Library Online

Although District 21 attempts to restrict external links to websites of appropriate educational content, neither the school or School District 21 is responsible for questionable or controversial content found through links external to this site.

Resources:	DataBase Resources--Text		Search for Graphics
Online Libraries	Research Tools	Social Studies Resources	Free Dictionaries
Free Almanacs	Citation Site	Quotation Sites	Homework Help

Related Pages on the Riley Site:

Biography page

Internet Searches

Resources: General

Vocabulary Learning

Database Resources--Text

Alexandria Riley's Library Catalog

Primary Search
lists a full text for 50 children's magazines and 100 pamphlets for elementary school children.

Ebsco Animals
offers texts about animals from all over the world.

Funk and Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia Newpaper Source
offers full text and abstracts from 154 regional, national and international newspapers.

Professional Development Collection
presents 345 full text journals designed for professional educators.

Wilson Web--less searching, more finding

Kid Sites.com Choose from a variety of topics.

info track

Student Search Engines for Graphics
	Microsoft Office Clip Art & Media
	EBSCO
	Picsearch
	DK Clip Art- Dorling Kindersley
	Onekey.com add + images to your search word (not as reliable as picsearch)
	The Amazing Picture Machine North Central Regional Educational Laboratory:
	The FunDraw.Com Clipart Collection
WorldImages Portfolios	California State Image Library--copyright friendly images
	Pics4Learning.Com copyright friendly images
	Highlights Photo Gallery--displays photos about a theme and brief commentary
	Animals Pix--view one animal per day; short desscription available
	Kidsnetsoft.Com Chris Clementi's site with support when using graphics
	The Away Network's Photo Archive, which includes: PHOTO GALLERIES of some of the coolest places, hippest events, and scariest activities; TRAVEL SLIDESHOWS that give you a quick visual overview of our vast content with links to feature articles; ENJOY!
	Picnik: an online photo editing application
	Copyright Friendly Wikispaces.com Most of the media in these collections are attached to generous copyright licensing. Though you may not need to ask permission to use them when publishing on the Web for educational purposes, you should cite or attribute these images to their creators unless otherwise notified! If you see any copyright notices on these pages, read them for further instructions. Note: always check individual licensing notices before publishing on the Web or broadcasting

Online Libraries:

World Book Encyclopedia home access to school subscription is not available

Fact Monster: sponsored by Information Please

Grolier Encyclopedia Online: School Site Link

The Internet Public Library complete public library of materials

The Internet Public Library--Kidspace focuses on topics often studied by students (Presidents, science fairs, orcas, reading)

Questia--The World's Largest Online Library

The Library Spot an index to libraries and encyclopedias world-wide as well as lists of useful reference sites and information. Students are likely to require assistance locating information

Maths Dictionary for Kids an interactive dictionary of more than 50 common math concepts

En.Wikipedia.org Free encyclopedia that anyone can edit

Research Tools

	NoodleTools is a suite of interactive tools designed to aid students and professionals with their online research. From selecting a search engine and finding some relevant sources, to citing those sources in MLA or APA style, NoodleTools makes online research easier!

	iTools use this search engine, its address book, links to stock quotes, and other information when doing extended research or simply trying to find a fact

	Ready Reference by Cyberbee Encyclopedias

	RefDesk.com: a desktop of reference resourcesReference Desk

	Kids' Click a reference collection by librarians

Social Studies Resources

	CountryWatch highlights geography, news from across the globe, culture and cultural events.

	QuickWorld World Maps

	World Flag Database shows the flags of the world as well as some flags made famous throughout the years.

	Flags of the World describes the flag's origin, history, legends, and use.

	Guide to American Flags illustrates the clear evolution of the stars and stripes.

	Landmarks Citation Machine provides accurate bibliographical style

	BibMe! The fully automatic bibliography maker that auto-fills. It's the easiest way to build a works cited page. And it's free.

	NoodleTools Format your bibliography in MLA or APA style

	Easy Bib.Com The free automatic bibliography composer.

	Oregon School Library Information System MLA Elementary Citation Maker

Free Dictionaries
	AllWords offers definitions, pronunciations, and translations into various languages

	Freeality Online dictionary links to more than 50 dictionaries in many different languages.

	Merriam Webster Collegiate Dictionary offers definitions and links to synonyms

	Word Helper From Between the Lions TV show

Free Almanacs
	Information Please

	Infoplease Kid's Almanac

Quotation Sites
	All in One Quotes Page

	Mining Company Guide to Quotations

Homework Help Sites
	Kids on the Web: Homework Tools

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Reviewed/Revised November, 2008
J. Beyersdorfer