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School Library Resources General Homework Help Links Math Links History Links Science Links Maps and Geography Links Reading and Literature Links For the Younger Student Fun and Games

Having problems with your math? How about your English? Don't know how to get ahold of your teacher? Well, you have come to the right place! Below you will find some resources for getting help with homework, as well as frequently asked questions in regards to your learning experience with CLS. And ... shhhhh ... don't tell anyone: we also threw in some fun stuff for those of you who need a break.

General Homework Help Links
	Dictionary.com - This site has a complete interactive dictionary for access online. So, do you know what cacophony means?
	Mamma.com - This site boasts it is the "mother of all search engines." So far, they seem to be right on. Whatever you're looking for, Mamma.com can find.
	How Stuff Works - This site has a how-to collection of articles explaining the inner workings of such things as telephones, CD's and human cells.
	Learn2.com - Everything you ever wanted to learn about but didn't know how to ask: learn new skills with step-by-step tutorials.

Math Links
	Math Help - Links you to help in Mathematics, from elementary grade math levels to graduate school math levels.

History Links
	PBS - Program schedules, briefs and information about shows, including the American Experience, Peoples' Century, Frank Lloyd Wright, The Civil War and Thomas Jefferson.
	The American Memory Collection - Primary, archival materials on American history, including recordings, photos, documents and film.
	The Smithsonian Institute - Exhibits and art works from Smithsonian museums, galleries & research centers.

Science Links
	Scientific American - Breaking science news stories, science Q&A and article archive.
	Discovery Channel Online - Daily newsbriefs, features and expeditions in science, nature, space and the environment.
	PBS - Program schedules, briefs and information about shows, including NOVA, the Living Edens, Savage Earth, Scientific American Frontiers, Stephen Hawking's Universe and A Science Odyssey.
	The Why? Files - The National Institute for Science Education's electronic exploration of the science behind the news.
	National Space Society - Links to online space resources, Q&A with astronauts and info on the society.

Maps and Geography Links
	National Geographic - Multimedia articles and spectacular photos spanning the world.
	CIA World Factbook - Maps, flags and background information on the countries of the world.
	50States.com - Information about each state and its capital, including the state flag, nicknames and more.
	US Gazetteer - Obtain maps and applicable census data straight from the source.
	Library of Congress Country Studies - Information and articles about the political, economic and social systems of different nations.

Reading and Literature Links
	Find a Poet - Locate a poet and poems online and learn more about how to read poetry.
	ResearchPaper.com - Guide to research topics, grammar and writing tips, by-subscription resource searches.
	Bartlett's Familiar Quotations - Collection of passages, phrases, and proverbs traced to their sources in literature.
	Academy of American Poets - Poetry exhibits, events, reference resources, advice and discussions on poetry.

For the younger Students
	Children's Television Workshop - From the creators of Sesame Street, interactive learning for children and parents.
	CTW Preschool Playground - With a little bit of help from Mom or Dad, kids can create their own stories starring Sesame Street characters, build their own web pages, or send e-mail to their pals on the show.

Fun and Games
	Cyberteens.com - Creativity takes center stage at this site, where teens can read the latest issue of Zeen or submit their own artwork, prose, or poetry for possible publication.
	Zeek's - In this site's ZeekFactory, kids can use pictures, sounds, and text to create their own multimedia projects. Zeeks.com lets youngsters play games, make calendars, and sign up for free e-mail.
	Pogo.com - Need a brain break? The classic card games, board games, arcade games and word puzzles you'll find on this no-hassle game site might be just the ticket. There's no downloading or installation required.