Library Websites

Library Websites

Helpful Resources/Websites

Destiny Online Catalog (South Hill Elementary Library) - Look for library books that are available in our library.

The World Almanac - Helpful Hints - Get "helpful hints" on using the World Almanac and Book of Facts to find a variety of facts and information.

Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary - Don't have a dictionary or thesaurus at home? Look up definitions, parts of speech, the word of the day and more using this online dictionary.

World Atlas Information on using an atlas, continents, hemispheres, definitions and location of the prime meridian and equator, in addition to a variety of other world information.

Homework Help (National Geographic Kids) - a great resource to use when you need a little help on homework. This National Geographic Kids site gives you access to an online encyclopedia, maps, animal facts, glossary, and more.

Homework Help (Discovery) - another helpful resource from DiscoveryEducation that gives you access to help with homework in a variety of subjects, math help, and games and interactives.

Kids.Gov - "The official kids' portal for the U.S. government."

National Geographic Kids - a great website for information & photographs of animals and science.

Shelver - Students can get practice will call numbers (both fiction and non-fiction) with this online shelving books game.

Helpful Articles

What Next to Read - An article created by Common Sense Media gives a list of books for different age groups to read. Also has articles on "How to Raise of Reader," "Help Your Kids Find Books with Diverse Characters," and "5 Teen Lit Books Parents Should Read."

Fun Facts to Know

"Wonder of the Day" - Read kid centered questions "I wonder . . ." each day by clicking on "Wonder of the Day" on the left column of the page that's made possible by the National Center for Families Learning. A great way for families to learn together.

"Jump Back In Time" - Learn about what happened in history on a particular day. You can also access information about different time periods in history.

"Today in History" - Learn about what happened on "today in history."