The following web sites will help you search for information on the internet. Remember that whenever you use information written by someone else, you must always cite your source and give credit to the author. ALSO...you cannot always trust information you find on the internet. Check out the sites in the Evaluating Web Sites section to see if the web sites you are using are trustworthy.

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Search Engines and Other Research Tools	There are many types of search tools to research online. Some are keyword search tools where you have to type in what you are looking for. Some are arranged so you search by category such as sports, geography, or history.
	Ask Jeeves for Kids -- A keyword search engine. Type in the word or words you are looking for, or type in a question.
	Yahooligans -- Another keyword search for kids. If you scroll down, there are some categories you can click on, too.
	Kid's Search Tools -- Several different keyword search engines on one site. This way, you don't have to click around to others!
	Google -- Keyword or phrase search engine.
	SuperKids Directory -- Search by category.
	All in One Search Tool Site -- This site has searches for different subjects, dictionaries, thesauruses, biographies, authors, and maps.
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Evaluating Websites
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Encyclopedias	Little Explorers Picture Dictionary -- Great simple encyclopedia for beginning researchers.
	World Book Online -- Great all-in-one resource. Type in a search criteria or click around to look at other options.
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Topeka Public Library	Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library -- Search the Topeka l ibrary to see if books that you want are available.
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Other Research Tools	Biography.com - Sponsored by A&E. Short bios on many famous people.
	Library of Congress -- Search by browsing through the different category links.
	Smithsonian Education -- Search this cool site by clicking on a topic on the left side of the page.
	Internet Public Library -- Search by keyword or by browsing through the categories. To have more results on your keyword search, select All of the IPL on the pull-down menu next to the search bar.
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Clip Art	Pics4Learning -- Pictures for school use. Browse by topic or use the search bar in the right corner of the page.
	Library of Congress -- Linked to the Prints and Photos section of the Library of Congress website. Click the blue button that says Search the Catalog to start your search.
	Clipart for Kids -- Browse for clip art by clicking on the different categories. Make sure to scroll down so you see the whole page.
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