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Infoplease

A comprehensive reference site, it includes a searchable almanac, encyclopedia, dictionary, and thesaurus among other informational links. Grades 6-12

 

Bartleby.com

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

 

Refdesk.com

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

 

yourDictionary.com

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

 

CIA World Fact Book

This is an especially good site for students of geography and history. Grades 8-12.

 

Fact Monster

This is a great reference site for upper elementary through middle school. It includes history, science, sports, math, and much more. Check out the Homework Center link.

 

World Almanac for Kids

A companion Website to the book version, his site has facts about countries, U.S. Presidents, animals, and much more.

Grades 4 and up

 

Texas Almanac

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

 

Stately Knowledge

Attention geography and history buffs! This site contains multitudinous links to information about the 50 U. S. States. Check these links out. There are some fabulous ones.

 

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.

 

100 Top Kids Sites

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.