SEARCH TOOLS WEB DIRECTORIES Use for browsing, or when you have only a general topic in mind. KidsClick Web search for kids by librarians: an easy to use word look-up or category browse. Kid's Search Tools A collection of search tools that allow kids to find information ona topic. Ask Jeeves for Kids type in a question---general encyclopedia reference answers Yahoo A topical index to the Web Digital Librarian organizes list of links by topic for research or browsing. LookSmart Hierarchical list search index. Databases INFOTRAC Thomson Gale Databases eLibrary Search safe,appropriate reference content selected specifically for younger students. OCLC-First Search This is an information resource that offers searchable databases that contain magazine articles, encyclopedia entries and electronic journal articles. SIRS Discoverer SIRS discoverere contains journal articles, newspaper articles, government documents and photographs and is geared toward children in grades k-9. Search Engine Guides Search engine guide Internet search engines are categorized by topic in our searchable directory of general and specialty search engines. Also listed are resources and tools for exploring the deep web, performing advanced research, and for learning about using search engine tools and technology. Search Tools for Kids, Teens, and Teachers A good starting place.Use this site to answer the following questions. What's the difference between different search engines and directories? What search tools are best for particular grade levels and topics? How do I plan for a search? What search strategies can I use to get better results? What's the difference between different search engines and directories? What search tools are best for particular grade levels and topics? How do I plan for a search? What search strategies can I use to get better results? What's the difference between different search engines and directories? What search tools are best for particular grade levels and topics? How do I plan for a search? What search strategies can I use to get better results? Learning More About Search Engines and Dubject Directories http://www.cln.org/searching_faq.html The community Learning Network offers answers to frequently asked questions. Search Engines Dogpile All the best search engines piled into one. Google Go to the preferences section to turn on filtering of Google search results. Fact Monster Alltheweb AltaVista Clusty |About| |Directions| |Album| |Shop to Bless| |Science Night| |Weekly Memo| |Reference| |Search Tools| |Subject Links| |Teacher Links| |7th Grade Leaf Collectoin| | Letter of the Week| |Kindergarten| |Blogs and Wikis| |5th Grade states report| |external|