Kids

Accelerated Reader & Reading Counts

AR Book Find
Searching for Accelerated Reader books is fun and easy with this free online tool.

Reading Counts Book Expert
This searchable database provides information about books that are supported by Scholastic Reading Counts!

Homework Help for Kids

Brainfuse - HelpNow
Offers students assistance with homework and test preparation. Includes live online tutoring from 2 p.m. to midnight and a 24/7 Writing Lab.

NCpedia
An online encyclopedia of North Carolina information, maintained by the Government and Heritage Library at the State Library of North Carolina.

CultureGrams Online Database
World cultural information including photo gallery, famous people and a recipe collection. Library card required to access from home.

Great Web Sites for Kids

NC Kids Digital Library
eBooks, audiobooks, and read-alongs for young readers through OverDrive’s digital reading platform. All that’s needed to get started is a library card.

NC Digital Library
Download e-books and audiobooks. Works with most e-readers, tablets, and smartphones. Try the Libby app.

Tumblebooks
An online collection of animated talking picture books and read-along titles for preschool and elementary school children.

TumbleMath
Bring math to life through animated picture books, organized by math skill, math standard, and grade level. Also includes quizzes and lesson plans.

Parents & Caregivers

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Sign your preschooler up for this program that delivers a free book every month.

Here are other helpful resources:

• Lexile Information
• Partnership for Children
• Reading Rockets
• Starfall.com
• Zero to Three
• Stop Bullying
• Homeschooling Resources