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Research

  1. BibMe
  2. Brain Pop
  3. Citation Machine
  4. EasyBib–bibliography creator
  5. Fact Monster
  6. Free non-fic audio books—listen/read
  7. General info research
  8. How Stuff Works
  9. Internet research sites for kids
  10. KidRex
  11. Library Spot
  12. Military Records
  13. Research for Students
  14. Resources (Ivy)
  15. SqoolTube Videos
  16. Wikipedia
  17. World Almanac for Kids
  18. WriteCite

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