| Link | Blurb |
|---|---|
| Dictionary.com | A fast and simple search for meanings of words. It will provide alternative spellings just in case you put a letter wrong. |
| Thesaurus.com | This is the sister site of Dictionary.com and is just as useful to find synonyms and antonyms. For antonyms, you must first click out to the linked meaning. |
| AllWords.com | If you are a crossword lover, then this is a must-see. Know part of a word, or want to translate a word? This site is for you. Be sure to try out the "Links for Word Lovers." |
| xrefer | Sometimes, a dictionary isn't enough. If you are looking for the meaning of a technical or scientific word, a good stop will be xrefer. It searches several different specialized sources at once. |
| Link | Blurb |
|---|---|
| Columbia Encyclopedia | A reliable source to begin your research. |
| Encyclopedia.com | offers the user concise entries. |
| Britannica.com | From the makers of the famous print encyclopedia, comes this massively useful encyclopedia filled with articles, pictures, features and recommended related Web links on a variety of topics. Highly recommended. |
| Smithsonian Encyclopedia | Find all about Americana from the FAQ archives. |
| Encarta | A swift way to find information on a variety of topics. |
| Fact Monster | Do you have a craving for facts? In that case, you will really like this Web site. |
| Link | Blurb |
|---|---|
| CNN | CNN, the news giant, has a site that is fast and vast. |
| Yahoo! News Headlines | Yahoo! News is updated regularly and quick to load.. |
| USA Today | Find out what makes news across the nation. |
| oneWorld.net | Expand your mind and find out what's making the headlines in the rest of the world. |
| Link | Blurb |
|---|---|
| T is for Thinking | Venture through the steps of looking deeply into sites on the Web. |
| Ten C's | A short guide to understanding what makes a credible Web site. |
| Awesome WebSite Awards | Try your hand at evaluating a Web Site following the easy steps on this site from Syracuse University. Your vote really counts! |
| Link | Blurb |
|---|---|
| Internet Public Library Teen Division | A great pathfinder for teens looking for stuff that interests them on the Web. The IPL also has their own very useful reference desk. |
| Bartleby.com | Bartleby's has many interesting facets, among which is Bartlett's quotations for those times you're at a loss for wisdom. |
| The Universal Currency Converter | Convert your cash to currency from all over the world. |
| LibrarySpot | You can find just about anything you're looking for at this juicy little stop. |