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Logo and link to Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia
Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia
Grolier Online
Articles, pictures, maps, interactive atlas, timelines, dictionary, and thesaurus.

Logo and link to Medline Plus
Medline Plus
Health information from reliable sources
Free Web site

Marshall Cavendish Digital
Marshall Cavendish Digital
Includes sections on Earth and Space Science and the Elements.

Logo and link to The New Book of Knowledge
The New Book of Knowledge
Grolier Online
Articles, current events, and fun activities.

Logo and link to The New Book of Popular Science
New Book of Popular Science
Grolier Online
Encyclopedia articles and activities on science and mathematics.

Logo and link to Salem Health Online
Salem Health Online
Information on health topics – based on Magill's Medical Guide.

Logo and link to Student Resource Center
Student Resource Center - Silver
Gale
Magazine articles, primary documents, photographs and illustrations.

Logo and link to World Book Encyclopedia
World Book Encyclopedia
Multimedia version of the print encyclopedia.

Go Ask AliceFree Web Site. Health Questions and Answers from Columbia University.

Teens HealthFree Web Site. Includes information on piercing.

Maine Community Youth Assistance Foundation - do something positive about teen drinking and substance abuseFree Web site. Local organization dedicated to helping teens with problem drinking and drug abuse. Get involved, or get help that you need.

National Youth Violence Prevention Resource CenterFree Web Site. Helpful information on bullying, dating violence, school violence, child abuse and more.

Out ProudFree Web Site. The National Coalition for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Youth.

TeenwireFree Web Site. Sexuality, health and relationship information from Planned Parenthood.

I Wanna KnowFree Web Site. From the American Social Health Association, answers to your questions about sexuality and sexual health.

Teen Issues site from Planned ParenthoodFree Web Site. Teen Issues site from Planned Parenthood.

The National Campaign to Prevent Teen/Unwanted PregnancyFree Web Site. Information for parents and teens on preventing unwanted pregnancies.