The equivalent of a public library online. Contains various collections including reference, exhibits, newspapers, periodicals and more. Has a great youth AND kids section. Hip graphics spice up this tool for older students, who can use the search engine or click on a heading from subject lists. This site is similar to Infoplease Homework Center and comes with top ratings, but you have to have AOL to use it .
Reviewers say it can be confusing to new users, however. .
Helps connect with experts from archaeology to zoology. The reference desk doesn't answer questions right on the spot but provides links to specialists. You need to allow a day or two for a response. Does not have search engine. The Grammar Gorillas Identify parts of speech and get bananas for the Grammar Gorillas.