Kids' Resources (K-5th)
Children’s Resources (K-5th)
Helpful reading lists, databases, & more for readers and students
General
- Britannica Student Edition: Encyclopedia Britannica for elementary school students.
- SIRS Discoverer: A general reference database providing safe, reliable, curriculum-aligned content and features for use by students and educators. (Grades 3-9)
Books & Reading
- BookConnections/TeachingBooks: Find book readings and read-alongs, meet-the-author videos, book trailers and much more.
- Best Children’s Books: In language arts, history, science, and math, selected by teachers
- Bookopolis: Join a community of young readers
- California Recommended Literature List: Prekindergarten Through Grade Twelve
- California Young Reader Medal: Winners chosen by California students.
- Newbery Medal, Caldecott, and Belpre: awarded every year to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
- NextRead Newsletters: Wondering what to read next? Sign up to get monthly suggestions.
History & Social Science
- CultureGrams: Social, cultural, and political information on countries, U.S. states, and provinces around the world. (Grades 3-12)
California Missions Resources
- California Missions Trail: From the California Department of Parks and Recreation
- 21 California Missions and Map
Language Learning
- LOTE4Kids: Language learning for kids. Sign in with your library card online or download the app.
Math
- Photomath: Free app that scans math problems and gives step by step explanations.