Computer Homework Centers | Library Research Tools  |  Biography & History  |  English & Language Arts | World Maps & Facts  |  Local Information  |  Math  |  Science
 

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Computer Homework Centers

Homework computers are available for teen students at the Main Library, and East Valley Branch. The Homework Centers will be open after school with computers dedicated for research, study and writing assignments.

Find out more.

Library Research Tools

• Search the Library Catalog
  Look for books, movies, CDs and more.  Need some tips on how to search?  Check out our Using the Catalog instructions.
   
• Research/Write a Paper
  Check out our step-by-step guide to researching and writing a paper.
   
• World Book Online
  Search for encyclopedia articles, biographical information, and even tips on how to do research.
  
   

Search for Magazine/Newspaper Articles

• Gale's General OneFile
  Check out this magazine and newspaper article database. Not in the library? Be sure to have your library card number on hand.
   

Biography & History

• Biography.com
  Famous people throughout history.
   
• Best of History Websites
  Search by time period.
   
• Gale Biography Resource Center
  This database includes biographical information on over 300,000 people throughout history and around the world.
   
• History Net
  Just type in your topic and go.
   
• Primary Sources Links
  Got a History project coming up? Here is a list of links and descriptions for various primary sources on the web.
   

English & Language Arts

• A+ Research and Writing
  How to write a research paper.
   
• Bartleby.com
  Find quotations, poems, biographies, and more.
   
• Literary Criticism
  Find criticism and biographies by author.
   
• Spark Notes
  Online study guides that provide plot overview, themes, and analysis of major characters for hundreds of books.

World Maps & Facts

• CIA Factbook
  Country information.
   
• 50 States.com
  Facts on all 50 states.
   
• Quick Maps
  Find maps of countries and continents.
   

Local Information

• Escondido Local History
  Find out all about historic Escondido.
   
• Official California Government Site
  Need to find the names of your local politicians?  Want to get a driver's license?  Get info here.
   

Math

• A+ Math
  Practice math skills.
   
• Create a Graph
  This site makes graphs for you.
   
• Webmath
  Instant solutions to your math problems.
   

Science

• NetFrog
  Virtual frog dissection.
   
• Tree of Life
  For taxonomy homework.
   
• Online Biology Book
  Includes chapter of contents and pictures.
   
• General Chemistry Online
  E-mail questions, take online tutorials, and more.
   
• PhysLINK
  The ultimate physics resource.
   
• Science Net
  Toronto Public Library's list of science links.
  
  

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