Homework Help (K-8)

Resources designed especially for kids in kingergarten through eighth grade, available free with your Wilmette Public Library card. View a complete list of library databases.

Tutoring & Learning Tools

BrainFuse

Free live tutoring, 2:00-11:00 p.m., plus online tutorials, practice problems, and test preparation.

MUZZY Language Learning

Interactive language learning games, activities, and video in eight languages.

Scholastic Teachables

Printable worksheets, lesson plans, reading passages, and fun activities for elementary subjects including math, science, reading comprehension, writing, and more.

Tumble Book Library

Animated, talking e-books great for pre-readers, beginning readers, and English language learners.

Research for Grades K-8

Britannica Library – Children

Encyclopedia Britannica for elementary and middle school students.

CultureGrams Kids Edition

Information about different countries and the way people live all over the world.

Gale eBooks

A collection of dozens of encyclopedias, geared toward adults but great for tougher research topics.

Novelist K-8 Plus

Use NoveList K–8 to explore book reviews, reading lists, discussion guides, and more.

PebbleGo

An encyclopedia geared toward younger children, featuring lots of pictures and a read-aloud option.

PebbleGo Next

Research especially for grades 3–5, focusing on American Indians, the 50 states, and science.

Something about the Author

Articles about the lives and careers of children's book authors.

World Almanac for Kids

Articles on popular school topics, plus science project ideas, educational videos, and homework tips.

World Book Kids

World Book for young students, focusing on popular topics. Includes science project ideas.

World Book Student

World Book for elementary and middle school students, including tools for writing a report.