Research Tools for Grades K-8

Resources available through GALILEO:

Explora for Elementary: Research portal for Elementary students.
Explora for Middle School: Research portal for Middle School students.

Kids Search: Is designed for students in grades K through 5.  It provides information on nonfiction books, animals, historic information to name a few.

Kids.gov: Provides links to thousands of web pages from government agencies, schools, and educational organizations intended for kids and is grouped by grade level and subject.
KidsClick! Web Search for Kids: Contains links to sites for kids on different topics such as current events, science, math, fine arts, sports and recreation to name few.
World Almanac for Kids: Includes biographies, encyclopedia entries, facts and statistics on topics such as arts and entertainment, U.S. cities and states, people in the news, the nations of the world, sports, the environment, vital statistics, science and technology and computers.
Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia (for children): Is a general encyclopedia in Searchasaurus, contains general information appropriate for students.