Homework Resources for Children and Families

Online Resources for Homework Help

Use of these resources requires a valid library card if you are using them outside a Madison Public Library. For more online homework help, see also:

Britannica Escolar

Enciclopedia español para los estudiantes más jóvenes y educadores. | more info »
This resource is available to all library users via BadgerLink.

Britannica Fundamentals

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Innovative early learning resource for students in grade levels kindergarten through second grade | more info »
This resource is available to all library users via BadgerLink.

Britannica Library: All Ages

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Comprehensive reference and learning resource for children and adults. | more info »
This resource is available to all library users via BadgerLink.

Britannica Moderna

Enciclopedia española para estudiantes mayores y educadores. Spanish encyclopedia for older students and educators. | more info »
This resource is available to all library users via BadgerLink.

Britannica School Edition

Access age-appropriate reference articles, journals, magazines and more. Teacher resources are also available through this school edition of Encyclopedia Britannica for grades PreK-12. | more info »
This resource is available to all library users via BadgerLink.

Gale Peterson's Test and Career Prep

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Prepare for standardized tests with eBooks, online courses, and full-length practice tests. | more info »
This resource is available only in Madison libraries and remotely to patrons with Madison Public Library as their home library.

Literary Reference Source

A full-text database combining information from many sources in one unique location. Plot summaries, articles, author biographies, book reviews, novels, literary journals, short stories, poems, and much more. | more info »
This resource is available to all library users via BadgerLink.

Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary

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The largest, most comprehensive American dictionary. | more info »
This resource is available to all library users via BadgerLink.

NoveList K-8

NoveList K-8 meets all the fictional reading needs of kids (0-18) and includes picture books, chapter books, and young adult titles. | more info »
This resource is available to all library users via BadgerLink.

Points of View Reference Source

Resources presenting multiple sides of an issue to help develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues, and develop analytical thinking skills. | more info »
This resource is available to all library users via BadgerLink.

Profiles of Wisconsin, 2022/23

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Profiles of Wisconsin provides data and insight into the makeup of the state of Wisconsin, including population statistics, geography, political maps, and more. | more info »
This resource is available only in Madison libraries and remotely to patrons with Madison Public Library as their home library.

Science Reference Source

With Science Reference Source, you’ll find full text articles for hundreds of science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, and other sources. | more info »
This resource is available to all library users via BadgerLink.

TeachingBooks.net

Generate enthusiasm for children's and young adult books with this multimedia-rich website full of book readings, author interviews, book reviews and more. | more info »
This resource is available to all library users via BadgerLink.

Transparent Language

Transparent Language Online is a language-learning system including over 100 languages. | more info »
This resource is available remotely to cardholders with a subscribing library as their home library and in-library at all subscribing libraries.

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