Discover a world of information: “Explorers”



Discover a world of information: “Explorers”

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The New York Public Library’s databases will unveil the loads of information on these pioneers.

✓ BookFlix- go to the “People and Places” link, on the last page, you will find a story and lesson plan on Christopher Columbus

✓ Kids Search- type in Explorers and you will get results like “Name the Explorers Crossword Puzzle”. Also, click on the “Books & Encyclopedias” and “Biographies” link, to get more information

✓ Searchasaurus- go to the “Encyclopedia” link, type in Explorers and you will find information on various voyagers

✓ World Book Online- click on the “World Book Online for Kids” link and type in Explorers. A list of results from Lewis and Clark’s expedition to Henry Hudson, enough information to include in your lesson plan

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Christopher Columbus (from The New York Public Library’s Digital Gallery)

Here’s how to access NYPL’s databases:

❖ Go to

❖ Go to ‘Research’ link

❖ Click on ‘Articles and Databases’

❖ Databases are listed in alphabetical order. If you are not accessing the database from the library, enter the number on the back of your library card.

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