Quick Links

Use the following links to access resources and websites that can support RES students' learning, reading, and research.

Destiny Discover

RES Library's Online Catalog- Search for books in our library any time, any where

Renaissance Learning

24/7 access to myON library of ebooks and to check AR progress

AR BookFinder

Use this free online tool to find your next AR read or find out if your book is an AR book

POWER Kids

Free resources for research and learning available through Pennsylvania POWER Library**

GALE: Elementary

Search and access a database of articles, images, and videos on many topics for students in grades 1-4**

Britannica School

Search for information on a wide range of topics**

GALE: Middle School

Search and access a database of articles, images, and videos geared toward students in 5th & 6th grade**

Book Flix

Watch videos of your favorite books read aloud!**

**RES students and families need an ecard or public library card number to access the databases within POWER Kids outside of school

Online library resources, homework help and much more!

Ask Here PA - Chat online with a real librarian--one-to-one in real time--for help with any topic or information need.

Ben's Guide to the US Government - presents educational content on US Government and US History with a Civics focus.

Biographical Dictionary (Info Please) - Search 30,000+ biographies

Encyclopedia.com - more than 100 trusted sources, including encyclopedias, dictionaries, and thesauruses with facts, definitions, biographies, synonyms, pronunciation keys, word origins, and abbreviations.

Fact Monster - This site combines reference materials, facts and trivia quizzes in all subject areas for students in grades K-8.

5-Clue Challenge - short videos where you get 5 clues to guess the animal, location or person. Students will simply play the video, pause to do some research then take a guess. After the 5th clue, students will get to see how quickly they got their answer.

Funbrain - Focuses on improving math and reading skills featuring books and comics as well as arcades filled with interactive games .

Geographical Dictionary (Info Please) -Find information about the continents, explorers, oceans, seas, rivers, mountains, elevation, geographic extremes, earthquakes, volcanoes, and more.

HIghlights Kids - Read, play games and conduct cool science experiments.

Infoplease - a free, authoritative, and respected reference for Internet users, provides a comprehensive encyclopedia, almanac, atlas, dictionary, and thesaurus.

Jigsaw Planet

KidLitTV - KidLit TV utilizes technologies such as videos and podcasts to promote children's literature and to inspire kids to read, write, and draw.

Merriam-Webster Dictionary & Thesaurus

National Geographic Kids - The main focus is learning earth based studies about animals and nature. It has printable flash cards, stories, crafts, recipes, games, videos and much more.

PBS Kids - Hang out with your favorite characters and play games, all while learning.

Science Bob - offers easy at-home science experiments, science fair ideas, science Q & A, engaging videos, and more.

Storyline Online - Features accomplished actors and actresses reading some of their favorite children’s books. Each story comes with a free Activity Guide .

Switcheroo Zoo - Watch, listen and play games to learn all about amazing animals.

Time for Kids - From the publishers of Time Magazine, and loaded with interesting articles, photos and videos, this site tackles subjects that are in the news now while being written for an audience of children

Wonderopolis - Focuses on subjects about which children are curious. This immediately engages the child and encourages them to learn more

**POWER Library Attribution

This project is made possible in part by Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services and through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Library Access funds administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Office of Commonwealth Libraries. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this website do not necessarily represent those of the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services or the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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