Homework Help
Services Offered by the Library
Children's Learning Centers
All library locations offer designated areas for children 12 and under to work on schoolwork. The Children's Learning Centers provide access to child-friendly Internet computers, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, online learning tools, books, DVDs, audiobooks and other materials that are especially helpful to students in self-directed learning activities. A child library card is required to access the Internet. Study guides and test preparation books are also available
LearningExpress Library
This valuable online resource features test preparation for GED, SAT, and more, as well as interactive skills improvement in areas like reading, writing, and math.
Learning Zone by Arlington Reads
Free tutoring and homework assistance for students in 1st - 3rd grade. Volunteer tutors are available for tutoring. For more information call 817-459-6985 or stop by the George W Hawkes Central Library - Arlington Reads office, ask for the Homework Center Coordinator.
Subject Guides
Librarian-curated guides on popular subjects, such as Arts & Entertainment, and Science & Technology.
Databases
Britannica Online Kids
Math Exercises
Multimedia Stories
Geography Explorer
Compare Countries
World Atlas
Enciclopedia Juvenil
Spanish version of Encyclopedia Britannica online for kids
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Specialized reference eBooks mainly focusing on literary criticism (books and authors). These reference materials once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online anytime.
Other Local Resources
Arlington ISD
AISD provides a list of private local tutors and other resources.
University of Texas at Arlington
UTA offers a Reading Resource Room on the second floor of their library. It includes many upper grade level textbooks from local schools.
Online Resources
General Homework Help
Internet Public Library for Kids
Internet Public Library for Teens
KidsClick!
A web search site designed for kids by librarians - with kid-friendly results
HippoCampus
High-quality, multimedia content on general education subjects
HomeworkSpot
ALA's Great Websites for Kids
Discovery Education
Yahoo Kids' StudyZone
High School Ace
This web directory links to educational resources for high school students
SparkNotes
General information on everything from literature to math, history to economics
Study Shack
Print out flashcards on a variety of subjects and standardized tests.
Reading, English, Literary Criticism and Works Cited
Advanced Reading (AR) program
Full Wiki
They find sources for your essay so you don't have to.
Bartleby
Literary quotations, online texts of classics and poetry, and more!
Online Symbolism Dictionary
From the Abyss to the Zodiac, this online dictionary will try to explain the significance behind various symbols.
Project Gutenberg
Did you leave your copy of Pride and Prejudice or The Illiad in your locker? Project Gutenberg has online and downloadable versions of thousands of classic books and other documents.
Shmoop: Literature
Like SparkNotes, this site gives summaries, analysis, and more on many required readings.
SparkNotes: Literature Study Guides
Gives summaries, character lists, analysis, study questions and reviews for numerous required reading books.
Works Cited For You
Convert your Works Cited into MLA, APA & Chicago Style Formats. Other websites like this include Citation Machine, UNC's Citation Information, and Easy Bib.
Math and Science
Ask Dr. Math
Search Dr. Math's archives for answers to middle school and high school math questions.
Encyclopedia of Life
Global access to knowledge about life on Earth
Field Guide to Common Texas Insects
TAMU's online field guide to Texas insects. Contains pictures, common name listings, scientific name listing and descriptions.
General Chemistry for Students
A selective collection of online resources for general chemistry students.
Learn Genetics
The University of Utah's easy to use online guide to genetics, heredity, cells, cloning and more.
Online Biology Book
Contains chapters on essential biology topics with excellent illustrations.
This Dynamic Earth: the story of plate tectonics
An online explanation of plate tectonics and Earth science from the U.S. Geological Survey.
The Nine Planets
Now jokingly called The Eight Planets by its creator, The Nine Planets website is an overview of the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of the planets, moons and other objects in our solar system. Includes photos from NASA.
The Physics Classroom
A collection of tutorials, animations and movies to help students understand basic physics.
WebElements
The periodic table of the elements online. Each element is pronounced and given a brief description.
WebMath
Webmath is a math-help web site that generates answers to specific math questions and problems, as entered by you.
Music, Photography and the Arts
Europeana
Paintings, music, films and books from Europe's galleries, libraries, archives and museums.
Art Cyclopedia
A fine arts search engine. Search by artist, title of work, art movement, or museum.
ArtLex Art Dictionary
You'll find definitions for more than 3,600 terms used in discussing art & visual culture.
Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History from the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Browse world maps, timelines, works of art, essays on important figures and places and more.
Instrument Encyclopedia from the University of Michigan
An online resource identifying various instruments from around the world.
LIFE Magazine Photo Archive
Search millions of photos from the LIFE photo archive stretching from the 1780s to modern times.
New York Public Library: The Picture Collection
Contains over 30,000 digitized images available to the public.
Virginia Tech Multimedia Music Dictionary
A music term dictionary with term pronunciation provided.
Social Sciences and History
Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government
Explains government documents and methods in easy to understand terms.
Famous Trials
Lists famous trials throughout history and includes summaries, timelines, political cartoons, images, and trial records.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Library and Museum Online Gallery
Find pictures of President Roosevelt and his wife Eleanor as well as photos from the Great Depression and WWII.
Smithsonian's American History Explorer
Your gateway to innovative resources for learning American history.
The History Place
Contains information on major moments in American and world history.
The World Factbook
CIA's information on every country in the world. Look up imports, exports, demographics, military information, and more.
Standardized Test Preparation
College Board Tests
Get test descriptions, score explanation, and calendars for the SAT, ACT, CLEP, and AP tests. You can also register to take these tests.
Guides for Parents
Helping your Child
A series of U.S. Department of Education booklets featuring practical lessons and activities for parents to help their children master reading, history, math, science, and study skills.
Homework Help
A clearinghouse of ideas on providing homework help and test prep assistance to your child, from the national PTA.
Helping Your Child with Today's Math PDF, 284 KB
Provides parents with information they can use to help their children, from the National Education Association.
Bridging the Great Homework Divide: A Solutions Guide for Parents of Middle School Students PDF, 128 KB
A guide to help parents and middle school students meet homework challenges, from LeapFrog Enterprises and the National Education Association.
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