SMS Library - Research Resources

Online Databases & Helpful Websites

Biographies

• A&E Biographies

Current News & Media

• AJR Newslink
• CNN World News
• IPL: Newspapers & magazines
• NY Times
• Reuter's Wire Service
• USA Today
• Virtual Newspaper
• Washington Post

Curriculum Resources

• Archive.org
• Digital History
• Discovery Channel

Dictionaries/Thesaurus

• Merriam-Webster's Dictionary
• Roget's Thesaurus

ELA - General Reference Sites

• Reference Desk
• TeachingBooks
• WWW Virtual Library

Encyclopedia

• Britannica
• Columbia Encyclopedia

Library Connection

• Destiny: Lynbrook online catalog
• Internet Public Library
• Nassau Library System Online Catalog

Homework/Study Websites

• Education Index
• Fact Monster: The go-to site on every subject

Math

• National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Quotations

• Bartlett's Familiar Quotations: A dictionary of quotations

Science

• Envirolink: Up-to-date environmental information and news
• Dana Publications: Formerly BrainyKids Online. This site of the American Society for Engineering Education provides free materials for teachers and students that introduce those in grades K-12 to careers in engineering.
• Science News for Kids: Online periodical for kids about science news
• Science Odyssey: Science magazine for young adults

Social Studies

• History Channel
• NARA | U.S. National Archives & Records Administration: Find primary source documents here
• National Geographic
• National Museum of American History: Offers online exhibitions, behind-the-scenes glimpses into collections.

Statistics - Almanacs

• Information Please Almanac