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Online Database

Great Falls Public Library offers access to a number of research databases and indexes.
These databases are made available in part from funds allocated by the Montana State Legislature. Please let your library and your legislators know how important access to this material is to you.

Some of the databases below are subscription databases that may require a password or a user ID.
If you are prompted for that information, please call the
Great Falls Public Library Information Desk at (406)-453-0349.

"Integrates award-winning biographies from respected Gale Group sources wiht related full-text articles from hundrends of periodicals, as well as tens of thousands of images and links to hand-picked web sites. Search for people--both current and historic from all eras and fiends of endeavor--based on name, occupation, nationality, ethnicity, birth/death dates adn palces, or gender, as well as keyword and full text."
"A database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. These reference materials once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online from the library or remotely 24/7. Because each library creates its own eBook collection, the content you see may vary if you use the database at different libraries."


"Designed for high-school students with access to a variety of indexed and full-text magazines, newspapers and reference books for informaiton on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more."


Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center brings together all the information that’s needed to fully understand an issue: pro and con viewpoint articles, reference articles that provide context, full-text magazines, academic journals, and newspapers, primary source documents, government and organizational statistics, multimedia, including images and podcasts, links to hand-selected web sites, and more!
"Search thousands of college and graduate school entries. Identify scholarships that meet their financial needs. Take on-line practice tests and use test prep eBooks to obtain your education goals."


"Includes over 122,300 recommended titles, more than 66,700 plot summaries, and awards information from 568 awards, all to help users uncover new reading adventures, find long-remembered favorites, and discover award-winning titles. Search by genre, subject, author, title, series, and more. A monthly highlights page allows the user to see selections of award winners, upcoming titles, and titles that revolve around different subjects each month."


World Book Online

If you are accessing World Book from outside the library, you will need your library card number.


InfoTrac
This link will give you access to our complete InfoTrac database list.
Ask Montana
<>A free online service for information and research help provided by librarians in Montana and around the world.
Ask about anything. We can help you find information, books, articles and more. Note: that not everything is online. We may refer you to other resources.Get help researching facts and information. Connect live, 24/7 except holidays, with a librarian. 

Internet Sites
  Book Lists  /  Books Made Into Movies College and Career Dictionaries  /  Other 
Quotations   /  Research Assistance   / Search Engines Thesaurus  /
Writer's Workshop  / Science Fair
 

DICTIONARIES
American Heritage Dictionary  /  Merriam-Webster Dictionary 


OTHER
A Word for the Day  / Biographies   /  FOXSports  /  Smart Girl 
 
Teen Ink  / Teen Music   / Teen People  

QUOTATIONS
The Quotations Page  /  Library Spot  /  Poetry Foundation  /  Poetry Writing 

RESEARCH ASSISTANCE
Infromation Please  / United States of America  

SEARCH ENGINES
Google  /  Ask.com  /  Yahoo  /  RefDesk   

THESAURUS
Roget's Thesauri  / Thesaurus.com   /  Thinkmap Visual Thesaurus 

WRITER'S WORKSHOP
   University of Montana   /  University of West Florida  / Purdue University

Science Fair on the Internet
This selection of Science Fair Links were all valid on November 14, 2003.
The Science Fair Project Index
Designed to allow the user to locate a particular experiment by the general topic; by keywords in the experiment title or book information; by grade level; by the materials or equipment employed; or by the principle demonstrated.
Bizarre Stuff You Can Make in Your Kitchen
  A fun site to find experiments you can do at home.
Astronomy Projects
Project from NASA rated by grade level.
Geology
Information from the US government.
Ultimate Science Fair Resource
Links to sites for ordering supplies and has lots of project ideas.
Mad Sci Network
  Fun links and you can ask a scienctist questions!
Science Trivia Quiz
Test your knowledge.
Energy & Science Projects
Tips for a good project.
Static Electricity
Lots of experiments.
Cyber Fair
has tips for first time science fair students.
Science NetLinks
by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Roller Coaster Physics
design your own coaster and rate for safety and fun.
Chemistry.org
Check out the k-12 links for Chemistry information.
Ohio Academy of Science
Internet Public Library Science Fair Project Guide
Lots of links for project help.
Math
Ideas for Science Fair Projects
Discovery School Science Fair Studio
Tip sheets for a great project.
Science Fair Projects
Project links at about.com
Science Fair Sites
Recommended by the National Science Teachers Association
ScienzFair™
Project ideas.
Spotlight on Science Fairs


Great Falls Public Library

301 2nd Avenue North
Great Falls, MT 59404-2593
Telephone: (406) 453-0349
Page updated: April 2008