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Bud Werner Memorial Library Subscription Databases
Use any of the 45+ subscription databases with your library card to find the answer to almost every question! Call the front desk to get your card number over the phone: 879-0240.
Ask Colorado
Stuck on that homework question? Ask a real Colorado librarian. This free service is available in English and Español and operates 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week.
Teen Space
The Internet Public Library's Teen Space is one of the most award-winning websites on the net. This site links to a ton of information on homework and other stuff like dating, money, and careers.
Multnomah Public Library
A collection of outstanding links to web sites on a variety of homework topics.
DiscoverySchool.com
The Discovery Channel presents tools to help you study, games to challenge your mind, and tons of great clip art. Explore everything from Ancient Egypt to the Hubble Space Telescope.
Bartleby
This site is great for finding quotations about everyday matters to famous people like Shakespeare, Gandhi, and even Madonna.
Merriam-Webster
Look to this website for the proper spelling of words. You can also use the thesaurus and a translation page.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Use this website as a first start to any research topic. Find news articles, maps, photos, summaries, and other useful information. You can subscribe to the site to view it "ad-free."
Art
Pottery Making Illustrated
Search for illustrated articles on how to from professionals and experts in glazing, handbuilding, firing, tools, and more.
Ceramics Monthly
Learn about how to become a ceramics professional and where/when the latest fine arts exhibits are coming near you.
Denver Museum of Art
Discover the latest exhibits at the Denver Museum of Art.
National Gallery of Art
Check out the latest exhibits at the NGA in Washington, D.C.
La Louvre
The Louvre (pronounced Loov) hosts fine art from the ancient Egypt to contemporary and modern. Look for the English version symbol and start exploring this interactive website. If you're visiting Paris, make sure you get your discount entrance coupon before you go.
La Musée D'Orsay
Explore this Paris museum hosted in an old railway station. Here you'll find impressionist paintings like Degas's ballerinas, Monet's water lilies, and Van Gogh's Starry Night. The collections date from 1848 to 1914.
Athletics
Diet Site
Learn about nutrition basics and exercise planning
Health & Fitness Tips
Use this online resource to plan your best health and fitness goals.
Fitness World
This website explores the professional and business world of fitness, from running a gym to the latest product reviews.
ESPN
Track your favorite teams and players with schedules, statistics, and facts.
Dole 5 A Day
Learn why five to nine servings of fruits or vegetables a day is the key to good health. Dole's national campaign explores nutrition and health in this fun and interactive website.
Colorado Quit
Quit using tobacco now. Learn health facts and resources to prevent and stop unhealthy tobacco usage.
National Eating Disorders Association
This website includes information about eating disorders and body image concerns for men and women of all ages. It also includes referrals to professional treatment centers and doctors.
2008 Olympics
The Official Website of the Summer Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China.
English & Literature
Poetry 180
During the 180 days of the school year, on this website is 180 poems appealing to teens. Learn different forms of poems and even create your own.
Academy of American Poets
Learn about the poems and lives of historical and contemporary American poets.
Citation Machine
Choose your writing style, then your source, and plug in your information for a copy and paste citation. This website will save you time and frustration.
British and American Literature Resource
A webliography of the most commonly studied British and American literature for high school students.
ReadPrint.com
Use this site to learn about classic authors and read their words, poetry or books online.
Foreign Languages
Babel Fish Translation
Translate anything here. Note: the translations are literal and may not translate exact phrases like idioms.
Word Reference
Use this website to translate as well words to and from a foreign language and back to English.
Handspeak
Sponsored by Handspeak, this sign language dictionary is the "largest, fastest growing visual (sign) language dictionary online". Results show real-action demonstrations, not just still pictures!
:: French ::
Paris.org
Learn about the history and navigation of Paris, France..
Acadian-Cajun History
Learn about the history of the Acadian people who settled in Louisiana in the late 1700s and have become known today as Cajuns.
Learn French Online
Discover new words, parts of speech, gestures, and more in this interactive website
:: German ::
Virtual Library: German History
A webliography of german history, literature and culture.
Learn German Online
Use this website to refresh your vocabulary with interactive games.
:: Japanese ::
Samurai History
Learn about the history of the infamous Samurai
Japanese Kanji Dictionary
See Kanji examples of many common phrases
The Japan Times Online
Read about current events in Japan
Learn Japanese
Learn the language and the alphabet on this interactive website for beginning learners.
:: Spanish ::
History of the Spanish Language
Learn how the Spanish language developed and what countries rely on Spanish to communicate.
History of Spain
A webliography of links about Spain.
Learn Spanish
Refresh your Spanish speaking and vocabulary skills.
Math
Math.com
Practice your math skills from basic math to calculus in this homework help website.
WebMath
If you're stuck on a math problem, this site will help you solve it.
Mathematical Humor
Mathematical humor, funny proof of theorems, interesting facts and comical interpretations of mathematical terms from the book "Twenty Years Before the Blackboard" by Michael Stueben with Diane Sanford.
Pi
The first 10,000 digits of math's favorite symbol.
Music
Music History
Need to know more about Music History? Here you will find the history of music from the Medieval times to the 20th Century. Test your knowledge with a music history game.
Musical Instruments
A guide to more than 140 musical instruments from all parts of the world. Includes photographs and descriptions.
Sight Reading Tips
Learn basic tips to help you sight-read and advance your musical abilities.
Musical Homework Help
Webliography of musical terms, composers, and resources.
Denver Center for Performing Arts
See the latest musicals coming to Denver.
Science
Astronomy.com
This site offers daily astronomy and space news, star charts, pictures of planets, space missions, eclipse and much more.
American Chemical Society
Learn about current chemistry-related scientific news.
Biology News
Stay up-to-date with the latest in biological news.
Geology.com
Geology and Earth Science current events, news, articles, dictionary, satellite images, career information, reference maps, and more.
Social Studies
:: Political Science ::
City of Steamboat Springs
Links to city events and policies.
Routt County
Links to Routt County events and policies
State of Colorado
Links to Colorado Government officials and events.
Federal Government of the United States
Webliography to national government officials and policies.
:: History ::
Routt County History
Learn about historic Routt County, Colorado.
Colorado History
A link to Colorado's past through historical museums and highway markers, exhibitions, manuscript and photograph collections, popular and scholarly publications, historical and archaeological preservation services, and educational programs for children and adults.
US History
A webliography of great events in US History.
North American History
A webliography of north american events.
South or Latin American History
A webliography of south american events.
Ancient World History
A webliography of ancient world historical events.
World History Compass
A webliography of great events in history throughout the world.
US Central Intelligence Agency
The US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has compiled tons of up-to-date statistics, information and maps on every country in the world in this very useful site.
Country Reports
This very easy to search site includes information, statistics, flags and maps of all the countries in the world. The National Education Association said this site of 1,500 links "offers a wealth of information".