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Helpful Links to Reliable Sites

Digital Passport
Evanston Public Library -
Click here to access research resources including Proquest news database and online books offered by BookFlix. No password needed when logging on within District 65..  EPL also provides the two research databases linked below.
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Encyclopedia Britannica Online provides easy to use and easy to find information on a variety of topics. 
Choose between the Children's version or Young Adults.
This database is made available through Evanston Public Library to those logging in through D65, or with an EPL card outside of school hours.

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​Click on this link to National Geographic Kids to enter this high quality website full of stunning photos and in-depth information about Earth's wildlife and people. Includes video clips, regular series, cartoons, games, and hands-on activities on a variety of topics.

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​​DK Find Out! - a safe place for students to find information and facts on almost everything from an acclaimed publisher. Perfect for K-2.

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 Play games and discover jokes, surveys, science questions, and fun crafts and recipes​ in Highlights Kids

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​National Geographic Kids World Atlas has 115 pages of full-size National Geographic maps help them locate and find out information on countries, cities, regions, and more.
​Skokie Public Library - includes online links to tutors, encyclopedias, and approved websites and databases.
Here are directions for using selected resources from our Homework Help page, including PebbleGo, CultureGrams, World Book, and Opposing Viewpoints. 
District 65 Library Databases
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​CLICK HERE to access this document of over 30 virtual field trips!



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​Merriam-Webster Word Central provides definitions, synonyms, games and much more with its student dictionary and thesaurus information. 

 Popular Sites, Safe but not as Trustworthy

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Fact Monster is geared towards children. It is owned by Infoplease and it contains several reference works under one umbrella, including the Columbia Encyclopedia, Random House Dictionary, an atlas and an almanac.
Ducksters is an educational site covering subjects such as history, science, geography, math, and biographies. Pages are written to be easy to read and understand. Activities including games, sports, movies, music, and more. Warning - there are ads.
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