-Online resources provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, the Massacusetts Library System, and the East Longmeadow Public Library
Online Databases
Kids InfoBits – reference information for students in grades K – 5
InfoTrac K-12 Student Edition – reference information for middle and high school students
AtoZ The USA – reference information about the United States and each of the 50 states for elementary through high school students
AtoZ World Travel – mobile friendly world city travel guides and resources for all ages
Global Road Warrior – mobile friendly world country guides including culture, business, travel, and local living information for all ages
Encyclopedias
E-Books
We have electronic books that are accessible online to East Longmeadow Library card holders:
Tumblebook Library
Online picture books, chapter books, nonfiction books and more! (requires flash)
Gale Virtual Reference Library, Children’s Collection
Over 180 electronic reference books on various subjects. Viewable online.
More Resources
Listed by Subject
GENERAL LEARNING
Great Websites for Kids – from the Association for Library Service for Children
MATH
Math is Fun – grades 1 – 8
Khan Academy – grades 3 and up
Figure This: Math Challenges – grades 5 – 8
SCIENCE
Boston Museum of Science Online
Explore with Exploratorium Museum
HEALTH & NUTRITION
BAM! Body and Mind, Center for Disease Control
Kids Health, Nemours Foundation
SOCIAL STUDIES
America’s Story, Library of Congress