The Search Begins...
Online databases are a great place to start your search.
Reliable Resources
These websites collect reliable and accurate information, so you can be sure that you'll find the right answer to your question.
How can I tell if a website has reliable information?
Britannica Online: Student Edition
(K-5) Online Edition of Encyclopedia Britannica.
ELM (Electronic Library for Minnesota) gives Minnesota residents online access to magazine, journal, newspaper, and encyclopedia articles, eBooks (online books), and other information resources. ELM provides information on a vast array of topics, including consumer information, arts and humanities, current events, health, science, social science, politics, business, and more.
(K-6) A collection of trustworthy websites for kids.
(K-6) A web search site designed for kids by librarians - with kid-friendly results.
Educational websites and games for children.
(K-6) Copyright-friendly photos and images for classrooms, multimedia projects, web sites, videos, portfolios, or any other project in an educational setting.
Learn American History on this fun site designed by the Library of Congress.
Brought to you by USA.gov, Kids.gov links kids, parents and teachers to U.S. government information and services on the web from government agencies, schools, and educational organizations, all geared to the learning level and interest of kids.
(3-6) Fact Monster is an ideal reference site for kids ages 8-14 that provides entertainment and educational resources. It combines the contents of an encyclopedia, a dictionary, an atlas, and several almanacs loaded with statistics, facts, and historical records