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These Ready Reference links are meant to supplement the books in the Reference Section of the Library.
Almanacs and Atlases
50states.com
This easy-to-use site has links to current information for all of the fifty States. Many links to information on state government and symbols, population figures, major cities and industries, and much more.
Atlapedia Online
Atlapedia Online contains full color physical and political maps as well as key facts and statistics on countries of the world.
Information Please Online
This comprehensive site includes an atlas, a dictionary, a concise encyclopedia and several almanacs.
Old Farmer's Almanac
Published yearly since 1792 and relied upon by farmers for information on weather, moon phases, tides, sunrise tables, and planting charts.
World Almanac for Kids
At this site, you can explore categories including Animals, Environment, Historical Birthdays, Religion, Space, Sports, and U.S. History Timeline.
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Biographies
The Biography Channel
Browse alphabetically or search for over 25,000 of the greatest lives, past and present.
The Biographical Dictionary
Find brief biographical information on more than 25,000 people past and present.
The Time 100
Biographies of 100 individuals who have made significant impacts on the world in the last 100 years. Twenty individuals are profiled in each of 5 different categories: "Leaders and Revolutionaries," "Artists and Entertainers," "Builders and Titans," "Scientists and Healers," and "Heroes and Inspirations."
Who2 Homepage: Biographies
"For each famous figure, Who2 gives you the hard facts you're most likely looking for: birth and death dates, famous works, notorious trivia. Then -- in case that's not enough -- we sift the Web and pick out the four best sites for additional detail.
Women's Biographies: Distinguished Women of Past and Present
"This site has biographies of women who contributed to our culture in many different ways. There are writers, educators, scientists, heads of state, politicians, civil rights crusaders, artists, entertainers, and others. Some were alive hundreds of years ago and some are living today."
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Calculators and Conversion Tables
Approximate Conversions to Metric Measures Chart
Approximations for converting distance, area, mass, volume, and temperature.
Calculator.com
"Online calculators to help solve problems and answer questions in the home, office, and school. There are calculators for finance, business, science, cooking, hobbies, and health."
Measure 4 Measure: Sites that do the Work for You
A tremendous site for calculating and converting virtually anything. Scroll down on the page to find links to science and math tables, health, finance, and a section entitled "a measure of everything else" containing many different calculation tables for everyday use.
Nova Roma: Roman Numeral Conversion
Type in a number up to 4000 and click to convert it to a Roman numeral, or type in the Roman numeral and convert into Arabic (standard) numbers.
Universal Currency Converter
At this interactive site, you can type in an amount and convert from one international currency to another.
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Dictionaries and Thesauri
American Sign Language Browser
This is a good resource for looking up the signs for many common words. You will need QuickTime player to view this site.
Cambridge Dictionaries Online
Six different Cambridge dictionaries may be searched from this site: Advanced Learner's Dictionary, Dictionary of American English, International Dictionary of Idioms, International Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs, French/English Dictionary, and Spanish/English Dictionary.
RhymeZone: The Semantic Rhyming Dictionary
Type in a word to find its rhymes, synonyms, homophones, definitions, and more.
Wordsmyth : The Educational Dictionary-Thesaurus
A full dictionary and a complete thesaurus, integrated into one work.
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Encyclopedia
(For Grolier's Online Encyclopedia click here to go to our subscription databases page).
Britannica Online
A free online version of Britannica, which links to websites reviewed by the encyclopedia's editors.
Encarta Online
This free version includes an encyclopedia, dictionary, atlas, and links to homework help by subject.
Encyclopedia Mythica
An online encyclopedia about mythology, folklore, legends, and more...
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Genealogy
Behind the Name--the Etymology and History of First Names
This site includes and introduction to etymology (the study of names), sources of names, and lists popular names in several different cultures.
USGenWeb Project
"A group of volunteers working together to provide Internet websites for genealogical research in every county and every state of the United States. This Project is non-commercial and fully committed to free access for everyone."
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Government
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
Information on the government is arranged by grade level. Includes information on the branches of the government and how laws are made.
Contacting the Senate
Find your senator by name or by state, including addresses, phone numbers, links to e-mail and senator Internet homepages.
FedStats: Federal Government Kids' Pages
A listing of statistical agencies that provide special web pages for kids in elementary through high school, including fun facts, games, project ideas, and career information.
FirstGov for Kids
"Welcome to the U.S. government interagency Kids' Portal. This site was developed and is maintained by the Federal Consumer Information Center. It provides links to Federal kids' sites along with some of the best kids' sites from other organizations all grouped by subject."
State and Local Government on the Net
A megasite including links by state to legislative, judicial, and executive branches of government, as well as federal resources, and numerous national organizations.
U.S. Federal Government Agencies Directory
Another megasite, this time with links to just about every federal agency and office in the main branches of the government plus links to boards, committees, commissions, and quasi-official sites.
Write your Representative
A service provided to assist you in finding and contacting members of the United States House of Representatives.
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Maps and Flags
Flags of the World
"Flags of the World (FOTW) is the Internet's largest site devoted to vexillology (the study of flags)." You may choose from a country list, or click on a map to find a flag. Included in each entry is a description of each flag.
Geography-Merriam Webster's Atlas
Select a country or state from the pull-down menus. Each entry contains a map, brief facts on the type of government found, population, land use, etc. Included for each entry is a small picture of that nation's flag with a brief history of the flag, its symbols, and origin.
National Geographic's Map Machine
At this site you will find World and US maps of all types and also a section called flags and facts.
World Flag Database
Use the alphabetical index on the left side of the page to find a listing of countries. Thumbnail pictures of maps are linked to additional pages containing brief factual information on each nation and a large color image of the flag.
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News
ABC News MSNBC
CBS NEWS Newsday
CNN New York Times
Fox News ABYZ Newslinks -a gateway to newspapers, news media, and news sources
Scholastic Kids Press Corps NEW
News for kids by kids! Kid Reporters, ages 10-14, cover current events, entertainment, sports, and more from their hometowns across the country.
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Miscellaneous Reference Sites
Acronym Finder
A searchable database of over 167,000 acronyms, abbreviations, and definitions about all subjects.
Ask an Expert!
"A kid-friendly site that connects students with real world experts, ranging from astronauts to zookeepers."
Better Business Bureau
At this site, which provides guidance for consumers, you can find out about a company, read alerts, or file a complaint.
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Read current press releases on product recalls and find product recalls by product or by company.
KidsBank
From Sovereign Bank, here's a fun and informative site that explains the fundamentals of money and banking to children.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
"The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives."
Robert's Rules of Order (Revised) and Robert's Rules of Order (Summarized)
Both of these sites provide the time-honored guidelines for conducting a meeting. The summarized site is a bit easier to use, with sections on basic terminology and common motions.
Zip Code Look-Up and Address Information
The United States Postal Service provides this useful site for looking up zip codes for addresses by city and state.
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