In addition to the resources that are available at all levels, there are three resources available specifically designed for students at the elementary level.
PebbleGo
PebbleGo offers emerging readers a database about animals created just for them! PebbleGo includes hundreds of animals, audio and video clips, carefully leveled text and educational games. PebbleGo features easy to-use searching tools and introduces early learners to database and research concepts. Reading supports and links to standards make PebbleGo a great tool for young researchers. To view a larger version of the walkthrough posted below, click on the Pebble go picture to the left.
Amazing Animals
Amazing Animals is a good resource for young researchers learning about animals and animal habitats. The site features apx. 400 entries on amazing mammals, reptiles, fish, birds, amphibians, and invertebrates. Kids can search for their favorite animal, or browse and stumble upon some they may meet for the first time. Kids will learn where animals live, what it eats, its method of reproduction, and its typical behavior.
Each entry will provides concise but extensive information about the animal as well as links to further information
•Common English name plus Latin scientific name (genus and species)
•Class icon—bird, fish, mammal, etc.
•Essential class, order, or family classifications
•Size, diet, method of reproduction or number of young or eggs
•Habitat icon and explanation
•Home range description plus range map
•Status of endangered or threatened
•A full-color picture of the animal in a characteristic pose
Each entry will provides concise but extensive information about the animal as well as links to further information
•Common English name plus Latin scientific name (genus and species)
•Class icon—bird, fish, mammal, etc.
•Essential class, order, or family classifications
•Size, diet, method of reproduction or number of young or eggs
•Habitat icon and explanation
•Home range description plus range map
•Status of endangered or threatened
•A full-color picture of the animal in a characteristic pose
eLibrary Elementary
eLibrary Elementary provides relevant, reliable digital content designed to support k-9 research and study. The syUsers can select from natural language, Boolean, topic, or publication search. Older students can also use advanced search fields to further target relevant information. eLibrary Elementary offers millions of 100% full-text documents in many media types. It includes: Popular magazines,Current newspapers and news wires, television and radio transcripts, audio and video clips, full-color photographs and pictures, full-color maps, reference and historical books and documents. Users can link to eLibrary Elementary 24 hours a day through any computer with web browsing capabilites.