Resources
Below are useful websites and other resources for students and parents which can be used in conjunction with the BIS Library.
BIS Library Card Catalog (available within the district only)
TeacherWeb® Web search site designed for kids by librarians
Kid Reference
Provides a variety of other links all in one location to help students research topics of interest.
Magnolia Database for K-4 (Elementary Students)
MAGNOLIA is a statewide consortium funded by the Mississippi Legislature which provides online research databases for publicly funded K-12 schools, public libraries, community college libraries and university libraries in Mississippi.
BIS Follett Shelf
You may now access our Ebook Library. To read the books online, you must enter the following information:
Username: bislibrary
Password: guest
Scholastic News - 2nd Grade
Scholastic News Online edition with login for online subscribers and other supplemental resources.
Scholastic News - 3rd Grade
Scholastic News Online Edition with login for online subscribers and other supplemental resources.
Kids National Geographic
Kids National Geographic Online Edition with login for online subscribers and other supplemental resources.
TIME for Kids
TIME Magazine for Kids Online Edition with login for online subscribers and other supplemental resources.
AR BookFinder
Use the AR BookFinder to find Accelerated Reader books by level, topic, interests, author, sets/collections, etc.
Renaissance - Home Connect
Parents can use Home Connect to check the progress of their student in the Accelerated Reader program. MUST have student's AR Login information used at school in order to login to Home Connect. Once logged in, parents can see up-to-date AR records and can enter a parent email address to receive updates every time a student takes an AR test.
Kidtopia
A directory and search engine using only websites found and approved by librarians for elementary-aged students and teachers.
Guys Read
A web based literacy program for boys.
Live Bird Cam - TVOKIDS
Ontario Science Center - live bird cam
Discovery Kids
A great site for kids to investigate and discover.
Wonderopolis
Focuses on subjects of which children are curious. Video is included in each topic of information.
Story Line
Picture books read aloud by members of the Screen Actors Guild.
Fun Brain Reading Arcade
Reading activities/games
Primary Games
Reading games for the primary level.
Spelling Wizard
Play spelling games with your own spelling list.
Grammar Gorillas Game
Grammar games and activities.