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ONLINE CATALOG SEARCH
HGISD has 3 campus libraries. Each library has a searchable online catalog to assist you in finding the book you are looking for. Simply click on the appropriate link below to search the catalog for your campus.
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Middle School Catalog |
High School Catalog |
The HGISD library wants to be a partner with parents and students in creating a robust learning environment. Is your student working on a project at home? Would you like to interactively participate in your studentâs education? Then make us your first stop for a variety of up-to-date and reliable information and resources.
To report a broken link, suggest a link be added to our directory, or make any other suggestion regarding the library website please send an e-mail to: slmcquay@honeygroveisd.net
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HGISD PRIVATE DATABASES |
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EBSCOhost databases are the most-used, premium online information resources for tens of thousands of institutions worldwide, representing millions of end-users. |
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Britannica Online School Edition K-12 gives teachers and students instant access to four complete encyclopedias that ensure consistency with classroom topics and age-appropriate language. This unique database also offers high-quality online learning materials that are developed by teachers and curriculum experts. Designed for all levels of learning, Britannica Online School Edition K-12 offers students a gateway to the vast resources of Encyclopaedia Britannica. |
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TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they'll love. |
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An online collection of read-along titles for elementary, middle school, and high school students. |
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E-BOOKS The books listed in the "E-Books" section have been purchased by Honey Grove ISD for either the entire district or a specific campus. The copyright agreements for these books requires HGISD to limit access to these books to computers within the district or campus network. These books will not be accessible from computers outside of the district or campus. |
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| Ants | Insects are all around us, and kids love to watch them. Some insects are pests, and some are beautiful creatures to admire and study. In some way, most insects are responsible for keeping the balance of nature. Simple text is blended with high-interest color photographs. |
| Gutenberg.org | There are over 28,000 free books in the Project Gutenberg Online Book Catalog |
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EDUCATION LINKS |
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ART, FILM & MUSIC (Back to top) |
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Extensive collection of links to artists, museums, and artworks |
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Searchable site of European, American, African, and ancient art and artists |
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Examples and descriptions of art from different movements |
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Links directory for art galleries around the world. |
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Roger Ebert's site with reviews of movies as well as other movie industry news. |
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News about current films as well as reviews of films. |
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Reviews of current films, and some classic films as well as links to interviews |
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CAREERS & COLLEGES (Back to top) |
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State sponsored site with a thorough set of links to college sites in Texas, as well as information on how to receive financial aid. |
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The Internet Public Library for teens. |
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Info for students and parents on colleges and careers, AP offerings and scholarships. |
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Search for colleges and financial aid online, Complete college applications, or post an academic resume |
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Information about college rankings, paying for college, and Princeton Review for the SAT; Use the counselor-o-matic to help select a college |
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Colleges that meet select criteria such as engaged teaching and learning; Includes tips on financial aid, etc, as well as a list of select colleges |
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Profiles smaller colleges that are recommended by Loren Pope, author of the book by the same title |
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A directory of a variety of websites on colleges including video tours, recommendation guides, student opinion websites, etc. |
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Links to over 4000 colleges in the U.S. and Canada. |
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As the name suggests, Googleâs directory of colleges for students with disabilities. |
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ENGLISH (Back to Top) |
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Free online bibliography creator. |
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Use the poet finder to locate information about poets and samples of poems. |
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Links to websites of American authors, literary movements, and literary timelines; includes author portraits. |
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Companion site to PBS series on poetry. Features over 20 poets and their poems |
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Listing of mythology throughout the ages. |
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Searchable articles on myths and legends from all over the world |
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Extensive list (with definitions) of literary terms. |
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Links to literary criticism and author bios. |
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Links to sites on over 160 modern American poets, with analysis of poems |
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Shakespearean timeline. Access to other sites on Shakespeare. Listing of works in Shakespeare's canon. |
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Selection of well known British and American poetry with full text of the poems, searchable by author, title, keyword, or first line. |
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Tips on writing, bibliographies and ideas for research. |
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Foreign Language (Back to Top) |
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Contains foreign language dictionaries, currency conversions, newspapers and magazines |
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Contains online resources for students and teachers of Spanish, including lesson plans. |
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This site has links for a number of newspapers and magazines in German. |
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Contains links to many online Latin texts and historical documents. |
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Visit the Table ofContents for a complete listing of the entire site has to offer, including verb conjugation, lessons, and audio pronunciation. |
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Extensive resource for American Sign Language with dictionary, alphabet, and numerous other resources. |
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ASL site providing a signing dictionary, spelling, grammar, baby-signing, and art/literature resources. |
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ASL site that also includes video tutorials in addition to dictionaries, quizzes, etc.. |
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GEOGRAPHY / ATLAS (Back to Top) |
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U.S. and North American maps of various types to include: Agricultural, Boundaries, Environment, Government, Transportation, etc. |
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World map resources. |
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Another World map resource with fun tools such as: âHow far is it?â, âFind a Countryâ, âFind a Flagâ, âPopulation Informationâ, and much more. |
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GOVERNMENT / ECONOMICS (Back to Top) |
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Official site of the U.S. White House and the President. This site has information about the Presidency, the White House, the Federal Government, the Federal Budget, and much more. |
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Provided by the Cornell University Law School. Historic and current Supreme Court decisions as well as information on the Supreme Court justices. |
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Official Congressional website for current information on bills, Congressional activities, and links to historical documents. |
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Thorough collection of links to official sites for all branches of government. |
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Statistics, recent and historical, from the US Census Bureau |
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HEALTH (Back to Top) |
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A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Includes a medical dictionary, encyclopedia, interactive tutorials, information on clinical trials, and much more. |
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A variety of health related resources, articles, and links. |
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The official website of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Includes a wealth of health related information and resources. |
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The National Organization for Reare Disorders. Offers information and resources regarding rare diseases. |
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MATHEMATICS (Back to Top) |
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Formerly âDaveâs Math Tablesâ. Includes a wide variety of math tables and tools. |
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The Cornell University Center for Advanced Computingâs math and science gateway. Includes the following sections: Agriculture, Astronomy, Biology, Monthly Science/Math Topic, Chemistry, Computers, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Field Trips & Museums, Journal and Research Articles, Mathematics, Health & Medicine, Meteorology, Physics, and Schools/College Information. |
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The MacTutor History of Mathematics Archive. |
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NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES (Back to Top) |
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Listing of National newspapers, magazines, radio, and t.v. |
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Official website of the Austin Statesman. |
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REFERENCE, STATISTICS AND ENCYCLOPEDIAS (Back to Top) |
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Site offering a wide variety of free online historical books and reference materials. |
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Quotation resources from About.com |
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Biographical information about historical figures and celebrities. |
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The unofficial internet World encyclopedia. |
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Search for words that rhyme tool. |
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An extensive listing of online dictionaries. |
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Online repository of information including: Atlas, Encyclopedia, Dictionary, Thesaurus, and other sections. |
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Another online fact repository. |
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âThe Source For All Things Texan Since 1857â |
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Offering a wide variety of U.S. statistical information and resources. |
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The 2009 Statistical Abstract or âNational Data Bookâ. |
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The U.S. Census Bureauâs home page. |
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Statistical nation comparison tools. |
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Worldwide national statistics as presented by the United Nations. |
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State statistical information as presented by the United States Department of Agriculture. Includes âState Fact Sheetsâ. |
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A wealth of U.S. statistics presented by the U.S. Department of Labor - Bureau of Labor Statistics. |
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SAFETY ON THE INTERNET (Back to Top) |
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Technology/Internet safety website with great information for students and parents. |
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SCIENCE (Back to Top) |
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Glossaries, explanations of chemistry concepts and more |
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Info on basic and advanced physics topics, plus a guide to conversion formulas. |
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Biographies on over 600 scientists from the 16th and 17th centuries. |
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An interactive periodic table. |
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Periodic table and an extensive description of each element. |
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Sports & Athletics (Back to Top) |
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The University Interscholastic League was created by The University of Texas at Austin to provide leadership and guidance to public school debate and athletic teachers. Since 1909 the UIL has grown into the largest organization of its kind in the world. Official site. |
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Section of ESPNâs website with information on sports injuries and how to prevent them. |
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American / World History (Back to Top) |
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Information on ancient culture in China, Egypt, the Near East, Rome, and the Medieval world, as well as links to artwork, literature, etc. |
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Digital history site from ancient times to the present! |
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Info on clothing, entertainment, town life, the feudal system, and more. |
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Collection of timelines on the web. Examples include: The Great Depression, History of Terrorism, The Romanovâs, and many more! |
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A wealth of links to sites on the web on ancient civilizations, including Greece, Rome, Egypt, the Mediterranean, the Middle East, the Mayans and Aztecs, and more. |
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Links to various eras in American history, including the American West, the Gilded Age, the Depression, Vietnam, both World Wars, and famous documents, etc. |
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Enormous collection of photos, videos, documents, etc. from the Library of Congress |
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The Authentic History Center is comprised of artifacts and sounds from American popular culture. It was created to teach that the everyday objects in society have authentic historical value and reflect the social consciousness of the era that produced them. |
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A unique look at history through the footwear of the times. |
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A great site on American history with articles, biographies, timelines and more |
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American history, including the Civil War, Revolutionary War and World War II |
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Details of early American education to the present. |
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Profiles and background information on the presidents, with links to other presidential sites. |
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Links to numerous sites and topics related to the 1960âs. |
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