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Research Databases
The library has subscriptions to many helpful online databases that are FREE for Brookfield patrons of all ages. Try one for your next school project. You can also use the links at the right.
Note: To use the databases from home, you must login with your library card first. Patrons working inside the library need not do this.
School Textbooks
The Brookfield Public Library tries to have at least one copy each of all the current school textbooks from Brook Park, Congress Park, Lincoln, and S. E. Gross schools. You can’t take our copies home, but you can make photocopies for 10 cents a page. So if you forget your book at school, give us a call or stop by!
Try these websites for more homework help. If you have a favorite site that isn’t here, let us know!
General Information
The Internet Public Library for Kids Created by librarians for kids.
History & Social Studies
Discoverers Web Homepage
This site includes an alphabetical index of explorers. Also try the
Multnomah County Library Homework Center’s
Alphabetical
List of Explorers.
Distinguished Women of Past and Present March is Women’s History Month!
The Encyclopaedia Britannica Guide to Black History Includes timeline, biographies, and multimedia resources.
Netstate.com and 50 States.com Two great sites for state reports.
From the Internet Public Library,
POTUS or
American
President: An Online Reference Resource, a multimedia resource.
The Psychedelic ‘60’s: Literary Tradition and Social Change This site has great artwork!
World Flag Database Pictures and basic facts about the flags of all the nations of the world. Also try the CIA World Factbook: Flags of the World
Religion & Mythology
Encyclopedia Mythica or Theoi Greek Mythology Two great resources for your mythology reports.
Religions of the World A production of the BBC World Service.
Catholic Saints and Angels Use the links on the left to find information about saints.
Science
Introduction to Biomes Scroll down for links to pages and photos for each biome.
