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.

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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.

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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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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 (see less) Do you need to find information about a particular subject? We have resources listed for all of your homework, projects & papers! Jump to: Biographies, Book/Book Reviews, Career & Business, Current Events, Encyclopedias, Geography, Health, History/Social Studies, Images, Language Arts, Magazines, Math, Newspapers, Periodicals, Pictures, Primary Sources, Radio/TV News Transcripts, Research & Resources, Science, Sports, Technology, Video

	Biographies Curriculum Resource Center: Junior Edition The World Almanac® for Kids Online Provides resources for homework, reports, and projects in a fun format while encouraging online research skills from a trusted source. Subjects include animals, American history, career ideas, countries of the world, environment, famous people, readers' corner, science corner, space & the solar system, the 50 states, U.S. history, and world history. Facts On File Science, history, curriculum resources, geography, health, career, and forms. Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia This database provides over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas. 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. 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 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/subjects, and searches can be restricted by grade (using, for instance, "g9"). World Atlas, Geography and Culture Online A global approach to facilitate the study of countries, places, peoples, and geography concepts and skills Books, Book Reviews & Language Arts Catalog Search our online library 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. Facts On File Science, history, curriculum resources, geography, health, career, and forms. 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. NoveList K-8 Plus 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. Searchable by age, grade, genre, and more. 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/subjects, and searches can be restricted by grade (using, for instance, "g9"). Career & Business Curriculum Resource Center: Junior Edition The World Almanac® for Kids Online Provides resources for homework, reports, and projects in a fun format while encouraging online research skills from a trusted source. Subjects include animals, American history, career ideas, countries of the world, environment, famous people, readers' corner, science corner, space & the solar system, the 50 states, U.S. history, and world history. Facts On File Science, history, curriculum resources, geography, health, career, and forms. Student Resource Center This database covers a wide variety of topics/subjects, and searches can be restricted by grade (using, for instance, "g9"). Current Events & Issues Facts On File Science, history, curriculum resources, geography, health, career, and forms. 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. MasterFILE Premier 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. 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/subjects, and searches can be restricted by grade (using, for instance, "g9"). World Atlas, Geography and Culture Online A global approach to facilitate the study of countries, places, peoples, and geography concepts and skills Encyclopedias Curriculum Resource Center: Junior Edition The World Almanac® for Kids Online Provides resources for homework, reports, and projects in a fun format while encouraging online research skills from a trusted source. Subjects include animals, American history, career ideas, countries of the world, environment, famous people, readers' corner, science corner, space & the solar system, the 50 states, U.S. history, and world history. Facts On File Science, history, curriculum resources, geography, health, career, and forms. Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia This database provides over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas. 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/subjects, and searches can be restricted by grade (using, for instance, "g9"). Geography Curriculum Resource Center: Junior Edition The World Almanac® for Kids Online Provides resources for homework, reports, and projects in a fun format while encouraging online research skills from a trusted source. Subjects include animals, American history, career ideas, countries of the world, environment, famous people, readers' corner, science corner, space & the solar system, the 50 states, U.S. history, and world history. Facts On File Science, history, curriculum resources, geography, health, career, and forms. Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia This database provides over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas. 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 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. 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/subjects, and searches can be restricted by grade (using, for instance, "g9"). World Atlas, Geography and Culture Online A global approach to facilitate the study of countries, places, peoples, and geography concepts and skills General Reference, Research & Resources Curriculum Resource Center: Junior Edition The World Almanac® for Kids Online Provides resources for homework, reports, and projects in a fun format while encouraging online research skills from a trusted source. Subjects include animals, American history, career ideas, countries of the world, environment, famous people, readers' corner, science corner, space & the solar system, the 50 states, U.S. history, and world history. Facts On File Science, history, curriculum resources, geography, health, career, and forms. Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia This database provides over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas. 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. 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/subjects, and searches can be restricted by grade (using, for instance, "g9"). Health Curriculum Resource Center: Junior Edition The World Almanac® for Kids Online Provides resources for homework, reports, and projects in a fun format while encouraging online research skills from a trusted source. Subjects include animals, American history, career ideas, countries of the world, environment, famous people, readers' corner, science corner, space & the solar system, the 50 states, U.S. history, and world history. Facts On File Science, history, curriculum resources, geography, health, career, and forms. 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. 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/subjects, and searches can be restricted by grade (using, for instance, "g9"). History/Social Studies 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. Curriculum Resource Center: Junior Edition The World Almanac® for Kids Online Provides resources for homework, reports, and projects in a fun format while encouraging online research skills from a trusted source. Subjects include animals, American history, career ideas, countries of the world, environment, famous people, readers' corner, science corner, space & the solar system, the 50 states, U.S. history, and world history. Facts On File Science, history, curriculum resources, geography, health, career, and forms. Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia This database provides over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas. 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 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/subjects, and searches can be restricted by grade (using, for instance, "g9"). World Atlas, Geography and Culture Online A global approach to facilitate the study of countries, places, peoples, and geography concepts and skills Math Curriculum Resource Center: Junior Edition The World Almanac® for Kids Online Provides resources for homework, reports, and projects in a fun format while encouraging online research skills from a trusted source. Subjects include animals, American history, career ideas, countries of the world, environment, famous people, readers' corner, science corner, space & the solar system, the 50 states, U.S. history, and world history. 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. 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/subjects, and searches can be restricted by grade (using, for instance, "g9"). Periodicals: Newspapers, Magazines, Journals 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 This database covers a wide variety of topics/subjects, and searches can be restricted by grade (using, for instance, "g9"). 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, Images & Video Curriculum Resource Center: Junior Edition The World Almanac® for Kids Online Provides resources for homework, reports, and projects in a fun format while encouraging online research skills from a trusted source. Subjects include animals, American history, career ideas, countries of the world, environment, famous people, readers' corner, science corner, space & the solar system, the 50 states, U.S. history, and world history. 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 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/subjects, and searches can be restricted by grade (using, for instance, "g9"). Primary Source Documents Facts On File Science, history, curriculum resources, geography, health, career, and forms. 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. 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 This database covers a wide variety of topics/subjects, and searches can be restricted by grade (using, for instance, "g9"). Radio/TV News Transcripts Student Resource Center This database covers a wide variety of topics/subjects, and searches can be restricted by grade (using, for instance, "g9"). Science Curriculum Resource Center: Junior Edition The World Almanac® for Kids Online Provides resources for homework, reports, and projects in a fun format while encouraging online research skills from a trusted source. Subjects include animals, American history, career ideas, countries of the world, environment, famous people, readers' corner, science corner, space & the solar system, the 50 states, U.S. history, and world history. Facts On File Science, history, curriculum resources, geography, health, career, and forms. Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia This database provides over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas. 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. 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 Science Online Presents a broad range of scientific disciplines through extensive definitions, essays, diagrams, biographies, and experiments. 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/subjects, and searches can be restricted by grade (using, for instance, "g9"). Sports Curriculum Resource Center: Junior Edition The World Almanac® for Kids Online Provides resources for homework, reports, and projects in a fun format while encouraging online research skills from a trusted source. Subjects include animals, American history, career ideas, countries of the world, environment, famous people, readers' corner, science corner, space & the solar system, the 50 states, U.S. history, and world history. Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia This database provides over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas. 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. 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/subjects, and searches can be restricted by grade (using, for instance, "g9"). Technology Curriculum Resource Center: Junior Edition The World Almanac® for Kids Online Provides resources for homework, reports, and projects in a fun format while encouraging online research skills from a trusted source. Subjects include animals, American history, career ideas, countries of the world, environment, famous people, readers' corner, science corner, space & the solar system, the 50 states, U.S. history, and world history. Facts On File Science, history, curriculum resources, geography, health, career, and forms. 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. 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 Science Online Presents a broad range of scientific disciplines through extensive definitions, essays, diagrams, biographies, and experiments. 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/subjects, and searches can be restricted by grade (using, for instance, "g9").
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