Please use these sites when conducting research for school projects!
*Remember: You must use NoodleTools to cite all research for school projects.
General Research Sites
World Book KIDS- Grades K-3
World Book STUDENT- Grades 3-6
This is the digital encyclopedia/database that students can use to search by subject. Students have been given the access code for our subscription by the school librarian.
K-2nd Grade
PebbleGo is a digital learning platform for K–2 students that provides age-appropriate, nonfiction content for research in subjects like animals, biographies, science, and social studies. The databases offer key reading supports such as read-along audio and word-by-word highlighting.
3rd-6th Grade
PebbleGo Next is an online research database for upper elementary students (grades 3–5+) that builds on the original PebbleGo platform. It provides age-appropriate, in-depth articles, videos, activities, and interactive eBooks on subjects like animals, biographies, health, science, and social studies to support reading and research skills.
Thesaurus.com is the world's largest and most trusted online thesaurus
Kiddle is a visual search engine designed specifically for children, aiming to provide a safe and easy way for them to find information online. It features heavily filtered search results, large thumbnails, and easy-to-read articles, and is powered by a combination of human editors and Google's SafeSearch technology.
(K-2nd Grade)
This valuable resource supported by the state of Pennsylvania has sites that contain articles from magazines and newspapers written in a kid friendly format. ( Try Elementary Search) Also check out Book Flix or True Flix for animated e-books.!
** NOTE this is a SITE based subscription and can only be accessed at school or through your local library with a library card and 4 digit pin.
(3rd-5th Grade)
This valuable resource supported by the state of Pennsylvania has sites that contain articles from magazines and newspapers written in a kid friendly format. ( Try Elementary Search) Also check out Book Flix or True Flix for animated e-books.!
** NOTE this is a SITE based subscription and can only be accessed at school or through your local library with a library card and 4 digit pin.
Research Topics by Grade
Please find your specific grade level and find appropriate research sites and databases based on the topics your grade will explore.
3rd Grade Resources
4th Grade Resources
Country Fact Sheet
This is a Google Doc that has at least two research websites with facts for each country.
5th Grade Resources
6th Grade Resources