Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) is a free resource made
available by the State Legislature to all students, teachers, and
citizens in the
state of Alabama. It is an electronic resource filled with
reference
materials for all ages. It can be used to answer your questions,
do homework,
and do research. It gives you access to magazines,
encyclopedias, journals,
reference materials, and pictures. You can access AVL through
your home
computer, classroom and media center computers, or through a
public library
computer.
Alabama Virtual Library
Look up the reading level and number of points for your AR books.
AR Book Finder
Need to do a report on a famous person? Maybe you are just
curious about someone and want to
know more. This is the website for you. It has biographies on
half a million people, from long ago
until now, and pictures, too! (This link is provided by AVL.)
Biography Reference Bank
Want to look up something? Try this online encyclopedia! (This
link is provided by AVL.)
Britannica Online School Edition
If you aren't sure what it means, LOOK IT UP.
Dictionary
This site can help you answer all KINDS of questions!
Fact Monster
Field Trip Earth - Just the Facts is a great website for
children. It includes a set of articles about
animals designed especially for emerging readers. Articles
include stunning pictures and some have
video clips.
Field Trip Earth-Just the Facts
Compare your eating habits to recommended foods for a healthy you!
Food Pyramid
This link has a little bit of everything. You can look up
sports, entertainment, geography, science,
math, technology, and more. Take a look! (This link is provided
by AVL.)
Kids InfoBits
Find out about new books, books turned into movies, author facts,
plus a lot more!
Kids Read
National Geographic for Kids is based on the children's magazine
of the same name. Many good
animal videos plus other educational items.
National Geographic for Kids
It's your planet. Learn all about it!
National Geographic for Kids World Atlas
A research site that is easy to read! (This link is provided by
AVL.)
Searchasaurus
This resource has many pictures from magazines for young people.
It also includes the Spotlight of
the Month topics, The World Almanac for Kids, and a lot of other
interesting information. (This link is
provided by AVL.)
SIRS Discoverer
School library media kids (Slimekids) is packed with book
trailers, educational games, reference
works, and search engines.
Slime Kids
Visit the Dept. of Energy's student site to learn how to do a
Home Energy Checkup!
U.S. Department of Energy