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Hester Junior High School

High School Ace academic resources for high schoolers and the rest of us

History...It's Happening! need help with your next history paper? start your research here!

How Stuff Works! find out how everything from fog machines to high definition TVs to computer games works

Infoplease with a plethora of resources, Infoplease is the spot to find random information

Internet Public Library (IPL) Teen Space homework help, job search info, technology, resources, and more

Internet Public Library's Guide to Science Fair Projects stumped on what your next project is going to be? check out this site from IPL

Leyden High Schools Home Page

Library of Congress Country Studies a very helpful database for research projects on countries and regions

Mannheim Middle School

Merriam-Webster Online a great spot to look up words online

Online Databases check out the Library's databases for help with homework, research projects, etc.

Periodic Table of the Elements need to know the symbol for iron? your teacher wants you to memorize the periodic table but you forgot your textbook? check out this very handy resource!