Virtual Library Resources Elementary

Ebooks Minnesota K-5 Collection:

In this exciting compilation of titles for young readers, children will learn and explore fun, vibrant books on a wide range of topics and languages (including Somali).

Open Library:

A project of the Internet Archive, offering access to millions of books, including many for children.

Project Gutenberg:

Offers over 75,000 free eBooks, including many classic children’s books

Hennepin County Public Library:

Need a library card?  Get a Library Card Here:  Library Cards

Check out locations and hours here:  Locations & Hours

Check out their children’s library catalog here:  Childrens Books

Hennepin County Book Lists & Recommendations for children can be found here:  Recommendations

Have a chromebook?  Use the Overdrive Website to download ebooks and audiobooks here:

Link:  https://www.hclib.org/

Britannica School Elementary:

Encyclopedia content for elementary grades plus multimedia, timelines, world atlas, country comparison, animal kingdom, and geography explorer.

Britannica Fundamentals

Britannica Fundamentals:

Interactive learning modules for pre-kindergarten through grade 2 includes drawing, reading, games, and geographical exploration.

National Geographic Kids:

Magazine, Games, Videos, Information about Animals, History, Science, Space, U.S. States, Weird But True!

Unite for Literacy:

Free digital access to a large library of picture books aimed at promoting literacy among young children. Multiple languages available.

Explora Kids:

Contains elementary school-appropriate magazines, encyclopedias, dictionaries, and images. Includes Primary Search and Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia databases.

Student Dictionary for Kids:

Pebble Go & Pebble Go Next:

A curricular content hub specifically designed for K-5 students. Modules include Animals and Biographies in the PebbleGo (K-3) tab, and States and American Indian History in the PebbleGo Next (3-5) tab. Informational articles, ready-made activities, and literacy supports including read-along audio and word-by-word highlighting.

Storyline Online:

Children’s literacy website that streams videos of actors reading children’s books aloud. Each book includes accompanying activities and lesson plans.

Epic! Books:

Free EBooks until 3 pm with a code from your teacher.

Scholastic Learn at Home:

Offers daily learning activities and reading resources.

International Children’s Digital Library (ICDL):

Provides a collection of children’s books from around the world.

PBS Reading Games:

Educational games and other resources for reading, including eBooks

KidLit TV:

Explore the world of children’s books! Meet the story makers, listen to read alouds, plus ideas for n​related crafts and activities.

Crosswordsolver.com

Crosswordsolver.com:

Get instant crossword help for any clue or cryptic puzzle on Crossword Solver. Just enter the crossword clue and letter count to find your crossword answers.