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Dictionaries, Words, Etc

Instant Word Search
Type in a few letters and word suggestions pop-up.Choose letters at the beginning, middle or end of the word, or similar patterns.
Vocab Guide
Choose your starting language then use this visual dictionary and listen to the sound of the words, too. Would be useful for ESL and LOTE, too
Visual Dictionary
A visual dictionary of just about every topic. Choose your topic from the list, then explore.
Your Dictionary
An extremely powerful reference source with access to 330 dictionaries and 128 languages. Includes thesaurus, dictionaries of rhyming words, antonyms, dictionaries of geography, biology, art, chemistry, mathematics and much more.
OneLook
This site lets you enter a word or phrase and will then search 845 online dictionaries for you
Black Stump Web Words
Anagrams, Aphorisms, Books, Cliches, Dictionaries, Encyclopedia, Grammar, Languages, Letters, Limericks, Malapropisms, Mnemonics, Names, Palindromes, Poetry, Proverbs. Quotations, Shakespeare, Sonnets, Speeches, Spelling, Thesaurus, Tongue Twisters, Typography, Words, Writing and Texts. Links to just about everything!
Wordsmyth
An online dictionary and thesaurus. American English. You can search for exact or close matches.
Little Explorers
Part of the Enchanted Learning site. A picture dictionary suitable for younger students.
Rhyme Zone
Type in a word and find its rhyming words. Also search for quotations,synonyms etc. Includes the text of Shakespeares works, Mother Goose rhymes, and a range of famous documents. Has quizzes on verbs, nouns, adjectives, etc
Quotations Page
Features of this site include quote of the day, quotes of the week, motivational quotes, and a quote search facility
Visual Thesaurus
Type in a word and see the concept map develop with all the related words
Thesauri and Quotations
Provides links to 54 sites specialising in quotes, maps, biographies, dictionaries, history, law, populations and religion
The Internet Picture Dictionary
Browse by letter or category. See an image to represent each word. Use the flashcards, fill-in-the-blanks, word scramble or other games.
Dictionary.com
Dictionary, grammar, theasurus, and links to dictionaries in other languages.

Ref Desk.com
Facts, statistics, encyclopedia, a huge library of references material, distionaries, thesauri, calculators, calendars, horoscopes, crosswords and more.

DictionaryLink
This site is a link to lots of other dictionary, thesaurus and translation sites. It includes specialist dictionaries such as medical, science and technology, crossword solver and children's dictionaries.
Computer Dictionary
A long list of computer related words. Includes glossaries for printers, internet, notebooks, etc

Wikipedia
A free online encyclopedia

 

Guide to Grammar and Writing
Start at the sentence level, or move to full essay level
Computer Terms
A wikipedia of computer terms.
Famous Quotations
Browse by category, author, alphabetically or for proverbs
Picture Dictionary
For younger students. Search by letter or by category
Other Picture Dictionaries
Links to several others
Bartelby
An Internet publisher of
literature, reference and verse providing students, researchers and the intellectually curious with unlimited access to books and information on the web,free of charge.
InfoPlease
Has links to a dictionary, thesaurus, atlas, almanacs, encyclopedia and more
Reverse Disctionary
Describe what you want and let the dictionary find matching words
Phrase Finder
Find the origin and meaning of phrases and sayings

Maths

For lots more mathematics references, convertors, and calculators, click here
Maths Dictionary for Kids
This colourful, interactive site explains lots of maths terms in simple language
Harcourt Math Glossary
An interactive maths dictionary for primary school. Seelct your Grade or Year Level, then choose a word.
Dictionary of Measures
This site provides a summary of units of measure found around the world and a conversion table to help you convert them to different units.
How Many?
A dictionary of units of measure and a hostiry of measurement from early times.Includes a conversion table.
Maths Related Words
From Little Explorer. A clear, simple explanation of common mathematical words and terms
A Maths Dictionary for Kids
Explains over 500 terms in simple language

Ask an Expert

Ask an Expert
This is PITSCO's list of over 200 web sites and emails where you can find experts to answer your questions

 

Ask an Expert Sources
An extended list of experts sorted by category. Lists general experts and experts of particular fields -ie woodwork, etiquette, grammar, fitness…..
Ask Dr Universe
Dr Universe is the world's most curious cat. You can look through questions and answers, submit your own questions, join searches and treasure quests or follow links to other sites.
Ask Jeeves for Kids
Ask questions on a wide range of topics.
    Did You Know?
Search for specific information, browse the categories or simply scroll through the amazing amount of information

Encyclopedia and Other Things...

The Visual Dictionary
An amazing dictionary where you can learn from images and detailed labelled diagrams. Covers a huge range of topics.
Merrian Webster Visual Dictionary
Start with the 15 major themes and select words, meaning of words and amazing diagrams
Encyclopedia of Life
Not due to be finished for 10 years this site is described as "an ecosystem of websites that makes all key information about life on Earth accessible to anyone, anywhere in the world"
24 Hour Museum
The museum is the first ever Government-recognised national museum which exists only in cyberspace and is an exciting development for the UK's cultural heritage.
Encyclopedia.com
This site has more than 14,000 articles providing useful information on a variety of topics
Encarta
An online encyclopedia from Microsoft
Biographical Dictionary
This site lets you search a database of 28 000 famous people from ancient times to the present. You can search by year of birth, year of death, profession, achievements and other keywords.
Fact Monster
A great site. Type in any word or subject for a range of interesting information. I typed in 'colour' and found articles on what colours mean, colours of the dinosaurs, colours of the universe, colours in fashion, industry, history, television, and many more.

Librarians Index to the Net
An index of links to sites on the 'net organised by category. Search by keywords, subject or title

Lets Find Out
Allows students to search by category, topic or enter key words. Also has links to more 'cool' sites
Homework Spot
Sorted into elementary, middle and high school this has links to all areas of curriculum. Includes games, references, calculators, reference tables, and specific information
Learn To
This is the place to go to learn something new. Learn how to fry an egg, mow a lawn, make a speech, etc
Animal Sounds
Listen to a variety of animal sounds
Place Names
An index to geographic location. Lists place names, name histories, location information etc
Photographs
Pictures of sharks, marine animals, cities, bridges, streets, skyscrapers, zoo animals, flowers, landscapes, flowers and more
InfoPlease
Has links to a dictionary, thesaurus, atlas, almanacs, encyclopedia and more
Fast Facts
Almanacs, Dictionaries, Directories, Maps, Travel Guides, Geneology - you'll find everything here
   

Newspapers
Newspapers, Newspapers
Search this newspapers and news media guide for up to date information

The Paperboy
Search for newspapers and magazines by country. 6022 online newspapers at the site
Australian Newspapers online
Lots to choose from
Online Newspapers
Search newspapers from around the world
Newseum
Interactive museum of news.INcludes front pages of newspapers from around the world, and an archive of front pages
 ABC News Online
The latest news
Reuters Online
The very latest from around the globe
Behind the News
From the ABC. Current news stories written for Primary Students
 Online Newspapers
Link to newspapers from around the world at this great online resource.
           

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