Countries & Maps

Country Information

CultureGrams
Maps, statistics, cultural info, timelines, recipes,
flags, and photos, biographies, and more!
(Username and password required. See or email Mrs. Truesdell for details.)

CIA World Factbook
Basic information on every country in the world.

U.S. State Department
Information on international affairs and organizations.

Maps

National Geographic's Map Machine
Updated atlases, antique maps, and more!

David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Maps from long ago--mostly eighteenth and nineteenth century maps of the Americas.

United States

IPL's Stately Knowledge
Basic facts on all 50 states.

50 States
Basic facts on all 50 states.

ClassBrain State Reports
Links to all the information you need to create a good state report.

Stateline News
Biggest news stories from each state, updated daily.

Flags

World Flag Database
View every flag the world has to offer.

Audiobook iPods

Sign up to check out an audiobook on an iPod! Listening to a book while you read along boosts your understanding of the text, plus it's a fun and relaxing way to listen to a story.

Prepare for Battle!

Once again, BCS students in 4th and 5th grades will be invited to join the exciting Battle of the Books! Click here for more information on the program.

Destiny QUEST!

Destiny Quest provides an exciting new way for students to search for books. Make personalized lists of books you'd like to read. Take advantage of the review feature by reviewing books you've already read and reading the reviews others have wrote to help you choose a book. Destiny Quest can be accessed from school or home -- you will just need your school username and password. Click here to go to Destiny now (or use the link under "Books" above).

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