The New York Public Library Kid’s Guide to Research

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This unique volume covers all of the skills kids need to successfully complete a research project–how to use the library, take notes, conduct personal interviews, use the Internet, evaluate sources, and much more.Amazon.com Review
Every kid–like every proper sleuth–needs to know how to track down information, whether it’s on the Internet, poking around the local library, talking to Uncle Jake, or surveying friends. When you research a topic, you trav… More >>

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