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Search Engines & Internet Resources (See your Media Specialist for passwords to use at home)
InfoTrac (Database of Articles)	NetTrekker	Answers.com
Grolier Online	Ask.com	Classroom Clipart
SIRS Knowledge Source	Librarian's Index to the Internet	Pics4Learning
WilsonWeb Biography Reference Bank (with Literary Criticism)	Kid's Click Web Search	Kids' Image Search Tools
Atomic Learning (online tutorials)	Great Websites for Kids (ALA sponsored)	Kids' Safety on the Internet
UnitedStreaming	WebPath Express	Concise Columbia Encyclopedia
Reference & Curriculum Support Links
How Stuff Works	World Book Student Resources	BrainPop
Roget's Thesaurus	InfoPlease	Encyclopedia Smithsonian
Miriam Webster Dictionary	NationMaster (CIA World FactBook)	Homework Spot
RefDesk	The White House Kids Pages	National Geographic for Kids
Cool Science	Cool Math	NASA - Just for Kids
FCAT Explorer	WebMath	Science Fair Central
How to Study	Citation Machine (create MLA citations)	Ask a Librarian (real time help)
Big6 for Students	KnightCite (create MLA citations)	Fact Monster
Library & Reading Recommendation Links
BHS Library Catalog	Awesome Library	Manatee Co. Public Library Catalog
Bibliomania (books, study guides)	Library of Congress for Kids & Families	Internet Public Library - Teen Space
Internet Public Library	Sunlink for Students	Florida Electronic Library
Teen Reads.com	Just Read Florida - Teen Recommendation List	Guys Read
Teens Read	ALA's Best Books for Young Adults	Outstanding Books for the College Bound - YALSA
ALA Teen Reading	BHS (Mrs. Erickson's) Book List	Nancy Keane's YA BookTalks
Reader's Advice	Free Online Library	Library Spot (links to other libraries)
College and Career Links
Career Interest Profiler (Florida eChoices)	FACTS (Florida Academic Advising)	Florida Student Financial Aid (including Bright Futures)
The College Board: SAT Information	ACT Information and Registration	ACT College and Career Planning Newsletter
Scholarships (National, State, and Local)	American Education Guidance Center (scholarships, college info, more)	SchoolSoup Scholarship Database
Sallie Mae College Planning	FAFSA (Apply for financial aid)	FL Virtual School College Hub
Monster Network Financial Aid Information	Monster Network Scholarship Information	College Visits & Opportunities

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Assistance for Students

What services does the Media Center offer to help teachers?• What services does the Media Center offer to help my students? • Where can I find Media Center policies & procedures?• How do I sign out a video for my class? • What about copyright issues for videos, music, graphics, and photocopying? • What is the Manatee County School District's Copyright policy?

How can I find a book on my topic? •How can I find a website on my topic?• I don't know what I want to read; can you help me?•I found too much information on the web; how do I choose the best website to use? • How do I cite my sources in my bibliography? • Student Resources & Useful Sites (including School Page, Homework Help, FCAT Explorer, etc.)