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Librarian's Index to the Internet We're not bragging, but LII is the best subject guide to the Internet we know. Type in your subject, then check out the trustworthy websites.
Google Simple and clean, this is our favorite search engine when we're tired of sensory overload. Also check out Google News, Google Maps, and Google Images.
Yahoo! Sensory overload! Having easy access to news and entertainment is convenient, though, so we like it, too.
History
American Memory Project Need a primary source for a research paper? This site has digital versions of many Library of Congress collections. Browse maps and manuscripts, listen to folk songs, and even watch very old movies.
Chicago Historical Society Online Exhibits These are really cool. Try the one called "Wet With Blood."
Chicago Public Library's Digital Collections Want to know about Chicago history? Start here, and then head to NPLD for further information!
Library of Congress on Flickr 3000+ news photos from the 1910s and color photos depicting life during the Great Depression and World War II. These pictures aren’t copyrighted, so use them as you like. Just remember to give props whenever due!
What Happened When Nixon Met Elvis? Find out from the National Archives!
Your Rights & the Law
ACLU, Stand Up! Go here for news, podcasts, & rants dedicated to our civil liberties.
AskTheJudge – What are your rights at home? At school? Learn about and discuss the law with other teens.
First Amendment Center: Student Expression From dress codes to Facebook, this site covers free speech topics that concern you.
Social
Studies
Library of Congress Country Studies Handbooks Need reliable information about a country? This is a trustworthy source for government, society, geography, history, economy, and even defense information for 101 countries and regions.
CIA World Factbook Quick information on world countries courtesy of the Central Intelligence Agency. Lots of statistics!
NationMaster Find statistics of all kinds on countries here. Your friends (and teachers) will be impressed when you know which country is Most Athletic. Check out StateMaster for quick stats on our 50 states.
Looking for articles on controversial issues? Try Facts.com. Click on “Issues and Controversies.”
Language
& Writing Arts
Cliffs Notes When you can't stand to read these on-screen any longer come in to the library and check them out!
Definr Ultra-speedy dictionary, for those times when you need a definition fast.
OWL at Purdue Got a paper to write? Purdue U’s Online Writing Lab provides free writing tips and resources like the MLA style guide.
Poetry Foundation A great source for poems by many poets (alive and dead) on a variety of topics. Check out the podcasts, reading guides, poets & poems featured in Poetry magazine, and the cartoon gallery.
SparkNotes We know you would never avoid your reading homework. But just in case you need some help understanding Shakespeare, and can't get to the library for Our Friend Cliff (and his Notes), check out Spark Notes online.
Teenink Magazine and book series written by teens, for teens. You can submit your own nonfiction, fiction, poetry, art, photos, music, reviews, and more.
Still haven’t what you’re looking for? Try our Literature Databases.
Need a book? Book Review Websites and Blogs
3 Evil Cousins: book reviews 4 and by teens Teen blog on books and authors
Book Burger For hungry readers ages 14-24
Flamingnet Book Reviews YA books reviewed by YA reviewers
John Green’s Weblog Author of Looking for Alaska speaks his mind
Guys Read For guys only
Harper Teen Teens register to receive free copies of books to review
Official Website of Stephenie Meyer Devour the latest news on the Twilight saga
Readergirlz Totally pink
Simon Pulse Simon & Schuster hot YA reads
Teen Ink Book Reviews Devoted to writing and art
Teenreads.com Have time for only one website…This is IT1
Teens@Random Read about books before they hit the shelves.
Welcome to Meg Cabot.com LOL with Meg Cabot
Westerblog Master of the Uglies universe
Health and Wellness
CopeCareDeal This site is devoted to mental health. Check out the Mind Zone for facts about depression and other common mental illnesses.
Mayo Clinic Teen’s Health Center Use the “Find It Fast” feature to get articles on a variety of health topics; or click on “Ask a Specialist” to find answers to specific health questions.
Sex, etc. A sex education website created by teens, for teens.
Teen’s Health Body piercing, braces, drugs, exercise, healthy eating, sex, and skin care are just a few of the topics you can research here!
Math
MathWorld Stumped by a difficult math problem? Want to learn more than your math teacher is offering? Try this website, which is like a math encyclopedia. Get definitions for all the terms that stump you, and find equations that have slipped your mind.
Ask Dr. Math If the answer to your question isn't here, you can email Dr. Math and ask him directly. Make your math dilemma famous!
Cool Math Calculators, puzzles, and games for ages 13-100!
Science
Chicago Public Library's Science Fair Information will help you make your project a winner.
How Stuff Works Ever wondered how aerosol cans work? Or why people blush? Find answers to your earth, engineering, life, space, supernatural, and everyday science questions.
National Weather Service This site looks boring, but it's got some really cool weather info. Check out the "education" links in the left hand column.
United States Geological Survey This site is great for most earth science questions, and other science stuff too. Find out about elements, minerals, natural disasters, weather, petroleum, and lots more. You might want to start at their Learning Web.
You may also want to try Facts.com. Click on “Today’s Science.”
Colleges
College View Almost everything you need to know about going to college.
College Zone Are you already thinking about college? This site will help you plan your future, no matter your age now.
FAFSA Apply for student financial aid, check the status of your application, and find tips to help you choose a school.
Test Prep Review Practice your test-taking skills with questions similar to the ACT, SAT, SSAT, ASVAB, ISEE, and PSAT.
Secrets of the SAT Need we say more?
Websites to Help You Procrastinate - Warning! Some of these require headphones, and may also make you laugh.
Campus Squirrel Listings Sure, class size, prestige, cost, or football teams are important. But you gotta ask yourself: do the campus squirrels measure up?
Dead or Alive? Not sure if Margaux or Mariel is the dead Hemingway? Want to know what day Aaliyah died? This is the site for you! You may also want to look at Dead People Server. Be sure to check out Find-A-Grave too, so you can see where the famous dead are buried.
JibJab Funny videos to watch and share. Put yourself in a video and send it to a friend!
The Onion America’s finest (fake) news source! Be sure to check out the A.V. Club.
PostSecret Updated with fresh secrets every Sunday. Send yours in or just read everyone else’s.
Strong Bad Email. Make sure you have headphones (see, I warned you) for this one, and try not to laugh too loudly if you’re in the library.
Twitter Keep your friends up-to-date on the details of your day.
Urban Legends Reference Pages Get the truth behind those stories about stolen kidneys and Harry Potter inspiring Satanism. For even more hoaxes and pranks, check out The Museum of Hoaxes.
Movies, TV, & Visual Art
Artcyclopedia – This is the best site we know for visual art! Find artists’ biographies, definitions of art movements, and online art exhibits. Whether you’re looking for Impressionism, Picasso, the Mona Lisa, or the Art Institute of Chicago, you’ll find it here.
IMDB – How tall is Tom Cruise? What year was the original Star Wars movie released? If you have a question about movies or movie stars, chances are you’ll find an answer in the Internet Movie Database.
TV.com – Can you describe the plot for every single episode of The Simpsons? This site includes just about everything you could want to know about your favorite shows. Rate individual episodes and watch trailers, too.
Yahoo! Movies – Looking for movie trailers and show times? Want to find out what’s coming soon? Try this website.
Music
All Music Guide – Explore by Genre, or search for your favorite artist, album, or song.
Last.fm – Listen to your favorite music online, and discover new favorites.
Song Meanings – Can’t decipher all the lyrics to your favorite new song? Find them here, and then debate the meaning with other users.
Yahoo! Music – Who’s hot, who’s not? You can find out here!
Yo! Raps – News, Reviews, personality profiles and more on Hip-Hop and R&B
Games
Addictinggames.com Be careful, you’ll get hooked.
Crazymonkeygames.com More fun than a barrel of monkeys!
FreeRice.com Build your vocabulary & advertisers donate rice to the needy!
Game World Network A great source for PC game reviews, demos, cheats, and more.
Gamespot Check this site out for reviews of the latest games.
IGN Entertainment Look up cheat codes for your favorite games.
Miniclip.com Find Text Twist, Sudoku and many others here.
Onemorelevel.com New & classic flash games like Tetris, Mario, and Sonic.
Orsinal 59 colorful icons lead to 59 different games with fun graphics and sound.
Pogo.com Go here for puzzles, card games, chess, and more.
Shockwave.com Play popular games like Chicktionary.
Yahoo! Games What games will be released in the coming year? Check here.
Your
Schools
Rate Your Teachers, and check out what others say about teachers at your school. Watch out for sneaky ads!
Bridge View & Challenger Day Schools
Culver Middle School
Emerson Middle School
Gemini Junior High
Loyola Academy
Maine East High School
Maine South High School
New Hope Academy
Niles West High School
Niles North High School
Notre Dame High School
Northridge Prep School
Resurrection High School
St. John Brebeuf School
Willows Academy
Niles Youth Council. Work and play with other Niles Teens! Check out what's going on at the Niles Teen Center with the calendar at this site.
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