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MCPS Web Resources
The following online resources are available at school and at home. For home use you will need a password. See your media specialist for the passwords.
- Amazing Animals
An encyclopedia of really amazing animals.
- Culture Grams
Up to date information on 182 countries and cultures. Categories include history, land and climate, language, government, family, and even great recipes!
- Facts for Learning
Internet reference service which includes Weekly Reader Classroom magazines, Issues & Controversies On File, The World Almanac and Book of Facts and The World Almanac for Kids.
- Teachingbooks.net
A literature resource created to generate enthusiasm for books and reading by bringing authors, illustrators and engaging resources about books for children together.
- Bookflix
A literature resource containing 60 fictional and non fictional video storybooks paired with related nonfiction eBooks.
- Newsbank Kids Page
This is an online newspaper and magazine database for students. Primary source information that covers virtually all subject areas and is updated daily.
- SIRS Discoverer
SIRS Discoverer provides access to periodical and newspaper articles selected by subject.
- Encyclopedia Britannica
Four encyclopedias plus an Internet guide, atlas, and videos. Includes study guides and exercises.
- Enciclopedia Universal en Espanol
Britannica’s Spanish language encyclopedia.
- World Book Online
This general encyclopedia is useful for a wide range of age and ability levels.
- Enchanted Learning
This subscription version of Enchanted Learning allows access to this popular website without banners and provides printer friendly versions of their information.
- NoodleTools
This resource assist students by generating bibliographies and notecards.