The Internet is like a big library that never closes. So, when its 9:00 at night and you are frantically trying to finish your homework. Relax - help is just a click away.

These sites are just a smattering of what is available online. We did not try to list every available web site here; we listed the ones we thought you would use most. To find something that is not here, we suggest a search engine such as Yahooligans, Yahoo, or Excite.

The Staples

Encyclopedias

Encyclopedia Britannica (http://www.britannica.com/)
It's a little of everything. Check the news, read your e-mail, and research your term paper.

Encarta Encyclopedia (http://encarta.msn.com/Default.asp)
Works like a search engine, with very few categories, but a lot of information available. Great articles too.

Encyclopedia Smithsonian (http://www.si.edu/resource/faq/)
Cool! Search all Smithsonian web sites and find information about the Smithsonian's exhibits.

Etronica Encyclopedia (http://etronica.com)
Every word in this encyclopedia is hyper-linked to related stories. When you find a word that interests you, just click on it.

Dictionaries

One Look Dictionaries (http://www.onelook.com/)
This list claims to look in over 600 dictionaries for your search word. Use this to find "harder" words.

Information Please (http://www.infoplease.com/)
Like most online dictionaries, you have to have the word spelled right before you search for it. Offers a list of possibilities for your search word.

Merriam-Webster (http://www.m-w.com/dictionary.htm)
This one has been a staple for generations. It now needs no dusting, because it's online.

Atlases

3D Atlas Online (http://www.3datlas.com/)
This site is an atlas and an encyclopedia all in one.

Atlas of the World (http://cliffie.nosc.mil/~NATLAS/)
This site offers maps of every country in the world.

Almanacs

CIA World Factbook (http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/)
Who else but the CIA could collect this much information?

Farmer's Almanac (http://www.farmersalmanac.com/)
It's not your Father's Farmer's Almanac anymore. Offers weather information as well as astronomy information and more.

Information Please (http://www.infoplease.com/)
You can find just about anything here.

The History Channel--This Day in History (http://www.historychannel.com/thisday/)
Find out what happened in history on any day.

Thesauruses

Roget's Thesaurus (http://www.thesaurus.com/)
When you are looking for the best way to say something, use the thesaurus.

Quotations

Bartlett's Quotations (http://www.bartleby.com/99/)
Bartlett's quotations offers the ability to search the entire collection or browse through common phrases.

Quoteland.com (http://www.quoteland.com/)
A huge, well organized collections of quotations. This collection features more recent quotes.

Style and Report Writing

The Elements of Style (http://www.bartleby.com/141/index.html)
This book, by William Strunk Jr., has helped several generations of writers.

The Guide for Writing Research Papers (http://webster.commnet.edu/mla.htm)
Go here to find out all the particulars of preparing your term paper or essay according to MLA (Modern Language Association) Style.

ABC's of the Writing Process (http://www.angelfire.com/wi/writingprocess/)
This web site walks you through the process of writing anything, from a short story to a term paper.

Choose Your Subject:

Algebra

Interactive Mathematics Online (http://library.thinkquest.org/2647/main.htm)
Algebra and Geometry help

American History

American and British History Resources on the Internet (http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/rulib/socsci/hist/amhist.html)
Use this page as a starting point for your historical search.

Biology

HHMI's Ask a Scientist (http://www.holidaylectures.org/askascientist/)
Offers lots of general biology answers and the chance to ask specific questions.

Calculus

Mr. Calculus (http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acropolis/6432/)
View past AP test problems, check to see how your test scores will help you at college, and get help with your homework.

Chemistry

Chemistry Glossary (http://library.thinkquest.org/2690/cgi-bin/GenGlossaryTable.cgi)
Look up almost any chemistry related word and find a definition. It will help with the basics as well.

Government

Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government, for Kids (http://bensguide.gpo.gov/)
Great information to give students a good start on U.S. government.

Public Affairs Web (http://www.publicaffairsweb.com/index.html)
Your super store for things related to public affairs or government. The site is straight-forward and easy to use

United Nations (http://www.un.org/)
This is a good introduction to world government.

Clip Art

Kid's Domain Clip art Index (http://www.kidsdomain.com/clip/)
Offers a variety of holiday clip art and general art, free. Also offers links to other free clip art.

Computer Science/Programming

UCS: The Ultimate Computer Source (http://library.thinkquest.org/25018/)
Find the history of computers, tutorials on programming, and web page designing tips here.

Literature

The On-Line Books Page (http://digital.library.upenn.edu/books/lists.html)
Find hundreds of full books online, free to read.

The Internet Classics Archive http://classics.mit.edu/ Read over 400 classics here.

Math

The Math Forum--Ask Dr. Math (http://forum.swarthmore.edu/dr.math/)
This site offers a huge archive of already answered questions and general math information. You can also ask a specific question and get an answer.

Physics

The Internet Plasma Physics Education Experience (http://ippex.pppl.gov/ippex/)
Learn about fusion, and get answers to your physics questions.

Science

MadSciNet: The 24-hour Exploding Laboratory (http://www.madsci.org/)
These guys are a little off, but they supply good information and entertain a bit.

Science Fair

Science Fair Central (http://school.discovery.com/sciencefaircentral/)
Get ideas and help at this site from the discovery channel.

Web Page Design

The Web Developer's Virtual Library (http://wdvl.internet.com/Authoring/)
Learn about HTML, JAVA, Perl, XML, design, graphics, e-commerce, and more. A real storehouse of information about web sites.

World History

HyperHistory Online--World History (http://www.hyperhistory.com/online_n2/History_n2/a.html)
Clickable timeline allows you to look over history and choose the area you want to study.