1|Page
DO NOT REMOVE FROM LIBRARY
Dr. James J. Cozzarelli, Jr., Children’s Room
Websites for Reference, Homework Help, Research and
Gamming
Reference
 Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page
 Advice: When using Wikipedia, keep in mind that all information is user based. This site
should never be listed as a main source. However, Wikipedia provides citations. These
links connect to other resources that can be helpful with your project and/or report.
 Yahoo Kids! Encyclopedia http://kids.yahoo.com/reference/encyclopedia
 Son of Citation Machine http://citationmachine.net/index2.php
Provides an interactive tool to help create reference citations for research papers.
Includes various print and electronic resources
 One Look: Dictionary Search http://www.onelook.com/
 Thesaurus http://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/
 World Atlas and Map Library http://www.factmonster.com/atlas/
Homework Help
 The Internet Public Library’s Youth Division http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/
An Insightful homework help site with lots of information on all sorts of topics and
themes
 B.J. Pinchbeck’s Homework Helper http://bjpinchbeck.com/
An Informative collection of links to page through for everything from homework to
search engines, history and math to computers
2|Page
 Kidsites.com: http://www.kidsites.com
Finds and provides reviews for the best sites for kids on the Internet, and brings them
together in one convenient location
New Jersey
 The Official Web Site for The State of New Jersey http://www.state.nj.us/
 New Jersey Online http://www.nj.com/
News
 Scholastic News for Kids
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/scholasticnews/index.html
 Time for Kids http://www.timeforkids.com/news
History, Social Studies and Geography
 USA 4 Kids: Presidents http://www.usa4kids.com/presidents/Presidents.html
 Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello http://www.monticello.org/
Excellent resource on the life and times of our 3rd president and author of The
Declaration of Independence
 50 States http://www.50states.com/
A mix of info and links, including state birds, songs and flags
 World Explorers http://www.ducksters.com/biography/explorers/
 Illustrated History of the Roman Empire http://www.roman-empire.net/
 Black History Month http://fun.familyeducation.com/black-historymonth/holidays/32871.html
3|Page
Download printables and coloring pages for kids, take quizzes, find activities, and read
articles about the historic struggle for civil rights
 Women Who Changed History http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/women/
Discover women who have made a difference. Celebrate Women's History Month!
 Kids Geo: Geography and Geology for Kids, the Study of Our Earth
http://www.kidsgeo.com/
 iCivics http://www.icivics.org/
Prepares young Americans to become knowledgeable, engaged 21st century citizens by
creating free and innovative educational materials
Science
 Nine Planets: A Multimedia Tour of the Solar System http://nineplanets.org/
One star, eight planets and more
 NASA http://www.nasa.gov/
 Bill Nye the Science Guy http://www.youtube.com/user/TheRealBillNye
The Official Bill Nye the Science Guy Youtube Page! Check out full length clips from each
of the 100 shows on some very interesting topics.
 Science News for Kids http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/
Reading and Writing
 The Children’s Literature Web Guide http://people.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown/index.html
Internet resource related to books for children and young adults
 Grammar Lessons and Grammar Tutorials
http://www.kidinfo.com/language_arts/grammar_helper.html
 Bookworm for Kids http://www.bookworm4kids.com/index.html
4|Page
Bookworm for Kids is a resource for teachers, parents, grandparents, and all others
interested in encouraging children to love reading. All listed books are highly
recommended.
 Seussville http://www.seussville.com//
The official home of Dr. Seuss on the Web—is the place for children of all ages to play
and learn with Dr. Seuss’s wonderfully whimsical books and classic characters. The Cat
in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, Oh, the Places You’ll Go! and all of the Dr. Seuss books
leap to life through interactive games and activities that will enrich each child’s reading
experience
 The Caldecott Medal Home Page
http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/caldecottmedal/caldecottmedal
It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the
American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture
book for children.
Entertainment and Sports
 Internet Movie Database http://www.imdb.com
 Marvel Kids http://marvelkids.marvel.com/
 Star Wars: Official Site http://starwars.com
 The Official Pokémon Website http://www.pokemon.com/
 Sports Illustrated for Kids http://www.sikids.com/
Nature and Wildlife
 National Wildlife Federation http://www.nwf.org/Kids.aspx
Follow Ranger Rick on his awesome adventures
 Kids Biology http://www.kidsbiology.com/animals-for-children.php
5|Page
 National Geographic Kids: Dare to Explore http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/
Travel to different times and places, create cartoons, or learn exciting facts about
various animals.
 Bugs http://www.bugs.com/kids_corner/kids_corner.asp
 San Diego Zoo: Insects http://kids.sandiegozoo.org/animals/insects
Games and Activities
 Disney: The official homepage of all things Disney http://disney.com/
 Cartoon Network: http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/
 Nickelodeon: http://www.nick.com/
 Nick Jr. http://www.nickjr.com/
 Wild World of Wonka: http://www.wonka.com/#/home
 PBS: Kids http://pbskids.org/
 The Magic School Bus http://www.scholastic.com/MagicSchoolBus/
 Geo Net http://www.eduplace.com/geonet/
A very challenging geography game