Library
Do we have what you need? Search our catalog:
Can't find what you're looking for? RMS encourages you to check in the Dearborn Heights Public Library catalog. Students can apply for a library card so they can check-out materials - and the public library will even deliver! Ask Mrs. Turk for more info :)
Hours and Information
- The library is open from 7:30 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.
- Please have your ID ready for check-out
- 2 book limit per student (unless they have a teacher who makes a special request)
- All books are checked-out for 2 weeks. If more time is needed, students may bring the book into the library for renewal.
- Each person will be responsible for the return, in good condition, of all materials that they checked out.
Homework Helpers
Homework Spot A network of online encyclopedias for all ages
Knight Cite EasyBib Interactive tools to create reference citations
Native American Tribes and Languages
Reference Websites
Almanacs
Factmonster Kids version of Information Please Almanac
Infoplease Browse or search
Biography
Biography.com Learn about over 25,000 of the greatest lives in history
Gale Free Resources - Black History Month (Feb.), Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept.), Women's History Month (Mar.) and Poet's Corner (Apr.)
Presidents of the United States Alphabetized and indexed links
Countries
United Nations Cyberschoolbus
Library of Congress Country Studies
U.S. Department of State Background Notes
Maps
Google Maps Google's mapping website and directions
World Atlas Maps of the world
Atlapedia Online Full color physical maps, political maps
Outline Maps Select a continent, country or state
Dictionaries and Thesauri
Word Central An online dictionary with useful tools
Merriam-Webster Dictionary and Thesaurus
Encyclopedias
How Stuff Works An award-winning source of credible, unbiased, and easy-to-understand explanations of how the world actually works
Government
Ben's Guide to the Government Simple explanation of our government
Factfinder Information on the U.S. census
FBI Youth Information about the FBI and fun investigations
Library of Congress Log on, play around, learn something
Smithsonian Education A place for kids to explore, discover, and learn
Stately Knowledge Facts about the United States
U. S. Census Bureau Data on everything imaginable"