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Just for Kids

Looking for a Good Book?  |  Homework Help  |  Games  |  Display Your Stuff

Looking for a good book?

  • Children's Pick
  • Would you like to tell us about a book you read?
  • NoveList K-8 Plus - Fiction & nonfiction booklists, what to read next, grades K-8.
  • TumbleBooks - Listen to picture books online.

Homework Help

  • EBSCO Primary Search - Full-text magazine articles, grades K-8.
  • Fact Monster from Information Please Almanac.  - An almanac, dictionary, atlas, and encyclopedia online for the answers to tons of questions.
  • Kids Click!  - Websites picked just for kids by librarians.
  • Learning Express Library  - Includes practice tests and study guides for elementary and middle school students, along with ACT, PSAT and SAT practice tests.
  • MUZZY Online - A fun way for kids to learn Spanish, French, English, German, and Italian.

Games

  • PBS Kids  - Have fun with your favorite PBS characters: Barney, Elmo, Arthur, Clifford, and more.
  • Dav Pilkey's Extra-Crunchy Website o' Fun  - Don't miss this site of fun activities and groovy games.
  • Funbrain.com  - Try "Math Baseball", "Grammar Gorillas", and lots of other educational games.
  • Magic School Bus  - Games, quizzes and fun trips with Ms. Frizzle.
  • National Geographic Kids  - Interactive adventures, geography mazes, mystery photos, and more.
  • Official Roald Dahl Website  - Games and other fun stuff from Dahl's books.
  • Reading Planet  - Writing and reading fun, by Reading is Fundamental.
  • Seussville Games  - Lots of fun games with Dr. Seuss characters.

Display Your Stuff

  • Do you collect rocks?  Legos?  Dolls?  Stickers?
  • Would you like to show your collection to other kids? 
  • We have six display cases in the children's department just the right size for your collection.
  • To sign-up, email us at childrens@tufl.info or call 217-367-4069.
 

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