If you can phrase your search into a question-	Click ASK JEEVES FOR KIDS  or for a harder question ASK JEEVES
If you want to start  with a general subject and then narrow it down-	Click  YAHOOLIGANS or Kids Konnect
If you know the keywords to search on-	Click SEARCHOPOLIS or AOL KIDS
To see sites selected by librarians and listed by subject area-	Click INTERNET PUBLIC LIBRARY
For homework help by subject - check out these excellent sites-	Multnomah Cnty Library Homework Center or Big Chalk

                                   Research Databases for 2nd - 8th grade

	Elementary Students	Middle School Students
A Good Book to Read	The School Library Catalog What Do I Read Next? - iCONN database	The School Library Catalog What Do I Read Next? - iCONN database Middle School Annotated Booklist
Country Information, Atlases and Maps	KidsInfoBits - iCONN database	CIA World Factbook InfoTrac Junior Edition - iCONN database
General Reference -  Dictionary and Encyclopedias	Merriam Webster Dictionary  Fact Monster  Kids Click	Merriam Webster Dictionary  Encarta Online Encyclopedia
Health and Medical Information	KidsInfoBits - iCONN database KidsHealth	Health and Wellness Resource Center - iCONN database
Science	KidsInfoBits - iCONN database	Student Resource Center, History and Science - iCONN database
Newspapers		National Newspapers--iCONN
Magazines	KidsInfoBits - iCONN database	Info Trac Student Edition--iCONN
Photos		Associated Press Photo Archives--iCONN
Extras	Catholic Magazine for Kids	Work Cited Guide Wilson Biographies Plus