Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 997-1218
(734) 997-1229 FAX
Carol Shakarian, Principal
shakaria@aaps.k12.mi.us
Research Resources
| CultureGrams for Kids (http://elibrary.research.aadl.org/login?url=http://online.culturegrams.com, 09-30-2010) | |
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Discover what it's like to be a kid in other countries and states with reports on daily life and culture, including holidays, customs, and lifestyles of the world's people in 68 countries, and all 50 U.S. states and District of Columbia. This database is available through the Ann Arbor District Library. Grades K-12
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| FactMonster (http://www.factmonster.com/, 09-30-2010) | |
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From Information Please, this site is an encyclopedia, dictionary, almanac, and atlas all rolled into one. Find reliable answers to all kinds of questions and information about everything from science, math, and people to games, sports, and holidays. |
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| InfoTrac Junior Edition (http://research.aadl.org/login?url=http://find.galegroup.com/menu/start?userGroupName=lom_aadlnyt&prod=STOJ, 09-30-2010) | |
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Find articles from magazines, newspapers, and reference books. This database is available through the Ann Arbor District Library. Grades 5-9
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| InfoTrac Kid's Edition (http://research.aadl.org/login?url=http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/lom_aadlnyt?db=K12K, 09-30-2010) | |
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Find articles from magazines, newspapers, and reference books. This database is available through the Ann Arbor District Library. Grades K-6
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| Kids InfoBits (http://research.aadl.org/login?url=http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/lom_aadlnyt?db=ITKE, 09-30-2010) | |
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Find articles from magazines, newspapers, and reference books. Covers geography, current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, states, history, sports, and more. Includes audio player so kids can to listen to text of articles. This database is available through the Ann Arbor District Library. Grades K-6
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| KidSpace @ the Internet Public Library (IPL) (http://ipl.org/div/kidspace/, 09-30-2010) | |
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Find the best sites for kids by searching for keywords or browsing through subject categories. |
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| Michigan eLibrary-MeL Databases (http://mel.org/, 09-30-2010) | |
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Select from a variety of databases, including Kids InfoBits, What Do I Read Next?, and World Almanac to find magazines, newspapers, and more.
Login: None required from school. For home login, use driver’s license or library card number. |
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| Proquest eLibrary Elementary (http://elibrary.research.aadl.org/login?url=http://elibrary.bigchalk.com/k6, 09-30-2010) | |
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Study any topic with a big set of more than 130 full-text magazines, newspapers, books, and transcripts--plus thousands of maps, pictures, websites, and audio/video files--selected for kids. This database is available through the Ann Arbor District Library. Grades K-6
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| Proquest SIRS Discoverer (http://research.aadl.org/login?url=http://discoverer.sirs.com, 09-30-2010) | |
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Homework is a breeze when you have the best articles from more than 1,600 magazines, newspapers, and books--plus thousands of completely kid-friendly websites for learning. This database is available through the Ann Arbor District Library. Grades 1-9
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| Something About the Author (http://research.aadl.org/login?url=http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/aadl?db=SATA, 09-30-2010) | |
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Illustrated biographical profiles of children's literature authors and illustrators covering their personal lives, writing careers, and books. This database is available through the Ann Arbor District Library.
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| Tumblebooks Library (e-books for kids) (http://research.aadl.org/login?url=http://www.tumblebooks.com/library/auto_login.asp?U=annarbor&P=libra, 09-30-2010) | |
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Designed as enrichment to students who read independently. Animated picture books for children to read or listen to. Includes some books in French and Spanish. This database is available through the Ann Arbor District Library. Preschool-grade 6
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| World Book Encyclopedia Online for Kids and World Book Online Info Finder (http://research.aadl.org/login?url=http://www.worldbookonline.com, 09-30-2010) | |
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Articles from the print World Book Encyclopedia, including many written just for kids. Includes links to reviewed websites. Great for quick facts as well as longer articles. This database is available through the Ann Arbor District Library. Grades K-5
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| World Book Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos (http://research.aadl.org/login?url=http://www.worldbookonline.com, 09-30-2010) | |
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Spanish version of World Book encyclopedia
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