Homework Help
Using the internet for help with your homework is great, but remember: just because you read it online doesn’t mean it’s true. Here are some good websites to help you find the information you need.
Library databases:
The library subscribes to many databases on a variety of subjects. Access them for free at the library, or at home with your Minuteman library card. They include:
- Britannica Fundamentals is for kids ages 4-7 to play, discover, and create through developmentally appropriate activities
- Britannica Library for Kids contains Compton’s Encyclopedia, Britannica Elementary Encyclopedia, and a wealth of other age-appropriate material for younger students and children.
- Britannica School Edition, a reference and learning suite also offers high-quality online learning materials that have been developed by teachers and curriculum expert
- U.S. Government: Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government
- Current Events: TIME for Kids
- Animals and Nature: National Geographic Kids
Search engines for images:
Looking for pictures, not articles? Try these specialty search engines:
- Britannica Library for Kids: Click Images & Videos to browse
- Britannica School Edition: Click your school level (Elementary or Middle) and then click Images & Videos to browse
- Google Image Search
Although the above sites have been carefully selected by the children’s librarians, the Belmont Public Library is not responsible for the accuracy of information on the above links and cannot control what banner advertisements a site may elect to put on their webpage. Parents and caregivers are responsible for supervising their children online. Please read the Belmont Public Library Children’s Room Technology Policy.