Search Engine--Kids Click!
Kids Click! is a search engine created by librarians. Lots of great sites to explore!
http://www.kidsclick.org/

Dictionary Website
This dictionary provides definitions and synonyms just like a print dictionary, but there is a link to hear the pronunciation, too!
http://dictionary.reference.com/

Atlapedia -- all kinds of maps
Atlapedia provides brief information about every country in the world, including political and physical maps.
http://www.atlapedia.com/

Fact Monster
Fact Monster links you to useful information--FAST! You can search a dictionary, thesaurus, almanac or encyclopedia through this one site, and get reliable information. Be sure to check out the Fact Monster Favorites and see what other kids are researching and
http://www.factmonster.com

Rhyming Dictionary
Everyone can write poems with this great website. Just don't look for a rhyme for orange...there isn't one!
http://www.rhymezone.com/

Farmer's Almanac for Kids
You can spend hours exploring here! Information on weather and astronomy that can be customized to your neighborhood. Lots of fun historical facts, too.
http://www.almanac4kids.com/index.php

Carlsbad Public Library
The Carlsbad Library has databases and free online encyclopedias for you to use. Just type in your library card number.
http://cbcl.sirsi.net/uhtbin/cgisirsi/x/0/0/49/

San Marcos Library
The San Marcos branch of the County Library has the World Book Online. Just type in your library card number, and use this great resource at home. Don't have a library card yet? Stop by the library--the San Marcos branch is open 7 days a week now!
http://sdcl.org/locations_SM.html

How stuff works
Find out how things work.
http://www.howstuffworks.com