Biography Resources
SIRS Discoverer-biographies (log-in and password may be needed)
Encyclopedia Britannica-Biographies (log-in and password may be needed)
Resources on the Web
Library of Congress-Biographies for Kids
Biographies (Biography Channel – harder reading)
White House (biographies of presidents, vice presidents, first ladies)
Search Engines for Students
All Safe Sites
Kid-friendly directory & search engine for fun, educational and SAFE websites. Each site has been personally reviewed and recommended by an elementary school teacher.
Ask Kids
Easy, kid-friendly way to find answers to questions on the web.
Kids Click
Created and maintained by librarians for students
Quintura for Kids
Only websites suitable for children are included. All links are thoroughly checked.
Sweet Search
A search engine for students; Every site has been evaluated by research experts
Yahoo Kids-Study Zone
Directory of Internet sites for kids. Each site has been carefully checked by an experienced educator to ensure the content and links are appropriate for kids aged 7-12. Also includes some games and advertising.
