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Premium Library Databases
* Library Card number required for access outside the library.
Encyclopedia Britannica Online
Features four complete encyclopedias plus a dictionary, thesaurus, news headlines from around the world, web links selected by Britannica editors, a world atlas, timelines and much more!
for Kids
to access outside the library
InfoTrac - Gale Group Databases
Magazines, journals, newspapers, reports and books. Current information with access to back files (1980-present).
- InfoTrac OneFile
- General Reference Center Gold
- Health and Wellness Resource Center and Alternative Health
- Health Reference Center Academic
- General Business File ASAP
- What Do I Read Next?
- Informe (Espanol)
- Computer Technology
- Expanded Academic ASAP
- Kids' Edition - K12
- Junior Edition - K12
- Junior Reference Collection
- Student Edition - K12
- Professional Education
eBooks
eBooks are electronic versions of printed books - popular topics
including general reference, technology, sports, law, classic works of
literature and history - which can be viewed online on any PC connected
to the Internet. You can browse our Net Library eBooks for quick
research and reference or check them out and read them at your leisure.
Visit or Call any Hernando County Public Library to sign up for a new Net Library account. Once your account is established you may access the Net Library any time - anywhere.
User name = library card number. Password = your choice.http://www.netlibrary.com/Login.aspx
Marshall Cavendish Digital
Reference resource for student research - covers a wide array of subjects and interests within the school curriculum.
http://www.marshallcavendishdigital.com
ProQuest - New York Times Historical and Current Collections
Online information and learning provides access to newspapers,
periodicals, dissertations, reprints of journal articles, Phone fiche
telephone directories, out-of-print books, and other offerings in
paper, microform, and digital formats. Full-text articles from 1986
with archived info expanding daily.
http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?RQT=301&UserID=IPAuto&Passwd=IPAuto&AUID=253486
Testing & Education Reference Center
Taking a college entrance or licensing exam? Looking for a college or graduate school? Need help finding scholarships? Use this database to search thousands of college and graduate school entries. Identify scholarships that meet their financial needs. Take on-line practice tests and use test prep eBooks to obtain your education goals.
http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/hernandocpl?db=TERC
Recommended Websites
* Library Card number not required.
Language Arts and Social Studies
Exploring Florida History
Florida social studies resources including maps, documents (primary sources) and selected links.
http://www.fcit.usf.edu/florida/
Online Sunshine for Kids
Sponsored by the Florida Senate. Designed for teens and younger
children to learn about the state of Florida and its government with
games, puzzles and historical information.
http://www.flsenate.gov/kids/home.html
Online Writing Lab
Award winning website covers grammar, sentence structure, etc.
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/index2.html
Today in History
Events in American history, from the Library of Congress.
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/
Webgrammar
Writing center, grammar basics, writing tips and more.
http://www.webgrammar.com
Science and Math
A+ Math
Interactive review, practice and challenge activities are available.
http://www.aplusmath.com
Animal Fact Guide
Learn all sorts of interesting facts about the animals roaming our planet.
http://www.animalfactguide.com
Cells Alive!
All about plant cells, animal cells and cell cycles.
http://www.cellsalive.com/students.htm
Chemicool
Cool website featuring an interactive Periodic table and a searchable Chemistry dictionary.
http://www.chemicool.com
Cool Math
Math games and activities for all ages.
http://www.coolmath.com
EPA - Window to My Environment
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in partnership with state and
local governments allows users to obtain local information about
environmental issues.
http://www.epa.gov/
Everyday Mysteries
Developed by the Library of Congress answers to life's most interesting
questions such as: why do camels have humps? why do our joints pop?
http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/
Horizon Magic Porthole
Take a virtual look into the fascinating and fragile world of coral reefs.
http://magicporthole.org/
Inventors Hall of Fame
Search the Hall of Fame inductee library, or browse information by inventor, invention, induction date and by decade.
http://www.invent.org/hall_of_fame/1_1_search.asp
Multiplication Help
Multiplication practice, activity sheets and create flash cards here.
http://www.aplusmath.com
National Geographic Homework Help
Pictures, articles, maps, and more on a variety of subjects.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/homework
Weather Classroom
Weather related lesson plans, homework help and more.
http://www.weatherclassroom.com
General
AllRefer.com
Encyclopedia and other reference sources on a wide variety of subjects.
http://reference.allrefer.com/
Awesome Library
Library organizes the Web with 23,000 carefully reviewed resources, including the top 5 percent in education.
http://www.awesomelibrary.org/
BBC - Languages
Free online language instruction in French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Greek and Chinese. Includes audio, video, learning games and more.
http://bbc.co.uk/languages/
Fact Monster
Atlas, almanac, dictionary, encyclopedia and more.
http://www.factmonster.com/
FCAT
Resources for parents and teachers, helps students learn about and practice skills tested on the FCAT.
FCAT Explorer
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence (FREE)
Over 30 Federal agencies provide educational resources ranging from the arts to vocational education.
http://www.free.ed.gov
Florida Department of Education
General Information about the FCAT with links to publications, results, and sample test items.
http://fcat.fldoe.org/
FirstGov for Kids
Search for all kinds of government information.
http://www.kids.gov/
Foreign Languages
The Modern Foreign Languages site features fresh, fun and effective ways to teach and learn languages.
http://www.modernforeignlanguages.co.uk/
Fun School
Music games, brain builders, coloring pages and more.
http://www.funschool.com/
Homework Help from Discovery School
Over 700 Websites to help you with your homework, topics include art, music, science, health, computers and more.
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/homeworkhelp/index.html
Inventors Hall of Fame
Search the Hall of Fame inductee library, or browse information by inventor, invention, induction date and by decade.
http://www.invent.org/hall_of_fame/1_1_search.asp
Merriam Webster Online
Dictionary, thesaurus and more.
http://www.webster.com/
OSLIS APA/MLA Citation Maker
Citation generator for both APA and MLA formats.
APA - http://secondary.oslis.org/resources/cm/apacitations/
MLA - http://secondary.oslis.org/resources/cm/mlacitationss/
School Time Games
Fun learning activities for students, ages 9 and up.
http://www.schooltimegames.com/
Sunshine State Reading List
Books on the Florida Sunshine State Young Readers Award List. Includes titles from past years, and more.
http://myssyra.org/default.html
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