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ABDO Digital Bookshelf for Pre-K-8th Grade
ABDO Digital Bookshelf for 5th-12th Grade
Ag in the Classroom – Learning resources related to agriculture
Aquarium of the Pacific Webcams -Fun live streams of various aquatic animals
Audible -Free e-audiobooks for kids during the COVID-19 outbreak
Awesome Library– Great Reference Site
Beanstalk : Free to join during the COVID-19 outbreak, this is an early learning tool for preschool-aged children
Beyond the Barn Door -Brought to you by Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom
Choose My Plate -Fun Nutritional Information and Activities
eRead Illinois -requires valid Schmaling Library card to access thousands of e-books and e-audiobooks
Fact Monster– from InformationPlease (Dictionary, Almanac, Encyclopedia & Thesaurus)
Geography – effectively learn and practice national and global geography, even capitals and bodies of water!
Illinois Digital Archives: A digital repository of archival collections in and related to the state of Illinois
Kidsreads– Book Reviews and Author News just for you!
Knowbuddy Resources Virtual Platform -FREE e-book access through May 2020
Louvre Museum Virtual Field Trip
NASA KIDS’ CLUB– Space news & fun facts from NASA
Putnam Museum: Free at-home activities
Scholastic Learn at Home: Learning resources for children in pre-K through 9th grade
TumbleBookLibrary : FREE until August 31, 2020, e-books, videos and more for K-6th Graders
TumbleMath : FREE until August 31, 2020 , math e-books for K – 6th Graders
Tumble Books AudiobookCloud: FREE until August 31, 2020 , e-audiobooks for all ages!
World Flag Database– Find flags from around the world
How About Award Winning Book Lists? Recommended Reading?
We have this page just for that! Access Caldecott, Newberry, and other award winning book lists past and present, along with other resources that can help guide you in your search for quality children’s literature.