Homework Databases for Children
Need help with a research or homework project? Use the databases below for free with your library card.
| Database/Website | Description |
|---|---|
| Biography Reference Bank | This database contains biographical full text articles, page images and abstracts from today’s leading magazines and journals—providing the most current coverage of an individual’s life and work. |
| Khan Academy | Covering subjects from kindergarten through early college, including math, science, reading, computing, history, art history, economics, financial literacy, SAT, MCAT, and more, Khan Academy focuses on skill mastery to help learners build the strong foundations they need to succeed in higher education. |
| Novelist K-8 Plus | Novelist K-8 helps librarians, teachers, and parents find fiction and non-fiction books to read tailored to children's grades K-8 reading level and interests. |
| Science Reference Center | Contains full text for hundreds of science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals and other sources. |
| World Book- Early Book of Learning | Developed with experts on early childhood education, Early Learning is designed for preschool students with tools and content that reinforce early childhood curriculum via short videos, read-aloud stories, printable activities, and matching and tracing games, among others. |
| World Book Kids | An ideal learning resource for elementary-aged students designed to build confidence and encourage creativity with image-driven navigation and inquiry-based activities. The site features easy-to-read articles that can be read aloud or translated and a wealth of engaging games, science projects, and activities. |
| World Book Spanish for Kids | World Book Spanish is a dedicated Spanish-language database that contains videos, compare-and-contrast features, selected articles, and a visual dictionary to allow ESL students and Spanish-learners the chance to learn. |
| World Book Student | World Book Student is an online encyclopedia specifically designed for upper elementary, middle, and high school students. It's a comprehensive resource offering age-appropriate information on a wide range of subjects, including science, history, geography, and more. |
Educational Online Games for Children
| Online Game | Description |
|---|---|
| ABCYa | A website that provides over 300 fun and educational games for grades PreK through 6. The activities are designed by parents and educators with children's learning levels and styles in mind. |
| Arcademics | Arcademics combines the excitement of video games with educational content to help learning through exciting and focused repetition with subjects like math, language arts, and more for students in grades K-8. |
| Cool Math 4 Kids | An educational website designed for children under 13, offering a variety of math-related games, lessons, and activities to make learning fun. |
| Cool Math Games | A website that hosts a variety of online math games for older elementary and middle schoolers. |
| Funbrain | A free educational website for children in preschool through 8th grade, offering a variety of interactive games, books, and comics to make learning fun and engaging. |
| National Geographic Games for Kids | National Geographic Kids offers educational games for children, incorporating factual information and themes to nature, animals, and more. |
| Lego Games | A variety of Lego games, including Lego Star Wars, Lego Avengers, and Lego Ninjago. |
| NASA Kid's Club | Games for elementary age children that teach math and science and about the NASA space program. |
| Nick Jr. Games | Games for preschoolers, including Paw Patrol, Rusty Rivets, and Peppa Pig. |
| PBS Kids Games | Simple games for preschoolers, including Daniel Tiger, Clifford, and Sesame Street. |
| Poptropica | A virtual world where players visit different islands to complete challenges and can interact with other online players. Geared to elementary age children. |
| Sesame Street Games | Games for preschoolers featuring their favorite Sesame Street characters. |
| Starfall | A website that teaches basic English reading and writing skills for children grades preschool to fifth grade. |
Coding Websites for Children
| Website | Description |
|---|---|
| Scratch | Scratch is the world’s largest coding community for children and a coding language with a simple visual interface that allows young people to create digital stories, games, and animations. |
| Code Monster from Crunchzilla | Code Monster from Crunchzilla is an interactive Javascript tutorial designed to introduce kids to programming through immediate, visual feedback |
| Blockly Games | Blockly Games is a series of educational games that teach programming. It is designed for children who have not had prior experience with computer programming. By the end of these games, one is ready to use conventional text-based languages. |
| Bits 'n' Bricks | Learn coding with LEGO by using code to problem solve. |