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DATABASES - The Commonwealth of Massachusetts provides libraries with access to information on a variety of topics. Thanks to the MetroWest Regional Library System, you may select one of these links to start your research projects:
| American History | Comprehensive, current, authoritative, accessible, and aligned collection of social studies resources |
| Daily Life Through History | A dynamic resource that provides content from a vast number of reference works, monographs, and primary documents. |
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InfoTrac (in school) |
Twelve databases including information on authors and literature, biographies, business, current events, health and wellness, science, social studies, and much more! Includes a professional collection for teachers and school administrators. |
| InfoTrac (from home) | Access to the Minuteman Library Network. See description above. Use you Medfield library card to login. |
| Massachusetts Newstand | Full text of Boston Globe, Boston Herald, Springfield Union News, and the Worcester Telegram and Gazette. |
| Popular Culture Universe | More than 300 full-text volumes of material—a digital pop culture library |
| World Book Online | The online version of the encyclopedia includes all the articles from the print source plus videos, sounds, and links to recommended web sites. |
| World History: Modern Era | Comprehensive, current, authoritative, accessible, and aligned collection of social studies resources |
| ABC Guides | Credit card rates. |
| Bankrate.com | Useful information when applying for a credit card. |
| Better Business Bureau | For fairness in the marketplace. |
| Consumer World | Links to the most useful consumer resources. |
| Edmunds | Values of new and used cars. |
| Facts for Consumers | Choosing and using a credit card. |
| Federal Consumer Information Center | Full text of federal consumer publications. |
| Internet.com | A technology channel linking to lots of information. |
| Kelley Blue Book | Values of new and used cars. |
| Netlingo | Decipher online jargon and acronyms |
| New York Stock Exchange | Financials and Company Profiles |
| Office of the Attorney General | Includes resources on consumer protection. |
| Thomas Register | Find U.S. manufacturing companies by specific product or service. |
| U.S. Consumer Gateway | Consumer information from the federal government. |
| Literary Criticism | Online Collections | Poetry |
| Shakespeare | Time Periods | Writing Guides |
| Aesop's Fables | A complete online collection. |
| American Verse Project | American poetry from before 1920. |
| Anthology of Middle English Literature | Biographies and works of Chaucer, Malory, Kempe and others. |
| Bartleby.com | Great books online. |
| Guide to Grammar and Writing | Help with Grammar |
| Harlem Renaissance Links | Information on the Harlem Renaissance. |
| Harlem Renaissance (More!) | Information on music and history of this time. |
| History of the English Language | Need help understanding Chaucer? There's a link on this site that will help! Plus, many more links listed by time period. Everything you ever wanted to know about English. |
| Internet Public Library - Literary Criticism | Critical and biographical sites about authors and their work. Browse by author, title, or literary time period. |
| Internet Public Library - Shakespeare | Links to librarian selected sites on Shakespeare. |
| Literary Resources - Romantic | Many sources on the Romantic period. |
| Mr. William Shakespeare | More information on Shakespeare. |
| Personality Types | For Ms. Duffy's classes. |
| Poetry on the Web | Links to literary magazines, popular poets, and more. |
| Poetry Resource | Links to poets, poetry collections, and poetry from around the world. |
| Renaissance Web | A great site for Renaissance information. |
| Shakespeare Online | Even more! |
| Voice of the Shuttle | Annotated guide to online sources in the humanities. Includes Victorian writers. |
| Web of Online Dictionaries | Dictionary, thesaurus, glossary, and grammar help. |
| FRENCH | LATIN | SPANISH |
| AFP | News in French. |
| European City Guide | Includes information on major cities of France. |
| France.com | French culture, news, and travel. |
| French Hotel Reservation Center | Search by location or name. |
| Travelocity | Research travel needs including flights, vacation packages, hotels, rail, and car rentals. |
| Ancient Classical History | Roman Republic, timelines, people, daily life, religion, and military information. |
| BBC Roman History Page | A series of interlinked essays |
| Exploring Ancient World Cultures/Rome | Links to Roman topics. |
| HyperHistory Online | People, events, maps, discovery, and culture. |
| Images from History | Pictures. |
| Latin 1 | Grammar, verbs, mythology, and more. |
| National Latin Exam | Application, results, test questions, and copies of previous exams. |
| Romans | Many links from a site designed to help students with their homework. |
| CNN en Espanol | The Spanish version of the cable news channel. |
| Day of the Dead | More information on this day. |
| Spain Travel and Hotels Guide | Plan your next trip! |
| Spanish Resources | Links to sites on Spanish language and culture. |
| College Board | Admission, enrollment, financial aid, etc. |
| College Net | Search colleges and scholarships. |
| College View | Financial aid, help writing essays, and more. |
| FAFSA on the Web | The online version of FAFSA. |
| FastWeb | Applications, aid, and scholarship information. |
| Financial Aid Information Page | Loans, scholarships, military aid, etc. |
| Free Scholarship Search | Search For Scholarships |
| Mapping Your Future | Higher education and career opportunities. |
| Mass. Career Information System | Links to career exploration, training and education requirements, finding a job, and more. |
| Massachusetts Department of Education | State schools and education. |
| Occupational Outlook Handbook | Descriptions of careers including education needed, salaries, and job outlook. |
| Peterson's Education Center | Colleges, universities, summer camps, and jobs. |
| Scholarship Resource Network Express | Financial aid, scholarships, and student loans. |
| Think College Early Massachusetts | How to search for a college, prepare for college, etc. |
| U.S. Department of Education | Information on class size, school violence, improving schools, and much more. |
| AAA Math | Help with Math |
| Abstract Algebra Online | Definitions and theorems. |
| History of Math | Includes biographies and history. |
| Math is Fun! | Tricks and hints to solve tricky math problems. |
| Treasure Trove of Math | An encyclopedia of math. |
| Bioethics.net | Introduction to bioethics. |
| Biomes | Introduction to the world's major biomes. |
| California State University BioWeb | Information on topics ranging from evolution to zoology. |
| Chemical Elements.com | An interactive periodic table. |
| Diversity of Life | Explore biodiversity. |
| Energy Matters | Types and uses of energy. |
| Environmental News Network | News and information about the environment. |
| Environmental Protection Agency | Site for the government organization that protects human life and safeguards the natural environment. |
| Eric's Treasure Trove of Physics | The A-Z encyclopedia of physics. |
| Eric's Treasure Trove of Science | Online encyclopedia covering math and science. |
| Evergreen Project Adventure | Information on biomes and ecosystems. |
| High Wire Press | Biology journal articles. |
| How Things Work | Answers to your physics questions. |
| Introduction to Biomes | Start your search here! |
| Jurassic Park: Science of the Lost World | Exposes bloopers in the movie. |
| Mad Scientist Network | Scientists answer questions from students like you! |
| Periodic Table of Elements | History, atomic number and weight, symbol, and electron configuration of each element. |
| Slouching Towards Creation | Peers into the face of cloning. |
| Thinkquest | Links to science and technology sites. |
| Virtual Physics | Simulations on force, work, tension, and more! |
| WebElements Periodic Table | Another table! |
| World View of Jurassic Park | They clone dinosaurs, don't they? |
| American History | General History |
| Medieval History/Crusades | Politics/Law/Lobbying |
| Psychology | Roman History |
| Women's History | World History |
| 1920s |
AMERICAN HISTORY
| African American History | A gateway to information on the Civil War, slavery, biographies, and more. |
| American Civil War Homepage | A clearly organized site with simple lists of links. |
| American History 102 | Civil War to the present |
| American History 102 | Biographies |
| American Memory | Primary source material on history and culture of the United States. |
| Archiving Early America | Primary sources from the 18th century displayed digitally. |
| Civil Rights Movement Information | A history of the movement. |
| Historical Maps of America | A large collection of maps organized by time period. |
| Ku Klux Klan | Primary sources from the 1920s and 30s. |
| Anyday in History | Historic events, births, and deaths from any day in history. |
| History Channel | The web page of the television network. |
| History Net | Browse or search this vast resource. |
| History Place | An online museum with timelines and pictures. |
| History/Social Studies Web | Links by topic to lots of information. |
| Smithsonian Museum | Pictures, exhibits, and information from the museums. |
| Those Were The Days | Information about events on any given day. |
| Time 100 | Profiles of the 100 most important people of the 20th century. |
| Camelot Project | Database of Arthurian texts, images, and information. |
| Castles of the World | Includes pictures. |
| Castles on the Web | Includes pictures. |
| End of Europe's Middle Ages | Offers an understanding of the main principles of the age. |
| Glory of Byzantium | Metropolitan Museum of Art's site chronicling Byzantine history. |
| Labyrinth Home Page | Culture and people of the middle ages. |
| Life in a Medieval Castle | Includes pictures and parts of a castle. |
| Medieval Sourcebook | Browse by topic or time period. |
| Medievia | Links to sites mostly about the women of the middle ages. |
| Middle Ages Related Resources | What was it really like to live in the middle ages? |
| Trebuchets | History, physics, and plans to make trebuchets. |
| Common Cause | Group working to end special-interest politics. |
| FindLaw | Legal resources. |
| History and Politics Out Loud | Archive of politically significant audio material. |
| Influence, Inc. | Track the 1.45 billion dollars spent annually on lobbying. |
| Supreme Court Decisions Home Page | Read the text of decisions made between 1937 - 1975. |
| U.S. Government Sites | Information on the federal, state, and local government is linked here! |
| Yahoo-Court Cases | Search by category or alphabetically. |
| American Psychological Association | Publications and news. |
| Encyclopedia of Psychology | Many links. |
| Internet Mental Health | Describes disorders, treatment, and research. |
| Psychology Today | Articles and columns from the magazine. |
| Stanley Milgram | Information on the man and his work. |
| Visual Illusions Gallery | Illusions to help you learn about sensation and perception. |
| Ancient Classical History | Roman Republic, timelines, people, daily life, religion, and military information. |
| Exploring Ancient World Cultures/Rome | Links to Roman topics. |
| Romans | Many links from a site designed to help students with their homework. |
| American Women's History: A Research Guide | Links to reference sources, including primary materials. |
| National Women's History Project | Celebrates the accomplishments of women. |
| Woman and Social Movements in the United States | Covers 1830-1930. |
| Artchive | Information about artists. |
| CIA World Factbook | Information about the countries of the world. Includes maps. |
| Entartete Kunst | Guide to the history and art of this period. |
| Historical Text Archive-WWII | Documents from the war. |
| HyperHistory Online | People, events, maps, science, economy, culture... |
| United Nations Homepage | Lots of info! |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Studies Holocaust history. |
| Vietnam: Yesterday and Today | Includes timeline of the War. |
| World War One Trenches | Articles and images on the people and places of the war. |
| Anti-Saloon League | Primary source material from 1893-1933. |
| Jazz Age Page | More information on the times. |
| Lower East Side Tenement Museum | A virtual tour. |
| Backpacking and Hiking Trailhead | Safety, survival, and tips. |
| Civil Rights Organization | Information on hate crimes. |
| Climbing Guide | Information on indoor and outdoor rock climbing. |
| Complete Home Medical Guide | Comprehensive information about the body with an emphasis on disease prevention. |
| Epicurious Foods | Large collection of recipes and cooking tips. |
| Equal Employment Opportunity Commission | Includes facts about sexual harassment. |
| ESPN Sports Zone | Links to popular and extreme sports. |
| Family Fun | Information on child rearing from the print magazine. |
| Fitness Online | Exercise, nutrition, health, etc. |
| Gorp.com | Guide to outdoor recreation and travel. |
| Healthy Place | An online community of support groups. |
| LL Bean: Outdoors Online | Information on camping, cycling, fishing, hiking, and paddling. |
| Merck | In depth medical information by 200 leading experts. |
| National Center for Health Statistics | Information on the nation's health. |
| National Clearinghouse for Drug and Alcohol Information | A service of the Substance Abuse Mental health Services Administration. |
| National Crime Prevention Council | Teen section addresses date rape and other issues. |
| National Families in Action | Information on drugs appears in the subtopic category. |
| Parenting | Links to a wide range of information on parenting topics. |
| Safe Alternatives | Information on self injury from the staff of a treatment program. |
| Shapeup America | Information on safe weight management, healthy eating, and physical fitness. |
| Skiing | Information on equipment, clothing, accessories and tips for skiing, snow shoeing, and snow boarding. |
| Sports Rules | Explanations of the rules of most sports. |
| America's Job Bank | Thousands of jobs posted by employers. |
| Assessment Exercises | Discover work environments suited to your interests, abilities, and personality. |
| Best Jobs USA | Lists of top employers and careers and links to career resources. |
| Bureau of Labor Statistics | U. S. Department of Labor statistics and information. |
| Career Builder | Search or browse for jobs by industry and post your resume for prospective employers. |
| Career Exploration | Explore careers from a variety of fields and related information and academic programs. |
| Career Interests Game | A game designed to match your interests and skills with potential careers. |
| Career Page on College View | Steps to consider as you are planning your career. |
| Career Planning (BGSU) | Resources for career planning. |
| Career Profiles Index | Online videos and other info related to careers including training, salaries, and opportunities. |
| Careers and Vocational | Browse industries and career specific vocations. Narrow your search by geographic area. |
| Careers in Canada | Information about career opportunities in Canada. |
| Careers in Science & Engineering | Student planning guide to graduate school and beyond. |
| Construction Jobs | Information about careers in construction. |
| Discover Science Careers | Information about careers in science. |
| Employment Guide | Job fair information, apply for jobs online, research companies, and other resources. |
| Exploring Occupations-Careers | University of Manitoba's site for browsing through links related to specific careers. |
| Future Scan | Links to various career-related websites. |
| IPL Teenspace Job Planning | Links to sites about job searching, interviewing skills, writing cover letters, and volunteering. |
| Mapping Your Future | Information on planning a career, choosing a college and financial aid information. |
| Mass. Career Information System | Links to career exploration, training and education requirements, finding a job, and more. |
| Money Magazine's Best Companies | Money/Fortune magazines' 100 best companies to work for. |
| Occupational Outlook Handbook | Browse or search job descriptions, prospects, salaries, and working conditions. |
| Personality Tests | Personality tests, IQ tests, and entrepreneur tests online. |
| Planning a Career | Steps in planning a career, choosing the best college for this career, and mapping a plan. |
| UK Job Opportunities | Search for job opportunities in the UK. |
| U. S. News Career Info | Career and salary information and finding a suitable job. |
| Vault | Industry, career, company, salary, and resume information and ability to post a resume. |
| What to Do With Majors | Answers the question, what can I do with a major in . . . ? |
| X-AP Career Page | Assess your skills and match it with a career, or browse through career information. |
| Commonwealth of Massachusetts | Information on our state. |
| How Stuff Works | An enlightening site that explains how stuff works! |
| Information Please | An almanac, encyclopedia, and dictionary in one! |
| Internet Movie Database | Films, television shows, stars, and people from behind the scenes. |
| My Virtual Reference Desk | Award winning site with easy links to many facts. |
| Outline Maps | Many kinds of maps. Download and open in Adobe Acrobat. |
| Refdesk.com | Links to newspapers around the country and around the world. |
| Xpeditions Atlas | Outline maps of the world, continents, and countries. |
| Ditto.com | Need to download pictures? Try this site! |
| Homework Help | Internet search skills, report writing, citation writing, and writing tips. |
| Easy Bibliographies | Helps you track your information sources. |
| Citation Machine | Another site to help you track your information sources. |
| Curriculum and Education Reference Finder (CERF) | Web site directory of over 10,000 kid-safe links. |
| English Online | Materials to meet curriculum demands. |
| National Student Research Center (NSRC) | An e-journal of student research projects and links to recommended sites. Mostly science and technology. |
| Teachers Network | Lesson plan archive, professional development opportunities, and a chance to visit classrooms through streaming video. |