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Other Reference Links
Almanacs
Need up-to-date statistics or facts about people, places, or events? Check an almanac! Searchasaurus
Primary Search accesses articles from the World Almanac for Kids and the World Almanac of the U.S.A., and Middle Search Plus accesses articles from the World Almanac & Book of Facts and the World Almanac of the U.S.A.
SIRS Discoverer
Click on "The 2002 World Almanac for Kids" under Reference.
BiographiesWhen you need to find out more about a famous person and what they accomplished, try using one of these biographical resources. Biography Resource Center from Gale Group
SIRS Discoverer
Click on "Biographies" under Database Features.
Books & StoriesDid you know that you can read summaries, reviews, and even some actual books - all online? The following resources allow you to search for information about books and stories and read some of them online. NoveList K-8
Use this search tool to find summaries and reviews of fiction. If there's an author or title that you love, NoveList K-8 will suggest other authors or titles that are similar!
SIRS Discoverer
Click on "Fiction" under Database Features to read stories of all types.
Library CatalogsWhen you need a book in the library, try the online catalog! The following resources let you search for books in libraries in Allegheny County and Pennsylvania. The eiNetwork Library Catalog
Use this catalog to search for books in libraries throughout Allegheny County.
Access PA Online Catalog
Use this catalog to search for books in school libraries and public libraries all over Pennsylvania.
MapsWhen you need a map of a city, state, country, continent, or even the whole world, look online. The following resources let you search for maps of various regions. Searchasaurus
Once you have entered Searchasaurus, click on Pictures to find maps of various regions.
SIRS Discoverer
Click on "Maps of the World" under Database Features.
Newspapers & MagazinesWhen you need timely information and opinions about current events, people, and places, try searching newspapers and magazines. Searchasaurus
Primary Search (for elementary schoolers) has full text articles from kids' magazines such as Ranger Rick, Scholastic News, Cobblestone, and more. Middle Search Plus (for middle-schoolers) provides access to full text articles from magazines such as Time, People, Sports Illustrated, and more.
Photographs & ImagesIn addition to information, online databases often provide photographs and images that you can use for school reports and presentations. Next time you need a picture, try checking one or more of these sources out!AP Photo Archives
Over 700,000 photographs of people, places, and things are available from this database.
Searchasaurus
Once you have entered Searchasaurus, click on Pictures to find photographs and images of people, places, nature, and more.
SIRS Discoverer
Click on "Photo Essays" (for photographs with short text) or "Pictures" (for just photographs and images) under Database Features.
Science ProjectsWhen you just can't decide what to do for that school science project, get some help with ideas and information from some online sources!Science Online (Facts On File)
Hundreds of science experiments for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.
SIRS Discoverer
Click on "Activities" under Database Features, and then click on Science & Nature Projects for information and ideas.
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