Storyline Online is presented by the SAG-AFTRA Foundation and gives students the opportunity to listen to celebrities read books. Many of the books are animated.
National Geographic Kids provides resources and games on a variety of topics including animals, history, science, space, and geography.
Encyclopedia Britannica Kids is a great source for information in a variety of forms. You'll have to scroll down to see the search area (and you may have to deal with a few annoying pop-ups encouraging a subscription purchase), but it's worth it for the wealth of information here!
PBS LearningMedia for Kids
PBS LearningMedia for Kids has several types of resources and information on a variety of topics!
No login required.
The History Channel has resources and allows for easy biography searching. Check out the "This Day in History" tab for important historical events each day.
Providing resources and homework help, Fact Monster has information and games about science, people, math, and history.
KidRex is a search engine powered by Google. The search results are specifically geared toward elementary student research.
Sweet Search helps students find outstanding information, faster. It helps students find good information quickly without spam.
Common Sense Media helps students know what kind of material is in the book they are reading. Common Sense also has online safety tips!
TumbleBooks Library is an online collection of e-books for children. They are a great way to encourage tech-savvy kids to enjoy reading!