Ask Dr. Universe

Big Chalk Education Network (by Homework Central) - This place calls itself "the Internet’s BIGGEST Study Collections." The collections are divided into 1^st to 6^th grades, middle and high school, and college and beyond. From the 1^st through 6^th page you can check out sections dealing with animals, arts, countries, math, science, health, and more. There’s even a special student guide to Kosovo that gives you news coverage, background on the history, geography, culture, and language of the region, as well as an atlas of Europe and a language translator.

Fact Monster (from Information Please)- Interested in dates, people, sports, life, the world? Then you need to check this online version of the Information Please Almanac. You'll get the facts behind the latest news stories, who’s celebrating a birthday today, what happened in history today, as well as all kinds of facts in a variety of fields. If you’re looking for something in particular, you can search for a word or phrase, too. There’s even a homework center to help when you’re stuck.

KidsClick!: Web Guide and Search Tool for Kids by Librarians - KidsClick! gives access to almost 1,800 web sites of interest to kids that have been picked by a team of librarians. It’s a flexible way of getting fast access to the best that the Internet has to offer kids of all ages. You can look for things by category (for example - Weird & Mysterious) or by specific subject (comic books, dinosaurs, holidays…). Each record contains a description of the site, usually taken directly from the web site itself.

KidsQuest gives access to full text magazine articles for kids.  Browse by topics, including: Health, Plants & Animals, Social Studies, Sports & Entertainment, the Arts, Critical Issues, People, Earth Science, and Technology & industry; Search by Word, or see what's In the News.

HISTORY

The American Presidency - Looking for the President who appointed the first woman to the Supreme Court, need to find the President who was known as "Red Fox", or want the full text of the inaugural address of John F. Kennedy? The American Presidency is a web site on the history of the presidents, politics, and government.

The Constitution of the United States - Whether you are looking for the words to the preamble, need to know about Article III, or need a list of the signers of the Constitution, the U.S. Constitution is the site for you. At this site you will find the full text of the Constitution of the United States.

The Declaration of Independence - This site offers the full text of the Declaration of Independence.

HyperHistory Online - Covers 3,000 years of world history by providing information with graphics, maps, timelines and lifelines. You will have access to history information from 1000 B.C. to the present, maps that cover seven periods of world history, and a timeline covering events from 1841-1995.

- Covers 3,000 years of world history by providing information with graphics, maps, timelines and lifelines. You will have access to history information from 1000 B.C. to the present, maps that cover seven periods of world history, and a timeline covering events from 1841-1995.

The Smithsonian Institution - A comprehensive web site on the 18 incredible museums in Washington. This online version is known as "America’s treasure house for learning." Two of the museums available for online viewing are the National Museum of American History and the National Air and Space Museum.

The White House for Kids - Take a tour of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue at the White House for Kids web site. Your hosts for this V.I.P. tour are Spotty, Barney, India and Ophelia, the Bush family pets. This web site provides information on the history and location of our nation's Capitol, biographical information on the President, and a history of White House kids and pets.

HOMEWORK DIRECTORIES

B.J. Pinchbeck’s Homework Helper - Need some help with your homework and research? Maybe you should visit 12-year old B.J. Pinchbeck and his father. They have found close to 400 sites on the Internet that can help you find the information you need.

Kids Web - Whether you want to learn more about Star Wars, President Clinton, The Wallflowers, or The Dallas Cowboys, Kids Web is a great place to start. You will find information on the arts, sciences, and social studies as well as fun and games.

Study Web - If you are having trouble finding information for your research paper or homework, Study Web is the site for you. It has over 15,000 links to subjects such as animals and pets, history, music, and science. Each link has a brief description of the site and provides the grade level the site is intended for and the name of the contributor.

Surfing the Net with Kids - Interested in paper airplanes or chocolate factories? Want to know the best sites on endangered animals or Ben Franklin? Check out this archive of Barbara Feldman's nationally syndicated newspaper column. Her weekly column reviews and rates five web sites of interest to kids by topic. This archive of articles can be navigated by the Directory of Topics or in chronological order.

LITERATURE

Researchpaper.com - Topics, ideas, and assistance for school-related research projects. Researchpaper.com provides you with an Idea Directory containing over 4,000 research paper topics on art & literature, history, science, business, and society. Find the best information available, eliminate frustration, and get better grades… with Researchpaper.com!

MATH

Dave’s Math Tables - Looking for a math table or formula? This site is a great place to start. Math tables, graphs and formulas ranging from your basic multiplication table to the more advanced table of integrals can be found at this site. Browse by type of math such as general math, algebra, statistics, or calculus or do a keyword search. Also includes an online math dictionary. En Español

MacTutor History of Mathematics Archive - This web site contains biographies of more than 1,100 mathematicians that you can search for either alphabetically or chronologically. Biographical entries include birth and death information, an overview of the mathematician’s work, and references. Find out which mathematician was born or died on a specific day in the Mathematicians of the Day category.

SCIENCE

Animal Tracks Kid's Page - This National Wildlife Federation page has games and riddles as well as information on water, public lands, and endangered species. You can also read articles from Ranger Rick, a monthly magazine for kids aged 6 and up. Each issue contains animal photos, funny drawings, and exciting stories. En Español

Bill Nye the Science Guy - Looking for a cool science project? Check out this wild scientist's home page. Episode guides, science experiment demos, Nye's favorite science sites and the Demo of the Day. Fun and wacky.

Dan’s Wild Wild Weather Page

Exploratorium - The interactive web page of the San Francisco Exploratorium. At this web site you can do your own cow's eye dissection, learn the science behind a home run, and tour electronic exhibits.

History of Science, Technology and Medicine Biographical Dictionary - Find biographical information on prominent scientists both living and deceased. Links to other relevant information about the scientist’s work are provided in the profiles. Some entries include a portrait, photograph or illustration.

MAD Scientist Network - This is one of the best "Ask A Scientist" sites on the Web. Search the online archive of questions and answers by keyword, topic area, grade level, or date. Find science projects in the Edible/Inedible section. Each experiment lists an expected age level, equipment required, safety guidelines, instructions for performing the experiment, and an explanation of the results. The MAD Scientist Library contains information on science careers, science fair hints and tips, and other science project sites.

StarChild: A Learning Center for Young Astronomers - Visit this site to learn about comets, asteroids, and meteors. While playing fun games you will be learning tons of information on the planets and the solar system.

USDA for Kids - Need information on nutrition, agriculture, conservation, weather, gardening, or 4-H? This is the place to go. This kid-friendly site put together by the U.S. Department of Agriculture has all kinds of interesting and fun stuff to check out. Need the food guide pyramid? It’s here. Doing a report on recycling or compost? That’s here, too. Want to know where to camp?  Got a list of Forest Service campgrounds right here. Smokey Bear has got some tips on fire safety, too.

SOCIAL STUDIES

The 50 States of The United States - Looking for interesting and unusual facts a state? For each state, you get a listing and links to web sites, when available, to the capital city, state bird, U.S. representatives, state song, population, newspapers, maps, mottos and much, much more. You can even find the Presidential birthplaces and famous people’s graves from each state.

E-Conflict World Encyclopedia - Countries change so fast. How can you find up-to-date material for your report? Well, check out this site that has 1,400 pages of national anthems, flags, weather, news, and history from most of the nations of the world. It’s easy to search with an alphabetical list of nations that sets you up with all sorts of links. This page was developed to "Eradicate Conflict by increasing cultural awareness," so it gives you all sorts of stuff to help you learn and understand the different countries and their people.

The Electronic Embassy - Are you looking for interesting facts and figures for a country report? Do you want to learn more about the countries of the world? The Electronic Embassy provides information on each of the embassies in Washington D.C. with links to related web sites and home pages where available. If an embassy does not have a home page the information you will receive includes the address, telephone and fax numbers.

The Perry Castañeda Map Collection - Brought to you by the University of Texas at Austin, the Perry Castañeda Map Collection offers over 1,500 maps online covering every area of the world. Maps of special interest include historical U.S. city maps, and maps of U.S. National Parks, National Monuments, and other historic sites.

Zoom School - Would you like to travel to a different country and learn more about its culture and art? Then let Zoom School, an online elementary classroom, lead you to information about a region's geography, history, politics, and wildlife. There are sections about art, animals, folktales, games, and much more.  There’s even information about dinosaurs. Teachers and parents can get help with classroom activities, too.

Top of Page

last updated on 09/05/2003

Kids' Page | Library Homepage