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Resources: Children's Resources

A to Z Maps Online

145,000 maps for homework or pleasure. Outline maps, antique maps, political maps, geologic maps, biologic maps, and more. Also, Flags of the World, crossword puzzles, and other teaching tools.

A to Z The USA

Important facts about all 50 states and 5 U.S. territories. Flags, maps, history, climate, symbols, crossword puzzles, historic photos, and so much more.

A to Z The World

Learn about the customs, culture, food, religion, languages, and points of interest for 175 countries world wide. Lesson plans, history, maps, money, and more.

ABC Food America

See the kid-friendly version of A to Z Food America. Discover thousands of flavors and recipes from around the United States and explore ethnic backgrounds and cooking.

ABC World Food

See the kid-friendly version of A to Z World Food! Explore thousands of recipes and fun food facts from around the world.

Addison Community Resource Guide

An easy to use guide to local free and low cost services. Find housing, food, legal help, medical care, counseling, degrees and training, and more by browsing "I need..." . Or find resources for seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ and other categories by browsing "I am..." 

Banco de Contenidos - aualaPlaneta

Una enciclopedia completa en español

A comprehensive encyclopedia in Spanish

Culturegrams

Information on countries and territories including customs, lifestyles and social conditions. Includes a special Kids Version for elementary school students.

Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos

Una enciclopedia interactiva para niños

An interactive encyclopedia for young learners

Live Homework Help from Brainfuse

One on one tutoring in math, English, science, social studies, AP classes, college test prep, and more for students in fourth grade through college and beyond. Tutors are available in English and Spanish from 3:00pm-10:00pm.

Muzzy Club

Learn a new language or improve your first language through videos, reading, games and more! To use Muzzy Club on a mobile device, download the Puffin app. Use the username AddisonPL and the password AddisonMuzzy to access.

National Geographic Kids

Complete searchable archive of National Geographic Kids Magazine from its first issue in 2009 through the present. Geared toward kids ages 6-14. Browse the magazines, explore topics, and watch videos.

NoveList K-8 Plus

Detailed information about fiction books and authors for students in grades K-8.

Points of View Reference Center

Covering almost 400 topics, each has an overview, background, description and argument and counter-argument on current topics. Also included for each topic is a Guide to Critical Analysis for help in evaluating controversial subjects and opposing viewpoints.

Scholastic Teachables

Thousands of searchable and printable educational materials for Pre-K through 8th grade, including skills and activity sheets, mini-books and lesson plans by topics.

ScienceFlix

Geared towards stuents in grades 4-9, this resource covers more than 30 subjects in all areas of science using video, articles, and interactive content including experiments.

TrueFlix

The True Books series covering science, history, and social studies with online activities and quizzes.

World Book

World Book has the classic encyclopedia entries students have used for years as well as activity ideas, timelines, and interactive early learning games.