Web Resources

Research from home using the World Book Encyclopedia or Brittanica On-line

Access the World Book Encyclopedia on-line at www.worldbookonline.com.  Contact Mrs. Wille for the login name and password.

Access the School Edition of the Brittanica on-line. Contact Mrs. Wille for the login name and password.

Search Engine/Site Indexes

Yahoo! Kids            Yahoo!’s web site for children ages 7-12
Ask for Kids            Ask a question and Jeeves will search for the answer
Awesome Library     Over 16,000 carefully reviewed resources for teachers, kids, and parents
KidsKonnect            A safe internet gateway for kids created and maintained by educators
FactMonster           A general starting point for information gathering

Reference

refdesk.com           One of the most comprehensive collections of reference web sites available
High Beam Encyclopedia       Encyclopedia
Merriam Webster     Dictionary and Thesaurus
Encyclopedia Britannica         Encyclopedia, Dictionary, and Atlas
Farmer’s Almanac    Almanac

Other Sites of Interest

Scholastic               Resources and activities for kids, parents, and teachers
Fun Brain               Resources and activities for kids, parents, and teachers
50states.com          Information on all 50 states