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Topic Guide: American Revolution

This guide will assist kids in researching the American Revolutionary War. They'll have fun reading all the tabs and learning so many interesting facts!

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Topic Guide: Ancient Civilizations

An overview of ancient civilizations from around the world.

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Topic Guide: Aquatic Animals

Explore the amazing world of life under the sea.

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Topic Guide: Astronomy

A guide to constellations, deep sky objects, planets, and events.

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Topic Guide: Books & Reading

What to read next and more!

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Topic Guide: Community Helpers

Help kids learn about the community helpers in their neighborhood!

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Topic Guide: Compassion & Kindness

A guide to increase compassion in adults and children and to learn how to express it in acts of kindness.

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Topic Guide: Dance & Theater

Resources for the Performing Arts community.

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Topic Guide: Financial Literacy

Learn about personal finance. 

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Topic Guide: Gardening

Ideas, tips and inspiration to help you plan your Long Island garden.

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Topic Guide: Genealogy

Discover your family roots with the help of these resources.

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Topic Guide: Government Information

Local, New York State, and Federal Government documents and information.

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Topic Guide: Health & Medicine

Learn ways to get healthy and stay healthy!

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Topic Guide: Human Body

Find facts about the human body, including, how it works and how to stay healthy!

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Topic Guide: Law

Learn the ins and outs of personal law.

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Topic Guide: Long Island for Kids

Explore the history of our very own Long Island!

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Topic Guide: Long Island History

Start here to explore Long Island's rich past.

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Topic Guide: Musical Instruments

Learn about the different woodwind, brass, string and percussion instruments.

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Topic Guide: Nature Benefits

Discover nature's ability to heal, soothe and restore anyone of any age.

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Topic Guide: Patents, Trademarks, and Copyright

Get started learning the basics of Patents, Trademarks, and Copyright law here.

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Topic Guide: Podcasts

All about podcasts - what they are, how to listen, how to make them, and more.

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Topic Guide: Pool Collection

A group of over 200 book titles, available for borrowing from SCLS for adult book clubs and discussion groups. Anyone can borrow these sets of books by requesting them from their public library.

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Topic Guide: Preparing for Nursing School

Websites and eBooks to help current and future nursing students prepare for school!

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Topic Guide: Television & Radio History

Remember who, remember what, and remember when radio and television ruled the world!

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Topic Guide: Travel

Going on a trip? Find tips, facts and background for the reluctant to the seasoned traveler.

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Topic Guide: Veterans Affairs

Find resources for military service people and their families, including benefits, employment, health, and more.

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Topic Guide: Weather

Help kids learn about different types of weather.

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