eBranch Just for Kids
Databases & Weblinks
Wonderful databases for kids which can be used for fun and for homework help. Also, a list of some of our favourite web links just for kids.
Access is free!
To use our databases from outside the library, you will need a current library card and PIN.
Unsure of how to get started, just ask us! Contact Children Information Services at 519-886-1310 ext.129.
Databases
eLibrary Elementary
Content from newspapers, magazines and books designed to help students in grades 3-7 with their homework and assignments.
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Grzimek’s Animal Life
This database provides information on topics including amphibians, reptiles and birds, fish, insects, mammals and more.
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Junior Edition & Junior Edition K12
Designed for students in junior high and middle school with access to a variety of magazines, newspapers and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.
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Kids InfoBits
Developed especially for beginning researchers in Kindergarten through Grade 5, this database covers geography, current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports and more.
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NoveList K-8 Plus
Information about picture books, children’s “”chapter”" books and young adult titles for young readers.
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PebbleGo Animals
Provides information on hundreds of animals. Includes animal related information, educational games, learning activities and lesson plans. Designed specifically for K-3.
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PebbleGo Earth and Space
Provides information on weather, seasons, solar system and more. Includes videos, educational games and learning activities. Designed specifically for K-3.
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Primary Search
Provides students with easy-to-read encyclopedic entries written specifically for kids as well as articles from popular, elementary school magazines and pamphlets.
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Student Edition - K12
Designed for high-school students with information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people and more.
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TumbleBook Library
Online e-books for children. Listen to a story, do a puzzle, or play a game!
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WPL’s Favourite Web Links
The links below are all sites which are freely available on the internet.
Canadian Children’s Literature Database
Contains records for all the children’s books in the National Library’s Canadian Children’s Literature Service Collection. Books are in English and French and date from the 19th century to the present.
KidBits
Discover all WPL has to offer its youngest customers.
Canadian Children’s Book Centre
This not-for-profit organization promotes, supports and encourages the reading, writing and illustrating of Canadian books for children and teens.
CBC.ca/kids
This website includes games, show listings and downloadable stuff suitable for preschool and school-age children.
Virtual Museum of Canada – Fun and Games
Innovative multimedia content brings Canada’s heritage to life in a way that educates, inspires and fascinates.
Stamp Quest
A stamp collecting adventure from Canada Post.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada – The Big Blue Bus
Learn about oceans and all things watery.
Canada Science and Technology Museum – Kid’s Zone
Games, information and interactive fun for kids.
Canadian Museum of Nature – Discover!
Discover nature online.
