Homework Help & Research

General Reference Sites

NC LIVE          provides North Carolina residents and students with access to high quality information - searchable collections of magazine, newspaper, and journal articles, electronic books, historical materials, maps, and much more - covering a wide range of topics. Will requires Login with library card number if using remotely (outside of the library). 

More Specific Topics

50 States  Provides facts and links to a broad range of information on each U.S. state

American Presidents  Developed by C-SPAN this site provides information on each U.S. President

Fact Monster Contains links to an almanac, an atlas, a dictionary, the Columbia Encyclopedia, topics in the news, sites to help with homework, and many, many more "cool" sites.

IPL KidSpace The Internet Public Library's Online Database for Kids. Links to all kinds of trustworthy online resources.

Kids Discovery  Join the adventure as the Discovery Channel leads kids on an exploration of the world with fun, games, puzzles and quizzes.

National Geographic Kids  have and learn about the world with National Geographic. Includes great printable maps.

Science Fair Project Guide Internet Public Library's web page designed to help students with science fair projects.

Science Buddies Free Science Fair Project Ideas, Answers and Tools

Start Squad Start Squad is the very best place to start for children, parents, librarians, and teachers seeking age appropriate web sites selected by librarians.

Teen Space@the Internet Public Library Teen Space @ the Internet Public Library provides links to topics of interest to teens, from sports and dating to homework and college.

Time for Kids research & homework help, current events and more