WTPL Kids: Homework Help Resources

WTPL has what you need to complete papers, projects, presentations, research & homework!
You will find more than books at the library -- access to online tutors/free access to tutor.com, subscription databases,
recommended websites, periodicals, primary sources and age appropriate resources available in all subject areas!

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Primary Sources
A primary source is a source that was created by someone who has

(or had) firsthand knowledge or who was an eyewitness to an event.

Click here to find a primary source.

Periodicals: newspapers, articles & magazines

A periodical is a newspaper, magazine

or other journal that is regularly published. WTPL subscribes to periodicals that are both in print and online.

Click here to find a periodical.

Databases
Unlike a website that you find through searching the internet, a database is a resource that the library purchases. So the information that you find there is reliable just like the information in a book or a periodical. In fact, the information that you find on a database IS a book, article, or periodical and NOT a website (even though you are reading it on the computer). This information also "counts" as a book, article, or periodical, not a website, when you are citing your sources for a school project!

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Grades K-2 | Grades 3-6
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Books

You will find fiction, non-fiction, reference books, ebooks, audibooks, DVD's, music and media in our catalog!

Find out more here. Or go to the catalog here.

	Getting Started Did you know? The information that you find on a database IS a book, article, or periodical and NOT a website (even though you are reading it on the computer). This information also "counts" as a book, article, or periodical, not a website, when you are citing your sources for a school project!.....Find out more.
	Grades K-2 Click here to expand Homework Help for Grades K-2.
	Grades 3-6 Click here to expand Homework Help for Grades 3-6.
	Browse by Subject Do you need to find information about a particular subject? We have resources listed for all of your homework, projects & papers! Click here to expand Homework Help by Subject
	Browse by Resource (see less) Do you need a book, a periodical (newspaper, magazine, etc.), a primary source, a picture or image, a website, or something else? WTPL has the resources that you need to complete your homework, project, paper, or presentation!
	Jump to: Books, Databases, Pictures/Images, Periodicals/Newspapers, Primary Sources, Websites, Videos Books Search our catalog for books, reference books, DVDs, music, audiobooks, ebooks and more. You can search in just our library or in all the libraries in Morris County. If you need an item from another library you can put in a request and it will be sent here for you. Or you can use your WTPL library card to pick up a book from another library (but make sure you call ahead different libraries have different borrowing rules!) Learn about NEW catalog features here inlcuding tips on how to make & save lists! Learn how to put a book on hold using the library catalog here. Reading Ideas ! Browse through our book lists and search our book finding resources to find some reading ideas! Also, use NoveList to find plot descriptions, reviews, and much more for over 125,000 fiction titles. It also includes other great reader resources, such as author read-alikes, book discussion guides, and annotated book lists. Search by age, grade, genre & more. Databases Unlike a website that you find through searching the internet, a database is a resource that the library purchases. So the information that you find there is reliable just like the information in a book or a periodical. In fact, the information that you find on a database IS a book, article, or periodical and NOT a website (even though you are reading it on the computer). This information also "counts" as a book, article, or periodical, not a website, when you are citing your sources for a school project! Browse through our databases by subject here or find databases just for Grades K-2 or Grades 3-6. Periodicals: Newspapers, Magazines, Journals, etc. A periodical is a newspaper, magazine or other journal that is regularly published. WTPL subscribes to periodicals that are both in print and online. Stop by the library to see our in print subscriptions or take a look below to find periodicals online. Kids Search (K - Grade 5) Child friendly research database that is easily searchable by keyword or by topic to find the most useful search results. Results can be easily sorted by source type - -magazines, reference books, photos, flags, etc. Topics include: animals, arts & music, geography, health & wellness, in the news, language arts, math, science, social studies, sports, and more. Middle Search Plus -- Grades 6-9 Provides full text for more than 140 popular, middle school magazines with reading level indicators (Lexiles). Full text is also available for thousands of biographies and historical essays. Contains 84,774 biographies, 105,786 primary source documents, and a School Image Collection of photos, maps and flags. Primary Search (K- Grade 5) Provides full text for more than 70 popular, magazines for elementary school research. All full text articles included in the database are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles), and full text information dates as far back as 1990. Student Resource Center (through grade 12) This database covers a wide variety of topics, and searches can be restricted by grade (using, for instance, "g9"). Includes newspapers and other periodicals. America's Newspapers A comprehensive resource, updated daily, from NewsBank, offering tens of millions of current and archived full-text articles from newspapers nationwide in a fully searchable online database. It includes the complete electronic editions of more than 2,000 U.S. newspapers and news video clips. Please note: America's Newspapers is a database designed for adult researchers and is not focused or formatted specifically for use by elementary school students. Adult assistance may be needed. Pictures, Videos, Images, Clips Thousands of pictures, images and videos/clips are available for you to use in your homework and projects! Take a look at the resources below to find what you need. African-American History Online American History Online American Indian History Online American Women's History Online Ancient and Medieval History Online Curriculum Resource Center: Junior Edition The World Almanac® for Kids Online Subjects include animals, American history, career ideas, countries of the world, environment, famous people, readers' corner, science corner, space & the solar system, flags, the 50 states, U.S. history, and world history. Facts On File Science, history, curriculum resources, geography, health, career, and more Kids Search (K - Grade 5) Animals, arts & music, geography, health & wellness, in the news, language arts, math, science, social studies, sports, and more. Modern World History Online (1400's-today) Middle Search Plus -- Grades 6-9 School Image Collection of photos, maps and flags. Science Online Searchasaurus The visual search interface of this database makes online searching easier for younger researchers. Includes subjects such as animals, art & music, health, history, people & places, science & math, sports, and stories. Student Resource Center This database covers a wide variety of topics World Atlas, Geography and Culture Online Primary Sources A primary source is a source that was created by someone who has/had firsthand knowledge or who was an eyewitness of an event. Use the resources below to find primary sources for your homework or project. African-American History Online Provides expansive and in-depth information on the people, events, and topics important to the study of African-American history. American History Online Spans more than 500 years of political, military, social, and cultural history, highlighting the important people and events of the American experience. American Indian History Online Offers thorough access to more than 15,000 years of Native American culture, history, and heritage. American Women's History Online Covers the important people, events, legislation, and issues relevant to the study of women's history in the United States. Ancient and Medieval History Online Explores the pre-modern world with in-depth focus on Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Facts On File Science, history, curriculum resources, geography, health, career, and more Kids Search Child friendly research database that is easily searchable by keyword or by topic to find the most useful search results. Results can be easily sorted by source type - -magazines, reference books, photos, flags, etc. Topics include: animals, arts & music, geography, health & wellness, in the news, language arts, math, science, social studies, sports, and more. Modern World History Online Covers the people, places, and events in the broad expanse of history from mid-15th century to the present. Middle Search Plus -- Grades 6-9 Provides full text for more than 140 popular, middle school magazines with reading level indicators (Lexiles). Full text is also available for thousands of biographies and historical essays. Contains 84,774 biographies, 105,786 primary source documents, and a School Image Collection of photos, maps and flags. Student Resource Center (through grade 12) This database covers a wide variety of topics, and searches can be restricted by grade (using, for instance, "g9"). Websites Coming soon! Should I use a database or a website...what's the difference?Why is searching a database better for accurate information than using Google(c)? That's easy! ANYONE can put ANYTHING up on the web. Just because a search engine picks it up does not mean that the information is accurate. But a database, on the other hand, is a resource that the library purchases. So the information that you find there is reliable just like the information in a book or a periodical. In fact, the information that you find on a database IS a book, article, or periodical and NOT a website (even though you are reading it on the computer). This information also "counts" as a book, article, or periodical, not a website, when you are citing your sources for a school project!
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