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American History

The History Net
http://www.thehistorynet.com/
Step back in time on this site, which covers such topics as American history, American Civil War, aviation history and British heritage. Some of the more intriguing segments of the site explore personality profiles and homes and heritage.

Art and Literature

1492: An On-going Voyage
http://metalab.unc.edu/expo/1492.exhibit/Intro.html
Take a virtual tour of this fascinating ongoing exhibit at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. Its six sections are: What it Came to Be Called America; The Mediterranean World; Christopher Columbus: Man and Myth; Inventing America; Europe Claims America; and Epilogue.

The Complete Works of Shakespeare
http://tech-two.mit.edu/Shakespeare/works.html
The Web's first edition of the complete works of Shakespeare includes a discussion area, search engine, "what's new" section, links to other works of Shakespeare and some commentary.

The Virtual Libraries Museum
http://www.icom.org/vlmp/
This library of online museums has a search function that allows access to archived art around the world.
Books

Chronicle Books
http://www.chroniclebooks.com
A creative site to explore books, Chronicle Books offers an online playhouse in which each room is dedicated to a subject area or interest. The "kitchen" contains recipes, the "attic" is dedicated to reminiscences of days gone by, and the "backyard" is full of books on wild beasts and the great outdoors.

First Books Library
http://www.1stbooks.com/
There are three components to this site. Wannabe authors can publish a first book with 1stbooks.com, and anyone can find a favorite existing published author or browse a large selection of literature by topic, author, title or recommended review.

Northern California Independent Booksellers Association
http://www.nciba.com/
Keep those independent bookstores alive and well! You don't have to be in California to check out online stores:
http://www.nciba.com/online.html.

Internet Public Library
http://www.ipl.org/
A Shakespeare Bookshelf and an IPL Pathfinder are some two main features of the Internet Public Library. Departments in this library range from youth literature to reference items. The IPL Pathfinder is composed of librarian-compiled research tips designed to help you quickly find information on 11 different main topics.
College

Back to College
http://www.back2college.com/
Are you an adult returning to school? Do you need some assistance finding the right program, deciding where to go, applying for scholarships or getting your degree online? Back to College addresses the particular needs and concerns of returning adult students with articles, resources and direct links to application forms.

Go College
http://www.gocollege.com/
Win a scholarship, visit the CampuStore, buy a laptop on linking City Auction and more! Go College provides information, useful links, practice SAT/ACT tests, college surveys and an interactive section where users can share ideas, information and opinions about college-related issues.
Educational Resources

Learn2.com
http://www.learn2.com/
This site teaches the fundamentals: how to mix a martini, sooth a teething baby, design a Web page, write a press release and much more. Its a free way to gather knowledge on a host of topics. Make a list of everything you want to learn to do, and log on!

AskEric
http://askeric.org/About/
Ask Eric (Educational Resources Information Center) is a nationally funded information system targeting parents, educators, counselors and administrators throughout the world. Information on the site is divided into 16 major topics. AskERIC staff will respond to your question within two business days with ERIC database citations and digests, Internet resources and referrals to other sources of information.
Language

A Word a Day
http://www.wordsmith.org/awad/
Improve your vocabulary the online way! Visit the site daily to learn a new word, or subscribe to the daily email service. Over the past six years, AWAD it has produced 2,000+ words and 186 messages to subscribers in 184 countries.
Law

Association of Attorney-Mediators
http://www.attorney-mediators.org/
Attorney-mediators specialize in mediation as an alternative or supplement to trial law. This nonprofit trade association can provide referees to experienced attorney-mediators. Search the database for someone in your locale who specializes in a particular area of practice and/or mediation.

Washburn University School of Law
http://www.washlaw.edu/
Washburn has listed a large variety of legal information here, on topics such as state-specific laws. It also offers links to research guides, discussion groups and other law schools.
Literature

The Internet Public Library
http://www.ipl.org/
A Shakespeare Bookshelf and an IPL Pathfinder are some two main features of the Internet Public Library. Departments in this library range from youth literature to reference items. The IPL Pathfinder is composed of librarian-compiled research tips designed to help you quickly find information on 11 different main topics.

Time.com
http://www.time.com
Go online to read this world-renowned magazine, which features world and domestic issues, marketplace highlights, sports and culture. The site also links to Time for Kids, the Life Homepage and Time Digital. Online photo essays and area-specific news files complete the full coverage of world events.
School Help

Cliffs Notes
http://www.cliffs.com/index.html
Cliffs Notes can help your college or high-school student grasp some of the key points in literature. (Note: This site does not provide free literature plot summaries and commentary found in Cliffs Note books but you can purchase them here.) There's other useful information, too, including tips on career changes and buying a used car.

Smarter Kids.com
http://www.smarterkids.com
Help your kid grow smarter with this parent-and-kid resource center. Smarter Kids has back-to-school tips, a grades-expectations guide, a learning-styles survey and a special-needs center, plus information for gifted and talented children.

Gifted Children Monthly
http://www.gifted-children.com
Gifted children need special encouragement and understanding. Gifted Children Monthly helps you understand such issues as distinguishing between pushing and encouraging. Staff psychologists and writers explore communication and parenting concerns. Back-to-school specials highlight timely events.

Discovery Channel School
http://www.discoveryschool.com
The Discovery Channel School offers a fun way to explore new things! In the The Student Channel, students can find homework help and brain boosters. The Teacher Channel offers quizzes and puzzles customized for a particular classroom. The Family Learning Store has an online dictionary and puzzle games. A 13-year-old launched B.J. Pinchbeck's Homework Helper on this site. When his Web page became popular, B.J. found himself on national TV, as well as this Discovery School!

KidInfo
http://www.kidinfo.com
Kidinfo has homework help for students; games and stories for small children; advice for parents; and student-teacher resources. The homework section allows you to find help within school subject areas.

Homeworkcentral.com (BigChalk.com)
http://www.homeworkcentral.com
Parents, teachers and students can get a boost into the 21st century with this handy site. Homework Central provides the lowdown on events such as the NPR Webcast on the upcoming election; library research tips that make use of high tech; guides and handouts for teachers to use in teaching; and advice for parents on keeping the Internet safe.

Yahooligans!
http://www.yahooligans.com
This Web guide for children serves as a kids' counterpart to Yahoo. Youngsters can browse or do keyword searches for items within the six main categories. Special focus groups or topics appear on the bottom, including Parent's Place, "Ask Earl" (a search engine), Sports and Teacher's Guide.

Internet Public Library Youth Division
http://www.ipl.org/youth
The Internet Public Library offers everything from "Fun Stuff" (games and puzzles) to Math Whiz. Each section offers brainteasers, puzzles, project suggestions and reference guides.

Ask Dr. Math
http://www.forum.swarthmore.edu/dr.math/dr-math.html
Do you have specific math questions? Here is the place to get them all answered. This K-12 question-answer service can help both students and teachers.

ChildrenStory
http://www.childrenstory.com
The interactive tales on this site can spark children's imagination and further learning. Young aspiring authors can send in their own work for publication.

U.S. Dept of Education
http://gcs.ed.gov/
Hundreds of grants and scholarships go unclaimed every year. This site allows students to see what's out there and find out how to apply. The site includes links to other grant-giving bodies.

American School Directory
http://www.asd.com/
Searching for a good school? Looking for school products, such as computers or textbooks? Turn to ASD, where you can purchase items; search for schools by city, state or name; and read informative articles highlighting specific schools.

WebMath
http://www.webmath.com
Webmath helps kids and their parents with math. From basic arithmetic to calculus and physics, this site provides exercises, practices tests and lessons, as well as real-life applications such as calculating tips and personal finance.

Information Please Kid's Almanac
http://kids.infoplease.com
Encourage your kids to learn online with this fun and easy almanac guide. Kids can search on any word or phrase to obtain a wide variety of related articles. A word of the day expands vocabulary, while a famous birthday segment can enrich a sense of history.

Researchpaper.com
http://www.researchpaper.com
A writing center, a research advice center and an idea directory are some of the highlights of this site. A research paper chat line allows you to take a break or share research strategies with peers.
States

Alaska
http://www.50states.com/alaska.htm
Find information on our largest state's bird, climate, camping opportunities and more. Type in any other state name for the URL suffix:
http://www.50states.com/virginia.htm
to find information on your state of choice.




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