Library Resources
Explora Primary School Research and eBooks
Explora Middle School Research and eBooks
Mango Languages
Interactive tool for learning over 70 different languages. Note: You will need to enter your Cary Area Library card number to access this resource.
Novelist Plus K-8
Juvenile authors, books, series, and read-a-likes. Note: You will need to enter your Cary Area Library card number to access this resource.
Useful Websites
CIA World Factbook
Electronic version of the publication that has comprehensive info (updated frequently) about all the countries and territories in the world. It also has a database of Flags of the World.
Fact Monster
Reference site geared towards kids to help with homework and learning.
Learn with Smithsonian
Visit Learn with Smithsonian for articles, activities, and games or use it as a launchpad to visit their other sites like Learning Lab where you can search through items and resources that the Smithsonian owns, Meet the Animals where you can find facts about the animals at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, or visit their Science Game Center.
NASA’s Space Place
A fun site full of articles, videos, games, and activities to help kids learn more about space.
National Geographic Kids
Find articles, videos, and photos about animals, states, history, and more.
Periodic Table of Elements
Interactive site that allows you to click on a table element and view its properties. You can also change the view of the table based on a particular property.
Scholastic Kids Press
Get the latest news for kids written by kid reporters at Scholastic News Press!