For Kindergarten-Grade 5 - School-related topics with Graphical interface

1. Scroll down the list of titles to the bottom to find Kids Infobits and click on the title

2. Click on the picture icons to search in different sources for

   • Animals; Plants; People; Geography

   • Science & Math; Stories & Literature; History & Social Studies; Transportation

   • Inventions & Technology; Health; Arts & Entertainment; Sports

3. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary is available from the Homepage.

For Kindergarten-Grade 8 - School-related topics with Graphical interface

1. The Home page lets you choose to search the 

   • Funk & Wagnall's  New World Encyclopedia, 

   • American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language

   • Image collection that includes photos, maps & flags

2. Or, Search all sources using the search box

3. Or, Search a topic area, by clicking on the picture icon

4. Or, browse full-text articles (2002-present) from your favorite magazines, such as 

   • Calliope - world history themes including fiction, poetry, activities

   • Cobblestone - American history (ages 8-13)

   • Odyssey - space and astronomy for young people

   Find Publications by clicking on TitleList, then click on Titlelist under PrimarySearch.

For Elementary grades 3-8 - A one-stop resource includes:

1. 6 encyclopedias covering school subjects

2. Interactive atlas

3. Dictionary

4. NewsNow for current events

5. Today is - this day in history

6. Educator section

1. In the PowerSearch menu, scroll down the list of titles to find Junior Edition-K-12 

2. Use the menu on the side to select different ways to search:

   • Subject (you may restrict your sources)

   • Keyword

   • Advanced Search

3. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary is available from the Homepage

Finding Books for Kindergarten through Grade 8 

1. Describe a plot to locate books, or use title, author, series, theme

2. Find theme oriented book lists, award winners

3. Teacher resources