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Hollymead Library Online Resources
Research & Learn
BrainPOP Animated Science, Health, Technology, Math, Social Studies, Arts & Music and English movies, quizzes, activity pages and school homework help for K-12 kids.
For K-3 students
Research articles, videos, photographs, illustrations and interactive timelines in 4 encyclopedias with age appropriate text.
An award winning pre-K to grade 3 database for reading and research. It includes built-in reading and research tools for emerging readers, games and multimedia
Biographies, Mythology, American History, Science, Countries and Cultures, Essential Information
A dynamic, authoritative, and publicly accessible reference work about Virginia history and culture; a publication-in-progress of the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities.
This database focuses on the countries of the world. It is provided by the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library so you will need a library card to use it.
A collection of databases that provide free 24/7 access to resources such as newspapers, magazine and journal articles, and books such as encyclopedias. Materials are available for all age ranges and interests.
Safe search engine that can find images too!
A fun and safe search for kids, by kids! KidRex searches emphasize kid-related webpages from across the entire
Fun, educational, and safe web portal for students of all ages, with a range of content from homework help to games.
Kids Click is a web search site designed for kids by librarians, with kid-safe results.
Kidtopia is a directory and search engine including only websites recommended by teachers, librarians, and library and educational consortia.
Internet search engine for students. It searches only credible Web sites approved by Internet research experts.
Safe Search for Kids is the child friendly search engine where safe search is always ‘on’.
Dictionaries for learners of all ages
Word Power and language fun!
Code & Create
Teaches computer programming in a 3D environment.
A web-based 3D CAD tool. It is simple-to-use with robust design capabilities.
Tutorials designed for all ages in over 45 languages
Code Monster teaches kids and adults a little about Javascript programming! Follow the instructions and do what Code Monster says.
Explore the connection between design, science, engineering and the things we use in everyday life
A safe online community for you to discover new passions, level up their skills, and meet fearless geeks just like you.
A design resource and showcase for kids, parensts & teachers.
For makers, crafters, inventors, tinkerers, and amateur scientists.
The free QR-Code-Generator to create QR Codes with Logo, Color and vector formats.
Enter your quote, choose a style, and click Create.
Create stories, games, animations.
Tagxedo turns words -- famous speeches, news articles, slogans and themes, even your love letters -- into a visually stunning word clouds.
Download our files and build them with your lasercutter, 3D printer, or CNC.
A simple, online 3D design and 3D printing app for everyone.
Vocaroo is a shiny new service for sending voice messages across the interwebs.
Reading & Explore
The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) Book and Media Awards, including the Newbery, Caldecott, Sibert, Wilder, Carnegie, Batchelder, Belpré, Geisel, and Odyssey awards.
Popular picture books read aloud on video.
Helpful book-finding lists from Mid-Continent Public Library
Current events, news and non-fictional content for Common Core ELA, Science and Social Studies.
Featured titles plus many more eBooks in Arts, Biography, Environment, History, Science and other subjects.
Browse & search lists of book series for young readers.
Daily news and current events for kids
Streaming videos featuring famous people reading children's books aloud.
Hundreds of free audio stories, including traditional favorites, classic books, Greek myths, seasonal stories, and our own originals.
e-Books for students on all subjects and levels.
A free digital library of books that celebrate languages and cultures and cultivate a life-long love of reading.
Learn about current news and events shaping the world -- in a simple, engaging and interactive manner
Search & Discover
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Research Database Passwords
Click on the icon below and use your school username and password to access the research database passwords.
