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Here's a list of PPLD databases that cater to kids. You'll need a library card to access these resources.
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Biography Resource Center - Biographies of contemporary and historical figures.

Britannica Online for Kids - Includes Encyclopędia Britannica® ,Compton's® by Britannica, Britannica Elementary Encyclopedia, Britannica Concise Encyclopedia and more.

CultureGrams Online - Includes over 200 reports on countries and cultures and state reports outlining the diversity and history of each U.S. state and the District of Columbia. Designed for upper elementary-aged children.

EBSCO Animals - Provides in-depth information on a variety of topics relating to animals.

Encyclopedia of Weather and Natural Disasters - An introduction for students into the topic of weather and natural disasters for students.

Grzimek's Student Animal Life Resource - Offers broad, comprehensive coverage of the animal kingdom, ranging from the simple -- sponges and corals -- to the complex -- mammals.

HelpNow! - Live homework help from expert tutors in math, science, social studies and English plus writing and reading assistance for grades 3 - 12. Tutors available online Monday - Sunday from 2 - 11 p.m.

InfoTrac Junior Edition - InfoTrac Junior Edition (Gale): Full-text magazines for junior high and middle school students. Includes newspaper articles, Columbia Encyclopedia, World Almanac, Book of Facts and more.

International Wildlife Online - Covers thousands of species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates as well as all major biomes and habitats.

Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of Foods and Recipes of the World - Provides comprehensive coverage of the foods and recipes from 70 representative countries and culture groups worldwide.

Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations - Presents profiles of 194 countries of the world.

Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of the States - Presents profiles of the 50 states of the nation, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. dependencies.

Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of World Holidays - Offers in-depth information on world holidays.

Kids Search - Search interface designed for grades K-5.

Novelist K-8 Plus - Search for fiction and non-fiction titles by genres, authors and subjects and browse lists of award winning titles.

Primary Search - Covers children's magazines and pamphlets designed for the elementary school student.

Searchasaurus - Provides access to children's magazines and reference works, including EBSCO Animals.

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