New Brunswick Free Public Library

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New Brunswick NJ 08901
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New Brunswick Free Public Library

Kids' Reference

Looking for information?

Try these databases:

  • EBSCO Kid Search (grades 3-6)
    (Access limited to in library use, or accessed through JerseyClicks.com)
    With categories such as Animals, In the News, Science, Math, and Geography, this database is useful for students who are having difficulty with their homework. Students can browse through the Dictionary or Encyclopedia features or search for an image that relates to their assignment.
  • Junior Reference Collection
    (To access this database from home, enter your library card number for your log-in number.)
    Find information on world history, literature, science, geography, and much more.
  • Kids Infobits
    (To access this database from home, enter your library card number for your log-in number.)
    Search for info on subjects such as plants, people, and geography.
  • Seachasaurus (for ages 3 - 7)
    (Access limited to in library use, or accessed through JerseyClicks.com)
    Ebsco's useful service will help both children and their parents by enabling them to search thousands of articles, an online general encyclopedia, and a ton of information about animals from around the world.
  • World Book Online for Kids
    This site offers easy-to-read articles, engaging multimedia, games and science projects for younger children. It also includes animated tutorials for different online skills, and printable teaching worksheets and lesson plans.
  • World Book Enciclopedia Estudiantil
    This database is ideal for Spanish-speaking children. Its visual dictionary and bilingual features provide content for young learners switching between Spanish and English.

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Also, check out the subjects below for more specific information!

Arts

Art History

Art

Computer art

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Biography

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Language Arts

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Math

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Science

Science Fair Ideas

Weather

Biology and health

Earth Science

Chemistry

The Environment

Dinosaurs

Space

Other

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Social Studies

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