Reviews-Web+Sites

**Web Sites Reviews**

eThemes []
 * COST: Free
 * PUBLICATION: University of Missouri
 * REVIEWERS: Not listed
 * UNIQUE: This web site is kid-safe and because it is free, can be used by anyone. You can also fill out an [|on-line request form] if you are unable to find the topic you need and they will create it.
 * EXAMPLE OF REVIEW:
 * World War II
 * [|World War II for Elementary Students]
 * These websites are about World War II. Learn why the war started and what life was like for children during the war. Includes games, quizzes, videos, and audio interviews with World War II veterans. There are links to eThemes resources on the Holocaust and the 1930s. Grades 1-6

IPL2 (Internet Public Library and Librarians' Internet Index) [] >>> Sweet Search  []
 * COST: Free
 * PUBLICATION: Drexel University
 * REVIEWERS: Students, volunteer library, and information science professionals
 * UNIQUE: Reference questions are answered by a wide range of people. Contains the collection of resources from both the Internet Public Library (IPL) and the Librarians' Internet Index (LII).
 * EXAMPLE OF REVIEW:
 * "World War II"
 * [|World War II Poster Collection]
 * This website, created as a companion to the Ken Burns series "The War," highlights the stories of Oklahomans in World War II. Explore stories, share your own story, and view posters, newspaper front pages, and photos. Includes a blog, podcasts, and links to related websites. A combined production of OETA (public television), The Oklahoman, and NewsOK.com.
 * COST: Free
 * PUBLICATION: Dulcinea Media, Inc
 * REVIEWERS: Research experts, librarians, and teachers
 * UNIQUE: They evaluate and tweak their results based on organizational web sites such including the Library of Congress, the Smithsonian, university web sites, and PBS.
 * EXAMPLE OF REVIEW:
 * World War II
 * [|The US in World War II]
 * Top sites on the history of the United States in World War II. Uncover influences of...

Virtual Learning Resources Center [] . NetTrekker d.i. (JCKL database)
 * COST: Free
 * PUBLICATION: Dr. Michael Bell
 * REVIEWERS: Teachers and librarian professionals
 * UNIQUE: VLRC is actually a suite of three different databases and it has a huge list of different information and subjects including everything from history to writing style guides.
 * EXAMPLE OF REVIEW:
 * World War II
 * [|World War II in Europe]
 * View historical film footage. The Holocaust took place in the broader context of World War II
 * COST: Free fourteen day trial. I could not find an exact amount because you have to contact someone from Net Trekker to request a quote. []
 * PUBLICATION: Thinkorize, Inc
 * REVIEWERS: Could not find
 * UNIQUE: This web site has a whole section for English learners including everything from grammar help to American culture. There is also an image on the right side that indicates if a particular review is recommended by a teacher or student.
 * EXAMPLE OF REVIEW:
 * World War II
 * [|History Channel: World War II]
 * A comprehensive look at World War II including video clips and audio clips of important speeches by the world leaders of the time.