Homework Help
Elementary School • Social Studies
America the Beautiful http://0-atb.grolier.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/
Everything you need for your state report!
CultureGrams - Kids Edition http://0-online.culturegrams.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/secure/kids/index.php
Select a country from the menu, or explore your way to a country or state. Learn all about the country or state. Includes photos, videos, interviews, famous people, recipes, flags, graphs and tables
U.S. History - Kids InfoBits http://0-galenet.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/servlet/KidsInfoBits?subTopic=U.S.%2BHistory&locID=lvccld_main&topic=History%252C%2BGovernment%2B%2526%2BSocial%2BStudies&ste=3
Art
Picturing America http://picturingamerica.neh.gov/index.php?sec=home
Gain a deeper appreciation of our country's history and character through the study and understanding of its art.
Maps and Flags
Maps and More http://0-www.worldbookonline.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/pl/forkids/mapsandmore
Provides an interactive map, a world atlas and outline maps and flags.
U.S.Maps in the News http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/united_states.html
Reading about something that's happening a long way away? Want to see where it is? Here's maps of places in today's news!
Image Galleries
Life Magazines Digital Images http://images.google.com/hosted/life
Life magazine's photo archive is now available online. Over 2 million images are available dating back to the 1750's. Images can be used for personal use.
American History
Colonial Kids http://library.thinkquest.org/J002611F/
Come learn about life in Colonial times!
Our Nation http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/nation/
What is the United States? Fun facts and more!
Pioneers http://library.thinkquest.org/6400/
When the Europeans first came to America, they only lived near the Atlantic Ocean. Find out about how they explored, and settled the entire continent.
Printables
National Geographic Coloring Pages http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/topics/coloring-pages/?ar_a=5
Great coloring pages on landmarks, ecosystems,and underwater worlds.
Explorers
Explorer http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|9780756635503&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Provides detailed information on the world of exploration, from early expeditions to high-tech trips into space.
Countries & Cultures
For Country information see subject Countries & Cultures http://lvccld.org/homeworkhelp/prek-5/topics.cfm?age=2&subj=68
Geography & Maps
Cities http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|9780756673772&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Introduces the world's most fascinating, fast-paced cities and how they grow and function, including suburbs, shanty towns, and high-rise business districts.
Desert http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|9780756635473&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Provides an introduction to the harsh world of hot and cold deserts and the people, plants, and animals that live in them.
Geography - Kid InfoBits http://0-galenet.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/servlet/KidsInfoBits?locID=lvccld_main&topic=Geography&ste=2
States (All)
Blackbirch Kid's Visual Reference of the United States http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|9781410304810&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Covers all 50 states as well as U.S. territories and possessions. Coverage includes geography, state history, population, ethnic groups, natural resources, famous natives, and vital statistics.
Coloring Book of Flags http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/cbk-us.html
Black and white state flags, ready for you to color!
Nevada - see Homework Help subject Nevada http://www.lvccld.org/hh_new/topics.cfm?age=2&subj=53
Government & Politics
Ben's Guide to US Government for Kids http://bensguide.gpo.gov/
Pick your grade level, then learn more about your government!
Government and Politics - Kids InfoBits http://0-galenet.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/servlet/KidsInfoBits?subTopic=Government%2B%2526%2BPolitics&locID=lvccld_main&topic=History%252C%2BGovernment%2B%2526%2BSocial%2BStudies&ste=3
Virtual Tour of the White House http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/whtour/
Visit the White House - from your computer!
Americans
Culture Quest - North America http://www.ipl.org/div/cquest/northamerica/northamerica.html
Tour North America, and find out cool facts about people who live in in the United States & Cananda!
States: Northeast - Mid-Altanic States
New Jersey http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|9781608702619&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Surveys the history, geography, government, economy, and people of New Jersey.
American History - Revolutionary War
American Revolution http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|9780756635336&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Provides information on the American war for independence: the battles and leaders, soldiers and heroes, scoundrels and patriots.
American Revolution Reference Library http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|9780787691479&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
This 4-vol. set supplies the in-depth information about the American Revolution that students and researchers need for class assignments and reports.
Our Nation's Location http://bensguide.gpo.gov/k-2/nation/
Were is America? Can you find it on a globe?
Career Info
Jobs & Careers - Kids InfoBits http://0-galenet.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/servlet/KidsInfoBits?vrsn=127&subTopic=Jobs%2B%2526%2BCareers&locID=lvccld_main&topic=People&ste=3
States: Northeast - New England
Connecticut http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|5SOT&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Surveys the history, geography, government, economy, and people of Connecticut.
Massachusetts http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|5RSH&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Surveys the history, geography, government, economy, and people of Massachusetts.
States: Midwest - East North Central
Illinois http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|5SJP&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Surveys the history, geography, government, economy, and people of Illinois.
Indiana http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|5RVU&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Surveys the history, geography, government, economy, and people of Indiana.
Michigan http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|5SRD&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Surveys the history, geography, government, economy, and people of Michigan.
States: South - South Atlantic
Delaware http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|5RUG&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Provides an overview of the state of Delaware, from geography and history to a discussion of its government and economy
Maryland http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|5SAS&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Surveys the history, geography, government, economy, and people of Maryland.
Virginia http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|5SGR&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Surveys the history, geography, government, economy, and people of Virginia.
States: South - Coastal
Florida http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|5SIG&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Surveys the history, geography, government, economy, and people of Florida.
North Carolina http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|5RTH&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Provides an overview of the state of North Carolina, from geography and history to a discussion of its government and economy.
South Carolina http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|5RXR&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Surveys the history, geography, government, economy, and people of South Carolina.
States: South - East South Central
Alabama http://www.alabama.gov/portal/secondary.jsp?id=~kidsPage
States: West - Mountain (North)
Colorado http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|5SLU&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Surveys the history, geography, government, economy, and people of Colorado
States: West - Mountain (South)
Arizona http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|5SQJ&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Surveys the history, geography, government, economy, and people of Arizona.
Nevada - see subject Nevada http://lvccld.org/homeworkhelp/prek-5/topics.cfm?age=2&subj=53
States: West - Pacific
California http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|5SAI&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Surveys the history, geography, government, economy, and people of California.
Alaska http://www.alaska.gov/kids/
Hawaii http://www.atozkidsstuff.com/hawaii.html
States: South - West South Central
Arkansas http://portal.arkansas.gov/education/Pages/educationKidZone.aspx
Texas http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|5SPD&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=aboutBook&p=GVRL&sw=w
Surveys the history, geography, government, economy, and people of Texas.
Middle Ages - Daily Life
Castle http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|9780756635442&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Describes the castles of the Middle Ages and the lives of the people who lived in them.
Knight http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|9780756635602&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Provides information on the world and lives of knights.
Communities & Places
People and Places http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|9781593398262&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Discusses commonly visited places and locales in a neighborhood, city, and country as well as the many forms of transportation that are used to get there.
Boats & Ships
Shipwreck http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|9780756635732&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Provides an introduction to the world's most significant shipwrecks and their lost cargoes and treasures.