Bookshelf

A virtual bookshelf of links to online encyclopedias, dictionaries, thesauri, almanacs, atlases, converters, calculators, and school subject indexes.

AOL@School: Student Resources

Alamanacs, calendars, dictionaries, encyclopedias, online museums, quotations, thesauri, and world records. Many of the websites are "educator approvied." Includes a search engine.

created: 28 Jul 2003 by rsinker ::: updated: 28 Jul 2003

Chicago Public Schools Student Zone: Language Arts 3-5

Dictionaries, online libraries, and online books for students in grades 3 through 5.

created: 28 Jul 2003 by rsinker ::: updated: 28 Jul 2003

Chicago Public Schools Student Zone: Language Arts 6-8

Dictionaries, encyclopedias, online libraries, and writing tips for middle school students.

created: 28 Jul 2003 by rsinker ::: updated: 28 Jul 2003

Chicago Public Schools Student Zone: Language Arts 9-12

Dictionaries, encyclopedias, online libraries, and writing tips for high school students.

created: 28 Jul 2003 by rsinker ::: updated: 28 Jul 2003

Common Errors in English

Explanations of common spelling and word use errors in the English language.

created: 28 Jul 2003 by rsinker ::: updated: 22 Sep 2003

Dictionaries, Thesauri, and Reference: ESL Links Database

Online English and translatiion dictionaries, thesauri, and general reference for older students.

created: 28 Jul 2003 by rsinker ::: updated: 28 Jul 2003

Digital Reference Tools

A virtual library of reference tools for students in grades kindergarten through 12. Includes links to online encyclopedias and reference tools for social studies, science, and general subjects.

created: 28 Jul 2003 by rsinker ::: updated: 10 Aug 2003

Encyclopedia Smithsonian: The Smithsonian from A to Z

Links to online exhibits from the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC. Topics include Art, Design, Crafts, Science, History, Technology, Biology, Astronomy, Dinosaurs, Birds, Quilts, Culture, Music, Politics, Geology, and much more.

created: 10 Aug 2003 by rsinker ::: updated: 10 Aug 2003

General Reference Sites for Middle School Student Searching

Encyclopedias, almanacs, dictionaries, maps, and biographies of famous people.

created: 28 Jul 2003 by rsinker ::: updated: 28 Jul 2003

Global Access to Educational Sources: A Cybrary for Middle School and Beyond

Dictionaries, encyclopedias, writing tips, and more for middle school students.

created: 28 Jul 2003 by rsinker ::: updated: 28 Jul 2003

High School Hub

A reference collection for high school students. Includes subject guides for homeworl help in English, math, social studies, science, world languages, art, music, and health.

created: 28 Jul 2003 by rsinker ::: updated: 10 Aug 2003

Internet Public Library KidSpace: Reference

Links to online dictionaries, encyclopedias, almanacs, biographies, reference tools, homework help, and more.

created: 28 Jul 2003 by rsinker ::: updated: 10 Aug 2003

KidsHub.org

An "ineractive learning center" for elementary and middle school students. Topics include language arts, math, science, social studies, current events, foreign languages, spelling, study tools, and more.

created: 03 Aug 2003 by rsinker ::: updated: 03 Aug 2003

Little Explorers Picture Dictionary

An online picture-dictionary for young children. Pictures and words are linked to educational activities, games, and nursery rhymes.

created: 03 Aug 2003 by rsinker ::: updated: 03 Aug 2003

Math.com: The World of Math Online

"Free math lessons and math homework help from basic math to algebra, geometry, and beyond."

created: 03 Aug 2003 by rsinker ::: updated: 03 Aug 2003

PlumbDesign Visual Thesaurus

An interactive thesaurus that uses visual designs to show relationships between words of the English language.

created: 03 Aug 2003 by rsinker ::: updated: 03 Aug 2003

The Open Door Website

A reference source for upper elementary, middle, and high school students (and teachers, too!). Subjects include biology, chemistry, physics, technology, electronics, and history. Also includes a study guide.

created: 12 Aug 2003 by rsinker ::: updated: 12 Aug 2003

WorldAtlas.com

"A world atlas of facts, flags, and maps including every continent, country, dependency, exotic destination, island, major city, ocean, province, state and territory on the planet!"

created: 03 Aug 2003 by rsinker ::: updated: 03 Aug 2003

Yahooligans! Reference

General reference tools for students including dictionaries, thesauri, quotations, fact books, and more.

created: 03 Aug 2003 by rsinker ::: updated: 03 Aug 2003