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Encyclopedias -- Atlases -- Dictionaries -- Thesauruses -- Almanacs -- Other
Click on the blue title of the reference tool you want to use. Print reference books are also available in the library.
Encyclopedias
"the most comprehensive and authoritative general Canadian reference work available for students and teachers" Fact Monster
Columbia Encyclopedia
Encyclopedia of Canada's People
Atlases
The Canadian Atlas Online - "to make Canada better known by Canadians and to the world"
The Royal Canadian Geographical Society
National Geographic Maps - an interactive map allows you to control what you want to learn. Be sure to check out the atlas puzzles for some extra fun learning.
Dictionaries & Thesauruses
Word Central Online Dictionary and Thesaurus - a good choice for grades 3 - 6, simple search method, audio pronunciation helper + spelling games
Almanacs - type of yearbook containing useful facts and information on many subjects
InfoPlease Almanac - browse by subject or alphabetical index
The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids - info source for calendars, weather, gardening, crafts, and nature
Fact Monster - search by keyword or by the section index
Other
BBC Schools Primary History - interactive history site, ancient to modern
Creature Features : info about all kinds of animals and pets
International Children's Digital Library - a library for the world's children
Learn NowBC : Learning Centre/ Early Learners, math, reading, science, alphabetics for primary kids
Mythweb : a web site devoted to the heroes, gods and monsters of Greek mythology
Science NET -
Homework A -Z - excellent pathfinders on topics A-Z
ipl2 = Internet Public Library: search directory for kids
Fact Monster - search by keyword or by the section index
Other
BBC Schools Primary History - interactive history site, ancient to modern
Creature Features : info about all kinds of animals and pets
International Children's Digital Library - a library for the world's children
Learn NowBC : Learning Centre/ Early Learners, math, reading, science, alphabetics for primary kids
Mythweb : a web site devoted to the heroes, gods and monsters of Greek mythology
Science NET -
Homework A -Z - excellent pathfinders on topics A-Z
ipl2 = Internet Public Library: search directory for kids
