Discovery Education – Homework help resources, plus interactive games, videos, virtual labs and activities.
eThemes – Discover websites on wide range of topics using keywords to search or browse the list A-Z or by grade level.
Library of Congress – Historical records and digitized books, photos, maps, manuscripts, film, and sound recordings.
Reference & Research Databases – Search for articles and information on any subject. K-8 best picks: Kids Search, Primary Search, and Middle Search Plus. Library card required.
Diigo – Jumpstart researching any topic by using websites recommended by Colorado librarians. Type in a tag word like inventors or colonies and hit Enter. Some tags are two words and need to be typed inside quotes like “current events” or “civil war.” Start a new search by clicking CoLibraries (top left) to clear the field and enter a different tag.
Animals & Environment
National Geographic Kids – The world of animals explained and presented in videos, games, and activities.
San Diego Zoo – Discover animals by name, region, or habitat (mouse over animals menu tab to choose.)
Environment – Website recommendations from the EPA on air, climate change, ecosystems, energy, recycling, water.