4244 Reference 4256 Almanacs 4259 Biography 4253 Career Information 4254 Dictionaries 4255 Encyclopedias 4258 Homework Help 4260 Magazines and Newspapers 4570 Manners 4257 Organizations 4261 Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents res:ipl-27938 AccuWeather Wondering if you get to stay home from school tomorrow for a snow day? Check here! http://www.cancellations.com/ English Cancellations.Com 2009-12-09T20:02:29.464Z Cancellations.Com 2009-12-09T20:02:29.464Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26437 The Learning Project This searchable site offers information about learning disabilities and A.D.D. You can learn where to get help and when national LD conferences and other events are held. There's an electronic bulletin board for connecting with other teachers and parents as well as a KidZone that offers artwork and stories by young people with learning disabilit ... http://www.ldonline.org/index.php English WETA TV 26/90.9 FM LD Online: Learning Disabilities Information and Resources 2009-12-09T20:01:56.140Z LD Online: Learning Disabilities Information and Resources 2009-12-09T20:01:56.140Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Reference Resources for Teachers & Parents info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25979 Horner, Roseann "Special Education Resources on the Internet (SERI) is a collection of Internet accessible information resources of interest to those involved in the fields related to Special Education. This collection exists in order to make on-line Special Education resources more easily and readily available in one location." http://seriweb.com/ English Special Education Resources on the Internet 2009-12-09T20:01:44.128Z Special Education Resources on the Internet 2009-12-09T20:01:44.128Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Reference Resources for Teachers & Parents info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25858 "For Educators is a clearinghouse of ideas, from educators to educators. It offers teaching units, student handouts, timely reports and background material for media education across the curriculum, K - 12. " http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/teachers/index.cfm English French Media Awareness Network For Educators 2009-12-09T20:01:40.471Z For Educators 2009-12-09T20:01:40.471Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Reference Resources for Teachers & Parents info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28937 This Web site contains articles, strategies, lesson plans, links, and materials for teachers and students. You can also learn to make your own Web pages. http://www.smplanet.com/ English Small Planet Communications educational resources lesson plans Small Planet 2009-12-09T20:02:51.690Z Small Planet 2009-12-09T20:02:51.690Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Reference Resources for Teachers & Parents info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26913 Darla Binkley, Kay Mayberry, Rachel Schwarzendruber, Nancy Schreiber, Melinda States "Helping Children Succeed in School is a program written by University of Illinois Extension educators that gives successful strategies for parents and caregivers to help their children succeed in school." Topics include parental involvement, grades, stress, learning styles, test taking, and getting extra help. http://urbanext.illinois.edu/succeed/ English University of Illinois Extension homework school anxiety study habits parental involvement learning style school stress Helping Children Succeed in School 2009-12-09T20:02:06.526Z Helping Children Succeed in School 2009-12-09T20:02:06.526Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Reference Resources for Teachers & Parents info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26811 Comp Ed, Inc. "Free Worksheets has 2000+ free educational worksheets to print or download. We add 100 - 200 new worksheets each week. Worksheets are available for the following subjects: Math, Phonics, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Kindness To Animals, Geography, Thinking Skills, Reading, and Sentences & Writing. Also included are Activity and Misce ... http://www.freeworksheets.com/ English Free Worksheets 2009-12-09T20:02:03.960Z Free Worksheets 2009-12-09T20:02:03.960Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Reference Resources for Teachers & Parents info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28224 Dr. Marty Levine Find lesson plans and other social studies resources gathered from the Internet for teachers. Included are newsgroups and mailing lists, educational standards and curriculum frameworks, and online activities. http://www.csun.edu/~hcedu013/index.html English Social Studies Lesson Plans Educational Resources Lesson Plans and Resources for Social Studies Teachers 2009-12-09T20:02:39.025Z Lesson Plans and Resources for Social Studies Teachers 2009-12-09T20:02:39.025Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Reference Resources for Teachers & Parents info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27148 Community Learning Network "The Community Learning Network WWW home page is designed to help K-12 teachers integrate technology into their classrooms. This site has over 265 menu pages with more than 5,800 annotated links to free resources on educational WWW sites -- all organized within an intuitive structure. Since September of 1996, visitors from 165 different countries h ... http://www.cln.org/ English Open School k-12 teacher educational sources Community Learning Network 2009-12-09T20:02:12.772Z Community Learning Network 2009-12-09T20:02:12.772Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Reference Resources for Teachers & Parents info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-67904 Canada The official site for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada will give you everything you need to know about the organization. Find the local club in your area and read about news and programs. The site is also available in French. http://www.bgccan.com/EN/Pages/default.aspx res:ipl-67904 English French Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada 2011-06-30T18:02:02.219Z Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada 2011-06-30T18:02:02.219Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Organizations info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27013 "A hero can be anyone you admire." This website has heroes who do all kinds of good work: Poets, sports stars, scientists, teachers, writers, earthkeepers, and those who fought for freedom. It even has animal heroes! You can submit your favorite hero, too. http://myhero.com/go/home.asp res:ipl-27013 English FITV My Hero 2011-07-18T17:59:59.099Z My Hero 2011-07-18T17:59:59.099Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Biography info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-86826 Learn here about the jobs that people perform at the San Diego Zoo. http://kids.sandiegozoo.org/jobs-zoo res:ipl-86826 English San Diego Zoo mechanic zoo keeper horticulturist photographer nutritionist Veterinarian lab technician Animal Jobs | Zoo Jobs | Jobs With Animals | San Diego Zoo - Kids 2011-11-01T14:45:28.235Z Animal Jobs | Zoo Jobs | Jobs With Animals | San Diego Zoo - Kids 2011-11-01T14:45:28.235Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Career Information info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26317 Enchanted Learning Software This dictionary has words for every letter of the alphabet, complete with pictures! There are also versions in other languages. Check it out! http://www.littleexplorers.com/Dictionary.html English Little Explorers Picture Dictionary 2009-12-09T20:01:53.105Z Little Explorers Picture Dictionary 2009-12-09T20:01:53.105Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Dictionaries info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26241 Scholastic, Inc. An online newsmagazine for kids in grades 3-6. Find out about the world around you in words you can understand! http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/scholasticNews.jsp English Scholastic News Online 2009-12-09T20:01:50.154Z Scholastic News Online 2009-12-09T20:01:50.154Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--News info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26251 Each week www.4Kids.org appears in about 130 newspapers in the USA, Canada and Japan. Whether or not you read the weekly www.4kids newspaper feature, you'll enjoy their web site. There are lots of links and games to play. You can ask a question about the Internet, or become a detective. http://www.4kids.org/ English University of Kansas www.4kids.org 2009-12-09T20:01:50.396Z www.4kids.org 2009-12-09T20:01:50.396Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Magazines & Newspapers info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26167 Gurley, Glenn Pulda, Arnold Van Wyk, Russ Day, Wanda Dyck, Brenda MidLink is "the digital magazine for kids, by kids." Read what folks in the middle grades have to say. There are resources for teachers too. http://www.ncsu.edu/midlink/ English SAS inSchool University of Central Florida School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science North Carolina State University College of Education MidLink Magazine 2009-12-09T20:01:48.040Z MidLink Magazine 2009-12-09T20:01:48.040Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Magazines & Newspapers info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25944 Sam Behling Learn more about famous--and not so famous--women from history. You can find out about witches, queens, Native Americans, authors, pioneers and many others. You can even add the name of one of your own notable female ancestors. The site offers many links to other women's history webpages. http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nwa/ English RootsWeb, Inc. Notable Women Ancestors 2009-12-09T20:01:43.360Z Notable Women Ancestors 2009-12-09T20:01:43.360Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Biography info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25024 Internet Public Library Do you have a school project that you need help with? Have you been wondering about something and you really want to find the answer? Submit your question to a librarian and wait for your e-mail answer. http://www.ipl.org/div/ask/ English Internet Public Library questions reference Ask an IPL Librarian 2009-12-09T20:01:15.279Z Ask an IPL Librarian 2009-12-09T20:01:15.279Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Homework Help info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26187 Bureau of Labor Statistics Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a librarian or a pilot? This government site introduces elementary students to different careers. It tells information about the career : what the job is like, the pay, the kind of preparation needed for the job, and more. Learn about careers related to math, music and arts, reading, social stu ... http://www.bls.gov/k12/ English BLS Career Information 2009-12-09T20:01:48.705Z BLS Career Information 2009-12-09T20:01:48.705Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Career Information info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25663 Merriam-Webster, Incorporated Type in a word and you can easily find the definition with this online dictionary. http://www.merriam-webster.com/netdict.htm English WWWebster Dictionary 2009-12-09T20:01:32.121Z WWWebster Dictionary 2009-12-09T20:01:32.121Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Dictionaries info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-24779 Find out all about 4-H and how you can get involved. This site explains 4-H programs, opportunities, products and supplies. It also has links to other 4-H sites as well as links to other general sites. http://www.fourhcouncil.edu/ English National 4-H Council club clubs 4-H crafts animals cooking National 4-H Council National 4-H Council 2009-12-09T20:01:09.739Z National 4-H Council 2009-12-09T20:01:09.739Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Organizations info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27669 "This is site in which kids can explore communities and cities. Through activities and games, learn about cities in history, explore their own community, or write a tourist brochure for their own town. In this site you can also learn about the a career in city and regional planning." http://www.planning.org/kidsandcommunity/ English American Planning Association Kids and Community 2009-12-09T20:02:22.455Z Kids and Community 2009-12-09T20:02:22.455Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Career Information info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28106 Learn about the careers of remarkable women in oceanography." http://www.womenoceanographers.org/ English Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Women Exploring the Oceans 2009-12-09T20:02:35.515Z Women Exploring the Oceans 2009-12-09T20:02:35.515Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Career Information info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28977 Headliners Do you want to get the news from a kids' perspective? These news stories are reported and edited by kids ages 8-18. You can even submit your own idea for a story! http://www.headliners.org/ English Headliners Headliners 2009-12-09T20:02:53.283Z Headliners 2009-12-09T20:02:53.283Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Magazines & Newspapers info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28454 U.S. Geological Survey This site "describes numerous careers in the natural sciences by providing narratives of professional scientists at work. From mapping the planets to sampling the ocean floor, from protecting wildlife to forecasting volcanic eruptions." http://egsc.usgs.gov/isb/pubs/booklets/scientists/ English Scientists in Action! 2009-12-09T20:02:47.454Z Scientists in Action! 2009-12-09T20:02:47.454Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Career Information info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-79975 Get the latest news from Washington D.C., the nation and the world from KidsPost! http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/kidspost/orbit/kidspost.html English The Washington Post Company news current events kids news Washington Post--KidsPost 2009-12-09T20:14:12.616Z Washington Post--KidsPost 2009-12-09T20:14:12.616Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--News info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-69927 United States Galleguillos, Leo This site is a homework-help site. It provides resources on many subjects and a homework help hotline online. http://www.jiskha.com/ English Carnegie Mellon University reference math mathmatics history english social studies Jiskha Homework Help 2009-12-09T20:10:13.628Z Jiskha Homework Help 2009-12-09T20:10:13.628Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Homework Help info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-29993 "There is a particular jargon that belongs exclusively to the world of the circus. As in any close group, Circus lingo evolved from convenience and daily usage. [This] glossary is a compilation of some of the more common terms, including those which have become outdated as the circus changed. We're sure you'll find it interesting and new." http://www.hobonickels.org/circus.htm English Big Top Productions, L.P. Circus Lingo 2009-12-09T20:03:18.543Z Circus Lingo 2009-12-09T20:03:18.543Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Dictionaries info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-68608 Here's a safe haven from "rudeness, rage, and stress". Check out these guidelines for good manners. http://www.rudebusters.com/etikid.htm English etiquette RudeBusters! 2009-12-09T20:09:39.146Z RudeBusters! 2009-12-09T20:09:39.146Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Manners info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-68447 Select from these useful links about manners and etiquette. http://www.indianchild.com/manners.htm English Indian Child Manners and Etiquette 2009-12-09T20:09:33.937Z Manners and Etiquette 2009-12-09T20:09:33.937Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Manners info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-68605 When should kids be taught manners? What are some basic table manners for kids. Dr. Dave and Dr. Dee give you sound advice. http://www.drdaveanddee.com/manners1.html English etiquette Basic manners for kids 2009-12-09T20:09:38.965Z Basic manners for kids 2009-12-09T20:09:38.965Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Manners info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26168 National Wildlife Federation Your Big Backyard is a magazine just for those 3 to 7 years of age. Many things are only available in the print version, but there are fun activities from each issue available online. http://www.nwf.org/kids/your-big-backyard.aspx res:ipl-26168 English Your Big Backyard 2010-09-22T19:24:37.229Z Your Big Backyard 2010-09-22T19:24:37.229Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Magazines & Newspapers info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-79971 Watch animated newscasts of national, sports, arts and technology, science and world news. Submit your own news stories too! http://pbskids.org/beeswax/ res:ipl-79971 English Thirteen/WNET New York journalism reporter news report current events News Flash 5-PBS Kids News 2010-09-22T19:25:57.265Z News Flash 5-PBS Kids News 2010-09-22T19:25:57.265Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--News info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28116 United States Fire Administration Fire Safety.gov comes from the United States Fire Administration which wants to help prevent fires. The Kids Page is full of tips that can help you and your family be safe from fire. Visit this site to learn about fire safety, play games, take quizzes, color pictures and become a Junior Fire Marshall. You'll need Flash to view the page! http://www.firesafety.gov/kids/flash.shtm English Fire Safety.gov For Kids 2009-12-09T20:02:35.738Z Fire Safety.gov For Kids 2009-12-09T20:02:35.738Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Reference Resources for Teachers & Parents Health--Safety info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-79972 Get all the latest news in science, medicine and technology! http://www.eurekalert.org/kidsnews/ English American Association for the Advancement of Science medical research health space biology life science chemistry chemicals computers EurekAlert--Science Reporting 2009-12-09T20:14:12.541Z EurekAlert--Science Reporting 2009-12-09T20:14:12.541Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--News Math and Science info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-54415 CBS Sportsline.com Biographies of famous female athletes. http://www.cbssports.com/u/kids/women/ English Kids' Zone Women's History Month 2009-12-09T20:07:41.199Z Kids' Zone Women's History Month 2009-12-09T20:07:41.199Z fedoraAdmin Active Sports & Recreation Reference--Biography info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25394 Linda Delzeit "This server is a place where youth (of all ages) around the world can safely meet each other, and participate in discussions, interactive learning projects, and activities that meet their needs." Also serves as a home for many K-12 Internet projects and has resources for kids, teachers, and parents. http://www.youth.net/ English Youth Net internet resources Youth Net 2009-12-09T20:01:23.939Z Youth Net 2009-12-09T20:01:23.939Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Reference Resources for Teachers & Parents Reference Fun Stuff info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-72308 NoodleTools, Inc. Create a single citation in MLA style to cut and paste into your paper, or set up a personalized folder which will compile and alphabetize and your citations for you. NoodleTools offers this simplified MLA tool for Grades 1-5 and ESL students. A more extensive version can be purchased by subscription. http://www.noodletools.com/login.php bibliography bibliographies NoodleBib Starter 2009-12-09T20:11:15.021Z NoodleBib Starter 2009-12-09T20:11:15.021Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Homework Help--Report Writing info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-24996 Association for Library Service to Children, American Library Association Looking for something fun or educational on the Web? You're likely to find it here on this list of kids' sites recommended by the Association for Library Service to Children, part of the American Library Association. http://www.ala.org/greatsites res:ipl-24996 English American Library Association ALSC's Great Web Sites for Kids 2011-07-25T13:26:48.900Z ALSC's Great Web Sites for Kids 2011-07-25T13:26:48.900Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference Reference--Homework Help Computers and the Internet--Search Engines & Guides info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27700 This site is packed full of games, quizzes, skill building activities, and tons of information. Parents and Teachers can even come here to get the latest stats about their schools and even colleges. Website has both Flash and Non-Flash Media viewing options available. http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/index.asp?flash=false English National Center for Education Statistics graph graphing graphs game quiz education educational college Student's Classroom 2009-12-09T20:02:23.167Z Student's Classroom 2009-12-09T20:02:23.167Z fedoraAdmin Active Computers and the Internet--Online Games Reference--Reference Resources for Teachers & Parents info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28227 Tom March "Filamentality is a fill-in-the-blank interactive Web site that guides you through picking a topic, searching the Web, gathering good Internet sites, and turning Web resources into learning activities. It helps combine the "filaments" of the Web with a learner's "mentality". Support is built-in through Mentality Tips that guide you along the way to ... http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/ English Pacific Bell Web Page Internet Resource Filamentality 2009-12-09T20:02:39.115Z Filamentality 2009-12-09T20:02:39.115Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Reference Resources for Teachers & Parents Computers and the Internet--Computers and the Internet Resources for Parents & Teachers info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-67808 This site is from the animal magazine, Zoobooks, but you can enjoy it without a subscription. Find out tons of information about your favorite animals, like what and how they hunt, where they live, even what they sound like! There are also fun games and activities. http://www.zoobooks.com/ English Wildlife Education, Ltd. Zoobooks - The Encyclopedia of Animals 2009-12-09T20:09:14.583Z Zoobooks - The Encyclopedia of Animals 2009-12-09T20:09:14.583Z fedoraAdmin Active Reading Zone--Magazines Math and Science--Animals Reference--Magazines & Newspapers Reference--Encyclopedias info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27539 The History Channel This web site hosted by the History Channel provides lesson plans for teachers and study guides for students. Teachers and students can peruse the topics on this site ranging from the significance of Ellis Island to the history of the Stock Market. http://www.history.com/classroom res:ipl-27539 English The History Channel history education lesson plans curricula teacher student The History Channel Classroom 2010-09-22T19:24:40.443Z The History Channel Classroom 2010-09-22T19:24:40.443Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Our World Resources for Parents & Teachers Reference--Reference Resources for Teachers & Parents info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-85757 Take the Body Tour, look up strange diseases in the Health Dictionary, learn all about Hospital Life, or click on the toilet to visit the "Poo Corner." You can find an answer to almost any health question! For kids ages 7 - 11. http://www.childrenfirst.nhs.uk/kids/ res:ipl-85757 English Great Ormond Street Hospital nutrition illness illnesses disease operation operations Kids First for Health 2011-02-08T01:49:27.542Z Kids First for Health 2011-02-08T01:49:27.542Z fedoraAdmin Active Computers and the Internet--Online Games Health Reference--Dictionaries info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25424 Crocker, Deborah A. Learn about many famous women inventors, scholars and writers throughout history. Also features an interactive quiz and a crossword puzzle. http://www.astr.ua.edu/4000WS/ English Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Alabama Biographies Women History Science Math Mathematics Astronomy Mathematicians Astronomers Female 4000 Years of Women in Science 2009-12-09T20:01:24.722Z 4000 Years of Women in Science 2009-12-09T20:01:24.722Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Biography Math and Science--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26283 University of Kansas Medical Center Would you like to know when Chinese New Year is or was this year? Or Diwali? Or Mother's Day? This handy month-by-month calendar lists important religious, U.S., ethnic, and other holidays for this year. http://www3.kumc.edu/diversity/ English holiday celebrations Diversity Calendar 2009-12-09T20:01:51.966Z Diversity Calendar 2009-12-09T20:01:51.966Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Geography & World Culture--Holidays Reference info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-74417 Do you have anything in common with Civil War general and American president Ulysses S. Grant? Find out while learning about Grant???s life. Pretend you are Grant at the Battle of Shiloh and figure out what decisions to make. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/grant/index.html English PBS Online American Experience: Ulysses S. Grant 2009-12-09T20:12:08.431Z American Experience: Ulysses S. Grant 2009-12-09T20:12:08.431Z fedoraAdmin Active USA--Presidents & the White House Reference--Biography info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-68567 This online magazine has lots of fun stuff to do. There are different articles to read, games to play, contests to enter and questions to vote on. http://www.weeklyreader.com/wr/6 res:ipl-68567 English Weekly Reader Corporation Weekly Reader for Kids 2010-09-22T19:25:34.698Z Weekly Reader for Kids 2010-09-22T19:25:34.698Z fedoraAdmin Active Reading Zone--Magazines Reference--Magazines & Newspapers info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-78367 Great place to look for homework help, with lots of pictures as well as facts and information. http://kids.yahoo.com/learn res:ipl-78367 English Yahoo! Inc. homework current events world facts animals science reference world fact book dictionary encyclopedia amphibians birds fish insects mammals reptiles amphibian bird insect mammal reptile dinosaur dinopedia world currency maps flags supernovas solar system NASA space station nature Yahoo! Kids: Homework Help 2011-07-11T19:43:31.027Z Yahoo! Kids: Homework Help 2011-07-11T19:43:31.027Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Geography & World Culture Math and Science--Animals Reference--Encyclopedias Reference--Homework Help Math and Science Math and Science--Animals--Dinosaurs & Fossils info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-68569 ???News and views to share with your students: View this week???s feature article and word of the day.??? There are activities and articles for all grade levels pre-K to high school. http://www.weeklyreader.com/teachers/ English Weekly Reader Corporation Weekly Reader for Teachers 2009-12-09T20:09:38.459Z Weekly Reader for Teachers 2009-12-09T20:09:38.459Z fedoraAdmin Active Reading Zone--Reading Zone Resources for Teachers & Parents Reference--Reference Resources for Teachers & Parents Math and Science--Math and Science Resources for Parents & Teachers info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26199 Web directory. Search for excellent science sites by subject or by letter. You'll find great sites about astronomy, botany, biology, chemistry, geology, paleontology, physics, and zoology. http://sciencenet.torontopubliclibrary.ca/ res:ipl-26199 English Toronto Reference Library Science Net: Toronto Reference Library 2011-07-21T15:45:37.255Z Science Net: Toronto Reference Library 2011-07-21T15:45:37.255Z fedoraAdmin Active Math and Science Reference--Homework Help--Science Computers and the Internet--Search Engines & Guides info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25007 National Wildlife Federation At the online version of this popular kids' science magazine, you can read learn about animals, people, places, as well as play games and try riddles and other activities. http://www.nwf.org/Kids/Ranger-Rick.aspx res:ipl-25007 English science magazine NWF Ranger Rick - National Wildlife Federation 2011-09-02T17:45:46.037Z Ranger Rick - National Wildlife Federation 2011-09-02T17:45:46.037Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Magazines & Newspapers Math and Science Math and Science--Magazines about Science info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25877 Ask.com This is the kids' version of the Ask.com search engine. http://www.askkids.com/ res:ipl-25877 English Ask.com questions homework bot Ask Kids 2011-11-01T14:45:15.178Z Ask Kids 2011-11-01T14:45:15.178Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Homework Help Computers and the Internet--Search Engines & Guides info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-74528 Veterans History Project What was it like to land on the beach in Normandy on D-Day? What was it like to be a POW? Listen and watch hundreds of veterans recount their experiences of World War II, and the Korean and Vietnam wars. http://www.loc.gov/vets/stories/themes.html res:ipl-74528 English Veterans History Project war World War Two WWII WW2 Korea Vietnam video audio oral history oral histories Experiencing War: Stories from the Veterans History Project 2011-01-11T16:08:23.047Z Experiencing War: Stories from the Veterans History Project 2011-01-11T16:08:23.047Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People Reference--Biography info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-24784 Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. Girls aged 5-17 can become involved in Girl Scouts. This site brings together information on the history of the Girl Scouts, membership in local and national groups, and participation in community service, as well as special dates and activities. http://www.girlscouts.org/ English scouting brownie troop club camp leadership service Girl Scouts of the USA Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. 2009-12-09T20:01:09.817Z Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. 2009-12-09T20:01:09.817Z fedoraAdmin Active Sports & Recreation Reference--Organizations Fun Stuff--Other Fun Stuff info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26232 Pathfinder Do you need to find out about current events for school? Or maybe you just want to read the latest news. Time for Kids is a great place to start, with lots of interesting articles written just for kids. http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/ English Time, Inc. Time for Kids 2009-12-09T20:01:49.931Z Time for Kids 2009-12-09T20:01:49.931Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Magazines about Our World Reference--Magazines & Newspapers info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-24975 Feldman, Barbara J. This is Barbara J. Feldman's guide to "what's wonderful on the web." This site is a directory of links to high-quality websites on a wide-variety of topics, including Computers/Internet, Geography/Social Studies, Language Arts/Reference, and Math & Science. http://www.surfnetkids.com/ English Web sites Surfing the Net with Kids 2009-12-09T20:01:13.691Z Surfing the Net with Kids 2009-12-09T20:01:13.691Z fedoraAdmin Active Computers and the Internet--Computers and the Internet Resources for Parents & Teachers Reference--Homework Help info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25329 Canada's Science Magazine for Kids. Science and technical news, projects, puzzles, and more are offered by this magazine. http://www.yesmag.ca/ English Peter Piper Publishing, Inc. science magazine YES Mag 2009-12-09T20:01:22.681Z YES Mag 2009-12-09T20:01:22.681Z fedoraAdmin Active Reading Zone--Magazines Reference--Magazines & Newspapers Math and Science--Magazines about Science info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28135 Danuta Bois The site offers biographies of women throughout history. Search options include subject, name, and links to the Internet. Sections devoted to Black History Month and books about women are also available. http://www.distinguishedwomen.com/ English Black History Month Women Distinguished Women of Past and Present 2009-12-09T20:02:36.262Z Distinguished Women of Past and Present 2009-12-09T20:02:36.262Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People--Women in History Reference--Biography info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-54710 Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity Check out the latest news about female athletes in Canada. http://www.caaws.ca/girlsatplay/index.htm English women girls sports Canada Girls @ Play 2009-12-09T20:07:50.543Z Girls @ Play 2009-12-09T20:07:50.543Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Magazines & Newspapers Sports & Recreation--Magazines about Sports & Recreation info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-54752 Canada Scouts Canada This Scouts Canada site has sections for Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers, and Rovers. http://www.scouts.ca/default.asp?cmPageID=81 English scouting boys Canada Scouts Canada for Youth 2009-12-09T20:07:52.095Z Scouts Canada for Youth 2009-12-09T20:07:52.095Z fedoraAdmin Active Sports & Recreation Reference--Organizations Fun Stuff--Other Fun Stuff info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-54278 EnchantedLearning.com This English-German picture dictionary can help you learn som new words in German. Several of the entries have links to encyclopedia-type articles on the subject, in English. http://www.littleexplorers.com/German/ German English Little Explorers English-German Picture Dictionary 2009-12-09T20:07:36.155Z Little Explorers English-German Picture Dictionary 2009-12-09T20:07:36.155Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Dictionaries Our World--Languages Around the World--German info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-54276 EnchantedLearning.com This English-French picture dictionary has 1,358 illustrated dictionary entries, some of which have links to encyclopedia-type articles (in English). http://www.littleexplorers.com/languages/Frenchdictionary.html English French Little Explorers English-French Picture Dictionary 2009-12-09T20:07:36.082Z Little Explorers English-French Picture Dictionary 2009-12-09T20:07:36.082Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Dictionaries Our World--Languages Around the World--French info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-54730 Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. This is the Girl Scouts USA web site for girls ages 5 - 11. On this site you can play games, take quizzes, ask questions, learn about tech skills and finances, share stories, send e-cards, or click on "Girl Scout Central" to learn more about scouting. http://www.gogirlsonly.org/ English Girls Only -- Girl Scouts USA 2009-12-09T20:07:51.397Z Girls Only -- Girl Scouts USA 2009-12-09T20:07:51.397Z fedoraAdmin Active Sports & Recreation Reference--Organizations Fun Stuff--Other Fun Stuff info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-67522 Learn some new words in Italian from this picture dictionary! http://www.littleexplorers.com/italian/ English Enchanted Learning Software Little Explorers English-Italian Picture Dictionary 2009-12-09T20:09:04.580Z Little Explorers English-Italian Picture Dictionary 2009-12-09T20:09:04.580Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Dictionaries Our World--Languages Around the World--Italian info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-67524 Learn new words in Swedish, the language they speak in Sweden, with this picture dictionary. http://www.littleexplorers.com/languages/Dictionarytitlepageswedish.html English Enchanted Learning Software Little Explorers English-Swedish Picture Dictionary 2009-12-09T20:09:04.736Z Little Explorers English-Swedish Picture Dictionary 2009-12-09T20:09:04.736Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Dictionaries Our World--Languages Around the World--Swedish info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-67521 In the Netherlands, people speak Dutch. Learn some new works in Dutch from this picture dictionary. http://www.littleexplorers.com/languages/dutch/ English Enchanted Learning Software Little Explorers English-Dutch Picture Dictionary 2009-12-09T20:09:04.505Z Little Explorers English-Dutch Picture Dictionary 2009-12-09T20:09:04.505Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Dictionaries Our World--Languages Around the World--Dutch info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-67523 With Romanji, you can read Japanese words without having to know the Japanese characters they use in Japan. This picture dictionary can help you learn how to say new words in Japanese. http://www.littleexplorers.com/languages/Japanesedictionary.html English Enchanted Learning Software Little Explorers English-Japanese (Romaji) Picture Dictionary 2009-12-09T20:09:04.655Z Little Explorers English-Japanese (Romaji) Picture Dictionary 2009-12-09T20:09:04.655Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Dictionaries Our World--Languages Around the World--Japanese info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-67406 ???dig brings the excitement, mystery, wonder, and fun of archaeology, paleontology, and earth sciences to children.??? You can read questions answered by Dr. Dig or send in your own question. Take the archeology quizzes to see how much you know. There is a glossary to help you with words you might not know and fun facts about earth science. http://www.digonsite.com/ English Cobblestone Publishing Company dig- The archaeology magazine for kids 2009-12-09T20:09:01.443Z dig- The archaeology magazine for kids 2009-12-09T20:09:01.443Z fedoraAdmin Active Reading Zone--Magazines Reference--Magazines & Newspapers Math and Science--Magazines about Science info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-55663 EnchantedLearning.com People in Portugal and Brazil speak Portuguese. You can learn some new words if you look at this English-Portuguese picture dictionary. http://www.littleexplorers.com/Portuguese/ English Portuguese Little Explorers English-Portuguese Picture Dictionary 2009-12-09T20:08:18.216Z Little Explorers English-Portuguese Picture Dictionary 2009-12-09T20:08:18.216Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Dictionaries Our World--Languages Around the World--Portuguese info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-55467 Samuels, Holly A basic guide for starting a research project or paper. Gives basic steps, organizational tips, and the "big six" steps to completing a project. This site was created by Holly Samuels, a librarian at the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School in Cambridge, MA. http://www.crlsresearchguide.org/ English Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Research Guide 2009-12-09T20:08:11.718Z Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Research Guide 2009-12-09T20:08:11.718Z fedoraAdmin Active Reading Zone--Creative Writing Reference--Homework Help--Report Writing info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-55724 EnchantedLearning.com Learn all sorts of words in Spanish using this English-Spanish picture dictionary. http://www.littleexplorers.com/Spanish/ English Spanish Little Explorers English-Spanish Picture Dictionary 2009-12-09T20:08:19.529Z Little Explorers English-Spanish Picture Dictionary 2009-12-09T20:08:19.529Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Dictionaries Our World--Languages Around the World--Spanish info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25726 National Geographic Society There are new science-related articles to read here every month. You can also submit story ideas for the magazine and browse through old issues of the magazine. http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/ res:ipl-25726 English National Geographic World Online 2010-09-22T19:24:32.100Z National Geographic World Online 2010-09-22T19:24:32.100Z fedoraAdmin Active Reading Zone--Magazines Reference--Magazines & Newspapers Math and Science--Magazines about Science info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25697 The Detroit Free Press presents Yak's Corner, a kids site where news is updated daily along less frequently updated articles on sports, books and authors, animals, crafts people of the world and even recipes. Click "Time Machine," for an archive of past articles. http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?Category=YAK res:ipl-25697 English Detroit Free Press Detroit Free Press Yak's Corner Yak's Corner 2010-09-22T19:24:31.929Z Yak's Corner 2010-09-22T19:24:31.929Z fedoraAdmin Active Reading Zone--Magazines Reference--Magazines & Newspapers Fun Stuff--Games & Activities info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-72461 United Kingdom BBC Online This British site gives you "your stories, your world- first!" News stories from around the world, TV, film, sports, music, animals, and more. Also includes chat, quizzes, and games. http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/ res:ipl-72461 English BBC British Broadcasting Corporation kids news kids newspapers news for kids news for children science technology sports sport soccer football space outer space space station animals UK news United Kingdom news CBBC Newsround 2010-09-22T19:25:41.440Z CBBC Newsround 2010-09-22T19:25:41.440Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--News Sports & Recreation Fun Stuff--Games & Activities info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-67900 Schmidt, Jessica This page is provided by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra on their kids page. It includes a short biography of the famous composer, Ludwig van Beethoven. You can also listen to the first movement of Symphony #5! http://www.dsokids.com/listen/ComposerDetail.aspx?composerID=13 res:ipl-67900 English Dallas Symphony Orchestra Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer 2010-09-22T19:25:29.262Z Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer 2010-09-22T19:25:29.262Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Biography Art, Music & Museums--Music--Musicians & History info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-69854 Elementary students will find homework resources here including a dictionary, subject & textbook help, brain games, virtual field trips, and more. http://kids.aol.com/homework-help res:ipl-69854 English America Online, Inc. homework help games arts math science language social studies KOL Homework Help for Elementary School Students 2010-09-22T19:25:38.192Z KOL Homework Help for Elementary School Students 2010-09-22T19:25:38.192Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Homework Help Computers and the Internet--Search Engines & Guides info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26039 American Association of School Librarians The KidsConnect Research Toolbox describes the 4 basic phases of the research process ("I Wonder", "I Find", "I Evaluate", and "I Share"). It also provides links to additional websites in case you're stuck in one of these phases. http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl/aboutaasl/aaslcommunity/quicklinks/k12students/aaslkctools.cfm res:ipl-26039 English Association for Library Service to Children, American Library Association research help research assistance how to find information KCTools 2010-10-25T16:55:16.433Z KCTools 2010-10-25T16:55:16.433Z fedoraAdmin Active Reading Zone--Creative Writing Reference--Homework Help--Report Writing info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25553 Madison Metropolitan School District This site is a library of sites recommended by middle school students on a variety of topics from Science and Technology to History and Social Issues. http://oldweb.madison.k12.wi.us/tnl/detectives/ res:ipl-25553 English Internet Detectives 2010-11-15T21:36:39.833Z Internet Detectives 2010-11-15T21:36:39.833Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Homework Help Computers and the Internet--Search Engines & Guides info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-54736 The Guide Association This is the United Kingdom site for Girl Guides. Even if you aren't a Girl Guide, this site has fun activities for girls of different ages. http://www.girlguiding.org.uk/home.aspx res:ipl-54736 English scouting Girlguiding UK 2010-11-02T00:57:22.372Z Girlguiding UK 2010-11-02T00:57:22.372Z fedoraAdmin Active Sports & Recreation Reference--Organizations Fun Stuff--Other Fun Stuff info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26366 M. Soward Would you like to learn what it's like to be a wetland ecologist or a lung doctor? Find out about science careers and get some help with science projects, too. http://kids.niehs.nih.gov/explore/ehs/labcoat.htm res:ipl-26366 English National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences NIEHS Kids Page--Getting Your Own Lab Coat 2012-05-01T18:32:05.261Z NIEHS Kids Page--Getting Your Own Lab Coat 2012-05-01T18:32:05.261Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Career Information Math and Science--Experiments & Science Fair Projects info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-85602 Middle East Mortenson, Greg Not all kids have schools to go to every day or teachers and coaches to guide them. Pennies for Peace is a charity for kids in America and other first world nations to help kids in poor areas in Middle East get the high quality educational opportunities they deserve. Learn how to get involved by campaigning and fundraising in your own school. http://www.penniesforpeace.org/ res:ipl-85602 English Central Asia Institute Three Cups of Tea Central Asia Institute Greg Mortenson Pakistan Afghanistan book education 501 nonprofit student schools New York Times bestseller Kiriyama PNBA Bozeman non-profit girls education book tour dates book review K2 Terrorism School Book Viking Penguin Tom Brokaw Jennifer Sipes Taliban Osama Humanitarian Donation www.ikat.org www.gregmortenson.com www.penniesforpeace.org review Pennies for Peace 2011-02-01T02:20:16.339Z Pennies for Peace 2011-02-01T02:20:16.339Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Our World Resources for Parents & Teachers Reference--Organizations Our World--Asia--Middle East info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-67408 Read articles all about science topics, visit a virtual classroom to see images of animals, people, weather and space and more on this site. http://www.odysseymagazine.com/ English Cobblestone Publishing Company Odyssey Magazine- Adventures in Science 2009-12-09T20:09:01.525Z Odyssey Magazine- Adventures in Science 2009-12-09T20:09:01.525Z fedoraAdmin Active Reading Zone--Magazines Math and Science--Math and Science Virtual Field Trips Reference--Magazines & Newspapers Math and Science--Magazines about Science info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-73914 Federal Citizen Information Center Come explore this site if you are looking for information on almost every topic you can think of... from art, music and animals, to homework help, history, how to fight crime, and computers! http://www.kids.gov/ res:ipl-73914 English Arts Careers Computers Crime Fun Geography Government Health History Homework Math Money Plants Animals Fun Recreation Safety Science Space States Transportation FirstGov for Kids! 2010-11-22T14:41:36.508Z FirstGov for Kids! 2010-11-22T14:41:36.508Z fedoraAdmin Active Sports & Recreation Reference Health Fun Stuff Math and Science Art, Music & Museums Computers and the Internet Our World--North America--USA info:fedora/col:youth