Homework Help

Have homework questions?  Check here first for information from the library’s online databases and reliable websites selected by librarians on the following topics. If you’re stuck, you can also ask a librarian through this service: Ask us 24/7.

 

Animals

Animal Diversity Web: Complete facts plus pictures, sounds, and classification. From the University of Michigan.

Animal Facts: Photos and facts from National Geographic

Dinosaurs: The Natural History Museums guide to over 300 dinosaurs including timelines and countries where dinosaurs lived.

National Geographic Kids: Animal profiles including pictures.

Rosamond Gifford Zoo: Cool zoo stuff, including animal information, coloring pages, crafts, and more!

 

Biography

The New Book of Knowledge: Biographies of historical and current world figures with citation information for elementary students and up. (Library Database)

United States Presidents: Photos and facts about all the presidents.

InfoPlease Biography: Search over 30,000 biographies by name or subject.

African American Registry: Online encyclopedia of African American people and heritage.  Search by keyword, category, or name.

 

 

Countries and States

Databases

America the Beautiful: State-by-state geographical, historical and cultural reference

Kids Infobits: For students in grades K-5, covers geography current events, the arts and sciences, people, government, history, and more.

Lands and Peoples: Current information for country and state reports.

Websites

Ben’s Guide to U.S. Government: Organized by grade level.

CIA World Factbook: Search by country or region for complete, detailed facts.

Maps: Printable maps from National Geographic

Kids.gov: General information on all topics with facts and links to official state websites.

Stately Knowledge!: Basic facts of any state in the U.S.A.

National Geographic Kids: Find facts, current events, pictures, games, puzzles, and even more homework help.

New York State: Fun and facts about NYS including maps, state symbols, history, and culture.

 

 

Current Events

Databases

Kids InfobitsFor students in grades K-5, covers geography current events, the arts and sciences, people, government, history, and more. (Library Database)

Websites

DOGOnews: News articles and current events for kids.

Here There Everywhere: News stories to connect kids to their world.

Kids Post: Washington Post news stories of interest to kids.

New York Times: Today’s news for kids.

Time for Kids: Online version of the magazine. Some features are restricted to subscribers.

 

History & Social Studies

Databases

America the Beautiful: State-by-state geographical, historical and cultural reference

Lands and Peoples: Current information for country and state reports.

Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia: Includes articles, images, maps, sound, and multimedia.  For middle and high school students.

Websites

Ben’s Guide to U.S. Government: Organized by grade level.

African American Registry: Online encyclopedia of African American people and heritage.  Search by keyword, category, or name.

America’s Story: The Library of Congress presents American history through stories of amazing Americans and interesting history facts.

Kids.gov: General information on all topics with facts and links to official state websites.

Hispanic Heritage: Learn about Hispanic history and famous Latinos living in the Americas.

Time Capsule: Get a list of news headlines, top songs, and more by entering a day, month, and year.

Women’s History: Learn about the history of Women’s History Month, read biographies,  find stats and facts about women, and test your knowledge with quizzes and crosswords.

 

 

Math

Websites

Calculator: Online calculator.

Cool Math 4 Kids: Fun games and activities for learning math facts.

A Maths Dictionary: Uses images to help define and explain math words.

Create a Graph: An easy tool to create graphs and charts

Flashcards: Design and print your own flashcards.

Math Baseball: Practice math facts as part of a fun baseball game.

Conversion Calculator: Convert length, weight, and temperature figures.

Change Maker: Practice working with money by choosing the right change.

 

Reading & Language Arts

Databases

Literature Resource Center: Biographical information on writers and overviews of their works.

NoveList Fiction Guide: A reader’s guide to finding new authors and titles by using a favorite book as a starting point.  Includes theme-oriented book lists and award lists.

TumbleBooks: An online collection of animated, talking picture books that also includes full length unabridged classics in audio format.

Websites

Grammar Gorillas: Practice recognizing and naming parts of speech.

AR BookFinder: Search Accelerated Reader titles by title, author, reading level, or interest level.

 

 

Science & Health

Databases

Amazing Animals of the World: From aardvarks to zebras, find information, photos, and more about wild animals and their habitats.

Kids Infobits: For students in grades K-5, covers geography current events, the arts and sciences, people, government, history, and more.

Websites

Amusement Park Physics: Learn how physics laws affect amusement park ride design.  Design your own roller coaster.

Global Climate Change: A student’s guide to climate, weather, and the greenhouse effect.

Discovery Kids: Science facts, games, and activities from the Discovery Channel.

Kids Health: Health facts, tips and more including healthy recipes, quizzes, and games.

National Geographic Kids: Find facts, current events, pictures, games, puzzles, and even more homework help.