Access the On-Line Library Catalog
The Lanigan on-line catalog is accessible from any computer, in the building, from home, and around the world, by going to
http://www.farmington.k12.mi.us/lan and clicking on the media center tab.
Elementary School Online Resources
These resources are accessible from any computer, in the building, from home, and around the world,
by going to http://www.farmington.k12.mi.us/lan and clicking on the media center tab.
Biography in Context
A comprehensive database of biographical information on more than one million people throughout history, from around the world, and across all disciplines and subject areas
Compass Learning Odyssey
This internet-based computer program allows students to work at their own pace and to reinforce the classroom curriculum. It was developed in alignment with the grade level standards set by the State of Michigan.
CultureGrams
Provides a profile of the cultures of 182 countries around the world, with in-depth information on 25 categories. Also includes StateGrams for all the fifty state, and a Kids' Edition providing a kids'-eye view of 66 countries
featuring cultural and geographical information, history, flags, maps and colorful images.
Grolier Online
The main menu at Grolier.com offers direct access to six important online encyclopedic resources.
Kids Infobits
This database covers geography, current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports and more.
Merriam-Webster OnLine
Includes the main A-Z listing of the Collegiate Dictionary, as well as the Abbreviations, Foreign Words and Phrases, Biographical Names, and Geographical Names sections of that book. Also includes 1,000 illustrations.
NoveList
NoveList is a fiction database that provides subject heading access,reviews, annotations, and much more for over 135,000 fiction titles. It also includes other content of interest to fiction readers, such as Author Read-alikes, What We're Reading, BookDiscussion Guides, BookTalks, and Annotated Book Lists. For school media specialists and teachers there are
Picture Book Extenders and articles on Teaching with Fiction.
PebbleGo
PebbleGo is an award-winning pre-K to grade 3 resource for reading and research. PebbleGo includes built-in reading and research tools for emerging readers. Leveled text, educational games, and multimedia help teach concepts to your youngest researchers. The PebbleGo collections make learning and improving reading and research skills fun, building on children's interest. PebbleGo offers three separate resources or collections: PebbleGo Animals PebbleGo Biographies and PebbleGo
Earth & Space. These are simple to navigate and offer key reading supports of read-along audio and word-by-word highlighting.
TumbleBooks
An online collection of animated, talking children's picture books as well as puzzles and other fun and educational activities.
World Almanac for Kids
Companion site to the print version of The World Almanac for Kids. Rich resource for elementary students looking for information on animals, environment, inventions, nations, presidents, religion, and more. Offers a fundamental reference source for students, library patrons, library reference staff, and scholars alike.
The Lanigan on-line catalog is accessible from any computer, in the building, from home, and around the world, by going to
http://www.farmington.k12.mi.us/lan and clicking on the media center tab.
Elementary School Online Resources
These resources are accessible from any computer, in the building, from home, and around the world,
by going to http://www.farmington.k12.mi.us/lan and clicking on the media center tab.
Biography in Context
A comprehensive database of biographical information on more than one million people throughout history, from around the world, and across all disciplines and subject areas
Compass Learning Odyssey
This internet-based computer program allows students to work at their own pace and to reinforce the classroom curriculum. It was developed in alignment with the grade level standards set by the State of Michigan.
CultureGrams
Provides a profile of the cultures of 182 countries around the world, with in-depth information on 25 categories. Also includes StateGrams for all the fifty state, and a Kids' Edition providing a kids'-eye view of 66 countries
featuring cultural and geographical information, history, flags, maps and colorful images.
Grolier Online
The main menu at Grolier.com offers direct access to six important online encyclopedic resources.
Kids Infobits
This database covers geography, current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports and more.
Merriam-Webster OnLine
Includes the main A-Z listing of the Collegiate Dictionary, as well as the Abbreviations, Foreign Words and Phrases, Biographical Names, and Geographical Names sections of that book. Also includes 1,000 illustrations.
NoveList
NoveList is a fiction database that provides subject heading access,reviews, annotations, and much more for over 135,000 fiction titles. It also includes other content of interest to fiction readers, such as Author Read-alikes, What We're Reading, BookDiscussion Guides, BookTalks, and Annotated Book Lists. For school media specialists and teachers there are
Picture Book Extenders and articles on Teaching with Fiction.
PebbleGo
PebbleGo is an award-winning pre-K to grade 3 resource for reading and research. PebbleGo includes built-in reading and research tools for emerging readers. Leveled text, educational games, and multimedia help teach concepts to your youngest researchers. The PebbleGo collections make learning and improving reading and research skills fun, building on children's interest. PebbleGo offers three separate resources or collections: PebbleGo Animals PebbleGo Biographies and PebbleGo
Earth & Space. These are simple to navigate and offer key reading supports of read-along audio and word-by-word highlighting.
TumbleBooks
An online collection of animated, talking children's picture books as well as puzzles and other fun and educational activities.
World Almanac for Kids
Companion site to the print version of The World Almanac for Kids. Rich resource for elementary students looking for information on animals, environment, inventions, nations, presidents, religion, and more. Offers a fundamental reference source for students, library patrons, library reference staff, and scholars alike.