Reference Resources AND Research
KIDDLE: Safe, visual search engine for kids
KIDZ SEARCH: Friendly, safe search engine for kids
FACT MONSTER: Free reference site and homework help
KIDTPOPIA: Kid-Friendly search engine; teacher-generated collection of websites
SAFE SEARCH: Search info, images, wikis, and videos safely
ACADEMIC KIDS: Free online encyclopedia
DK FIND OUT: Free online encyclopedia - fun facts and fun images
RUDIMENTS of WISDOM: Search and learn with comics and cartoons
ZOOM SCHOOL: Free online encyclopedia by Enchanted Learning
SMITHSONIAN KIDS: Online learning activities for kids; can access Smithsonian homepage as well
LIBRARY of CONGRESS-AMERICA'S STORY: Explore and discover America's story
KINOOZE: News and facts for kids
SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE: Kids Explore! Teachers, grab some K-8 Plans!
SMITHSONIAN TWEEN TRIBUNE: Articles for Kids
BRITANNICA KIDS: Limited free access
Writing & Research
Citing Sources