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Encyclopedias -- Atlases -- Dictionaries -- Thesauruses -- Almanacs -- Other 
Please click on the links below the tools listed below.

Why use an encyclopedia? Why not just search the internet?
Information in an encyclopedia has been written by an expert and edited, which means that you can trust the information to be accurate and up to date. While searching for information on the internet can seem 'quick and easy' not all information is accurate. An encyclopedia article is always a good place to start any research inquiry or project, whether it is gathering background information or searching for details. World Book print and electronic are used at Kent School.

GRADES 1 - 6
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GRADES 4 + 
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CANADIAN ENCYCLOPEDIA ONLINE
Search by Events, People, Places, and Things
GRADES 5 +

THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF B.C.
GRADES 4 +

FACT MONSTER  
GRADES 2 - 6
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How does a dictionary help?
A dictionary helps students spell and use words correctly in their written work. Combined with a thesaurus, students can increase their vocabulary and word power. Do you have a dictionary at home?


WORD CENTRAL
Dictionary & thesauri search, build your own dictionary, daily buzzwords & games
GRADES 2-6
Atlases for all ages…
An atlas is a book of maps that may also include charts, diagrams, and illustrations. Do you have an atlas at home? Try the list of online atlases below.

Royal Canadian Geographical Society
 “to make Canada better known to Canadians and to the world” 
GRADES 3+


Government of Canada/ Natural Resources Canada
GRADES 4+  


National Geographic 
"to increase geographic knowledge and ...to educate about our planet"
GRADES K - 6


WORLD ATLAS & MAP LIBRARY
GRADES 2 +  
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