Eastshore's Library Media program provides a rich variety of materials to support curriculum and promote a lifelong love of reading.
Quick Links:
Encyclopedia Britannica Online (Requires login--please ask Media Techs)
Online Encyclopedia:
Encyclopedia Britannica
EB is a very useful tool with reliable information for students working on research reports, science fair projects, currents events, and other school projects. You may access this resource at home. Because this is a subscription, you will need the user name and password (just ask the library staff if you do not have them).
Book Lists, Awards, Reviews, and Activities:
California Young Reader Medal
Guys Read
Newbery
Caldecott
Read Across America
California Department of Education (recommended literature K-12)
California Reading List (startest.org)
Kids Recommend (Center for Teaching and Learning)
GT World (reading lists for talented readers)
Free typing practice websites:
FreeTypingGame.net (free games, lessons, and tests)
Search Engines and Helpful Sites:
Google
KidsClick!
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary and Thesaurus
Fact Monster
NASA for Kids
Whitehouse for Kids
Bibliography Format:
Easy Bib (Bibliography Help)
NoodleTools MLA Starter (must create login)