Alaska Wildlife NotebookLearn more about 100 species of animals found in Alaska and other parts of the Pacific Northwest.Amazing Animals of the WorldInformation on animals from aardvarks to zebras, including color photos and games. For elementary students and higher. (Available outside the library with a Timberland Regional Library card.)Animal Diversity WebEnter an animal into the search textbox to read about its physical characteristics, habitat and conservation efforts.BBCs Prehistoric Life site from the "Walking With..." seriesInformation about cavemen, prehistoric animals of all kinds including dinosaurs. Fun interactive games. Based on the BBC "Walking With..." series.DinoDictionary.comDinosaurs facts and fun for over 300 species of dinosaurs.Endangered Species Fact Sheets in Kids' PlanetFact sheets about endangered species worldwide perfect for writing reports. Also, games, coloring pages, and information about how you can help.SeaWorld's Animal Information DatabaseGreat site about sea and land creatures maintained by SeaWorld Adventure parks and Busch Gardens.Species of ConcernProduced by the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, this is a good source for information on endangered , threatened , sensitive, candidate, concern and monitor species in Washington state.Student Resources in ContextDatabase includes full-text articles (basic to advanced) on animals, including endangered species topics. (Available outside the library with a Timberland Regional Library card.)World Wildlife FundNews and information about 26,000 species of animals.CIA World Fact BookUpdated annually, this site not only provides country information but detailed full-color maps as well.CultureGramsLearn about the cultures of 182 countries and territories and tour the 50 United States and District of Columbia. Find out about the people, land, customs, lifestyle, recipes and more. (Available outside the library with a Timberland Regional Library card.)CultureQuestJoin Parsifal Penquin and and his wise guide, Ophelia Owl, as they travel the globe to learn about different cultures. They chow down food, hear folktales, play games, and learn about arts, crafts, history, holidays, and festivals.Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of the NationsInformation on all countries. Includes maps, flags and seals on color end sheets, photographs, and more. (Available outside the library with a Timberland Regional Library card.)Lands and Peoples OnlineEncyclopedia of countries, cultures, and current events. (Available outside the library with a Timberland Regional Library card.)Library of Congress Country StudiesThe Country Studies Series analyzes the social, economic, political, and national security systems of countries throughout the world and how they have changed throughout history.United Nations CyberschoolbusCountry information, flags, human rights and the infonation page which allows a search to compare data about different countries.A Math Dictionary for KidsAn animated, interactive dictionary for students which explains over 500 common mathematical terms in simple language.Grolier OnlineAn integrated search tool for all Grolier databases with links the American Heritage Dictionary and an atlas. (Available outside the library with a Timberland Regional Library card.)RhymeZoneDictionaries for rhyming, definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more. Even a search for quotations.Spelling CitySpelling quizzes and games. Great for practicing spelling words.Webster’s Word CentralLook up a word in this dictionary from Merriam-Webster.Daily Life OnlinePortrays daily life for ordinary people in different cultures throughout history. (Available outside the library with a Timberland Regional Library card.)Explorers in "Biography Resource Center" (Available outside the library with a Timberland Regional Library card.)You can search by the name of your explorer. Or, type "explorer" in the occupation box and browse the list of namesExplorers in "Student Resources in Context" (Available outside the library with a Timberland Regional Library card.)Type "exploration" then click on Discovery and Exploration. Person search - use the name of your explorer. Classroom topics - select "history" and type explorers in the keyword box. You will find articles and primary documents.Hyper HistoryAn interactive timeline lets you view and learn world history with the click of a mouse.A Math Dictionary for Kids by Jenny Eather.An animated, interactive dictionary for students which explains over 500 common mathematical terms in simple language.A Plus MathIncludes printable flashcards, a “Game Room,” a “Homework Helper” section, and extensive worksheets.Archimedes’ Laboratory.A fun site full of puzzles and curiosities.Cynthia Lanius' No Matter What Shape Use online pattern blocks to calculate fractions.FunBrain NumbersNumbers and counting games including Math Baseball, Bunny Count, and Changemaker.Math worksheetsCreate and print worksheets for different math concepts and skills. Creates an answer key as well.Math.comChoose your math level to find out quick information or in-depth explanation of math concepts.National Library of Virtual ManipulativesNLVM is an National Science Foundation supported project with a K-12 emphasis.NCES Kidzone Create a Graph pagePlay Kids GamesTimed practice for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.The Math Forum: Student CenterIncludes “Have a Math Question?” “Weekly/Monthly Challenges” Sections for Elementary Middle and High School levels, Non-English Resources, Internet Math Hunt and more.African American BiographiesBiographical information about notable African Americans.Biography Resource CenterInformation about people from throughout history, around the world, and across all disciplines and subject areas. (Available outside the library with a Timberland Regional Library card.)First AmericansCovers Dine, Muscogee, Tlingit, Lakota and Iroquois nations and how they are alike and different. Includes an historical overview and a large collection of links to other websites.Hispanic Heritage BiographiesBiographical information about notable individuals of Hispanic heritage.Lands and Peoples OnlineEncyclopedia of countries, cultures, and current events. (Available outside the library with a Timberland Regional Library card.)Native AmericansA webpage created by the Timberland staff with links to many websites related to Native Americans, both current day and historical information.Notable Asian Pacific AmericansBiographical information about notable Asian Pacific Americans.Occupational Outlook HandbookMaintained by the US Department of Labor and revised every two years, this handbook outlines the nature of the work, working conditions, qualifications and future growth of the career.The Library of Congress American Memory Project Immigration pageClick on the sidebar in this federal website to find historical information about different peoples that emigrated to the United States, as well as current information about the “changing face” of our nation.WOISThe Washington Occupation Information Service provides overviews of careers, a self-assessment to find out what you do best and a searchable database of schools where you can be trained in the career of your choice. (Available outside the library with a Timberland Regional Library card.)Women's History BiographiesBiographical information about notable women throughout history.Ask An ExpertFind out the answers to your questions from the people who really know. This site leads you to experts in fields from biology to college applications.Ask KidsJust type in a question …BJ Pinchbeck's Homework HelperContains over 800 links to sites that will help you with your homeworkGreat Web Sites for KidsThe Association for Library Service to Children’s comprehensive index to web pages of interest to children. It has a great section for parents and teachers. All sites have age categories labeled.How Stuff WorksEver wonder why stuff works the way it does? Search this site or read the top 10 questions to find out.KidsClick!Facts, current events, weirdness, home, recreation, the arts, health, computers, cars, robots, cartoons-you name it, a "bunch of librarians" have found it for you!KidSpace @ The Internet Public LibraryLibrarians at the IPL have put together an index of informative and fun sites on a variety of homework topics and hobbies.OneKeyOneKey uses a filter and the Google search engine to find kid-friendly sites.Yahoo KidsNew features keep you up with Harry Potter's latest adventure, parents' guide for safe surfing, Pokemon, wrestling, jokes, music, and a world of other fun stuff.Biomes of the WorldClick one of six biomes to find out where it is located, what plants and animals live there, and what it looks like.Ecosystems of the WorldFind out information about ten different earth ecosystems. Includes sounds and links to other websites.Kids AstronomyExplore deep space and the solar system in this well designed site full of scientific information and fun facts. Also, see real-time maps of what the sky will look like tonight!NASA's Planetary PhotojournalA database of almost 1300 NASA images. You can choose a planet and then choose which NASA spacecraft you would like to view images from. Good links to other planet websites.New Book of Popular Science OnlineScience encyclopedia geared to student readers. (Available outside the library with a Timberland Regional Library card.)Nine PlanetsChoose a planet or moon from the list to find historical, mythological and current planetary information. Most planets and some moon have photos. Also, follow links to other information sites.Science Fair Project GuideEverything you need to know to create an award winning science project! You'll find basic instructions, practical hints, different types of projects, and how to make a poster display. Includes a list of links to other great science project sites.Science Projects About EnergyThe California Energy Commission's Energy Quest site has a large list of project outlines for science projects about energy.Windows to the UniverseChoose from beginner, intermediate or advanced levels to access planetary information, stunning photos and real-time animation.50 States.comClick a state name to find out quick facts such as the motto, population and area codes and links to maps, elected officials and famous people.Ben’s Guide to U.S. Government for KidsBenjamin Franklin will answer your questions about the U.S. Government and how it works. Information is provided by grade level.Census for KidsRead fun facts about the census results in all 50 states then test your knowledge with a quiz!Class Brain State ReportsClass Brain will help you find lists of books, official state sites, symbols, maps, history and statistics to complete your state report.The US50Choose a state to visit and learn history, geography and historic figures.US Historical DocumentsWhat's in the Iroquois Constitution-one of the sources used by the framers of the United States Constitution? Read it here, along with speeches, popular songs, presidential declarations, and other documents from American history.US House of RepresentativesContact your state representative or find out what bills are currently under debate.US SenateContact your state senator or find out what bills are currently under debate.White House for KidsFind out the history of the White House including information about the kids and pets who have lived there.Access Washington - All About WashingtonThis is a great place to start to find all sorts of information about Washington state.Profiles of Washington CountiesEach profile includes a link to the county's official Web site. |
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