Library and Research Sites

The New Summerfield Library provides a variety of media that students and teachers can use for their own needs that are appropriate for school work. Our library also includes computers that are available for the use by students and teachers to do school related work.

Researching Sites

MSN's Learning and Research (A great reference site)

EBSCO Research Databases (username is summerfield; password is ebsco)

America Writes for Kids is a great place to start when you're looking for good books to read and information on authors. "Its goal is to promote literacy and creativity by introducing young readers, parents, teachers, and librarians to the work of “real, live” children’s authors." (http://usawrites4kids.drury.edu)

Ask an Expert if you're doing a report and need information to get started, this site "connects you with hundreds of real world experts, ranging from astronauts to zookeepers. These experts have volunteered to answer your question for free!" (http://www.askanexpert.com/indexframe.htm)

 

Library-related Sites

Literature-Map (Have a favorite author? Want to know about other writers who create stories in the same style as your favorite author? If so, use this site.)