TEEN LINKS
Use these links to help you with…
Doing homework
ClassLink
Students from Monroe's public schools can use this link to access
the programs and work you have saved on ClassLink.
infoAnytime
A 24 hour virtual reference service which allows you to ask a librarian
reference questions via e-mail.
Internet Public
Library
This site is a directory to websites on many dfferent topics, as well
as online reference materials such as dictionnaries and encyclopedias.
National
Geographic Xpeditions
Printable maps from National Geographic's online atlas.
nationalatlas.gov
This online version of the National Atlas of the United States provides
prinatable and interactive maps about America's people, history and
rsources.
Ben's
Guide to U.S. Government
Information about our government provided by the U.S. Government Printing
Office.
CIA
World Fact Book
Select a country and find information on its geography, population,
government, economy, and more provided by the Central intelligence
Agency.
Ask.com
This search engine, which used to be known as Ask Jeeves, is an alternative
to Google.
Finding something good to read
Edith
Wheeler Memorial Library catalog
Search our library's catalog to find books, CDs, DVDs and videos.
Nutmeg Book Award
Nominees
Find summaries on the books Connecticut teens can read and vote
for as their favorite book.
Teen Reads
A website with information about new books, book reviews, author interviews
and more.
No flying,
no tights
Reviews of graphic novels for teens.
Teens
Top 10
See the books voted as the best by teens during the American Library
Associations's annual Teen Read Week. Read this year's nominated books
so you can vote for your favorite this October during Teen Read Week
2007.
Read
Alikes
Find the names of books similar
to ones you have read and enjoyed.
Harper
Teen
Get information about the newest teen books coming out from publisher
HarperCollins from this site.
Choosing a career
Bureau
of Labor Statistics
Explore the career oppurtunities available to you based on what you
like to do.
Kids.gov
career information
A directory of several career related websites compiled by U.S. Federal
Citizen Information Center.
The
Fun Works
Math and science related career information and websites can be
found on this site which is sponsored in part by the National Science
Foundation.
Choosing a college
CollegeBoard
PSAT and SAT information along with information on finding and applying
to college.
Managing your money
Teen
Resource Bureau
Get answers about personal finance questions on this site developed
by teens through the National Endowment for Financial Education.
Monroe
Youth Job Bank
This site provides information and applications for teens interested
in participating in the Monroe Job Bank.
Learning about your health
TeensHealth
This site provides easy to understand information about teen health
issues.
CopeCareDeal
A resource to learn about mental health issues