Q. My child is doing a project on American History. How can I help ensure they're using the best resources?

Library Subscription Resources

Here are resources that the library pays for - this information is NOT available on the WWW, so it's the best information possible. 

• WorldBook
• Scholastic Go

After School Resources & Reinforcement Exercises:

• American Presidency: A Glorious Burden 
  Learn about the many responsibilities of the U.S. president, decode the symbols on the presidential seal, and write your own letter to the president.
• Branches of Power 
  Use the US Constitution to restore the Tree of Democracy.
• Discover Maps: The United States & the World
  Discover places on the map based on quick quizzes.
• Geospy 
  Kids, test your geosmarts by identifying states, provinces, countries, and continents, and you'll earn full GeoSpy agent status in this game!
• Lewis and Clark Adventure
  Explore along the trail of Lewis & Clark to the Pacific Ocean.
• National Geographic Map Machine
  Use the online map to zoom in on a country or region. Also features an interactive climate change map and country profiles.
• Who Am I? A History Mystery
  Select a mystery character. Then find the objects that hold the key to their identity. Are you up for a challenge?