Resources for Student Research

Ask Jeeves for Kids Kids can search the web in plain English! 

Awesome Library for Kids Over 14,000 sites have been classified into a directory, specifically organized for teachers, students and parents. Information can be found by browsing or searching.

Choose the Best Search for Your Information Needs

Dictionary Link A compilation of free online dictionaries, thesaurus, language translators, encyclopedias, crossword solvers, quotes and other language resources.

Info Please Fact Monster Provides facts and information oriented around the needs of children.

Internet Public Library This site has teen and youth sections as well as links to on-line magazine publications.

KidsClick Backed by librarians, KidsClick lists about 5,000 web sites in various categories.

Library of Congress ~ America's Story Find information about America's history as well as games that make the learning fun.

Linkopedia Rated and reviewed sites for children aged 2 to 10.

Lili - Libraries Linking Idaho  This site has links to EBSCO, Bigchalk Library, and ProQuest.

Online Reference Materials Use the links on this page to explore educational web resources.

Oregon School Library Information Systems - Elementary Find tools to help students complete a research project.  There are tips on choosing resources, evaluating information, note taking, citing resources and more.

Search Engines for Children This site lists several child friendly search options.

TekMom Search Tools for Students All-in-one search page for kid search sites and research resources.

World Almanac for Kids  This easy to use almanac has information about animals, inventions, space, sports and more.

Yahooligans The Web Guide for Kids One of the first search directories created for kids.

Copyright and Citing Resources

Citation Machine Type the requested information and the appropriate citation format will be created for you.

Citation Maker - Elementary This is an elementary friendly citation creator.

 Copyright Kids Kid friendly information about copyright with a quiz.

Cyber Bee Fair Use and Copyright - Go to this kid friendly site to find out about Fair Use and copyright.

 Kids - stop piracy  Site created by the Patent and Trademark Office with information and activities

 Rules in Cyberspace Cyberethics for kids