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HelpNow! BrainFuse Live Homework Help

Got Homework? Get HelpNow! Click the link above to get free online homework help from expert tutors. Tutoring Help is provided in all core subjects for grades 3-12.

You will need an Oxnard Public Library Card to use BrainFuse HelpNow live homework help.  After clicking on the link, you will be asked for your Patron ID.  Enter the number from the back of your library card. 

SEARCHASAURUS

Elementary school students can look up information from general and animal encyclopedias, use a dictionary, download pictures to use for reports, and use "Primary Search" to find magazine articles.  Primary Search hint: Place a check in the box that says "Please only find full text articles," and your results will list complete articles, not just short summaries.

You will need an Oxnard Public Library Card to use Searchasaurus.  After clicking on the link, you will be asked for your Patron ID.  Enter the number (without spaces) from the back of your library card.  Select "Searchasaurus" from the list of options and you are on your way!

KIDS SEARCH

This is another option students can use to find research from magazines, general and animal encyclopedias, and images to use in reports. Kids Search hint: Select the "Detailed Search"  link for more search options.  For example, place a check in the box that says "Full text", and your results will list complete articles, not just short summaries.  You can also limit by publication date and document type.

You will need an Oxnard Public Library Card to use Kids Search. After clicking on the link, you will be asked for your Patron ID.  Enter the number (without spaces) from the back of your library card.  Select the link for "Kids Search" and begin!

Multnomah County Library Homework Links (English)    (Español)

These sites were selected to assist K-12 students and their teachers.  The directory is easy to use and has good information literacy materials.

Fact Monster: Online Children's Almanac

This online almanac for children is provided by Information Please, which has a general almanac website at www.infoplease.com.  In addition to world and United States statistics, this site also offers a homework center and topics such as "Today in History".

Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids

The U.S. Government Printing Office uses Benjamin Franklin to guide K-12 students through the intricacies of the U.S. Government.  It provides information about the nation and its states, historical documents, branches of government, how a law is made, national versus state government, the election process, and more.  Of great value is a list of links (by agency, alphabetical, or subject) to all U.S. government web sites for kids.

Your Dictionary.com

This site offers dictionaries in many different languages, as well as language courses, specialty dictionaries, glossaries, translations, grammar guides, a thesaurus, abbreviations, and much more.  Students are most likely to use it for quick English-language definitions, which include a pronunciation key, word origins, and other forms of the word.

California State Science Fair

This long list of links to science fair materials and projects is provided by the California State Science Fair, which is hosted by the California Science Center.

CIA World Factbook

Students using this frequently updated site select a country from the drop-down menu.  Each country's entry includes an image of the flag, a map, and information about geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, and more.

POTUS: Presidents of the United States

This page is provided by the Internet Public Library and contains biographical information about every President and First Lady, as well as presidential background information, election results, cabinet members, notable events, and other points of interest.

Stately Knowledge

This is the Internet Public Library's collection of facts about the states.  In addition to individual state information and links to official state web pages, there is also a chart that compares state population and size, the dates when the states entered the Union, and a listing of state capitals, largest cities, birds and flowers.

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