# Online Resources For Kids

- Link: https://kerncountylibrary.org/online-resources-for-kids/
- Published: 2018-11-29T19:00:56-08:00
- Author: Q

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 [Find Books](https://kerncountylibrary.org/online-resources-for-kids/#findbooks)
>> [Get Homework Help](https://kerncountylibrary.org/online-resources-for-kids/#gethomeworkhelp)
>> [Learn a Language](https://kerncountylibrary.org/online-resources-for-kids/#learnalanguage)
>> [Play Games](https://kerncountylibrary.org/online-resources-for-kids/#playgames)
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[⌊Diverse Book Finder: Identify & Explore Multicultural Picture Books⌉⌊Diverse Book
Finder: Identify & Explore Multicultural Picture Books⌉[

#### 󠀁[Diverse BookFinder](https://kerncountylibrary.org/diverse-bookfinder/)󠁿

Curated lists of picture books on a diverse array of topics.

All ages 

 [  Access Resource  ](https://diversebookfinder.org/)

[⌊Teaching Books net⌉⌊Teaching Books net⌉[

#### 󠀁[TeachingBooks](https://kerncountylibrary.org/teachingbooks/)󠁿

**[Book Guides & Lesson Plans](https://ke.ezproxy.sjvls.org/login?url=https://library.TeachingBooks.net/?divid=California)–**
_Find lesson plans, discussion questions, novel units, reader’s theater scripts,
and other instructional support for the books you’re reading in any K-12 classroom._

**[Booklist: Build Your Own](http://www.teachingbooks.net/crl) – **_Compile, organize,
analyze, and share instructional materials associated with the books in your curriculum._

**[Diverse Books](http://www.teachingbooks.net/show.cgi?f=literacy_diverse) – **
_Include diverse cultural experiences in your instruction as reflected in quality
fiction and nonfiction books. _

**[Literature-Based Vocabulary Lists](http://www.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?go=1&resource=VocabularyList)–**
_Have ready-to-use vocabulary lists – often organized by chapter – for the books
that you’re teaching. Vocabulary lists include definitions, example sentences pulled
from each book, and audio pronunciations._

**[Meet-the-Author Videos & Book Readings](http://www.teachingbooks.net/show.cgi?f=literacy_author)–**
_Have the author reveal, anytime, the author’s purpose, writing, and research processes
with these TeachingBooks.net exclusively created primary source materials. _

**[Resources for Award-Winning Books](http://www.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?go=1&isAdv=1&keyword_type1=list&list_type=award_winning_US)–**
_Lists of U.S. Award Winning titles. _

Access with your Library Card  • All ages 

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[⌊logo - CK-12⌉⌊logo - CK-12⌉[

#### 󠀁[CK-12](https://kerncountylibrary.org/ck-12/)󠁿

CK-12 is a free, online classroom where students can learn math, science, english,
and many more concepts. Students can explore subject-based videos and join the cafe
to ask for help from others.

Ages 5 – 17 

 [  Access Resource  ](https://www.ck12.org/student/)

[⌊image - Cool Math Games⌉⌊image - Cool Math Games⌉[

#### 󠀁[Cool Math Games](https://kerncountylibrary.org/cool-math-games/)󠁿

 Cool Math Games is focused on making mathematics fun, convincing millions of people
that cool+math is an equation that makes sense. The website includes logic games,
trivia games, strategy games, and much more. Ages 13-100 

 [  Access Resource  ](https://www.coolmathgames.com/)

[⌊Gale Interactive Science⌉⌊Gale Interactive Science⌉[

#### 󠀁[Gale Interactive: Science](https://kerncountylibrary.org/gale-interactive-science/)󠁿

Imagine what it would be like to learn complex science concepts with more confidence
and less fear. _Gale Interactive: Science_ is a virtual lab that gives students 
in middle and high school grades the power to see beyond static text and embrace
learning outside of the classroom.

Going beyond textbooks and traditional science curriculum, _Gale Interactive: Science_
is a highly visual online learning tool that takes visual-spatial learning to the
next level by bringing the lab to the classroom. High-value, rich-media digital 
content selected from authoritative classroom resources, like _Gale In Context: 
Science _and _Gale OneFile_, is paired with interactive 3D models to deliver a virtual
laboratory simulation experience for students in middle school and high school grades.
Students can entertain their curiosity and inspire grade improvement through an 
experience that allows zooming in, rotating, or pulling models apart to explore 
and experiment with complex scientific topics.

Access with your Library Card 

 [  Access Resource  ](https://cyber.gale.com/cyber/ISSCI?u=bake18841)

[⌊logo - Merriam-Webster⌉⌊logo - Merriam-Webster⌉[

#### 󠀁[Merriam-Webster Dictionary](https://kerncountylibrary.org/merriam-webster-dictionary/)󠁿

Search for word meanings, pronunciation, origin, synonyms, and more. Merriam-Webster
has been a trusted dictionary resource since 1828. Browse the ‘Word of the Day,’
word games, and word quizzes.

All ages 

 [  Access Resource  ](https://www.merriam-webster.com/)

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#### 󠀁[National Geographic Kids](https://kerncountylibrary.org/national-geographic-kids/)󠁿

National Geographic Kids brings together a complete archive of National Geographic
magazine – every page of every issue – along with a collection of interactive maps,
images, and videos. Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology,
and space. Best for children aged 6–14.

 [  Access Resource  ](https://galesupport.com/cageo?loc=bake18841&db=NGMK)

[⌊ProQuest Culture Grams⌉⌊ProQuest Culture Grams⌉[

#### 󠀁[ProQuest CultureGrams](https://kerncountylibrary.org/proquest-culturegrams/)󠁿

Access concise and accurate information on the countries of the world. Includes 
individual reports for 200+ countries, all 50 United States, and the Canadian provinces
written and reviewed by in-country experts and updated regularly. The engaging interface
includes a worldwide photo gallery, slideshows, video clips, famous people collection,
Faces of the Worlds interviews, recipe collection, and data tables to help put facts
into perspective and for comparison.

Access with your Library Card  • Perfect for research 

 [  Access Resource  ](https://ke.ezproxy.sjvls.org/login?url=http://online.culturegrams.com)

[⌊ProQuest: eLibrary⌉⌊ProQuest: eLibrary⌉[

#### 󠀁[ProQuest eLibrary](https://kerncountylibrary.org/proquest-elibrary/)󠁿

The ProQuest eLibrary simplifies the research process, making it easier for researchers
to select their topics and get connected with scholarly information. Includes more
than 11,000+ editor-created Research Topics on a vast array of people, places, historical
events and eras, literary genres, current events, broad curricular themes, and much
more. Editor’s picks and trending topics make it easier to explore appropriate subject
matter and get started. Includes primary and scholarly sources in 100% full text.
Includes 1,700+ magazines, newspapers, transcripts, and digitized reference book
content. Includes more than seven million images, maps, websites, videos, and interactive
simulations.

Access with your Library Card  • Perfect for research 

 [  Access Resource  ](https://ke.ezproxy.sjvls.org/login?url=https://search.proquest.com/elibrary?accountid=58085)

[⌊Proquest Homework Central⌉⌊Proquest Homework Central⌉[

#### 󠀁[ProQuest Homework Center](https://kerncountylibrary.org/proquest-homework-center/)󠁿

The ProQuest Homework Center provides authoritative information on a variety of 
topics to assist student research across multiple ProQuest platforms.

Access with your Library Card  • Perfect for research 

 [  Access Resource  ](https://ke.ezproxy.sjvls.org/login?url=https://explore.proquest.com)

[⌊ProQuest: Sirs Discoverer⌉⌊ProQuest: Sirs Discoverer⌉[

#### 󠀁[ProQuest SIRS Discoverer](https://kerncountylibrary.org/proquest-sirs-discoverer/)󠁿

A general reference database that provides age-appropriate, authoritative, curriculum-
aligned content and features for use by students and educators in elementary and
middle/intermediate schools. Supports assignments for grades 4 through 8. All content
is curated by trained editors and indexed from 2,000+ reliable, high-quality sources.

Access with your Library Card  • Perfect for research 

 [  Access Resource  ](https://ke.ezproxy.sjvls.org/login?url=http://discoverer.sirs.com)

[⌊ProQuest: Sirs Issues Researcher⌉⌊ProQuest: Sirs Issues Researcher⌉[

#### 󠀁[ProQuest SIRS Issues Researcher](https://kerncountylibrary.org/proquest-sirs-issues-researcher/)󠁿

Provides background and current analysis necessary for research and understanding
of 360+ current and pervasive leading issues. Analysis and opinions cover the pros,
cons, and everything in between on the most researched and debated social issues.
Supports school curriculum and differentiated instruction through a wide variety
of features including State and National standards correlations, text-to-speech 
and language translation, Lexile scores, and editorially written article summaries
and citation generators.

Access with your Library Card  • Perfect for research 

 [  Access Resource  ](https://ke.ezproxy.sjvls.org/login?url=http://sks.sirs.com)

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[⌊heading 'pronunciator' and eleven adults⌉⌊heading 'pronunciator' and eleven adults⌉[

#### 󠀁[Pronunciator](https://kerncountylibrary.org/pronunciator/)󠁿

Pronunciator is a fun and free way to learn any of 87 languages with self-directed
lessons, live teachers, movies, music, and more. Track your progress and learn your
chosen language in your preferred learning style.

Access with your Library Card  • Ages 3+   •  [xyz-ihs snippet=”link—pronunciator—
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 [  Access Resource  ](http://learning.pronunciator.com.ke.ezproxy.sjvls.org/getstarted.php?library_id=291982)

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[⌊logo for ABC Mouse⌉⌊logo for ABC Mouse⌉[

#### 󠀁[ABC Mouse](https://kerncountylibrary.org/abc-mouse/)󠁿

ABCMouse is an online academy of learning covering reading, language arts, math,
science, health, social studies, music, and art. ABCMouse consists of more than 
8,500 learning activities and 850 lessons. The academy is laid out in a “Step by
Step Learning Path” and activities include videos, digital books, coloring, learning
games, poems, puzzles, and songs.

In Library Use Only  • Ages 2-8 

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[⌊graphic: Kids InfoBits⌉⌊graphic: Kids InfoBits⌉[

#### 󠀁[Kids Infobits](https://kerncountylibrary.org/kids-infobits/)󠁿

_Kids InfoBits_ is the perfect educational product for today’s young learners. It’s
a content-rich, authoritative, easy-to-use resource featuring age-appropriate, reliable,
curriculum-related content covering a broad range of educational topics. It features
a new, modern, graphical interface and improved navigation based on feedback from
both our existing customers and student users. The design helps kids explore the
product and gain comfort with database searching.

Access with your Library Card 

 [  Access Resource  ](https://ke.ezproxy.sjvls.org/login?url=https://infotrac.gale.com/itweb/bake18841?db=ITKE)

[⌊logo for PBS Kids⌉⌊logo for PBS Kids⌉[

#### 󠀁[PBS Kids](https://kerncountylibrary.org/pbs-kids/)󠁿

PBS Kids includes over 90 free educational games, videos, and full episodes from
favorite cartoon characters, including Curious George, Wild Kratts, Arthur, and 
more.

Ages 3-8 

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#### 󠀁[Starfall](https://kerncountylibrary.org/starfall/)󠁿

Starfall is a website focused on teaching preschoolers and kindergarteners basic
English reading and writing skills. Starfall primarily uses games and phonics, and
in the final reading stage of the website includes nonfiction books, riddles, Chinese
fables, and comics.

Ages 2-6 

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