Reference and Reading Resources
Information is the key to education, and education is a combination of learning 'how', memorizing the basics and...knowing where to look everything else up! It makes more sense to be intimately familiar with the contents and categories of the reference materials available, than to try to remember every fact about every subject known to man; someone with access to a good reference collection and the experience and expertise to use it is invaluable. From the knowledge of the ancients, to the latest scientific breakthroughs, it's all at your fingertips with the right references. Learn more about reference sites online with the links below.
All Words
Find the meaning of any word, in six different languages! Includes a Word of the Day, a crossword solver and audio files for pronunciations.
Artlex.com
An arts dictionary for those needing information on art production, criticism, history, aesthetics or education. Alphabetic and easy to use.
Ask Jeeves for Kids
If you're stumped on a school assignment, Ask Jeeves for Kids is here to help. Type in your question, and Jeeves will point you to the answer.
British Library, United Kingdom
You don't have to be doing homework to find this online library valuable. Its text, pictures and exhibits will keep you fascinated for hours.
Colors of India: Sundial Information Guide
Even the most advanced science isn't much more accurate than the sundial when it comes to keeping time. Related concepts, history and poems.
Cyber Sleuth: Children's Educational Resources Guide
A huge, entertaining educational directory to help you out with all kinds of questions. Select a topic by category, or use their search box.
Deaf World Web: American Sign Language Dictionary
Learn ASL! Animations show you how to sign words -- just click on the letter of the alphabet to find what you want. Signs in seven languages.
Encyberpedia Online
From the Professional Baseball League to graphics for calculus, this page will find it. Sites from all over the web, categorized by subject.
Farmers Almanac
Packed with weather predictions, astronomy and folklore, this almanac will point out the best days to bake, fish and do lot of other things.
Geo Systems: Daylight Saving Time Guide
About 70 countries observe daylight savings time, to conserve electricity. Look here, and see the countries that take this idea seriously.
InfoPlease.com: Children's Almanac and Information Guide
An almanac for kids, covering a bunch of topics, from geography to sports to fun facts like what happened this day in history and who was born.
Instantweb.com: Dictionary of Computing
Find anything related to computers in this online dictionary. Search by keyword for acronyms, jargon, tools, architecture and anything else!
Instituto de F'sica, Brazil: English-Portuguese Dictionary
This dictionary will help you with this greeting, along with other translations of useful phrases.
Internet Public Library: Youth Information Guide
You'll bookmark this one for sure. Covers just about everything, from dictionaries to poison prevention, all conveniently presented by topic.
iTools.com: Research-It
This data-packed resource can offer what you need, like biographical, financial, language and geographical tools -- all searchable, all free.
Let's Find Out: Knowledge Adventure Encyclopedia
Nothing could be easier than this all-in-one encyclopedia. Find information either by clicking on a list of subjects or using the search tool.
Merriam Webster: Word Central
Words can be fun. This page has games and a daily buzzword, with a student dictionary. Or build your own secret dictionary with made-up words.
NetLingo.com - The Internet Dictionary
NetLingo is an award-winning dictionary of Internet terms. It contains thousands of words and definitions that describe the online world of business, technology, and communication. :^)
Religious Tolerance
So many religions -- so little time. Learn about faiths throughout the world with this site covering everything from Christianity to voodoo.
S9.com: Notable Citizens Biographical Dictionary
Meet more than 27,000 people who have influenced our world; this is a valuable classroom resource that sheds light on famous personalities.
United States Central Intelligence Agency: World Fact Book
This is the source for maps, geographical or demographic information, plus data on the U. N. system, environmental agreements and other facts.
United States National Institute of Standards and Technology: A Walk Through Time
Learn how humans have kept track of the years, days and minutes, explore old calendars and clocks, along with other devices from modern days.
United States Naval Observatory: Directorate of Time
The official source of time for the Department of Defense and United States. Also features moon phases, zone conversions and the correct time.
University of California, San Diego: Bennet Yee: Hypertext Webster Information Guide
Simple but effective, this page lets you access various dictionary services on the net. You don't even have to spell it right for this tool.
University of Chicago, Illinois: French-English Dictionary
Translate English words to French or vice-versa with this helpful dictionary. Just plug in your word, and you'll have your answer in seconds.
University of Massachusetts, Boston: John F. Kennedy Library and Museum
Dedicated to JFK, this library online brings you documents, pictures and sound files. Listen to speeches, read famous quotes and much more.
World Book Encyclopedia: Measuring Time Guide
Time. We all live by it, but it's tough to define. Make sense out of a concept that rules our lives with links that explain the whole notion.