Kid-Friendly Reference Tools
FCPS encyclopedic and periodical resources as well as sites for search engines and citing sources.
- FCPS 24-7 Learning
Access your teacher's web site.
- Forestville's Library Collection
Forestville's online catalog of its library collection.
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Fairfax County Public Schools
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Encyclopedias
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Online Databases
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Digital Books
4th Grade Online Textbook Our Virginia: Past & Present Please see your 4th grade teacher blackboard site for log-in information.
TumbleBook Library
TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they'll love.TumbleReadables
TumbleReadables is an online collection of read-along titles for elementary, middle school students which features adjustable online text and complete audio narration. Sentences are highlighted as they are being read and the pages turn automatically.Ask your teachers or our librarian for log on for students.
myON™ reader matches student interests and reading level with content to personalize learning and predict future reading growth. Use the online 24x7 collection of resources available anytime, anywhere, for any student with our reading scaffolds. -
Library of Congress
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Reference Resources
Sites offering online reference and information, including research and citation guides, dictionaries, and subject specific tools.
Instructional Resources
Access to information about the State's Standards of Learning, the County's Program of Studies and to tools for teaching every area of the curriculum.
Grolier Online
Six online encyclopedic databases for students of all levels, including: New Book of Knowledge, Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia, Encyclopedia Americana, New Book of Popular Science, Lands and People, Amazing Animals of the World, America the Beautiful, Dictionaries, Thesauruses, and an Atlas.
Note: For home use, you will need a User Name and Password which you can get from a Forestville teacher or librarian.
Five online encyclopedic databases for students of all levels, including: World Book Kids, World Book Student, World Book Discoverer, World Book Advanced, and La Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos.
Note: For home use, you will need a User Name and Password which you can get from a Forestville teacher or librarian.
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eLibrary
eLibrary is an online database of books, magazines, newspapers, transcripts, audio/video clips and pictures.
Note: For home use, you will need a User Name and Password which you can get from a Forestville teacher or librarian.
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CultureGrams
CultureGrams links students to online reports on daily life and culture.
Note: For home use, you will need a User Name and Password which you can get from a Forestville teacher or librarian.
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Gale
Log on and then scroll down to Kids Edition K12, Kids Info Bits, or What Do I Read Next? to get information especially for elementary students. This includes reference books, magazines and newspapers articles.
Note: For home use, you will need a User Name and Password which you can get from a Forestville teacher or librarian.
ABC-CLIO
Online World Geography, World History, American History and Government. A very comprehensive database more suitable for the sixth grader and middle-school student.
Note: For home use, you will need a Customer # and Password which you can get from a Forestville teacher or librarian.Marshall Cavendish
America in the Twentieth Century, Ancient and Medieval World, Exploring Ancient Civilizations, Supreme Court Milestones, Earth and Physical Sciences, Elements, Exploring Earth and Space Science, Exploring Life Science, Growing Up with Science, Habitats of the World, Insects and Spiders of the World, International Wildlife, Life Science, Civil War, Colonial America.
America's Story from America's Library
This site takes students to original primary sources using five interactive search methods. Students can hear actual speeches and see clips from American History. A great source for history projects and just for fun.
The following web sites are outside the FCPS network.
FCPS does not control the content or relevancy of these pages.
Great Falls Public Library
Here you'll find lots of great reading ideas for your child including the Good Reading Program for elementary aged children.
Great Falls Historical Society
This society established in 1977provides information and programs to help our community learn and appreciate the history of Great Falls.
NetSmartz Kids
This web site features games, activities and rap style songs for children to listen, play and have fun while learning about Internet safety.
Weatherbug Achieve
This site helps students learn about the weather and monitor the weather in their area. To access current weather data and weather-related activities:
Under Student Login, enter our Zip code, 22066, and click the Submit button.
Choose our school name in the drop down menu and click the Submit button.
Choose your grade level in the drop down menu and click the Submit button.
Choose a radio button from the left side (tracking station) and from the right side (camera). Click Submit.
Kid-Safe Search Engines
Resources and references for students and teachers.