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Animals & Insects

Animal Diversity Web - Animal pictures and classification plus tons of info. Looks more technical than it is.

Butterfly Web Site - Everything you always wanted to know about butterflies.

EE-Link Endangered Species - Tons of information on endangered species.

Encyberpedia: Dinosaurs and Fossils - Great list of dinosaur sites on the web.

Minibeast World - For insect and spider enthusiasts of all ages.

Mote Marine Laboratory - Sharks, manatees, and other animals of the sea.

U.S. National Parks Flora and Fauna Database - A database of plants and animals within lands owned by the U.S. National Parks

Youth Facts - Information about all kinds of bugs especially designed for school work.

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General Reference

Fact Monster - From Information Please, a kid's reference, games and quiz site.

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Geography

Atlapedia Online - Key information on every country of the world.

Perry-Castaneda Library Map Collection- Maps of the world and some historical maps.

U.S. Gazetteer - Obtain census data from the 1990 census

World Factbook - Information on the world including maps, flags, geography, natural resources, etc. from the CIA.

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History

African-American Mosaic - A Library of Congress resource guide for the study of Black history and culture.

American West - Links to sites featuring the history and development of the American West.

From Revolution to Reconstruction - A hypertext history of the United States.

History Place - Links to historical sites.

HyperHistory Online - Covers 3000 years of world history.

Kids Web History - Lots of historical site links.

Library of Congress Learning Page - Explore American history.

National Archives and Records Administration - Important historical documents such as Washington's first inaugural address, the Lousiana Purchase, declaration of war against Japan in 1941.

Official Medieval Links List - From the PSC Medieval Society, links to information on the Middle Ages and Renaissance.

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Languages & Linguistics

A Web of Linguistic Fun - A fun look at linguistic studies.

A Web of On-line Dictionaries - Pick a language for links to dictionaries and grammars. Also lists dictionaries for special fields such as banking, arts, computing, slang, law, etc.

American Sign Language

Learn ASL in Short Lessons - This site from the American Sign Language University will teach you basic sign language of the deaf in the USA. It also discusses Deaf Culture.

ASL Dictionary - Michigan State University offers this website that actually uses quicktime to show
an instructor signing each word to the viewer.

English as a Second Language

Learn English Kids

ESL Learning Centre

ESL English

Foreign Languages for Travelers - Translate words and phrases into 19 different languages.

French-English Dictionary Form- Lookup French words to find the English equivalent.

Languages On Line - This site has an extensive list of language links.

Modern Language Resource Center - Links to language sites compiled by Carnegie Mellon University.

Study Guide to Wheelock's Latin - An online text book.

Your Dictionary - This site has lots of games to help you learn more about the English language.

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Law & Government

Laws.com - Search the web for legal information by keyword.

Official Federal Government Web Sites: Executive Branch

Official Federal Government Web Sites: Judicial Branch

Official Federal Government Web Sites: Legislative Branch

RefLaw - Access to legal reference information available on the Internet.

Supreme Court Decisions - decisions from May 1990 to present.

Supreme Court Decisions Archive - Search and view full text of Supreme Court decisions issued between 1937 and 1975.

Thomas Legislative Information on the Internet - Information on current legislation in Congress.

Whitehouse - Tour the Whitehouse, learn about past presidents and first families, email the President.

United States Code - Federal law made accessible.

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Literature & Writing

American Verse Project - Search by keyword, proximity or browse many collections of American poetry.

Elements of Style - Help with writing.

Grammar and Style Notes - A miscellany of grammatical rules and explanations, comments on style, and suggestions on usage.

Handouts from the Rensselaer Writing Center - How to write abstracts, cover letters, critiques, lab reports, resumes, etc.

Great Writers - Homepages of major writers. Good source of biographical info.

LSU Author Webiography - Information on almost any author.

Shakespearean Homework Helper - Helpful links or submit a question.

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Math & Computers

Ask Dr. Math - Get your math questions answered here.

Dave's Math Tables - Theorems, proofs, tables, identies, graphs.

Dictionary of Internet Terminology

Encyberpedia Math- List of all kinds of math site on the web.

Geometry Formulas and Facts

Geometry Junkyard- Geometry fun???

MacTutor History of Mathematics Archive

Math Forum - Math resources by subject for K-12, College, and Advanced math.

Math Index - Basis math terms explained with examples.

Math Tutor - Free on line tutoring at all levels.

Mega Mathematics - Uses real world activities to teach math concepts.

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Mythology, Folklore & Legends

Bulfinch's Mythology - Annotated, hyperlinked, and illustrated on-line text of this classic reference work.

Camelot Project - Arthurian texts,images, bibliographies and basic information.

Encyclopedia Mythica - An encyclopedia on mythology, folklore, legends and more.

Folk and Fairy Tales: Web Site Links - Folk and fairy tales from around the world.

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News & Weather

Cloud Boutique - Explanations and pictures of some basic cloud forms.

CRAYON (CReAte Your Own Newspaper) - Get Just the news you want and not the stuff you don't.

Today's Headlines - Includes top stories, world news, sports, entertainment, politics and technology.

United States Newspapers

USA Today - Headlines, sports, photos, and other news.

Yahoo! Weather - Worldwide weather forecasts.

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Science

General Science and Science Projects:

Bill Nye the Science Guy - Click on Home Demos to find science activities.

Cyber Fair - A resource by and for elementary science students. Lots of sample projects.

Discovery Online Science - From the Discovery Channel.

Encyberpedia Science - Great list of science sites on the web.

Engineering, Scientific Unit Converter - Convert from just about anything to just about anything.

Exploratorium - Interactive art and Science exhibits.

Life Science Dictionary - BioTech's free online science dictionary.

Natural History of Genes - Cool science projects and experiments in genetics.

Why Files - Examines the science behind the news.

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Biology and Medicine:

Cells Alive! - Videos of bacteria, viruses, and human blood cells.

Heart: An Online Exploration - Interactive information about the heart.

Interactive Frog Dissection - Why do it when you can view it.

Medbot - A search engine for medical information.

Medical Basis of Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Sleep Problems, and Drug Use - Super information in easy to read format. Includes a stress evaluation chart for adults and for youth.

Microbe Zoo - Classification, habitats, and experiments.

Neuroscience for Kids- Explore the human brain and nervous system.

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Botany and Agriculture:

Discovery Online Nature - From the Discovery Channel.

Lesson in Pollination - From farm to supermarket to your dinner table.

U.S. National Parks Flora and Fauna Database - A database of plants and animals within lands owned by the U.S. National Parks.

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Chemistry:

CHEMystery - The interactive guide to chemistry.

pH Factor - Virtual chemistry lab.

Temperature Conversion Calculator - Convert from or to Kelvin, Fahrenheit, or Celsius.

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Geology and Paleontology:

Bob's Rock Shop - An online magazine for rock collectors.

Dinosauria On-Line - This website contains the Dinosaur Omnipedia which gives pronunciation and descriptions of each type of dinosaur, maps, timelines and pictures.

U.S. Geological Survey Learning Web - Great information about volcanos, earthquakes, etc.

Volcano World - Learn about volcanos around the world.

Web Geological Time Machine - From precambrian to cenozoic. Learn all about our geological past.

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Oceanography:

Marine Biological Laboratory - Includes marine specimens database.

Mote Marine Laboratory - Sharks, manatees, and other animals of the sea.

Ocean Planet - Tour this Smithsonian exhibits and learn about our oceans in peril.

Wonders of the Seas - Detailed information on various sea creatures.

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Physics:

Internet Plasma Physics Education eXperience (IPPEX) - Plasma physics and fusion energy for middle and high school students. Includes frequently asked questions

Physics Laws - Laws, rules, principles, effects, paradoxes, limits, constants, experiments.

Physics Tutorials

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Space and Astronomy:

Hubble Deep Field Project - From the Space Telescope Science Institute. The Nine Planets - Pictures and descriptions of each of the planets and major moons in our solar system

Project Galileo - Data from Jupiter

NASA Thesaurus - Find out what those space terms really mean

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Social Studies

Historical Documents - Search by work, read the text, or read about important U.S. historical documents.

Native Web - A project of many people touching ancient teachings and modern technology.

World Factbook - Information on the world including maps, flags, geography, natural resources, etc. from the CIA.

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More Homework Help

CARL Web - Search the Baltimore County Public Library catalog, Groliers Encyclopedia and magazine databases with full-text articles you can print from home!

Florida Learning Network - Florida Department of Education has created a new web site that features real-time assistance by trained tutors. Free help for students or parents.

Frequently Asked Homework Questions - From Fairfax County, Virginia.

Yahooligans Homework Answers - A huge collection of homework help on the Internet.

And don't forget--if your search for an answer didn't prove successful, contact the Reference Desk at your nearest Brevard County Public Library.

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