Reference Reference-Atlases Atlapedia Online http://www.atlapedia.com Atlapedia Online contains full color physical maps, politiacl maps as well as key facts and statistics on countries of the world. Color Landform Atlas of the United States http://fermi.jhuapl.edu/states/states.html Click www.landforms.biz to view new digital maps/images of the 50 states and the world (and Mars,too) that were created using new processing software and new elevation data. The ;amdforms.biz database includes 3-D maps, high resolution maps,and registered maps for GIS users, plus a whol;e lot more. Map posters and CD's are also available on landforms.biz. Merriam-Webster's Atlas http://www.m-w.com/maps/moremapsnyt.html Each entry contains a map, facts on government, population, l;anduse and more. Small picture of the country's flag included. National Geographic's Map Machine Online atlas, view world and U.S. maps. Also antique maps, trail maps, and country facts. Reference-Almanacs Infoplease http://www.infoplease.com Includes This Day in History. U.S. Census Bureau http://www.census.gov U.S. census plus other ststistics. Old FArmers Almanac http://www.almanac.com Published every year since 1792, and relied upon by farmers for information on weather, moon phases, tides, sunrise tables, and planting charts. References- Biography Bio4kids http://www.biography.com/bio4kids/index.jsp Who2 biography http://www.who2.com Has four links and vital statistics for each person losted. Biographical dictionary http//www.s9.com This dictionary covers more than 33,000 notable men and women who have shaped our world from ancient times to the present day.The dictionary can be searched by birth years, death years, positions held, professions, literary and artistic works, achievements, and other keywords. Biography Center http://www.biography-center.com TIME 100: The People Who Shaped our World http://www.time.com/time/2006/time100 Distinguished Women of Past and Present http://www.distinguishedwomen.com This site has biographies of women who contributed to our culture in many different ways. There are writers, educators, scientists, heads of state, politicians, civil rights crusaders, artists, entertainers, and others. Some were alive hundreds of years ago and some are living today. We've heard of some of them, while many more have been ignored by history book writers. I'd like to acknowledge as many as I can. Read Write Think Bio Cube http://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/student_material.asp?id=57 This tool allows students to develop an outline of a person whose biography or autobiography they have just read; it can also be used before students write their own autobiography. Specific prompts ask students to describe a person’s significance, background, and personality. The finished printout can be folded into a fun cube shape that can be used for future reference. Reference-Dictionaries and Thesauruses Merriam-Webster http://www.m-w.com Type in a word to find a definition or use the thesaurus to find words with similar meanings. RhymeZone http://www.rhymezone.com Type ina word to fins a word that rhymes with that word. Also has a link to famous documents and more. Roget's Thesaurus http://thesaurus.reference.com Wordsmyth http://www.wordsymth.net A full dictionary and a complete thesaurus. Webopedia http://www.webopedia.com Online dictionary adn search engine for computer adn Internet technology definitions. Reference-Encyclopedias Worldbook Online Encarta Online http://encarta.msn.com This free version includes an encyclopedia, dictionary, atlas, and links to homework help by subject. Encyclopedia Britannica http://www.btirannica.com This is a free service that includes access to the entire text of the renowned Encyclopedia Britannica, the best web sites on the WEb as selected by Btriannica editors. Encyclopedia Mythica http://www.pantheon.org Please enter the award-winning internet encyclopedia of mythology, folklore, and religion. Encyclopedia Smithsonian http://www.si.edu/resource/faq/start.htm Encyclopedia Smithsonian helps answer frequently asked questions about the Smithsonian with links to resources on subjects from Art to Zoology. Reference-General MEL(Michigan Electronic Library) http://mel.org Comprehensive starting piont for reference and searching. VERY USEFUL...MUST SEE SITE Fact Monster (from infoplease) http://www.factmonster.com Includes homework center, almanac, atlas, dictionary, and encyclopedia. Kid's Search Tools http://www.rcls.org/ksearch.htm A good starting point for searching. Includes: Wordsymth, encyclopedias, and websites. Refdesk http://www.refdesk.com Great reference site. Has word of the day. Library Spot http://www.libraryspot.com Links to many reference materials including links to images. Noodle Tools http://www.noodletools.com Noodle Tools isa suite of interactive tools designed to aid students and professionals with their online research. From selecting a search engine and finding relevant sources, to citing those sources in MLA or APA style. Reference-Miscellaneous Acronymn Finder htpp://www.acronymfinder.com A searchable database of over 167,000 acronyms, abbreviations, and definitions about all subjects. Ask an Expert http://www.askanexpert.com A site that connects students with real world experts, ranging from astronauts to zookeepers. Zip code Look-up http://zip4.usps.com/zip4/welcome.jsp The United States Postal Service provides this site for looking up zip codes for addresses by city and state. Robert's Rules of Order http://www.robertsrules.com Parliamentary Procedure Bartlebt.com http://www.bartleby.com/reference Includes encyclopedias, World Factbook, American Heritage Dictionary, Roget's Thesauri, Quotations, English Usage, Religion and Mythology, Literature, Anatomy, Cooking, Etiquette, Parliamentary procedure and Government. Bartlett's Famous Quotations http://www.bartleby.com/100 |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|