FOR HOMEWORK & FUN
Subscription site has some free material. Topics are aligned with state and national education standards.
This general knowledge encyclopedia is continuously updated.
A database for students in kindergarten through grade 5, Kids InfoBits covers geography, current events, the arts and sciences, people, government, history, and more.
Uses the Merriam-Webster Online Student Dictionary.
Offers research help, stories, photos, activities, and games.
History and Social Studies
The Library of Congress the presents accessible information for kids.
A U.S. government-created Website for kids.
Continually updated country information from a government resource.
World and American history topics.
Several history databases from Salem Press, all in one place.
Children’s portal to government information.
Math
A question and answer service, with a searchable archive.
Guides students through solving math problems.
Reading
Mid-Continent Public Library’s extensive, searchable database of book series.
All of your favorite Dr. Seuss books in one place — with plenty of activities to keep kids interested.
All of your favorite Dr. Seuss books in one place — with plenty of activities to keep kids interested.
A non-profit site that provides reading help for young children.
Actors read aloud children’s books.
Science
Reference, news, and other information from The Discovery Channel.
The study of life on Earth, brought to you by the KidsKnowIt Network. Find descriptions of habitats, appearances, and life cycles.
The Nemours Foundation’s site especially for kids.
Get information from the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
More than 100 informative videos featuring animals of all kinds.
The American Museum of Natural History’s web site for kids.
Helpful planning tool from the Internet Public Library.
Learn about animals through fun games.
A kid’s guide to the Periodic Table.
Miscellaneous
The Discovery Channels site geared just for kids.
Free educational games, online books, and comics.
The iconic Washington museums have lots to offer kids.
An online collection of animated, talking picture books.
