Search Engines, Reference Sources, & Online Databases
Student Friendly Search Engines:
A search engine is a tool to access the information available on the Internet. Just like the computer catalog provides a search tool for finding books on the library shelves, a search engine can help you navigate the vast information on the Internet. The links below provide information to a variety of search engines designed for student use. Click on the link below to open the search engine in a new window.
Infotopia
Kiddle
KidRex
Kidtopia
KidzSearch
Safe Search for Kids
A search engine is a tool to access the information available on the Internet. Just like the computer catalog provides a search tool for finding books on the library shelves, a search engine can help you navigate the vast information on the Internet. The links below provide information to a variety of search engines designed for student use. Click on the link below to open the search engine in a new window.
Infotopia
Kiddle
KidRex
Kidtopia
KidzSearch
Safe Search for Kids
Reference Sources:
Reference sources are places you look to find small bits of information, like using a dictionary to find a definition. Here are some links to pages containing useful online reference sources.
Fact Monster
Britannica Kids Online Encyclopedia
Your Dictionary
Learner's Dictionary
Kid's Thesaurus
World Atlas
The Old Farmer's Almanac Kids
Databases:
Include an array of searchable databases with articles from magazines, newspapers, books, and other library materials. (See Mrs. Taszarek if a username and barcode are needed).
Britannica Kid Version
Britannica School Edition
Kids InfoBits
Explora
Student Resources in Context
InterLibrary Loan:
This site allows library users to search for and borrow books that are owned by another library in the state of ND. The library user simply finds their items of interest and makes a request with Mrs. Taszarek. She then identifies owners of the desired item, places the request, receives the item, makes it available to the user, and arranges for its return.
ND State Library
InterLibrary Loan:
This site allows library users to search for and borrow books that are owned by another library in the state of ND. The library user simply finds their items of interest and makes a request with Mrs. Taszarek. She then identifies owners of the desired item, places the request, receives the item, makes it available to the user, and arranges for its return.
ND State Library