this online almanac/dictionary/encyclopedia combination

Homework Spot
Features resources for all school subjects and much more

Kids Click!
A web search engine for kids created by librarians

World Almanac for Kids
Explore this virtual world of facts. 

World Book Online
Access one of the most authoritative and easy-to-use information sources available on the Web.  Also available in Spanish.

Yahooligans
The kid friendly version of the popular search index, Yahoo!

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Current Events and General Information

CNN Student News
Explore major news events

The Guinness Book of World Records
The online version of the world’s best-selling book

The Smithsonian Institution
Browse through dozens of Smithsonian web sites for students. If you’re interested in art and design, science and nature, or history and faraway places, they have a site for you!

Sports Illustrated for Kids
The online counterpart to Sports Illustrated For Kids magazine.   A fun, safe environment for kids, filled with news, games, and interactive features.

Time Magazine for Kids
News site for kids by the creators of Time magazine. Available in 3 different grade-level editions

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Famous People

African American Inventors
A small list of African American inventors with extensive biographical information

Biography.com
Particularly strong on contemporary personalities and entertainers

Women who Changed History
Discover women who have made a difference

Presidents of the United States of America
Background information, election results, cabinet members, and notable events on each of the Presidents

Zoom Explorers
An overview of explorations, including expeditions beneath the sea and into outer space

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History and Geography

African-American History

This U. S. National Park Service site explores African American history and culture

America’s Story
An excellent introduction to the collections of the Library of Congress

The American Revolution
Links to essays on most of the key events of the American Revolution.

Civil War Photographs
Selected from the Library of Congress

History for Kids
Focuses on Europe, Asia and Africa before 1500 AD

National Geographic for Kids
An interactive magazine covering animals, entertainment, science, technology, current events, and cultures from around the world

The Oregon Trail
See how the men and women of the Oregon Trail blazed their way West

Native Americans
Information about dozens of American Indian tribes and their native languages

Native Tech
Information on Native American games, toys, food, recipes, poetry and stories

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Science

Animal Planet
Your online reference to the world of animals

Astronomy for Kids
This site has information on the solar system and the universe beyond. There are several sections to the site and all of them should be easily understood by kids of all ages.

Biology4Kids
Provides a detailed look at the biology of living things, starting with the cell and its structure

Biomes and Habitats
Provides information on biomes around the world

Habitats
Offers numerous links to habitat-related life science sites on such topics as ecosystems and photosynthesis

KidsHealth
A comprehensive overview of the body

Living Things
Offers biology basics for young learners in K-5

Mineralogy Database
This mineral database contains 4,255 individual mineral species descriptions

Science Fair Projects
Presented by the Baltimore Public Library, this site helps you get started on your project, provides references to project idea sources, and links to other science fair project sites

Science Project Resource Guide
The Internet Public Library will lead you through the necessary steps to successfully complete a science experiment

Science Fair Central
Includes a long list of project ideas and experiments.

Solar System Exploration
A NASA Web site with lots of information about our solar system, what we are learning about it, and how we are making new discoveries.

Volcanoes Online
Everything you need to know about volcanoes

Web Elements
The first periodic table on the WWW, this chemistry site has won numerous awards

Web Weather for Kids
Learn what makes weather wet and wild, do cool activities, and become hot at forecasting the weather

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Math

A+  Math Homework Helper
Solve your math problems with step-by-step explanations. Over 100 math topics covered

All Math
Practice your arithmetic with flashcards or try and complete the magic square.

Cyberchase
Activities and games from the popular PBS television show

Webmath
Are you stuck on a math problem? Webmath can help you solve it

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The United States of America and its Government

Fifty States

Easy to use list of state facts, including state songs (words only.) There are also links to state and city Web pages

Netstate.com

Provides  information on the people, flags, seals, geography and symbols for each  state.

Ben’s Guide
Text and diagrams to illustrate how the U.S.  government works. Organized by grade level

FirstGov for Kids
An easy-to-navigate site providing an  array of information on the U.S. government

The White House
A special wing of the White House Web site is designed especially for kids.  Meet the first family and take a tour of this famous residence

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Careers

Exploring Careers
Provides introductory career information for students in Grades 4-8.

Occupational Handbook Online
A nationally recognized source of career information for children and adults

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English, Reading and Grammar

2 Bee or Nottoobee
A verb game where students test their knowledge of verb tenses.

The Grammar Gorillas
Help the Grammar Gorillas identify different parts of speech

International Children’s Digital Library
Welcome to the ICDL — a public library for the world's children. Read 904 free children's books written in 34 different languages!

PBS Kids Stories
Sponsored by PBS, this site offers stories that each lead to an adventure of related games

Reading Games
A series of games reinforce reading-related abilities

Spell Check
Test your spelling ability!

Wacky Web Tales
Complete these wacky web tales by inserting your choice of noun, verbs and adjectives to create stories online

Wordcentral Dictionary
A wild online dictionary for kids with lots to do besides looking up words

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Music and Art

Cleveland Art Museum
Explore some of the many works at the Cleveland Museum of Art

Jazz at Lincoln Center
Learn about the history of jazz and its artists

The Orchestra
Learn all about the orchestra with the New York Philharmonic

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
Celebrate the lives and careers of artists who changed the shape and sound of American culture

San Francisco Symphony Kids
People of all ages can hear, learn, and have fun with music

Scribbles
For children of all ages who love to create art and learn about artists

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