Reference and Research Sites |
| Dorchester County Public Library |
Bartlett's Familiar Quotations |
Famous quotations |
Children's Literature |
Over 60,000 reviews of children's books |
Harry Potter site |
Scholastic site about the books, the author, discussion chamber, wizard challenge and screen saver. |
Homework Helper |
From Discovery School with links to subject areas |
InfoPlease Kid's Almanac:Fact Monster |
From Information Please Almanac |
Library of Congress |
Digitized American Memory collection |
LibrarySpot |
All kinds of libraries and information |
Virtual Learning Resources Center |
Search engine of over 6,000 research-quality URLS |
General Booklist Sites |
Chase's Calendar of Events |
More than 12,000 historical anniversaries, holidays, birthdays, and events that can be attended |
Encyclopedia Smithsonian |
Frequently asked questions from Art to Zoology |
Fun Trivia |
Trivia Spotlights on the current month, and many subjects |
Special Days |
Days to celebrate with crafts and games, organized by month |
This Day in History |
From the History Channel |
Trivia Facts |
Fact, Quote, and Word of the Day; Born Today, Daily Trivia Question |
Other Recommendations and Reading Lists |
Best Books for Young Adults |
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Caldecott Medal |
Most distinguished American picture book for children. |
Children's Notable Lists |
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Newbery Medal |
Most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
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Outstanding Books for the College Bound |
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Michael L. Printz Award |
Excellence in young adult literature.
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Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers |
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Coretta Scott King Award |
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A NEH (National Endowment for the Humanities) list of recommended readings, representing their long-standing effort to highlight classic literature for young people from kindergarten through high school. |
Children's Book Council |
Great author/illustrator links and more lists by the sponsor of Children's Book Week and Young People's Poetry Week. |
Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students |
"Best Of" lists from the National Science Teachers Association. |
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People |
"Best Of" lists from the National Council for the Social Studies. |
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Teen Read List |
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Harry Potter Author |
Visit J.K Rowling’s personal site |
Author Jan Brett's Home Page
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Featured is a large variety of flashcards that can be printed, cut apart, and used for studying facts and sight words. This site also provides creative activities and many printable coloring pages. Good for preK-3rd grade. |
