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Department ofLibraryChildren's and Youth ServicesWeb Sites LinksChildren's Literature Sites | Fun Educational Sites Games, Stories, Activities | General Interest | Homework and School Reports Homework and School Report SitesThis electronic library contains photos, graphics, audio and text from the Associated Press. Over 700,000 images are stored with the vast majority dating since 1985. All of the current year 's photos are available. In addition there is a selection of images dating from the 1840's. Over one million audio clips are available dating back to the 1920's. AP text is also available 48 hours after publication. Use your EIN Registered Library Card to access from home. You may also access this site at any Allegheny County library location. Kids' Page at Carnegie Library offers Homework Help links. This electronic database is devoted to information relating to animals. It uses indexes, abstracts and full text articles.Use your EIN Registered Library Card to access from home. You may also access this site at any Allegheny County library location. Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia A general electronic encyclopedia.Use your EIN Registered Library Card to access from home. You may also access this site at any Allegheny County library location. Compiled by Linda Guterba, a classroom teacher for over 35 years, Kid Info is the "web's best homework and student, teacher/parent website." You will find links to aids on different subjects, full-text of books, and great search engines to help you expand your search. Kidspace at the Internet Public Library Find links to many different resources to help you in your research! Helpful information is categorized into elementary, junior high, high school, and collegiate links. You will also find links to other homework helper sites on the Internet. This electronic library contains Primary Search and Middle Search Plus. Both search tools include full text, abstracts and indexing for grade appropriate magazines and reference sources. In addition the site contains EBSCO's Encyclopedia of Animals, a general encyclopedia, a dictionary and a picture file.Use your EIN Registered Library Card to access from home. You may also access this site at any Allegheny County library location. This database covers the following subjects: animals, arts, countries, cultures, drugs and alcohol, environment, health & human body, history & government, just for fun, notable people, personal growth, science, social issues, sports, and technology. The full text articles allow children to do research, read stories, learn about people, places and events, and find fun activities. In addition this site includes a dictionary, thesaurus, world almanac and an encyclopedia.Use your EIN Registered Library Card to access from home. You may also access this site at any Allegheny County library location. A general encyclopedia. Use your EIN Registered Library Card to access from home. You may also access this site at any Allegheny County library location. Fun Educational SitesThis interactive, child-oriented site covers pet care, animal careers, and general animal information. Based on David MacCaulay's Building Big, this site explores building bridges, domes, skyscrapers, dams and tunnels. Children's Museum of Indianapolis Fun On-Line Page Art and science presented through gun and games. Solve Geo-Mysteries with Rex the Dino Detective, design your own space station in Cosmic Quest or create an on-line multimedia puppet show. Helpful and fun math site for kids, parents, and teachers. The site has fun activities, help for learning math skills, and vehicles to learn new concepts. This site was designed by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Pre-college and Public Science Education Program to encourage children of all ages to appreciate science. It has great science activities both online and offline. Secrets of the Lost Empires: Medieval Siege Learn about life in a castle and how to lay siege to a castle. This site is aimed at middle school students. Travel through the Ituri Forest in Central Africa on an environmental adventure. Games, Stories, ActivitiesThis favorite website allows you to play games, get free e-mail, and listen to music or stories. Here you will find lots of on-line fun and craft ideas brought to you by Ben and Jerry's ice cream. This site has child friendly content and interaction with the books and characters. This is a good site for games, printable activities, interactive stories and more. Children can find over 100 pictures to color online, e-mail, or print out for online fun. This site has lots of arts and crafts projects and ideas for everyday or rainy day fun. This educational site includes both online and printable activities in all subject areas from kindergarten to eighth grade. The magazine's website is filled with great ideas, practical advice, and lots of activities. This educational site for kindergarten through eighth grade, includes games, help with homework, and quizzes. At this site you will find educational games that you can print out or play online. Based on Eric Hill's books, this site includes online games, activities, and printable coloring pages. Kids of all ages will have fun with the hundreds of picture puzzles from 6 to 247 pieces. Children can learn about artists and art history as well as find lots of arts and crafts activities at this site. This site for preschoolers has activities with the characters from Nickelodeon TV. Here you will find online games and activities for children three years old and up. At this site, children will find games, stories, and activities based on the characters from the PBS television programs. This is a great site for fans of Sesame Street with games, stories art, and much more based on the television program. Here is a safe place for kids to play and learn with games, jokes, arts and crafts, and much more. This site has interactive stories and activities for children in English and Spanish. General InterestALA Resources for Parents, Teens and Kids This site links you to great web sites for children, parents and families. It also is a guide to recommended reading for children and teens. Book awards, including the Caldecott and Newbery Medal, can also be accessed here. The site links some of the best government and private sites for kids. Sites are organized by subject. Children's Literature SitesIrreverent site devoted to the author, Lemony Snicket and his books: A Series of Unfortunate Events. This service helps you find new fiction authors and titles based on what you like to read. The site covers both books for children and adults. Available from home only with an EIN Registered Library Card or from any Allegheny County Library location. 
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