South Dakota State Library: For Kids -

Search Engines: Citing Your Sources

Copyright On The Web Learn about copyright issues by clicking on the "Copyright On The Web" Link

Kids Internet search engines:

Ask for Kids type in questions in plain language
Dogpile A general web search engine
KidsClick! Web search for Kids by Librarians
Kid's Tools for Searching the Internet A search engine of multiple homework sites
Yahooligans! for ages 7-12 search by grouped subjects or keyword (from Yahoo!)

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Homework subject guides and resources

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B.J. Pinchbeck's Homework Helper Links to a broad variety of homework subject topics
Carnegie Library Homework Helpsites An abundance of links to great homework helpsites
Fact Monster This site is a wonderful homework help resource page
Homework Help This site contains links to many homework help sites
Internet Detectives A middle school social studies and science subject guide
Internet Public Library A general homework subject guide of websites selected by librarians
Junior Reference Collection FT from GaleNet (best viewed with Flash & Shockwave, which are downloadable on the opening screen) [info]
Kids' Almanac
Kids World A general homework subject guide.
Merriam-Webster's online dictionary
Multnomah County Library Homework Center A general homework subject guide created by Portland, Oregon librarians.
South Dakota Ed Web Check here for lots of great homework help resources and links
World Book Kids Encyclopedia Thousands of easy to read articles, interactive games, teacher resources and more.

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Mega-web sites

Berit's Best Sites For Children The web's best 1000 sites for kids
Colorado Virtual Library For Kids Links to thousands of quality websites for kids compiled by the Colorado State Library and the High Plains Regional Library Service System (CO)
Great Sites for Kids selected by the American Library Association
SDLA Surf Tips Safe surfing sites compiled by the South Dakota Library Association
Start Squad sites selected by North Carolina Libraries for preschoolers, elementary and middle school kids

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