Databases

Online Links

Class Projects

Pathfinders

Teacher Resources

Library News

Online Research Links
 

Search Engines 

GoodSearch
http://www.goodsearch.com/
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Clusty
http://clusty.com/

Clustering search engine that "clusters" your
results into categories. 

Reading Resources 

GuysRead
Author Jon Scieszka’s site for guys- recommendations, book of the month and
downloads are featured
http://www.guysread.com/

No flying no tights
A site reviewing graphic novels for teens 
http://www.noflyingnotights.com/

NoveList
Comprehensive reading resource for fiction
and nonfiction
http://search.ebscohost.com 

ReaderGirlz
Forums, recommendations and books for girls.
Read, Reflect, Reach Out
http://www.readergirlz.com

ReadKiddoRead!
Dedicated to making kids readers for life. Author James Patterson’s directory of great books and
read-alikes by age and genre http://www.readkiddoread.com/home

TeenReads
Favorite authors, books, characters and series
for teens written BY teens
http://www.teenreads.com

Wands and Worlds
Fantasy and Science Fiction for kids and teens
http://wandsandworlds.com/
 
What Should I Read Next?
Enter a book that you like and get readers’ suggestions as to what you should read next http://www.whatshouldireadnext.com/search

What’s Next in a Series?
Series and sequels database that will help you
find the next book in a series. New series and
titles added daily
http://www.mcpl.lib.mo.us/readers/series/juv/
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Other Resources

Middletown Public Library
Look for books, find out about library programs and much more!
http://mtpl.org
 

World Languages,
Countries & Culture

CultureGrams

http://online.culturegrams.com/index.php

 
Say Hello to the World

http://www.ipl.org/youth/hello/

Quia

http://www.quia.com/web

Visual Geography – excellent country source!

http://vgsbooks.com/

Online Reference  
 

CIA World Factbook
Information on the history, people, government, economy, geography & military of the world.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html
 

Factmonster
Includes dictionary, almanac, games & quizzes, homework center, reference desk and more.
http://www.factmonster.com/

FirstGov
The official kids portal for the U.S. Government. Includes presidents, games, test taking tips, state websites and more!
http://www.kids.gov/

InfoPlease

Almanac, Atlas, Dictionary, Encyclopedia & Thesaurus.
http://www.infoplease.com/
 

Library of Congress
Spotlight on kids and families.
http://www.loc.gov/families/
 

RefDesk
Fact checker for the Internet.

http://www.refdesk.com/
 

Rhyming Dictionary
Type in a word to find its rhymes, synonyms, definitions and more.
http://www.rhymezone.com/

Word Central
Online dictionary, daily buzzword, games and build your own dictionary.
http://www.wordcentral.com/
 

Homework Help

Q and A NJ
Staffed by Reference Librarians from the state of New Jersey, get live real-time help with any topic or information you need.
http://www.qandanj.org/

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