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Pretty much everything you would ever want to know about each of the 50 United States. State bird, state nickname, weather, population, highest point, government. You get the idea. It’s got everything.

About.com is really a great all-around site, with information about tons of things. This link will take you to it’s “Basics of Geology” page, with links to hundreds of pages and images. Just one example of how great this site is? On the main page, scan down to the first main topic – “Rocks”. Then click on the link that says “Picture Gallery of Rock Types”. You’ll find excellent images and explanations of rock types…and this is just scratching the surface!

Ask Jeeves for Kids is a fast, easy and kid-friendly way for kids to find answers to their questions online. Designed to be a fun destination site focused on learning and “edutainment,” Ask Jeeves for Kids uses natural-language technology that allows kids to ask questions, such as “Why is the sky blue?” or “What’s it like to live in space?” in the same way they would ask a parent, friend or teacher. The service combines human editorial judgment with filtering technology to enable kids to find both relevant and appropriate answers on the Web.

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Full profiles provide an instant guide to history, politics and economic background of countries and territories, and background on key institutions. They also include audio and video clips from BBC archives.

Hello, kids! Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Benjamin Franklin. I will be your guide throughout this site. You probably know me best as a Founding Father and from my “shocking” kite experiment. I have been chosen to represent GPO Access since I was involved in setting up the first public library in America and my work during the early days of government printing has led some people to give me the honorary title of “first public printer” of the United States.

Biblio+ is a streaming platform that partners with libraries to provide their patrons with unlimited access to a highly curated selection of films and television. Their collection includes award winners and nominees, documentaries, foreign films, series, and so much more! Even better, everything is immediately available to stream, and there are no limits on how much you can borrow. The Biblio+ app is available in both the Apple and Android stores, and can also be found on Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast, and Google TV. You can also access Biblio+ through their website at https://biblioplus.com/. To sign up, open the Biblio+ app or website, and hit the ‘Get Started’ button. On the next screen, select Vernon Free Library as your library,…

Recognizes distinguished art in an American picture book.