Search Engines and Web Directories
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Enables users to search the Web, Usenet, and images. Feature rich search engine.





Yahoo! is both a search engine and web directory.





Lists high quality, annotated sites chosen by librarians which ensures reliable sources of information.





The Internet Public Library (IPL) is a public service organization and learning/teaching environment at the University of Michigan School of Information. They provide library services to Internet users. Activities include: finding, evaluating, selecting, organizing, describing, and creating information resources; and direct assistance to individuals.





Northern Light provides search and content integration technology and solutions for enterprises and individuals.





GoodSearch is a search engine which donates 50 percent of its revenue to the charities and schools designated by its users. Use GoodSearch exactly as you would any other search engine and it is powered by Yahoo! so you get proven search results.

On the GoodSearch homepage, choose from thousands of organizations or add your favorite cause to the list.

West End Academy is listed with this search engine, receiving $0.01 with each search, when users designate us as their charity.

Reference Sources
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HowStuffWorks is the leading source of credible, unbiased, and easy-to-understand explanations of how the world actually works. Founded by North Carolina State University Professor Marshall Brain in 1998, the site has since grown to be an award-winning online resource for millions of people of all ages.

From car engines to search engines, from cell phones to stem cells, and thousands of subjects in between, HowStuffWorks has it covered. No topic is too big or too small for our expert editorial staff to unmask...or for you to understand. In addition to comprehensive articles, our helpful graphics and informative videos walk you through every topic clearly, simply and objectively.





The World Factbook is prepared by the Central Intelligence Agency. It is a goldmine of information about every country in the world, including descriptions of the population, climate, industry, politics, languages, history, flags, maps, notes, etc.





The Library of Congress gives access to legislative information, American history, and American's Library - a fun site for young people and their families.





You can contact your Representative from this site. Also read about current legislation. There are links to other government and educational.





Contact your senators and read about bills, roll call votes, and other senate news.





High School Ace is the trusted web portal to free quality educational resources for teens. It features subject guides, reference tools, news, puzzles, quizzes, and college information.





Essential and valuable information that will help you be the best student you can be. There is information about study skills, reading skills, test preparation and test taking skills, classroom participation, writing basics, and evaluating information.





Includes Bible study tools and links to articles, discussion groups, chat rooms, news in religion, and free newsletters. There is also a search engine for about a dozen different translations of the Bible.





The History Place is a private, independent, Internet-only publication based in the Boston area that is not affiliated with any political group or organization. The Web site presents a fact-based, common sense approach in the presentation of the history of humanity, with great care given to accuracy.





Learn about stars, planets, the solar system, stargazing tips, and facts about constellations, see the phases of the moon, and more.





Biology, Chemistry, and Biochemistry Educational Web Resource





General chemistry site with good source of information.





National and international news, continually updated.





Visit this site where you can ask reference questions online, and for access to several online databases through the Tennessee Electronic Library. The Student Edition database is designed for high school students, with access to a variety of indexed and full-text magazines, newspapers and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.





Welcome to the online world of Ijams Nature Center. Whether you are a newcomer or a frequent visitor, our new website will help you discover the natural world at Knoxville's premier environmental education center and park.

With its rich history and longstanding legacy of wildlife experiences, Ijams' beautiful 160-acre park continues to enchant visitors of all ages. Check out our calendar of upcoming programs and events or stunning wildlife photo galleries to inspire your next visit.