There are many useful databases that are available through the Massachusetts State Library system. Below are links to several that are useful for elementary students. Our fourth graders will be introduced to a few of these databases as we study research and reference. Of all the databases listed below, "Kids Info Bits" is the most elementary- student-friendly, and the one that we will use in the library.
Kids Info Bits
InfoTrac K-12 Junior Edition
InfoTrac K-12 Student Edition
Student Resources in Context*
Blackbirch Kid's Visual Reference of the United States
Blackbirch Kid's Visual Reference of the World