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AACPL Staff Members have collected this
list of useful homework websites. Many of the websites are available
from both inside an AACPL branch or remotely
from your home. Each website description will include availability
information and specific logon instructions when applicable. If you
experience any outages or errors and are located in a branch please
report the problem to the Information Desk. If you are connected remotely
from home, please use our Webmaster contact
form.
For additional homework resources try the AACPL
Homework Center or a listing of homework
databases collected by AACPL librarians that are specifically
related to providing homework help.
Homework website categories: |
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Biography |
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Biography
Resource Center |
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Biographical information on people through
out history as well as the present.
Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at
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Wilson
Biographies Plus Illustrated |
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Biographies and obituaries from Current Biography,
World Artists, Film Directors and print directories of musicians and
composers. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access use this link.
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Debate |
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Congressional Quarterly (CQ) Electronic Library |
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Provides information on American government, politics,
and current affairs. Includes CQ Researcher, CQ Supreme Court, the
Washington Information Directory On-line Edition and other material.
For remote access use this link.
Users may need to disable firewall, other security software(You can leave anitvirus software running)and enable cookies to use
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Debate
Central |
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High school debate topics with an overview and links
to related sites. Access to this website is available both in branches and remotely.
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Issues
& Controversies - FACTS.com |
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Current social, ethical and political topics with overviews,
histories and controversies. Access to this database is available
both in branches and remotely. For remote
access use this link and enter your library card number when propted to do so.
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Opposing
Viewpoints Resource Center |
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Current events and social issues such as gun control,
media violence, etc. Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access,
enter your library card number at the prompt.
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Public
Agenda Online Issue Guides |
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Public Agenda Issue Guides - Well-researched guides
on a wide range of hotly debated topics, such as right-to-die, the
economy, social security, etc. Helpful for persuasive speech research.
Current, nonpartisan, nonprofit, cites research, various perspectives,
and public opinion. |
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General |
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Anne
Arundel County Public School Library Catalog |
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Access your school's catalog over the Internet. Access
to this website is available both in branches
and remotely.
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Discovery Education: School Resources |
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Using the resources of the Discovery Channel, the Learning Channel,
Animal Planet and the Travel Channel, Discovery Communications' site
offers lesson plans, classroom activities, online expeditions and
special features to support school curricula.
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Fact
Monster |
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Almanac, atlas, dictionary, & encyclopedia information
for elementary & middle school students. Separate section called
“Homework Center.” Developed by the same company that
publishes the Information Please
Almanac.
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High
School Ace |
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A noncommercial gateway to free academic resources
for high school students. Access to this website is available both
in branches and remotely.
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LearningExpressLibrary |
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Practice tests online with tutorials – ASVAB, ESL,
GED, SAT, LSAT, MCAT, GRE, AP tests and more. Access to this database
is available both in branches and remotely.
For branch access and first time users, save your work by registering
with your library card number as your username and create a password
of your choice. For branch access and returning users, click on “Returning
users” from the LearnATest
home page to log in and continue your previous work.For remote access
select either new user or returning user, logging in or creating a
new account with your library card number.
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Live Homework Help |
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Students grades 4-12 and beginning college can get
free homework help online from live tutors in Math, Science, English
and Social Studies from 3 p.m. – 11 p.m., 7 days a week. Spanish speakers available 2 – 10 p.m. Sun. – Thurs. Access this service in any
of the library branches, or use your library card to access this service
from home.
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National
Geographic |
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Information on selected science and nature topics
covered by National Geographic Magazine.
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What Do You Like? |
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Describes the nature, preparation, and future of various jobs in relation to a school subject. From the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics. |
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Yahooligans! |
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The web guide for kids developed by Yahoo with links
to entertainment, sports, art, science sites. Access to this website
is available both in branches and remotely. |
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Government |
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American
Presidency |
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Grolier, the encyclopedia publisher, site providing
information on American Presidents geared for all ages of students.
Access to this website is available both in branches
and remotely.
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Ben's
Guide to U.S. Government for Kids |
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Ben Franklin guides you through the working of the
U.S. Government. Access to this website is available both in branches
and remotely.
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Chiefs
of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments |
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CIA produced webpage listing the heads of foreign governments.
Access to this website is available both in branches
and remotely.
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Congressional Quarterly (CQ) Electronic Library |
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Provides information on American government, politics,
and current affairs. Includes CQ Researcher, CQ Supreme Court, the
Washington Information Directory On-line Edition and other material.
For remote access use this link.
Users may need to disable firewall, other security software(You
can leave anitvirus software running)and enable cookies to use
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Presidential Timeline of the 20th Century |
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Includes interactive timeline providing access to information about 12 presidents including digitized records from the Presidential libraries. |
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U.S.
State Department Background Notes |
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Country by country synopsis including economic, governmental,
political and statistical information. Access to this website is available
both in branches and remotely.
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Visit
Maryland |
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A wealth of information often sought by students about
Maryland, presented in a fun and colorful format. Access to this website
is available both in branches and remotely.
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World Factbook |
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CIA maintained site with facts about countries worldwide,
including Chiefs of State. Access to this website is available both
in branches and remotely. |
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History |
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Gale
Virtual Reference Library |
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eBook Versions
of reference books in Business, History, Law, Science, etc.
Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely.
For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt.
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Historical
Newspapers |
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Historical editions of major U.S. newspapers covering
the last 150 years of world events . For access outside of an AACPL
branch click on this link. |
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History Reference Center (Ebsco) |
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U.S. & World history articles and documents. The subscription to
this Database is provided by Sailor.
Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at
the prompt.
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Homework - Math. |
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AAA Math |
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Provides information on math topics for K-12, as well
as college level. Maintained by Drexel University. This website is
available both in branches and remotely.
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AplusMath |
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Covers various topics in elementary and middle school math with concise explanations of each skill and online practice problems. |
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AskNumbers.com |
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Convert measurements of many types, such as volume, inches, metric, cooking.
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Live Homework Help
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Live online help with a qualified tutor. Get help with math, science, English, social studies for grades 4-12 and introductory college from 3 p.m. – 11 p.m., 7 days a week. Spanish speakers available 2 – 10 p.m. Sun. – Thurs. Available in branches and remotely. Enter your library card number at the prompt. |
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Math Forum Student Center |
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Provides information on math topics for K-12, as well
as college level. Maintained by Drexel University. This website is
available both in branches and remotely.
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NCES’s
Create a Graph |
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Create a printable graph using your own data. Choose
an area graph, a bar graph, a line graph, or a pie chart. Access to
this website is available both in branches and remotely. |
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WebMath |
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Fill in the blanks and this site will calculate the
answer. Access to this website is available both in branches and remotely. |
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Literature |
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Gale
Virtual Reference Library |
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eBook Versions
of reference books in Business, History, Law, Science, etc.
Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely.
For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt.
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Literature
Resource Center |
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Literary topics including criticism, plot summaries,
author biographies. Access to this database is available both in branches
and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at
the prompt.
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Maryland
Black-Eyed Susan Book Award |
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Outstanding children’s book lists selected by Maryland
media specialists, with winners chosen by Maryland students.
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netLibrary |
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Electronic books (ebooks) in the areas of Cliffs’ Notes,
science experiments and mythology. More information about ebooks can
be found through the eBooks link on the
AACPL home page. Access to this database is available
both in branches and remotely. netLibrary
will allow you to browse for 15 minutes or checkout ebooks for
72 hours. To checkout ebooks you must register.
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Purdue
OnLine Writing Lab |
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Resource for writing students and professional writers,
includes information as to how cite print and online sources. Access
to this website is available both in branches
and remotely.
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Spark
Notes: Online Study Guides |
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An online source similiar to Cliff Notes. Access to
this website is available both in branches
and remotely. |
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Reference |
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American
Civil War Reference Library |
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Covers the
events and people of the Civil War period including biographical profiles
and primary source materials. This book is available for searching
under History. Access to this database is available both in branches
and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at
the prompt.
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CultureGrams |
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Culture, history, statistical information & customs
of countries and states. Maps, recipes, photos available. Access to
this database is available both in branches
and remotely. For remote access use this link. |
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DK
E-encyclopedia Annotation |
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DK Publishing and Google have teamed up on this site
to be used in conjunction with the print E-Encyclopedia found in Homework
Center Ref J 031 E or 031 E. |
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Funk
and Wagnall's New World Encyclopedia (EBSCO Host) |
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A general encyclopedia database. The subscription to
this Database is provided by Sailor.
Access to this database is available both in branches
and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at
the prompt.
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Gale
Virtual Reference Library |
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eBook Versions
of reference books in Business, History, Law, Science, etc.
Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely.
For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt.
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Middle
Search Plus (EBSCO Host) |
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Provides full text for magazines covering general topics
appropriate for middle and Jr. high school students. The subscription
to this Database is provided by Sailor.
Access to this database is available both in branches
and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at
the prompt.
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NetLibrary |
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Electronic books (ebooks) in the areas of Cliffs’ Notes,
science experiments and mythology. More information about ebooks can
be found through the eBooks link on the
AACPL home page. Access to this database is available
both in branches and remotely. netLibrary
will allow you to browse for 15 minutes or checkout ebooks for
72 hours. To checkout ebooks you must register.
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Opposing
Viewpoints Resource Center |
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Current events and social issues such as gun control,
media violence, etc. Access to this database is available both in
branches and remotely. For remote access,
enter your library card number at the prompt.
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Primary
Search (EBSCO Host) |
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Provides full text for children’s magazines and over
children’s pamphlets, designed for the elementary school student.
The subscription to this Database is provided by Sailor.
Access to this database is available both in branches
and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at
the prompt.
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Searchasaurus |
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Child friendly web site for looking up facts and homework
information. The subscription to this Database is provided by Sailor.
Access to this database is available both in branches
and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at
the prompt.
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SIRS Knowledge
Source |
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Full-text articles covering social, scientific, health,
historic, political and global issues. Information is also available
on government documents and issues, artists, musicians and authors.
Access to this database is available both in branches
and remotely. For remote access, follow this link
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Student
Resource Center - Gold |
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Magazine and newspaper full-text articles, biographies,
essays, timeline and overviews. Access to this database is available
both in branches and remotely. For remote
access, enter your library card number at the prompt.
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Teen Health & Wellness |
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Information on diseases, drugs, fitness, mental health, etc. In-branch and remote access. For remote access click on "Log In with your Library Card" and enter your Anne Arundel Library Card number on the next page. |
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Testing
& Education Reference Center |
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Peterson’s college and graduate school directories;
SAT, AP & civil service online practice tests; other practice
test preparation eBooks; financial aid and scholarship info. Access
to this database is available both in branches
and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at
the prompt.
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Visual Dictionary Online |
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More than 20,000 terms and 6,000 images and illustrations arranged under 15 themes.
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World
Almanac for Kids |
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Online version to the popular print source. Access
to this website is available both in branches
and remotely.
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World
Book Online Reference Center
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General Encyclopedia. Access to this database is available
both in branches and remotely. For remote
access use enter your library card number at the prompt, |
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Science |
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AccessScience |
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Scientific and technology information. McGraw Hill
Science and Technology Encyclopedia online. Access to this database
is available both in branches and remotely.
For remote access use this link.
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EBSCO
Animals (EBSCO Host) |
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Information on nature and habitat of familiar animals.
The subscription to this Database is provided by Sailor.
Access to this database is available both in branches
and remotely. For remote access, enter your library card number at
the prompt.
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ChemTeam |
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Provides study resources in all standard topics for
students in high school and Advanced Placement chemistry. Access to
this website is available both in branches
and remotely. |
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Chemical
Elements.com |
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Basic Information about the chemical elements and the
periodic table. Access to this website is available both in branches
and remotely.
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Gale
Virtual Reference Library |
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eBook Versions
of reference books in Business, History, Law, Science, etc.
Access to this database is available both in branches and remotely.
For remote access, enter your library card number at the prompt.
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Homework
Spot.com Science Fair |
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Great science fair ideas, projects and resources for
Middle to High School students. Access to this website is available
both in branches and remotely.
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Human
Body – HomeworkSpot.com |
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Extensive information about the human body for homework assignments.
Access to this website is available both in branches
and remotely.
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Live Homework Help
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Live online help with a qualified tutor. Get help with math, science, English, social studies for grades 4-12 and introductory college from 3 p.m. – 11 p.m., 7 days a week. Spanish speakers available 2 – 10 p.m. Sun. – Thurs. Available in branches and remotely. Enter your library card number at the prompt. |
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Science
Fair Project Resource Guide |
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The
Internet Public Library guide to science fair project help on the
web. Access to this website is available both in branches
and remotely. |
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Science
Resource Center |
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Science resource with current research for students,
researchers and the general public. Access to this database is available
both in branches and remotely.
This database provided by Sailor. For remote access, enter your library
card number at the prompt.
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