The following databases & websites will help you with your homework assignments and school projects.
DATABASES
eLibrary Elementary
School-aged children can easily search this database of newspapers, magazines, books, maps, and so much more!
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Kids InfoBits
Search for information on animals, science, math, you name it.
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World Book On-line
World Book Kids includes content from the award-winning World Book Student Discovery Encyclopedia, learning activities and games.
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NoveList
Looking for something to read? This is a great place to start |
 
Find encyclopedias, newspapers, etc. |
Columbia Granger's Poetry
Looking up a poet's biography or poems for speeches, reports, etc.
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Student Resource Centre
Canadian Edition
Contains uniquely Canadian reference content such as:
- Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Canadian Provinces
- Contemporary Canadian Authors
- Contemporary Canadian Biographies
And periodical content such as:
- Maclean's
- The Globe and Mail
- Sports Illustrated Canada
- Time (Canada)
And nearly 700 biographies !
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WEBSITES
Click here for other great internet sites.
- Arts Alive - From the National Arts Centre, this site provides biographies of composers and playwrights as well as activities and games.
- Beast of Loch Ness - Is there really a strange creature living is Loch Ness? Read first hand accounts from people who have seen the creature!
- Bug Club - For those who love the creepy-crawlies.
- Canadian Encyclopedia
- Canadian Prime Ministers
- Canadian Hinterland Who's Who - Find out about the appearance, life, history and habits of Canadian birds and mammals.
- Discovery Kids - Crocs and dinosaurs, strange science, games and more.
- Discovery School
- Eek! - Environmental Education for Kids - Activities, games, and things you can do to help the environment.
- Electronic Zoo
- Encyclopedia Britannica - Search the encyclopedia for help with homework assignments!
- Explorers A to Z - Biographies of explorers
- Firefighter Protective Clothing Tour - Ever wonder how firefighters can walk into a fire? Find out about the special clothing and tools they use.
- Giggle Poetry - Hundreds of poems. The #1 fun poetry site for kids on the web!
- History Trek - A Canadian History Site **NEW**
- Kids Online - A web-zine for kids where you can post your own writing and art.
- Kratts Creatures
- Lightning: the shocking story - Everything you want to know about lightning.
- Lissa Explains it All - Design your own web site with HTML help from a 12 yr. old.
- Mission to the Abyss: a virtual expedition - Travel to the ocean floor on a virtual expedition in the deep-sea submersible Alvin.
- Native American Housing
- NASA Kids - Learn about earth, the solar system and beyond.
- Pioneer Life in Upper Canada - a web site for Grade 3 students in Ontario.
- Ranger Rick's Kid Zone - Wildlife games and facts.
- Savage Earth - An amazing site all about the earth.
- Scientific American Fascinating scienctific facts; lots of graphics.
- Upper Canada Village - check out the 1860's Life section and find out about daily life in a small village in the 1860's.
- Whale Songs - an educational center about people, dolphins, and whales.
- Yuckiest Site on the Internet Have fun learning about our Cool & Gross Body, make Creepy Crafts and Revolting Recipes!
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