Homework Help

Live Homework Help

Free online help from real tutors everyday from 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. for students grades 4 -12. Subject areas include Math, Social Studies, Science and English. This service is being offered cooperatively by the Long Beach Public Library and the Long Beach School District.

Connect to a tutor in 4 easy steps:

1. Click the Live Homework Help icon or link above or access www.tutor.com/nassau/
2. Type in your library barcode.
3. Enter your grade level and homework subject.
4. Connect to a tutor in the online classroom for 20 minutes of expert help.

For further information or assistance please call the Reference Department at 432-7201.

Research Articles & Encyclopedias

Access research databases & kid-friendly search engines for articles, encyclopedia entries and pictures to help you research and complete school projects.

http://www.nassaulibrary.org/longbeach/databases.html#children

Lifelines

Homework Resources for Students, Parents & Librarians. Two sections are available; one for grades K-4, the other for grades 5 - 12.

http://lifelines.midhudson.org/

WWW Virtual Library

Research categories, covering everything from sports to environmental law.

http://www.vlib.stanford.edu/overview.html

National Geographic Map Machine

You can find, look at, and download political and physical maps from all over the world.

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/resources/ngo/maps/

The WHY Virtual Library

This site has articles about the latest developments in biology, environmental science, social sciences and more. And it's searchable too!

http://whyfiles.news.wisc.edu/

Math2.org

Tons of math tables, helping you conquer algebra straight up to calculus.

http://www.math2.org

A Plus Research & Writing for High School and College Students

A step-by-step guide to researching and writing term papers. Includes links to research sites.

http://www.ipl.org/teen/aplus/

Fedstats: One Stop Shopping for Federal Statistics

Searchable database of statistics by, for, and from the United States Federal Government.

http://www.fedstats.gov/

Biographical Dictionary

This site is searchable and has a sentence or two about everyone who was anyone.

http://www.s9.com/biography/

Grolier Online "The American Presidency"

This site has encyclopedia-length entries on each United States president, as well as the First Ladies, the Vice Presidents, and some other important subjects, such as the Constitution.

http://www.grolier.com/presidents/ea/ea_toc.html

World Safari

Each month, this site visits another country, learning about different traditions, customs, and societies.

http://www.supersurf.com/