Research Tools

Kids' Search Engines

These search engines are great for kids because they are compiled by librarians who insure that all the sites are safe and that the content is superior. Click on pictures to go to sites.

Tip: When doing research, go to more than one search engine to gather information.  Each search engine will give additional links to explore.

Online Encyclopedias          

Their articles have great web links!

Online Dictionaries

Most recent version of the American Heritage Dictionary includes pictures and sound.  Click on word and hear it pronounced!!

Find synonyms and antonyms here to improve your writing!

Research Databases provided by Madison/Oneida BOCES

To search the databases below, ask Mrs. Strebel for the passwords.

Grolier Encyclopedias: Americana, New Book of Knowledge and Popular Science

Documents from books, newspapers, magazines, pictures, maps...

Database of articles from over 280 magazines. Click on "Connect to Proquest direct"

50,000+ biographies from magazines, Junior Book of Authors Series, and Current Biographies

Can't find a good web site, go here!  Click on blue target-fast access for subscribers