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LookWAYup Dictionary/Thesaurus and Translation - LookWAYup Dictionary/Thesaurus and Translation is a large online English dictionary that tolerates small spelling errors (U.S. or international spelling), shows definitions for multiple senses of the word, and for each sense shows synonyms, related terms, and usage examples. It optionally translates that sense to French, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, or German or vice-versa. Within the dictionary, you can double-click on any word in the definition to define it. It can also be installed on browsers, web sites, PDAs, and mobile phones.
Majstro - "Majstro" is a multilingual translation dictionary with a vocabulary database that is based on more recent versions of the Ergane wordlists that are currently used by other translation services. Not only are several of the wordlists (including the one for English) significantly larger, the Majstro dictionary also supports more languages and has several useful features
Merriam-Webster - MW provides a complete online dictionary and thesaurus, with word games and a "word of the day."
Encyclopaedia.com - There are many versions of encyclopedias online, but most require a paid subscription. This one is a free site with more than 17,000 articles. Subjects are also extensively cross-referenced with links to millions of related websites and books.
Atlapedia - This online atlas offers information on every country in the world, and includes facts and figures on geography, climate, religion, population, language, economy, history, and more. A maps section provides full-color physical and political maps of world regions.
Ask Dr. Math - Stumped by a tricky math problem? Ask Dr. Math! You can submit a question or look in the files of previously asked questions. Different categories group questions into age levels, from basic counting in Kindergarten through trigonometry in college.
Measurements Converter - This instant measurement converter can help with calculations of time, temperature, weight, volume, pressure and more!
Scientific American - Have a question about the water cycle or black holes? You can submit a question to the experts at Scientific American, or browse through nine areas of science, including chemistry, biology, and astronomy.
Amateur Science - This is a great place to start if you need help choosing a science project. Hundreds of ideas and instructions are broken down into age and price categories.
Researchpaper.com - For older students writing research papers, this site gives great advise on choosing a topic and finding information. A directory lets you select over 4000 topics from over a hundred categories. A Writing Center section gives tips on organizing your report and improving your writing style, including punctuation, grammar and spelling.
Translate-Me.com - Learning a foreign language? This site has language translation software and electronic dictionaries from various suppliers including WorldLanguage.com, Babylon, Systran and Power Glide
The English Pages - As more and more information is available over the Internet, citing research sources can get tricky. This site gives examples for citing websites, newsgroups, ftp sites, email and more.
The Shakespearean Homework Helper - Studying Shakespeare? This site includes his complete works, as well as history, commentary, and links to play and movie info.
Library Spot - This great overall reference tool has links to the Library of Congress, newspapers, magazines, government websites, biographies, calendars, etc.
test.com, inc. - Want to raise your test scores? This site has advise on taking tests effectively, and has practice tests for specific subjects and age levels, including the SAT, GRE, and IQ tests.
Mr. William Shakespeare and the Internet - This well-annotated guide helps you navigate the voluminous Shakespeare resources on the Internet.