Mrs. Herook, Library & Research Page

Library and Research

This reference page is for Students, Teachers and Parents as they explore the rich material available on the web. The Library and Research section will continue to expand as new resources are evaluated.

Online Libraries	Student Resources
Search Engines	Teacher Resources
Online Encyclopedias	Parent Resources
Online Periodicals	Recommended Reading

Homework Support/Study Skills

The Organizer
This is a great start toward building strong study skills. Tips and tools are available at this link.

Parts of a Book
Click on the books with the question marks to get the answers.

Test Tutor
Parts of a story activity

Nine Quick Learning Strategies
Take a peek at some study strategy suggestions to prepare for tests.

Student Reviews

Book Report Sandwich Station
This activity walks you through the steps to writing a good book report. When you finish, your report will be ready to be printed.

Reading is Fundamental
Lots of reading support ideas in this area.

Spaghetti Book Club
Another site for book reviews by kids and for kids. Also provides links to Authors.

Book Hooks
Online book reviews - write your own review & add a graphic.

Follet Book Search
Winthrop School Library book search.

Online Library Resources

Melrose Public Library
Access information locally through the Melrose Public Library and Noblenet.

Winthrop Elementary Library Resources Use this link to find books and information.

Internet Public Library
Great resource with links by student age and categories.

New York Public Library - Kids
Excellent site with a link to Brainpop videos.

Cybrarian Kids
An online library just for students in grades 3-8.

Word Central
An online dictionary.

Story Place Online Library
Choose either the Elementary or Preschool library for online books and activities.

Little Explorers
An illustrated dictionary.

The World Factbook

States and Capitals
This site provides information on States, Capitals and facts

Expedition Atlas
National Geographic Maps - world, national, state levels **excellent resource**

Americas Library The Library of Congress offers this resource on American history- information on states, personalities etc.

Online Metric Converter
Offered from ScienceMadeSimple, choice of units to convert.

Search Engines

Ask Jeeves for Kids

Ask Jeeves a question in natural language such as: Who was Robert Frost? The site will return appropriate resources. The site also provides tours including earthquakes, the body and Thanksgiving.
Ask Jeeves

Noodlequest Search
This is a very user friendly search engine for kids.

Kid's Search Tools
This site taps multiple resources to get appropriate responses for kids.

FirstGov for Kids
This site lists out Federal Agency resources for students. Sites are grouped by subject.

Kids Love2Learn
K-6 student portal - provides homework help, games and more.

Online Encyclopedias

Encarta Online

Encyclopedia Smithsonian

Hyperhistory

Harcourt Math Glossary

Grolier Presents the American Presidency
History of the Nations Highest Elected Office

The World Book for Students
Articles, animations, games, quizzes and more.

Online Periodicals

Time For Kids
Online access to current news.

CNNfyi.COM
News for Students, Resources for Teachers
**geared toward upper elementary, middle school, high school**

Science News for Kids
Articles across topics.

Midlink Magazine
This online periodical is for kids and created by kids 8-18.

Scholastic News Zone
Americas leading news source for kids. Try the online activities.

KidPost
The Washington Post version for Kids.
Spigot Science - Online Periodical

Recommended Reading Lists

Book Adventure Reading Program
This program is designed to promote library use and support. Goal is to encourage children to read. Sponsored by Houghton Mifflin, Sylvan Learning Center and Barnes and Noble.

Discussion Guides for Book Groups

Summer Reading Lists
Great Authors for Ages 9-11

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