Search Engines


A great website created by an educator that recommends books by grade level. 
It includes read-a-
loud recommendations.
http://www.hedgehogbooks.com

A search engine created by librarians geared toward appropriate websites 
useful in students' research.
http://www.kidsclick.org

Looking for a neat website on great thinkers and achievers from the past to 
present day? This website has indepth interviews of some of the world's 
best. Check it out!
http://www.achievement.org

Confused about Copyright and Fair use and what you can and can't use? Peruse 
this site for assistance.
http://www.utsystem.edu/ogc/intellectualproperty/cprtindx.htm

This site is fun and interactive for the whole family. It quizzes your 
geography knowledge. Helpful for those practicing for the geography bee!
http://www.lizardpoint.com

This website has volumes of information concerning geography. Good for 
research or fun.
http://www.altapedia.com

This website is for all grades. It includes interactive weblinks and has 
numerous topics including: health, math, money, States, interesting people 
and many more.
http://www.kids.gov

Need help with your bibliography? This site is designed to explain and inform.
http://www.easybib.com

Exploring nature is the basis of this site. It has a free member level as 
well as a paid level. You can explore specific animals, plants, or general 
environmental issues. Great for animal Sleuth projects.
http://www.exploringnature.org

A search engine with a simple format.
http://www.clusty.com

This website is loaded with interactive educational links to help your child 
learn about various topics (spelling, biology, astronomy, geology). Lots of 
databases on the site.
http://www.kidsknowit.com

Free database designed for grades 3-5
http://www.americaslibrary.gov

This database is free, although there is a paid option, and helpful for 
grades 1-6
http://www.enchantedlearning.com

Great database for students. Be sure to check out the kidspace and teenspace 
links off the site.
http://www.ipl.org

Looking for a good book by genre? Check out this site. Nancy has numerous 
suggestions for good reads.Site includes suggestions from children and book 
talks!
http://www.nancykeane.com

A website that links to other sites according to topic. It has videos, images, and movies among other 
things.
http://www.askkids.com

The American Library Association website for kids. It has numerous topics to choose from as well as a 
search for specific entries. Excellent resource!
http://www.ala.org/greatsites

This is a free database that has research links for younger students up through adulthood. Students 
know the password and login. Check out Kid Search as well as Novelist. Both are superb resources 
for information.
http://search.ebscohost.com/


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