Dictionary and Thesaurus

Word Central

Definitions with pictures (student dictionary)

http://www.wordcentral.com/

 

Merriam-Webster Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definitions, etymology, synonyms and audio-pronunciation

http://www.merriam-webster.com/

Quotations

Bartleby Quotations

Search classic passages, phrases and proverbs

http://www.bartleby.com/quotations/

Primary Sources

American Memory

Find sound recordings of American primary source speeches and primary source documents

http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/browse/

History and Politics Out Loud

Search or browse full-text public-domain audio with transcripts of 20th century political and historical events, personalities, and protest songs

http://www.wyzant.com/resources/lessons/history/hpol/

Reference Websites

The Virtual Learning Resources Center

Virtual LRC indexes thousands of the best academic information websites, selected by teachers and library professionals worldwide, in order to provide to students and teacherscurrent, valid information for school and university academic projects.  DeweyDecimal search capability.

http://www.virtuallrc.com/

Fine Art

Artcyclopedia

Search (e.g., artist, medium, movement, subject) or browse for digitized art and online exhibits

http://www.artcyclopedia.com/

 

ArtBabble

Information about artists, styles and media from the Indianapolis Museum of Art

http://www.artbabble.org

Museums

Art Institute of Chicago
Frick Collection
Getty Center
Guggenheim
Harvard Art Museums
ICA
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Museum of Modern Art
National Gallery of Art
Smithsonian American Art

Photographs

Flickr

Search users' photos by their subjects and use with regard for each photos copyright license

https://www.flickr.com/#section-1

Maps

Map Machine (National Geographic)

Search, browse and print country, physical and political maps

http://maps.nationalgeographic.com/map-machine#s=r&c=21.28937435586042, 0&z=1

Biography

Biography.com

Search 25,000+ biographies by name, keyword and profession

http://www.biography.com/search/

Poetry

Poetry.org

Browse for a poem or poet in this extensive database of all things poetical.

http://www.poets.org/

Careers

Occupational Outlook

This is a guide to career information about hundreds of occupations!

http://www.bls.gov/ooh/

Geography

CIA World Fact Book

Select country for basic profile and transnational issues

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html

Stately Knowledge

Basic U.S. state facts, links to state government site and encyclopedia (IPL KidSpace)

http://www.ipl.org/div/stateknow/

Country Studies

View a country (last update 1998) - historical, social, economic, political and national security data

http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/cshome.html

History

Library of Congress

Search millions of items in many formats and languages. Explore a growing treasury of digitized materials. Consult with staff online or in one of the research centers to find what you're looking for.

http://www.loc.gov/

American Memory

Search America's primary source documents and images, browse by topic, time period, medium or place

http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/browse/

Digital History

High-quality historical resources, primary sources, multimedia, subject guides

http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/

History World

Enter year event to retrieve timeline, then click on icons for information or images

http://www.historyworld.net/timesearch/

Current Events

Times Topics

Collected news, reference and archival information, photos, graphics, audio and video files about topics

http://www.nytimes.com/pages/topics/index.html

BBC Special Reports

In-depth topic coverage including news features, analysis, photos, audio and video

http://www.bbc.com/news/special_reports/