Hamilton East Public Library

Ask Us!

The library staff is here to help you.  Here are some examples of ways we can help:

• How do I find resources to help me with my school work?
• How do I use the online resources available on the library's website?
• Can you help me find facts about....?

Youth reference questions may be emailed to youthquestions@hepl.lib.in.us or you may call the Youth Services Department at 317-770-3216 (Noblesville) or 317-579-0304 (Fishers) or ask us in person at the Youth Services Reference Desk.

• B.J. Pinchbeck's Homework Helper
• Ask Rose: Free math & science homework help to Indiana students in grades 6-12 www.askrose.org
• Fact Monster: Use the Homework Center at Fact Monster to get help in Geography, History, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and ESL. www.factmonster.com/homework
• Guide to Grammar & Writing: Ask grammar questions or choose from preselected grammar and writing topics.  http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/
• High School Ace: A web guide to some of the best free educational resources for teens. http://highschoolace.com/ace/ace.cfm
• Homework High: Answers to homework questions for students ages 11-16. www.channel4learning.com/apps/homeworkhigh
• Homework Spot: A collection of links and information for parents and students on subjects studied by elementary, middle and high school students. www.homeworkspot.com
• Jiskha Homework Help: Post homework questions online and get free homework help from tutors in a variety of subjects. www.jiskha.com
• Math Forum: Math tools, tips & tricks, weekly/monthly challenges, and Ask Dr. Math. www.mathforum.org/students/

Use these resources to find facts, read-along with digital books, or get suggestions of books to read for school or for fun:

 

FactCite

Use FactCite to find articles and printable illustrations in the areas of sports, mythology, world leaders, and essential information.

Facts on File

 Use the Todays Science section of Facts on File to learn about current developments in the sciences.

Inspire

Kids Search is for younger children and Student Research Center is for older students.

"INSPIRE is supported by the Institute of Museums and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Indiana State Library."

NoveList K-8 Plus

Find the book you want to read next!  You will find book lists, read-alikes, titles of more books by your favorite authors, and more.  You can even search by Lexile level!

PebbleGo

PebbleGo is for Pre-K through third grade researchers.  Children can search for pictures and information about Animals or Earth and Space.

PowerKids Life Science!

 PowerKids Life Science is a great, comprehensive science resource for researchers in grades 3-6.

Something About The Author

Find information about thousands of children's authors and illustrators.  Most entries have a picture of the author, information about the author's life, a book list, a list of awards the author has won, and more.

Trueflix

TrueFlix is based on the True Books print series published by Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Library Publishing. Read along, listen, or watch short animations based on many different subjects covered by the True Books series.

Tumblebooks

The TumbleBookLibrary is a collection of TumbleBooks (animated, talking picture books). TumbleBooks are created from existing picture books which have been licensed from children's book publishers and converted to the TumbleBook format.

TumbleReadable

TumbleReadables is a collection of online read-along titles in categories such as Early Readers, Chapter Books, Teen Fiction, Classics, and Drama/Poetry.

World Book Online

Includes World Book Reference Center for advanced researchers, Info Finder for school-aged information seekers, World Book for Kids for younger children, World Book Discover for ESL and Adult Literacy students, World Book Dramatic Learning and World Book in Spanish.

If you want to know if we have a particular item, you can search our collection using our Classic Catalog.

• The Youth Services Department maintains information provided by tutors who can be contacted by individuals. The tutors are not affiliated with the library and library staff cannot make recommendations.