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Bookstores

Want to buy a book?

Watermark Books Watermark Books & Café has been Wichita, Kansas’ leading independent bookstore since it opened downtown in 1977. Now located on the city’s east side, Watermark is home to a bustling café, a full calendar of book clubs and literary events, and thousands of good books—including bestsellers, rare finds, and a large selection of children’s books and toys.

Almanacs/Dictionaries/Encyclopedias/Search Engines

Need to look up something?

	4Kids.org 4Kids.org is a weekly newspaper feature and Web site produced at the University of Kansas by a team of educators and students with support from Advanced Learning Technologies in Education Consortium (ALTEC).
	Ask for Kids Ask for Kids (formerly known as Ask Jeeves for Kids) is a fast, easy and kid-friendly way for kids to search online.
	Disney Family.com Disney Family was created to help parents with the most important job of their lives: raising their family in the best environment possible. We are committed to creating a nurturing, safe, and well-informed environment for guests and members to expand their parenting knowledge in a fun, entertaining way - just what you'd expect from one of the most trusted names in family entertainment.
	Encyclopædia Britannica Online Today Encyclopædia Britannica has a larger and more diverse line of products than ever before. Our outlook is shaped by our tradition of excellence and an understanding of what knowledge seekers need in the digital age.
	Merriam-Webster Merriam-Webster is America's foremost publisher of language-related reference works. The company publishes a diverse array of print and electronic products, including Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, Eleventh Edition—America's best-selling desk dictionary—and Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged.
	Old Farmer's Almanac Since 1792, The Old Farmer's Almanac has published useful information for people in all walks of life: tide tables for those who live near the ocean; sunrise tables and planting charts for those who live on the farm; recipes for those who live in the kitchen; and forecasts for those who don't like the question of weather left up in the air.
	Word Central Welcome to the new Merriam-Webster's Word Central now reprogrammed for superior word power and language fun.
	Yahoo! For Kids Search engine for kids.

Geography/Geology/Wildlife

Want to learn about the world?

	CIA World Fact Book The online Factbook is updated periodically throughout the year. Here you can find information on any country in the world.
	MBGnet What's it like where you live?
	National Geographic Since 1888, we've traveled the Earth, sharing its amazing stories with each new generation. National Geographic's Mission Programs support critical expeditions and scientific fieldwork, encourage geography education for students, promote natural and cultural conservation, and inspire audiences through new media, vibrant exhibitions, and live events. Witness the mission in action, and get involved today!
	From Sea to Prairie Welcome to From Sea to Prairie: A Primer of Kansas Geology, written by Catherine S. Evans. These pages will introduce you to the science of geology and the varied geology and landscapes of Kansas.
	World Wildlife Fund (WWF) for Kids and Teachers Back in 1961 when it was founded, WWF stood for the "World Wildlife Fund". However, as the organization grew over the 70s and into the 80s, WWF began to expand its work to conserve the environment as a whole (reflecting the interdependence of all living things), rather than focusing on selected species in isolation. So although we continued to use our well-known initials, our legal name became "World Wide Fund For Nature" (except in North America where the old name was retained).

Homework/Test Prep

Need to improve your study skills or test scores?

	ARTSEDGE ARTSEDGE - the National Arts and Education Network - supports the placement of the arts at the center of the curriculum and advocates creative use of technology to enhance the K-12 educational experience. ARTSEDGE empowers educators to teach in, through, and about the arts by providing the tools to develop interdisciplinary curricula that fully integrate the arts with other academic subjects.
	HomeworkSpot HomeworkSpot.com is a free homework information portal that features the very best K-12 homework-related sites together with engaging editorial in one high-utility, educational spot.
	Math and Reading Help for Kids The purpose of this website is to help parents find the appropriate learning resources to help their children improve academic skills, study habits, and their overall attitudes toward learning.
	Test Prep Review Your source for free online practice tests.

How-To

Want to learn how to do something?

e-How How to do just about everything.

Libraries

Want to check out a book or do some research?

	Blue Skyways Blue Skyways is a shared information service for the Kansas library community.
	Midwest Historical & Genealogical Society Midwest Historical and Genealogical Society began in 1966 when concerned citizens of the community recognized the need for a genealogical organization to collect, preserve and disseminate genealogical and related historical data, with special emphasis on the preservation of Sedgwick County history and heritage.
	Wichita Public Library Check out a book at one of the 9 branches of the Wichita Public Library!

Science

The Why Files Science behind the news.

Windows to the Universe Windows to the Universe is a user-friendly learning system covering the Earth and Space sciences for use by the general public. Windows to the Universe has been in development since 1995. Our goal is to build an internet site that includes a rich array of documents, including images, movies, animations, and data sets, that explore the Earth and Space sciences and the historical and cultural ties between science, exploration, and the human experience.

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