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Homework Help
You can access a huge range information which can help with your homework questions, including newpaper and magazine articles and links to reviewed websites.

Encyclopedia Britannica
Thousands of articles available in three levels - junior, student and adult. Also links to maps and other websites.
Use in library-----------Use at home

Opposing Viewpoints
Information on all the hottest issues such as euthanasia, stem cell research and global warming. Includes articles, images and statistics.
Use in library----------- Use at home----------- Introduction to Opposing Viewpoints


Reviewed Weblinks
If you're a primary or secondary school student or teacher looking for help with your homework, the Weblinks database provides links to 1,000s of teacher-reviewed websites across many subjects. New topics are added regularly. A user guide is also available.
Use in library----------- Use at home----------- Introduction to Weblinks


Australia/New Zealand Reference Centre
Find articles from all major newspapers, including The Age, Herald Sun and Australian.
Use in library----------- Use at home-----------Introduction to ANZ Reference Centre

The Source
Search for children’s fiction and poetry by subject, with an emphasis on Australian authors.
Use in library


BookFlix
BookFlix is a new online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning. The engaging way to link fact and fiction, BookFlix reinforces early reading skills and introduces children to a world of knowledge and exploration.
Access BookFlix

Ergo - A practical guide to research, essay writing and studying which shows you how to find resources, write great essays and prepare for exams.

VCE Seminars
New resource for VCE students formed by a non profit group called VCE Foundation who aim is to help relieve the stress of VCE. They provide low cost support to VCE students in the form of seminars and study notes.

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Australian Sites
 http://www.cbc.org.au/ - Children's Book Council of Australia. Book of the Year Award information.
 http://www.asla.nsw.edu.au/Booklists.htm - Really useful website with loads of booklists and other links. NSW Department of Education.
 Inside a Dog Great website with booklists, reviews and competitions. State Library of Victoria.
 The Inkys The Inkys - Australia's first Teenage Choice Book Award.
 http://www.det.wa.edu.au/education/cmis/eval/fiction/ - Useful site that has links to Junior authors/ illustrators, book awards and more. Focus On Fiction - WA Department of Education.
 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/prc/ - Premier's Reading Challenge website. For the reading lists and other relevant information.
 

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Overseas Sites
 Just One More Book!! A podcast about children's books we love and why we love them. Features information and interviews with a huge range of authors, illustrators and book lovers.
 http://www.lib.muohio.edu/pictbks/search/ - Picture Book Database. University of Miami.
 http://www.kdl.org/kids/whats_next/whatsnext.asp - Junior 'What to read next'. US Library website, Michigan.
 http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/ - Junior information site with lots of useful links. University of Michigan(US).
 http://www.ipl.org/div/teen/ - Youth version of the University of Michigan Information site (US).
 

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Just For Fun
 http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kids/ - National Geographic just for kids pages - lots of fun and Information too!
 http://www.scholastic.com.au/kids/index.asp - Scholastic Books - Authors, popular series, games and more.
 http://www.dmag.com.au/ - Linked to the DMag kids' magazine. Fun, information and games.
 http://www.penguin.com.au/PUFFIN/ - Puffin Books. What's New, Reviews, Extracts and Competitions.
 http://yahooligans.yahoo.com/ - Fun stuff just for Kids. Information, jokes, games and more.
 

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