Research Resources
LISD Bookmarks for Research
Start your research here. Resources include Gale ebooks, World Book Encyclopedia, TeachingBooks.net, and Discovery Education. Log in with your district username and password to access the resource links.
Direct links to some of the databases can be found below.
Search Engines
KidRex
KidRex is a safer search engine for children. It emphasizes websites for kids and uses Google SafeSearch technology.
Dib Dab Doo
This is another child friendly search option focused on finding safe websites for children.
Kidtopia
A search engine created by librarians for elementary students, it contains only websites recommended for students.
Fact Monster
A kids reference website from the editors of Information Please.
KidRex is a safer search engine for children. It emphasizes websites for kids and uses Google SafeSearch technology.
Dib Dab Doo
This is another child friendly search option focused on finding safe websites for children.
Kidtopia
A search engine created by librarians for elementary students, it contains only websites recommended for students.
Fact Monster
A kids reference website from the editors of Information Please.
Image Resources
The following image sources are designed for student use and provide copyright free images. Image filters are never 100 percent safe, however. Please use only with teacher or parent supervision.
Photos for Class
Photos for school use with Creative Commons licenses.
Pics4Learning
Copyright friendly photos for use in an educational setting.
School Clip Art
Free educational clip art.
More image resources can be found here.
Photos for school use with Creative Commons licenses.
Pics4Learning
Copyright friendly photos for use in an educational setting.
School Clip Art
Free educational clip art.
More image resources can be found here.
