Online Homework Help & Research Tools
General Information & Encyclopedias
- American Library Association Great Websites for Kids
- Homework Center from Multnomah County Library
- Internet Public Library for kids
- Kids Webrary
- Mirriam-Webster Dictionary for kids
- NewsBank Kids Page (magazine articles for kids)
Websites by Subject Area
Religion (J 200)
Social Sciences (J 300)
- American Folklore
- The White House (The presidents, first pets, fun facts & more)
Languages (J 400)
- Babel Fish translation service
- Learn a language with Byki from the library (enter your library card number to begin)
- Mirriam-Webster Dictionary for kids
- Thesaurus
Natural Science (J 500)
- NASA space science
- Nine Planets
- Periodic Table of the Elements
Health, Technology, Pets (J 600)
Arts & Sports (J 700)
- Google Art Project (Google travels to famous museums and shows the artwork in High Definition!)
- NGA Kids Art Zone (Interactive website from the National Gallery of Art)
- Science of Sports (Videos and interviews with scientists on the science behind various sports)
Literature (J 800)
Geography, Biography & History (J 900)
- Ben's Guide to the U. S. Government for kids (Everything you need to know about the government arranged by grade level)
- World Atlas
- The Middle Ages (Maintained by the Annenberg Foundation with links to other good resources)
- The Renaissance (Maintained by the Annenberg Foundation with links to other good resources)
- U.S. History Map
- Presidents of the United States
- Timelines of World History
