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Atomic Learning   The "How to's" for a variety of computer software applications presented via QuickTime Movies. Learn how to set your tabs in AppleWorks 6, add linked ideas to Kidspiration or create Internet lesson plans. This site continually adds tutorials to help you learn new technologies.

Ethnic Newswatch   Full-text searchable articles taken from ethnic, minority and native press newspapers, magazines and journals. Ethnic NewsWatch offers a different viewpoint from the mainstream press. The database can also be viewed in Spanish. 

Gale Virtual Reference Library   A database of encyclopedias, almanacs and specialized reference sources for high school level research.

Grolier Online   Seven online encyclopedias and reference resources. Grolier Online includes an encyclopedia in the Spanish language.

SIRS Discoverer   Contains articles and graphics from 1,400+ magazines, newspapers and U.S. government documents. The topics have been selected to easily integrate into classroom activities. Grades K-9.

 SIRS Researcher   Do a quick and easy search for anything from Environmental topics such as Tornado Protection to Business topics such as Jobs in an Evolving Economy. You will find searchable full-text articles, a dictionary and a Thesaurus. Grades 7 - 12

TeachingBooks.net   Ever wondered what inspired an author to write his/her book? Would you like to listen to an audio clip of a book before you check it out from the library? TeachingBooks.net introduces you to authors and illustrators through short movies and interviews. You can listen to books read by authors and also links are provided to the author's and illustrator's personal websites for further research.

ProQuest Newspapers   Databases on world-wide topics presented in full text or abstract format.

African American Registry   A calendar-based series of accomplishments achieved by Black Americans in history. This registry includes audio and video clips, links to poetry and lyrics of the Black culture and 12 category links.

CNN Student News   Educators can use this resource in their classrooms for the news of the day. It is easy to integrate into any lesson.

Discovery Channel School   Teaching tools, customizing a classroom, homework helpers and a Curriculum Center are a few of the sections offered on this Discovery Channel web resource. Also check out the Brain Boosters and Puzzlemaker.

Great Web Sites for Kids   Includes links to resource sites divided by subject areas from Animals to Social Sciences. Created by the Am. Library Assoc.

Internet Public Library   The Reading Room has books, magazines and newspapers. You could chose to read an Aesop's Fables online and follow a lesson plan provided. Students can select the KidSpace section and research Orcas or take a virtual trip to Africa or the Far East.

Library of Congress   A repository of words, pictures and & sound. Sections for kids & families, special needs visitors and researchers. Teachers have a "Learning Page" with lesson plans, activities and professional development. Search by index, site map or ask a librarian.