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A
comprehensive reference site, it includes a searchable almanac, encyclopedia, dictionary,
and thesaurus among other informational links. Grades 6-12
On
this site, click the reference tab and see an extensive array of links to
encyclopedias, dictionaries, gazetteers, quotations, composition and style
guides, guides to religion, mythology, and literature, and even more. Other
tabs include verse, fiction, and nonfiction. Grades 6-12
Check
out this site and its multitude of links. If you can’t find a factual answer
here, you are not trying! Note the links to “Reference Resources.” Grades 6-12
If
you need to know the meaning of a word or a good synonym, this site is for you.
You must spell the word correctly, however. Grades 5-12
This
is an especially good site for students of geography and history. Grades 8-12.
This
is a great reference site for upper elementary through middle school. It
includes history, science, sports, math, and much more. Check out the
A
companion Website to the book version, his site has facts about countries,
Grades
4 and up
This
is the Texas Almanac online version. It
provides a considerable amount of information about our state. Look Mullin up
in the “town search” feature. Grades 4-12
Attention
geography and history buffs! This site contains multitudinous links to
information about the 50
Children's Literature Web
Guide
This
is a wonderful source about children’s literature, and it includes sites for
authors and illustrators. A great site for teachers, librarians, parents, and
kids of all ages.
This
site is exactly what it says—a site that provides links to “kids” sites. There
are some great ones in the list. Enjoy. Grades PK and up.