Library Media Center

• EBSCO 
  EBSCO is such a large database it can sometimes be overwhelming! Try Book Collection, Kids Search, or quick Search to get started with research. 
   

• Wonderopolis
  Why is the sky blue? What is snow made of? Why do dogs chase their tail? Find out this and other wonders on this site. 
   

• Grow a Reader
  This is the link for our local public library research page. They have e-books for checkout and many good research databases you can use with your library card. 
   

• Discovery Kids
  This site has videos and games about all categories of science--from animals to space to new inventions.
   

• Factmonster
  An online site that includes almanacs, encyclopedias.
   

• Kidtopia
  A kid-friendly search engine.                   
   

• Hour of Code
  Activities
   

• Infoplease
  Includes a dictionary, atlas, encyclopedia, and thesaurus. It also has searchable categories to narrow your search.
   

• National Geographic
  Researching a country? Need information on population? This site has up-to-date information and is sponsored by the CIA. 
   

• Ducksters
  Working on a biography? Ducksters is a great place to start.
   

• Science Kids
  Researching a country? Try these fast facts to help you find information!               
        

• A-Z Animals
  If you need information about animals--this is a great site with accurate information. 
   

• DK Find Out
  An easy-to-use research tool. If you are researching animals, this is a great place!   
   

• National Geographic Kids
  Has information about animals and their habitats. There are also games and videos.  
   

• Pebble Go
  Has lots of science, social studies, and biography links to use for your research.  It has easy to read information with tabs to guide your research.
   

• Mid-Continent Library
  Research - Book Flix, Culture Grams, True Flix and so much more!  Have your library card ready!
   

• MoreNet
  Online picture books and databases.       
   

• Kiddle

  Google safe kid search engine
   

• Global Landmarks Memory
  Play this game to test your landmark knowledge
   

• CultureGrams
  Research countries from around the world just by logging into MCPL site 
   

• EBSCO Host eBooks 
  Digital books on various topics

Do you need to know about the conflict in the Middle East? Are you curious about the breaking of the new hot dog-eating world record? Wondering who won last night's big game? Try one of these Student News Links:

• Tween Tribune
• CNN 10 
• DOGO News for Kids 
• NEWSELA
• Guinness Book of World Records

We know that the image feature in Google is popular with students and teachers because it is so easy to use. But the truth is that most of the images found on Google are protected by copyright and require permission. Students need to be aware that giving credit is not the same as having permission to use an image. We recommend students and teachers try one of these “copyright friendly” sites instead. 

• ccSearch
  Creative Commons photos to share and use in projects.
• MorgueFile
  Search morgueFile for free reference images. Yes, they're all completely free. 
• DK Clip Art
  Explore thousands of images from leading illustrated publisher Dorling Kindersley. Perfect for illustrating homework, school projects and generally being creative, you can browse the clip art by A-Z or by school subjects. DK holds the copyright but allows users to download, copy and display the images for your own personal, home and school use.
• EduPic Graphical Resource
  Educpic Graphical Resource is a teacher designed free image resource for educators and their students. 
• Imagebase Free Photos
  A searchable database of free stock images with full permission to use the photos without attribution. Most images are high resolution.
• NASA Images
  The most comprehensive compilation of NASA stills, film and video. Students may use the images for school projects as long as they credit NASA
• Pics4Learning.com
  Pics4Learning is a copyright-friendly image library for teachers and students. The Pics4Learning collection consists of thousands of images that have been donated by students, teachers, and amateur photographers. Unlike many Internet sites, permission has been granted for teachers and students to use all the images donated to the Pics4Learning collection.
• Smithsonian Images
  An amazing collection of photos on history and science. Students and teachers are may use these photos for personal and educational purposes. You must credit the Smithsonian and the photographer. See copyright section on the website for more detail on how these images may be used.