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Homework Helpers

KPL staff-selected resources. We welcome your comments and suggestions.

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KPL Website and Catalog Topics

Databases (most require KPL library card)

Biographies Plus (Home Access)

Current Biography, World Author Series, World Artists, Nobel Prize Winners, and other biographical books. Searchable by name, profession, place of birth, gender, race/ethnicity and keyword. 

Biography Resource Center (Home Access)

Biographical information of contemporary & historical figures.

Culture Grams Online (Home Access)

Information on world countries and territories, includes maps, recipes, symbols, current time, currency and famous people. 

Current Issues: Reference Shelf Plus (Home Access)

100 most frequently researched topics on social, scientific, health, political, and global issues.  Full text.

eLibrary Elementary

Full text articles geared for grades 1-6.  In library only or via Mel for home access.

eLibrary Plus (Electric Library Plus) (Home Access)

Full text articles, plus maps and pictures and TV and radio transcripts

Facts on File (Home Access)

Full text Facts On File from 1980. Includes World News Digest (formerly Facts.com), Issues and Controversies, and Today's Science.

Gale Virtual Reference Library

Full text reference books on business, history, science, environment, medicine, and multicultural studies.

InfoTrac All Using PowerSearch

Magazines, journals, newspapers, reference books, ebooks available in the library or at home with your KPL library card or with your Michigan Driver's License or ID by going to Mel.org
Includes Computer Database; Custom Newspapers; General Reference Center Gold; Grand Rapids Press; Expanded Academic ASAP; General Business File ASAP; Legal Trac; InfoTrac Onefile; Health Reference Center Academic ASAP

Kids InfoBits (Home Access)

Full text articles for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade.

Learning Express eBooks Collection

Study guides and test-preparation books to help prepare to advance in school, or pass licensing, certification, or competitive entry-level exams.

Learning Express Library

Online study test for the SAT, ASVAB, Civil Service, GED, ESL and many others.  Available in the library and at home to KPL library card holders.  New users must register on Learning Express at the library. Once registered, Learning Express Library can be accessed from home. Also available to Michigan residents with a Michigan driver's license or ID from MeL.org. 

Literature Resource Center

Information on authors and literary movements and themes, inlcudes Contemporary Authors, Dictionary of Literary Biography and Contemporary Literary Criticism

SIRS Discoverer

Full text articles for grades 1-6 on various subjects-countries, environment, health, history, notable people, science, social issues, sports, and technology.   OR Access via MeL.org. with your Michigan driver's license or ID.

SIRS Renaissance

Full text articles on the following topics: architecture and design, culture, literature, multimedia, music, performing arts, philosophy and religion, and visual arts. OR Access via MeL.org. with your Michigan driver's license or ID

Student Resource Center (Home Access)

Literature, history, and science, includes DISCovering Authors, DISCovering Science, DISCovering World History, DISCovering U.S. History, DISCovering Biography, Exploring Shakespeare and Exploring Poetry

World Book Encyclopedia (Home Access)

Articles from the World Book Encyclopedia.  Includes related articles from major newspapers and magazines. Graphic and multimedia enhancements, including photographs, maps, illustrations, tables, animations, and audio/video clips.

Community Resources

Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo

Great Minds of Tomorrow

Hispanic American Council of Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo Communities In Schools

Kalamazoo Dream Center

Kalamazoo Literacy Council

Nazareth Reading Center

Salvation Army - Tutorial Program

SLD Learning Center

Western Michigan University

Websites

Ask an Expert

Hundreds of real world experts, ranging from astronauts to zookeepers, have volunteered to answer your questions for free.

Barron's Booknotes - Book Summaries

Literature summaries of many classical books, plus information about the author's life, historical contexts, and suggestions for futher reading.

Edu-Station from Disney

Resources for both educators and kids, including cyberlesson plans and fun ways to explore social studies, math, and science.

High School Ace

Interactive learning center for high school students.

Homework Center (Multnomah County Library Homework Links)

Locate homework help. Features a list of links covering academic subjects like art, biology, geography, literature, history, math, and science.

Homework Center from WZZM TV

Access to several search engines for students to navigate web resources, online reference tools, and information links.

Homework Spot

A K-12 educational and homework portal.

Homework Tools from Kids on the Web

Reference tools like dictionaries, writing style guides, or encyclopedias. Links to web resources that help students with their homework assignments.

KOL Homework Help Jr.

A directory of educator-reviewed Web sites for children in kindergarten, 1st grade and 2nd grade


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