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A+ Homework Helper
Downloadable software designed to help students locate age-appropriate web information on an array of topics.
http://www.learningloop.com/

AmeriStat
Loads of U.S. population data, including mortality rates, poverty, race, education, employment stats, and more.
http://www.ameristat.org/

ArtLex
Dictionary of art terms, styles, techniques, and more. Includes some illustrations.
http://www.artlex.com/

Canada Post / Postes Canada
Official site of the Canadian postal service, in English and French. Includes a school program and info on stamps.
http://www.canadapost.ca/

Delray Beach Public Library
Get info on library hours, read book reviews, or visit the Kid's Korner at this Florida library's site.
http://www.directorykids.net/

Electronic Text Center at the University of Virginia
Huge collection of texts in twelve languages, with more than 350,000 related images.
http://www.etext.lib.virginia.edu/

Encyclopedia.com
Search articles from the Concise Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia.
http://www.encyclopedia.com/

Gerald R. Ford Library and Museum
Information about the 38th president of the United States.
http://www.ford.utexas.edu/

GridClub
Try some tests with the help of Sats Magic. Explore the world with the atlas.
http://www.gridclub.com/

Guinness Book of Records
Com what's the world's longest bridge? The fastest bird? This well-known book has those answers.
http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/

Herbert C. Hoover Presidential Library
Located in West Branch, Iowa. Find a bio for the former president and first lady, along with interesting exhibits.
http://www.hoover.archives.gov/

How Stuff Works
Discover how almost anything works! Includes engines, autos, food, bikes, and more.
http://www.howstuffworks.com/

John F. Kennedy Library
Learn all about the former president, his family, and his legacy at this library and museum.
http://www.jfklibrary.org/

Lyndon B. Johnson Library and Museum
In Austin, Texas. View historical documents.
http://www.lbjlib.utexas.edu/

Martindale's Reference Desk
Massive collection of links to reference resources includes language centers.
http://www.martindalecenter.com/

Merriam-Webster's Word Central
Com offers a cool student dictionary and Word of the Day, as well as new ways to have fun with words and language.
http://www.wordcentral.com/

My Virtual Reference Desk
Links to a variety of resources including news, weather, sports, encyclopedias, facts on file, FAQs, and tutorials.
http://www.refdesk.com/

Plumb Design Visual Thesaurus
Use this tool to explore, study, and analyze the structure of language and the interrelationships between words.
http://www.thesaurus.plumbdesign.com/

Population Reference Bureau
Tracks population trends in the U.S. and internationally. Topics range from health and nutrition to mortality, poverty, and crime statistics.
http://www.prb.org/

Roget's Internet Thesaurus
Of English words and phrases.
http://www.thesaurus.reference.com/

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