Don Callejon School Library

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Adventures

Biography

Dictionary

Encyclopedias

Grammar

 

Graphic Organizers

Maps and Atlases

Quotations

Time Zones

U.S. Government

 

 

 

Adventures

Global Online Adventure Learning Site

Travel with adventurous people as they investigate the world

The Fin, Fur, and Feather Bureau of Investigation

This site uses humor and storytelling to help kids ages 8-13 learn about places and cultures around the world.

 

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Biography

Biography.com

Biography.com is a searchable database of over 20,000 personalities. This site is good for locating brief biographical sketches of prominent people, both historical and contemporary

Distinguished Women: Past and Present

This site has biographies of women who contributed to our culture in many different ways

Gallery of Achievers

In the Gallery of Achievers, the focus is on individuals who have shaped the 20th century by their accomplishments

 

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Dictionary

Merriam Webster Dictionary

This online dictionary has links to Merriam Webster's thesaurus, Britannica Encyclopedia, and some word games.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language

This dictionary contains over 90,000 entries that feature 10,000 new words and senses, 70,000 audio word pronunciations, and 900 full-page color illustrations.

One Look Dictionary

This is a simple to use dictionary with clear definitions.  It searches many other online dictionaries and links to the online dictionaries that contain the word.  Beware of links to wikipedia.

American Sign Language Dictionary

Learn how to sign over 1000 words.

Geology.com

This site is a dictionary of definitions, images, and short articles about the most commonly used geological terms

 

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Encyclopedias

Encyclopedia Mythica

This site has information about myths from ancient to modern times.

Musical Instrument Encyclopedia

Have a question about musical instruments? Search this site for answers.

42Explore: Pathfinders for all Ages

Stop by this eye-catching website to discover pathfinders and links on everything from sled-dog racing to chocolate to calligraphy. Pick a subject, read the pathfinder, and follow the links!

 

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Grammar

The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation

Do you need extra help with grammar and punctuation? This is good place for help.

 

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Graphic Organizers

Graphic Organizers

There are many examples of graphic organizers for planning your research.

 

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Maps and Atlases

GeographyIQ

This is an online world atlas packed with geographic, economic, political, historical, and cultural information.

Quick Maps

You can use these maps and flags of the world in projects as long as you cite this source.

Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection: World City Maps

City maps from all over the world.

Merriam Webster Atlas

This atlas provides colorful, detailed maps of countries and U.S. states. It also gives population and economic figures plus a brief history.

World Plate Tectonic Map

Zoom in or out to see geological faults in the world.

 

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Quotations

Quotations at Bartelby.com

This is a good site to look for quotations.

Cool Quotes

Get cool quotes from famous people. This site is easy to use with quotes listed by category and author.

Thinkexist

These are short quotations from well-known people.

 

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Time Zones

World Time Zones

See what time it is throughout the world.

 

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United States Government

First Gov. for Kids

This site aims to collect all kid-friendly U.S. government websites under one portal. It includes subjects such as arts, careers, computers, environment, geography, fighting crime, global village, homework and fun stuff.

 

 

 

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Updated August 23, 2009