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Elementary Library Research
 

The Minneota Elementary School library gives students and staff access to many electronic materials which help with online research.  They can be found listed below.  Begin locating information by using these sites.

Almanacs, Atlas, Dictionary | Ask an Expert | Authors, Illustrators, & Awards | Biographies | Holidays & Special Months | Library Catalogs | Magazines, Newspapers, & Current Events


Plum Creek Kids Library

 
  Research Pathway for:
            Civil Rights Leaders - Mr. Hansen's Class
 

Libraries

Internet Public Library

MNLink Plum Creek Library
Almanac, Atlas, & Dictionary

American Sign Language Browser.
Click on a word to see its sign.

Dictionary of Spanish.
Translate words from Spanish to English and from English to Spanish.
Illustrated Scientific Dictionaries.
Many different dictionaries including astronomy, botany and landforms.
Information Please:  Kids' Almanac.
Lots of facts about people, places, and more.
Know Play?  Reference Lookup.
Links to online dictionaries, thesauruses, rhyming dictionary, fact books, and encyclopedias.
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary-Thesaurus.
Type in a word to get a definition or synonym. Uses the Franklin Speller.
National Geographic Maps.
Search for places and print customized maps.
The Old Farmers Almanac.
Tide tables, sunrise tables, a farm, recipes , kitchen, and weather forecasts.
The World FactBook.
Find information about countries of the world.
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General Databases
Infotrac

ProQuest

SIRS Publishing
Specialized Resources
The Encyclopedia Britannica The Free Dictionary First Gov
  Google Wikipedia

Ask an Expert

KidsClick
Search amazing resources on the web
Ask an Expert
You will be connected with real-life experts.
Begin Your Research
Ask these experts to help you get started.
Ask Dr. Math Ask a Geologist Ask Dr. Universe
Ask a
Space Scientist
Ask a
Volcanologist
Sea World/Busch Gardens Animal Resources
Fast facts on sea animals and their habitats.

Authors, Illustrators, & Awards

Maud Hart Lovelace
Minnesota's Own Author
Judy Blume
This author writes books for people of all ages.
Dr. Seuss
Visit Seussville here!
Let's Meet More Authors!
Check out your favorite author or illustrator.
Coretta Scott King Award
This award commemorates the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and to honor Mrs. Coretta Scott King for her courage and determination to continue the work for peace and world brotherhood.
Newberry Medal
This is awarded to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
 


The following links will be useful when completing a research assignment.

 
 

Copyright Information

 
 

Works cited and bibliography

 
  Teacher Assignment Links

 

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Last updated:  December 2007