Iam R.S.Venkataraj a Graduatein Arts from Siddaganga College ,Tumkur and a Bachelor degree in Library & Information Science from Shivaji University, Kolhapur and a post Graduate in Library & Information Science(MLISc) from Karnataka University, Dharwar.Iam acquainted with up-to-date knowledge of Hi-Tech Library develpoment and management.
Published 30 books in the area of Library & Information Science.I have more than thirty years of professional experience in the Knowledge Management & Library Administration. At present working in the Department of Public Libraries, Govt. of Karnataka,India.
My Area of Intrests are:
*Teaching Library & Information Science.
*Writing books in the area of Library & Information Science.
*Knowledge Management.
*Content/Information Analysis.
*Application of ICT in Libraries.
*Library Automation & Networking.
*Digital Libraries Database Management/Storage/Retrieval.
*Library Portals Generation.
*Knowlwdge Organisation System(KOS)
E-mail: rsvenkataraju@gmail.com
2)For Kannada literature(fiction), please visit
http://www.rsvenkatraj.blogspot.com/
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Congress Libraries is the largest or biggest library in the world. It has the largest number of books, recordings, maps and manuscripts which are over 33,012,750 in number. Situated in Washington D.C, this is the oldest library of USA. It was established in 1800, when President John Adams signed a bill providing for the transfer of the seat of government from Philadelphia to the new capital city of Washington.
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National Library of China is the largest and great library of Asia, and second biggest library of the World. It’s collection is over 28,980,777 books which includes individually counted periodicals of about 12 million. It holds the largest worldwide collection of Chinese literature. The Library was founded in 1909 in Beijing, China and all the books on China’s history are available in the library.
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National Library Canada is a Canadian federal government department responsible for the collection and preservation of the documentary heritage of Canada through texts, pictures and other documents relevant to the history and culture of Canada. Its books collection is over (26,006,054) and this is the third largest library in the world. This most beautiful library is the national asset of Canada.
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Deutsche Bibliothek is the national library of Germany which was established in 1912. The prime purpose of this library is to collect all the German publications and collection of all material published on Germany in other languages. It is the third largest or biggest library in the world as it has 24,487,010 items.
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British Library is the national library of the UK, which was founded in 1753. It is based in London and one of the world’s most significant research libraries, holding over (15,500,000) items in all known languages and formats. The Library’s collections include around 23,500,000 books. BL includes almost three million books every year in its archives.
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Harvard University Library system comprises about 90 libraries, with more than (15,000,000) books. It is the oldest library system in the United States and one of the largest academic library system in the world. It is the sixth largest library in the world. It was founded in 1638.
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Russian State Library is the national library of Russia, and was founded in 1795 and it is located in Moscow. It is the largest and the oldest library in the country and the sixth largest in the world. Its books collection is over (14,750,000). This is the most popular or famous library in Russia.
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New York Public Library (NYPL) is one of the leading public libraries of the world and is one of America’s most significant research libraries. It was founded in 1895 and now it has 87 branches. Its books collection is over (14,685,192).
Official Website http://www.nypl.org/ |
National Diet library is the one of the largest and greatest libraries of the world, located in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1948 for the purpose of researching matters of public policy. There are over (14,304,139) books of all types. It has 27 branches in the country. Books on all topics like science, religion, politics, laws, maps, music etc, are available in this library.
Official Website http://www.ndl.go.jp/en/index.html |
Yale University Library is the library system of Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. It was founded in 1701. It is one of the largest academic library in the world, with approximately (13,000,000) volumes housed in 22 individual libraries. Several of its collections rank among the best anywhere and attract scholars from around the globe.
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2.GNUTECA :
Is a Free, Open Source Software for Library Automation, including a Loan System, Catalog Collaboration, MARC Editing among others. It has a Web and GTK (graphic) interface. http://gnuteca.codigolivre.org.br/
3.CDS Invenio:CDS Invenio (formerly CDSware), the integrated digital library system, is a suite of applications which provides the framework and tools for building and managing an autonomous digital library server. The software is readily available to anyone, as it is free software, licensed under the GNU General Public Licence (GPL). The technology offered by the software covers all aspects of digital library management. It complies with the Open Archives Initiative metadata harvesting protocol (OAI-PMH) and uses MARC 21 as its underlying bibliographic standard. Its flexibility and performance make it a comprehensive solution for the management of document repositories of moderate to large size.
CDS Invenio is developed by, maintained by, and used at, the CERN Document Server. At CERN, CDS Invenio manages over 500 collections of data, consisting of over 800,000 bibliographic records, covering preprints, articles, books, journals, photographs, and more. Besides CERN, CDS Invenio is currently installed and in use by over a dozen scientific institutions worldwide see the Demo http://cdsware.cern.ch/invenio/download.html 4.Koha Open Source Library System : Made in New Zealand by the Horowhenua Library Trust and Katipo Communications Ltd the Koha system is a full catalogue, opac, circulation and acquisitions system. http://www.koha.org/
5.DSpace Durable Digital Depository:
DSpace is a digital repository created to capture, distribute and preserve the intellectual output of MIT. As a joint project of MIT Libraries and the Hewlett-Packard Company, DSpace provides stable long-term storage needed to house the digital products of MIT faculty and researchers. For the user: DSpace enables easy remote access and the ability to read and search DSpace items from one location: the World Wide Web. For the contributor: DSpace offers the advantages of digital distribution and long-term preservation for a variety of formats including text, audio, video, images, datasets and more. Authors can store their digital works in collections that are maintained by MIT communities. For the institution: DSpace offers the opportunity to provide access to all the research of the institution through one interface. The repository is organized to accommodate the varying policy and workflow issues inherent in a multi-disciplinary environment. Submission workflow and access policies can be customized to adhere closely to each community's needs. http://www.dspace.org/ 6.Ibero-american and Caribbean Digital Library Proyect : Ibero-American and Caribbean Digital Library Proyect is an initiative between UNESCO, University of Colima on and other experts of the region. The methodology that the registry of resources of information (metadatos) of any type of digital object "books, journals, thesis, music, images, audio, video, etc. As well as the formats and techniques for the digitalization, Design and development of the Z39.50 standard for the exchange of information. The objective is to create a great digital library of the region that this free one of author rights. In order to obtain software http://bdigital.ucol.mx consults the page or the version in CD-ROM to ask for a copy to the person in charge http://bdigital.ucol.mx/ 7.Open Archives Harvester The PKP (Public Knowledge Project): Open Archives Harvester is a free metadata indexing system developed by the Public Knowledge Project through its federally funded efforts to expand and improve access to research. The PKP OAI Harvester allows you to create a searchable index of the metadata from Open Archives Initiative (OAI)-compliant archives, such as sites using Open Journal Systems (OJS) or Open Conference Systems (OCS). Harvester version 2.0 includes the following features: * Ability to harvest OAI metadata in a variety of schemas (including unqualified DC, the PKP (Open Journal Systems/Open Conference Systems) Dublin Core extension, MODS, and MARCXML). Additional schema are supported via plugins. * Flexible search interface that allows simple searching and advanced searching using crosswalked fields from all harvested archives. Advanced searching of archives that share the same schema will be possible using fields as defined in the schema. When creating crosswalks for searching, admins can define elements are text, date, or HTML multiple select interface widgets. * Ability to perform granular harvesting using setSpec and timestamps. * Ability to perform post-harvest and pre-indexing filtering/normalization on metadata. * User Interface with CSS and template-based HTML for easy customization. * Searching is highly scalable (creates an inverted index for searching). http://pkp.sfu.ca/?q=harvester 8.OCLC SiteSearch Open Source Project : The OCLC SiteSearch™ software provides a comprehensive solution for managing distributed library information resources in a World Wide Web environment. It offers tools that integrate electronic resources under one web interface, provide flexible access to resources, and build text and image databases locally. http://opensitesearch.sourceforge.net/docs/helpzone/main.html
9.The Open Source Digital Library System Project (PYTHEAS) :
PYTHEAS1 (Powerful Yet Tactfully Helpful Electronic Arranger of Sources) is designed to be a multi-tier ILS (Integrated Library System). The two major building blocks for providing server-based metadata and information retrieval capabilities in PYTHEAS are MARC (MAchine Readable Cataloguing) and RDF (the Resource Description Framework), standards that define a format for describing objects and can package highly structured metadata for describing content and content relationships in physical and digital objects. The client environment for PYTHEAS can best be described as "web-centric". The objective is to provide a platform and language neutral environment for accessing and manipulating the information in PYTHEAS. http://web2.uwindsor.ca/library/leddy/people/art/pytheas/index.html
10.LearningAccess ILS :
The LearningAccess ILS is a full-feature Open Source library automation system developed for use by public and school libraries throughout world. The Institute will make this system available free to libraries that, because of cost, have been unable to achieve the benefits of automation. The system fully supports MARC21, Z39.50, Unicode andother critical lirbary standards as identified by IFLA. http://www.learningaccess.org/ 11.Avanti Circulation System : The Avanti circulation system is a simple, scalable, networkable, client/server circulation system that can be deployed in small to medium scale libraries. The end product will be modular: consisting of a system core, circulation module, minimal OPAC, and network and user interfaces. The entire system is written in Java. Avanti 0.3.1 was developed using the Blackdown JDK v1.1.7 on a Linux system with the servlet classes being developed using the Apache Jserv servlet engine. http://www.avantilibrarysystems.com/index.html 12.CDS/ISIS : The major features of the CDS/ISIS software are: *the handling of variable length records, fields and sub fields, thus saving disk space and making it possible to store greater amounts of information; *the handling of repeatable fields; *a data base definition component allowing the user to define the data to be processed for a particular application; *a data entry component for entering and modifying data through user-created data base specific worksheets; *an information retrieval component using a powerful search language providing for field-level and proximity search operators, in addition to the traditional and/or/not operators, as well as free-text searching; *a powerful sort and report generation facility allowing the user to easily create any desired printed products, such as catalogues, indexes, directories, etc.; *a data interchange function based on the ISO 2709 international standard used by leading data base producers; *an integrated application programming language (CDS/ISIS Pascal and the ISIS_DLL), allowing the user to tailor the software to specific needs; *functions allowing the user to build relational data bases, though CDS/ISIS is not based over a relational model; *powerful hypertext functions allow to design complex user interfaces.http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=5330&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html#intro
13.Library Manager :
Perfect Free Library Manager from Sawan Gupta from India. Free to use. No technical support provided. For pro version contact Sawan Gupta. http://www.geocities.com/indiafreesoft/free-library-software.htm
14.e-Granthalaya:
e-Granthalaya, the library package developed by National Informatics Centre, Bangalore is aimed to suit the requirements of different classes of library. http://egranthalaya.kar.nic.in/
15. Mandarin M3 version 1.6 : It offers powerful, sophisticated features. Whether your collection numbers one thousand or one million, Mandarin M3 provides an affordable solution for your automation needs. Optional add-on modules expand functionality to meet the needs of each individual library.
http://www.mlasolutions.com/products/m3.php
16.Library Loan Management System : Library Loan Management System was designed to be a useful program for something like a school library. Each student can have a login, from which they loan books. Keeps track of weeks loaned and will alert a supervisor of overdue books. http://www.softpedia.com/get/Office-tools/Diary-Organizers-Calendar/Library-Loan-Management-System.shtml
17.Athenaeum Light: Athenaeum Light can handle large catalogues and manage borrower lists easily. As per its developer it is maint for school libraries. As of now its limit of records is 50000. It is available for both Windows and Macintosh. It can even be used in the multiuser environment.
http://www.sumware.net/athdownload.php
16.Library Loan Management System : Library Loan Management System was designed to be a useful program for something like a school library. Each student can have a login, from which they loan books. Keeps track of weeks loaned and will alert a supervisor of overdue books. http://www.softpedia.com/get/Office-tools/Diary-Organizers-Calendar/Library-Loan-Management-System.shtml
18.Fedora:An Open-Source digital repository management system based on the Flexible Extensible Digital Object and Repository Architecture (Fedora). The Fedora repository system is open source software licensed under the Mozilla Public License. It requires Sun Java Software Development Kit, v1.4. Optionaly one can use MySql or Oracale 9i to create relational databse. It works both on Windows and Unix versions of O/s. http://www.fedora.info/download/
19.Emilda:Emilda is developed and maintained by Realnode Ltd in cooperation with SDU. Emilda is released under the GNU General Public License.Some of the key features of Emilda are:* Full featured Web-OPAC, allowing comprehensive system management from virtually any computer with an Internet connection. * Template based layout allowing anyone to alter the visual appearance of Emilda. * 100% MARC compatibility using the Zebra Server from Indexdata as backend server. * Extensive configuration made easy with the Emilda Configurator, allowing full customization of the system. http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=95845&release_id=338551
20.Evergreen:Evergreen is an integrated library system for public libraries being developed and maintained by the George Public Library Service for use by the George Library PINES Program, a consortium of 252 public libraries. The languages are C++ and Perl. The operating system is Linux and the DBMS is PostgreSQL. The cataloging demo was released in March 2005 and the circulation demo in May 2005. Alpha release occurred in August 2005. MARC is supported. The source code and documentation are available online to anyone under the GNU General Public License http://www.open-ils.org/downloads/evergreen-setup-v100rc2.exe.
21.GNUTeca :GNUTeca is an integrated library system developed in Brazil for academic and special libraries. Cataloging, circulation, and patron access catalog modules are in beta release. The programming languages are Perl and PHP. The operating systems include all versions of Microsoft Windows and Linux. MARC is supported. Source code and documentation are available online in Portuguese under the GNU General Public License. A Spanish version is in development. There appear to be several Brazilian libraries using the product. The product is not highly scalable, therefore, users who must support more than 100 concurrent users should proceed with caution. http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=pt&u=http://www.gnuteca.org.br/&sa=X&oi=translate&resnum=1&ct=result&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dwww.gnuteca.org/%26hl%3Den
22.OpenBiblio:OpenBiblio is an easy to use, automated library system written in PHP containing OPAC, circulation, cataloging, and staff administration functionality. OpenBiblio library administration offers an intuitive interface with broad category tabs and sidebar http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=50071
23.phpMyLibrary:phpMyLibrary began in the Philippines in 2001 as the hobby of a single developer. The target is small academic and special libraries. While the software may be downloaded, the development is highly centralized like Avanti, with the ultimate control of the source code in the hands of the project’s founder. Documentation is minimal. There is an online demo. The cataloging, circulation, and patron access catalog modules are in general release. USMARC is supported. The operating system is Linux or Windows and any SQL database system may be used. The programming language(s) is/are not identified on the Web site. Scalability cannot, therefore, be determined. http://sourceforge.net/projects/phpmylibrary
24.WEBLIS:WEBLIS is a Web-based integrated library system developed by the Institute for Computer and Information Engineering of Poland with support from UNESCO. There are cataloging, circulation, and patron access catalog modules. The programming languages are not identified, but the DBMS is WWW-ISIS. The source code and documentation are available online in English. They are in the public domain. There is also an online demo. http://www.icie.com.pl/WEBLIS.htm
25.Dienst:
Dienst is a system for configuring a set of individual services running on distributed servers to cooperate in providing the services of a digital library. The open architecture of the Dienst system - exposure of the functionality through an defined protocol - makes it possible to combine Dienst services in flexible ways and augment the existing services with other mediator services, which build on the functionality of the existing services. http://www.cs.cornell.edu/cdlrg/dienst/DienstOverview.htm 26.FireFly: Firfly is a Complete Public Library system. It is being written in Python, Perl, with all data being stored in XML. The driving force behind this project is to give public libraries a Free-Software set to run and maintain library systems. http://savannah.nongnu.org/projects/firefly/ 27.Glibms Library management software: Glibms Library management software helps to automate the different activities carried out in the library. It is developed by SourceForge.net .It is the world's largest Open Source software development web site, hosting more than 100,000 projects and over 1,000,000 registered users with a centralized resource for managing projects, issues, communications, and code. SourceForge.net has the largest repository of Open Source code and applications available on the Internet, and hosts more Open Source development products than any other site or network worldwide. http://sourceforge.net/projects/glibs/
28. Java Book Cataloguing System:
Java Book Cataloguing Systemsoftware is primarily to create a Book Catalog using barcode data from the freely avaliable cuecat(tm) bar code reader. It will use a rdbms backend database, and allow synchronization between different library branches.
It is developed by SourceForge.net .It is the world's largest Open Source software development web site, hosting more than 100,000 projects and over 1,000,000 registered users with a centralized resource for managing projects, issues, communications, and code. SourceForge.net has the largest repository of Open Source code and applications available on the Internet, and hosts more Open Source development products than any other site or network worldwide. http://sourceforge.net/projects/jbiblioteca/
29.My Librarian:
My Librarian is a integrated suite of school library books management software targeted at secondary schools. The language used is totally Microsoft Visual BASIC 6.0 and Microsoft SQL 2000 server.
It is developed by SourceForge.net .It is the world's largest Open Source software development web site, hosting more than 100,000 projects and over 1,000,000 registered users with a centralized resource for managing projects, issues, communications, and code. SourceForge.net has the largest repository of Open Source code and applications available on the Internet, and hosts more Open Source development products than any other site or network worldwide. http://sourceforge.net/projects/mylibrarian/
30.My Library:
My Library is a user-driven, customizable interface to collections of Internet resources-a portal. Primarily designed for libraries, the system's purpose is to reduce information overload by allowing patrons to select as little or as much information as desired for their personal pages.
http://dewey.library.nd.edu/mylibrary/
31.Open Biblio:
OpenBiblio is a open source library software written in PHP containing OPAC, Circulation, Cataloguing and Staff administration. It is good for small school and public libraries. It requires MySql, PHP and works on both Linux and Windows platforms. http://obiblio.sourceforge.net/
32.Open-ILS:
It is website of an open source Intregrated Library System (ILS), named Evergreen. This software is being developed and maintained by the Georgia Public Library Service for use by the Georgia Library PINES Program, a consortium of 249 public libraries. This software can be downloaded for free, and anyone can contribute to development efforts. http://www.open-ils.org/
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33.phpMyLibrary: phpMyLibrary is a open source web-based library software having catalouging, circulation, webopac, file managment modules, etc. It also supports import of data from ISIS databases. It requires PHP and MYSQL. It is developed by SourceForge.net .It is the world's largest Open Source software development webite, hosting more than 100,000 projects and over 1,000,000 registered users with a centralized resource for managing projects, issues, communications, and code. SourceForge.net has the largest repository of Open Source code and applications available on the Internet, and hosts more Open Source development products than any other site or network worldwide. http://sourceforge.net/projects/phpmylibrary 34.ResearchGuide: ResearchGuide is an open-source software application that helps librarians make subject guides and information pages about themselves using Web forms. It is developed by SourceForge.net http://researchguide.sourceforge.net/
35.Seansoft Library Loan Management System:
Developed by Sean McAree. A useful software for something like a school library. Each student can have a login, from which they loan books. Keeps track of weeks loaned and will alert a supervisor of overdue books. Has mail merge facilities to produce letters to individuals or a list for a noticeboard. Also features backup and basic repair facilities for the database. It requires VB5 Runtimes, DAO. http://www.seansoft.co.uk/showpage.php?id=downloads 36.WEBLIS: WEBLIS is a free-of-charge Web based Library Integrated System based on CDS/ISIS.Presently it has Cataloguing system , OPAC (search), LOAN module and Statistical modules.The system has been developed by the Institute for Computer and Information Engineering (ICIE), Poland, based on their experience in building library systems for international organizations such as FAO, IFAD and GTZ. WEBLIS runs through the WWW-ISIS engine, also developed by ICIE. http://portal.unesco.org/ci/fr/ev.php-URL_ID=16841&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html 37.CUFTS: CUFTS is an open source (GPL) OpenURL link resolver designed for use by library consortia. It supports multiple sites from one server, online management tools, usage statistics, and supports a knowledgebase of over 350 resources with 422,000 title records. Sites can individually activate resources they have access to, as well as subserts of titles for packages to which they only have partial subscriptions.
CUFTS2 includes a journal listing system which can incorporate print record data to provide users with an integrated, comprehensive list of journals they have access to. Integrating the link resolver and journals lists means that subscription information only has to be maintained in one place. Also included is basic resource level ERM information for subscription information, license details, etc. These features are currently being tested in our production version and a code release will be available soon.
Developed at the Simon Fraser University Library for the Council of Prairie and Pacific University Libraries (COPPUL), the main CUFTS server is currently handling fulltext link resolving for over 30 members and associates.
CUFTS is written entirely in Perl, uses PostgreSQL as a database, and Apache for a webserver. Resources are written as simple plugin modules so adding new resources and types of linking is easy. CrossRef support for DOI linking through DOI.org is included, as well as some example resources for linking to web searches and library catalogues (for holdings searches). While the focus is on on-line journals, the system can be expanded to also support ebooks and other document types. http://cufts.lib.sfu.ca/downloads.shtml
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Websites of Library and Information Science Associations/ Library Networks / Consortiums of India are listed below:
1.Alumni Association of Department of LIS in University of Kerala (AADLIS) http://www.aadlis.org/
2.Association of Alumni and Staff at NCSI, Bangalore (NCSI Net) http://ncsi-net.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/
3.Alumni Association of LIS in Bishop Heber College (AALIS) http://www.geocities.com/aalisbhc/
4.Ahmedabad Library Network (ADINET)
http://www.alibnet.org/
5.AICTE - INDEST Consortia
http://paniit.iitd.ac.in/indest/
6.Bengal Library Association
http://www.blacal.org/
7.Bombay Science Librarian's Association (BOSLA) http://www.bosla.org.in/
8.Calcutta Library Network
http://www.calibnet.in/
9.Developing Library Network (DELNET) http://delnet.nic.in/
10.Delhi Library Association [DLA] http://www.dlaindia.org/
11.Gujarat Library Association
http://ggss.org.in/
12.HELINET Consortia
http://www.rguhs.ac.in/helinethost/helinethost.htm
13.Indian Library Association [ILA]
http://www.ila-india.org/
14.Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centers (IASLIC) http://www.iaslic1955.org/
15.Indian Theological Library Association
http://www.geocities.com/itla_in/home.html
16.Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET)
http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/
17.Kerala Library Association
http://www.keralalibraryassociation.org/
18.Madras Library Association
http://www.accel-india.com/mala/
19.Mysore Library Network (MYLIBNET)
http://www.mylibnet.org/
20.Pune University LIS Alumni Association (PULISSA) http://pulisaa.googlepages.com/home
21.Society for Information Science [SIS] Not Updated http://sis-india.netfirms.com/
22.Society for Advancement of Library and Information Science [SALIS] http://autolib-india.net/salis
23.UGC-Infonet E-Journal Consortia http://www.ugc.ac.in/new_initiatives/cons_subscription.html
Websites of Library and Information Science Associations/ Library Networks / Consortiums of India are listed below:
1.Alumni Association of Department of LIS in University of Kerala (AADLIS) http://www.aadlis.org/
2.Association of Alumni and Staff at NCSI, Bangalore (NCSI Net) http://ncsi-net.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/
3.Alumni Association of LIS in Bishop Heber College (AALIS) http://www.geocities.com/aalisbhc/
4.Ahmedabad Library Network (ADINET)
http://www.alibnet.org/
5.AICTE - INDEST Consortia
http://paniit.iitd.ac.in/indest/
6.Bengal Library Association
http://www.blacal.org/
7.Bombay Science Librarian's Association (BOSLA) http://www.bosla.org.in/
8.Calcutta Library Network
http://www.calibnet.in/
9.Developing Library Network (DELNET) http://delnet.nic.in/
10.Delhi Library Association [DLA] http://www.dlaindia.org/
11.Gujarat Library Association
http://ggss.org.in/
12.HELINET Consortia
http://www.rguhs.ac.in/helinethost/helinethost.htm
13.Indian Library Association [ILA]
http://www.ila-india.org/
14.Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centers (IASLIC) http://www.iaslic1955.org/
15.Indian Theological Library Association
http://www.geocities.com/itla_in/home.html
16.Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET)
http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/
17.Kerala Library Association
http://www.keralalibraryassociation.org/
18.Madras Library Association
http://www.accel-india.com/mala/
19.Mysore Library Network (MYLIBNET)
http://www.mylibnet.org/
20.Pune University LIS Alumni Association (PULISSA) http://pulisaa.googlepages.com/home
21.Society for Information Science [SIS] Not Updated http://sis-india.netfirms.com/
22.Society for Advancement of Library and Information Science [SALIS] http://autolib-india.net/salis
23.UGC-Infonet E-Journal Consortia http://www.ugc.ac.in/new_initiatives/cons_subscription.html
Boost your children's reading habit.
Dear parents,
Reading is an intellectual action which is possible only if a man has formed a habit of reading and practicing it since childhood.
Few decades ago if someone said that he or she hadn't read a Tagore or a Tolstoy, that person was looked down upon by others.
The reading habit is best formed at a young impressionable age in home/school, but once formed it can last one’s life. Once the child has been taught to read and develop a love for books, he can explore for himself the wealth of human experience and knowledge. Children, missing the opportunity of getting in touch with books at this stage, find it hard to acquire reading habit in their later years.
Technology is slowly taking a steady control over individual lives, the reading habit is fast vanishing into thin air. Sadly, the reading habit is on the decline among children as well. But why blame it on the children for all this wean-off-from-reading culture? It is the Parents/Teachers/Librarians who are responsible for this.
Parents are so psyched about the future of their children that most of the times it is they who discourage their wards from reading any other book than their textbooks. But they fail to understand that for an all-round development of an individual, reading habit is essential.
Your child walks like you, talks like you, absorb everything you do. So set the right example when it comes to reading. If you want your child to be a good reader, be one yourself! Surround yourself with reading material!
Books don't belong only in libraries and classrooms. Make the written word a part of your living space, with books, magazines, and newspapers readily available throughout your home.
Whenever you're going to the library or bookstore, let your child come along. Even if you aren't looking for anything in particular, practice the art of book browsing and admiring. Make an event out of it and she'll learn to be exhilarated by the sight of books.
Show that reading isn't work. Cuddle up with a good book and you'll model how reading can be just the thing to make your day.
From the office to home, or even the living room to the bedroom, make sure you're equipped with reading material – for yourself and your child. You never know when you'll have some downtime. Show him that reading is a constructive (and fun!) way to pass the time.
Please click the link http://www.rif.org/parents/tips/default.mspx
for some tips that you can cultivate good reading habits in your child.
Below I had listed some of the links; simply say “Khuljaa Sim Sim” and click the link that takes your child to the treasure house of knowledge. Please encourage good reading habits in children.
1. http://www.magickeys.com/books/
Magic Keys Designed and maintained by Christopher Moore. Many wonderful free children’s books are available to read at Children's Storybooks Online. Stories span age ranges from Young Children Older Children Young Adult
2. http://www.icdlbooks.org/
International Children's Digital Library Foundation . non-profit corporation.Its Mission: Language barriers have never been more pronounced. Whether in an urban area of a modern country (e.g. the Chicago Public School system has 73 different languages represented in its student population) or the rural areas of a less developed country (e.g. Mongolia, where the ICDL has its first "branch" and where rural schools do not yet support a culture of reading for pleasure), differences in language are making it harder and harder for educational initiatives to bring about success. The ICDL Foundation's goal is to build a collection of books that represents outstanding historical and contemporary books from throughout the world. Ultimately, the Foundation aspires to have every culture and language represented so that every child can know and appreciate the riches of children's literature from the world community.
3. http://www.bygosh.com/index.htm
byGosh.com - Free Online - Classic Children's Stories, Illustrated Children's Books, - Mother Goose nursery rhymes, Aesop's fables, Alice in Wonderland…
all free, online literature available from byGosh.com - including novels, nonfiction, stories, poems, and kid's classics - are out of copyright in the United States.
4.http://specialed.about.com/od/freechildrensaudiobooks/Free_MP3_Childrens_Books.htm
Free MP3 children's audio books, founded in 1996, About.com was acquired in March 2005 by The New York Times Company (NYSE: NYT). Today, About.com is recognized as a top 10 content site and one of the largest producers of original content on the Web
5. http://www.childrensbooksonline.org/
Children’s Books Online: the Rosetta Project. This online library of illustrated books is a volunteer- driven project. It has grown slowly science 1996 from a handful of books to a vibrant volunteer-driven organization, publishing new books and translations every week. You can explore more than tens of thousands of beautiful illustrated pages.
6. http://storynory.com/archives/
Children's Story Podcast.Storynory brings you an audio story every week. you can hear them too, Absolutely Free! Easy to Download! This audio comes with a simple download link. Left click the download link to play in your Media Player. Right click the download link and choose “save link as” to download to your desktop. From there you can easily burn it to a CD using Windows Media Player or a similar program.
7. http://www.abacus-es.com/sat/children_books.html
Abacus-es is dedicated to providing quality affordableWeb Page design and hosting for businesses, organizations, and artists.It started Abacus Educational Services (2005) for children .The works in this site may be downloaded, copied, and distributed for personal use only. It may not be posted elsewhere on the Net nor used for commercial purposes without explicit permission.
8. http://www.mainlesson.com/displaybooksbytitle.php
The Baldwin Project is named in honor of James Baldwin (1841-1925).The Baldwin Project seeks to make available online a comprehensive collection of resources for
parents and teachers of children.Their focus, initially, is on literature for children that is in the public domain in the United States. This includes all works first published before 1923. The period from 1880 or so until 1922 offers a wealth of material in all categories, including: Nursery Rhymes, Fables, Folk Tales, Myths, Legends and Hero Stories, Literary Fairy Tales, Bible Stories, Nature Stories, Biography, History, Fiction, Poetry, Storytelling, Games, and Craft Activities.
They accomplish in the online arena at the beginning of this century what James Baldwin achieved in the world of print at the beginning of the last century: bringing yesterday's classics to today's children.
9. http://www.simtalk.com/bibli/catalogue1024.htm
Bibli's Bookshelf is a project of Accessible Knowledge,( Accessible Knowledge is a charitable organization) a not-for-profit corporation there mission is to create online libraries that are accessible to everyone. They provide a storehouse of knowledge, but just as importantly, they nurture a love of books among each new generation of readers. Libraries are not just for people who can already read, but also beginning readers and non-readers. Libraries should be available to people who are homebound or disabled. Libraries should be places where parents can share books with their children, even if the parents themselves have difficulty reading.
These are reasons why Bibli's Bookshelf has pictures on every page. This is why you can download a free screen reader click here. This is why Bibli's Bookshelf is designed to work with other screen readers as well.
10. http://www.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown/stories.html
The Children's Literature Web Guide is an attempt to gather together and categorize the growing number of Internet resources related to books for Children and Young Adults. Much of the information that you can find through these pages is provided by others: fans, schools, libraries, and commercial enterprises involved in the book world.
11. http://www.cts.dmu.ac.uk/AnaServer?hockliffe+0+start.anv
The Hockliffe Project.The Project is centred in the Hockliffe Collection of early British children's books now housed in the Polhill Library, University of Bedfordshire. The project was conducted and its web presentation is maintained at De Montfort University. The Project's aims are to provide access to the digitized Collection and to encourage the study of early children's literature.
12. http://www.ability.org.uk/childrens_literature_online_book.html
The Ability Project aim is to show that quality of life is related to how free a person is to make their own choices and for a significant number of disabled people computer technology and the Internet holds the keys to those choices.
Ability understands that, despite the daunting task many disabled persons and disabled groups etc. face when using the Internet as a means of obtaining information or down loading related software, it is still the preferred place to find information.
13. http://2020ok.com/4.htm/
2020ok is one of the best Directory of FREE Online Books and FREE e-Books for children containing the following heading: Ages 4-8 (373)General, Picture Books, Staff Favorites Ages 9-12 (434)General, Staff Favorites Animals (170)Apes & Monkeys, Bears, Birds, Bugs & Spiders, Cats, Dinosaurs, Dogs, Elephants, Farm Animals, Fish, Foxes & Wolves, Frogs & Toads, General, Horses, Lions, Tigers & Leopards, Mammals, Marine Life, Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs & Squirrels, Pets, Pigs, Rabbits, Reptiles & Amphibians, Zoos Arts & Music (68)Architecture, Art, Crafts & Hobbies, Music, Performing Arts, Staff Favorites Baby-3 (198)Basic Concepts, Bedtime & Dreaming, Board Books, General, Nursery Rhymes, Picture Books Computers (13)Entertainment & Games, General, Internet, Programming, Software General (76) History & Historical Fiction (358)Canada, Europe, Exploration & Discovery, Fiction, General, Holocaust, Military & Wars, Modern, Renaissance, United States Issues (16)Bullies, Divorce, Drugs, First Day of School, Illness, Moving, New Sibling, Twins Literature (986)Action & Adventure, Classics by Age, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths, Humorous, Poetry, Popular Culture, Read-Aloud, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Horror, Short Story Collections Obsessions (11)Monsters, Pirates, Wild West People & Places (798)Biographies, Boys & Men, Careers, Explore the World, Family Life, Girls & Women, Holidays & Festivals, Multicultural Stories, Multilingual, Royalty, Social Issues, Social Science, Social Situations, Travel, Where We Live Popular Characters (53)Book Characters, Disney, Fairy Tales & Folk Tales, Movies, TV Reference & Nonfiction (101)Almanacs, Atlases, Business & Money, Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, General, Language Arts, Law & Crime, Philosophy, Politics & Government, School & Education, Study Aids Religions (162)Christianity, Eastern, Fiction, General, Inspirational, Judaism Science, Nature & How It Works (174)Agriculture, Anatomy & Physiology, Astronomy & Space, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment & Ecology, Fiction, General, Health, How Things Work, Math, Nature, Physics, Transportation Series (147)Animals, Classics, Early Reader, Fantasy & Adventure, Favorite Characters, Historical, Horror, Horses, Humorous, Math & Science, Mystery & Detective, Nonfiction, Sports Sports & Activities (182)Activities & Toys, Activity Books, Boy Scouts, Camping, Cooking, Games, General, Humor, Sports
14. http://www.candlelightstories.com/Stories.php
Since 1995, Candlelight Stories has been offering educational entertainment for kids of all ages. Begun as a small web site with one illustrated story by the site's founder for his daughter, Candlelight Stories was quickly recognized by USA Today as a prime destination for families. The site grew rapidly and built a loyal audience of families, teachers, writers and artists in the U.S., Canada, England, Australia and even India. The site is currently in use at schools and libraries across the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and England.
Candlelight Stories offers wide exposure for creative content and media producers who get their work published and broadcast on the site. Our audience of parents, kids, classrooms and media professionals is wide and far-reaching.
15. http://www.candlelightstories.com/soundstoryblog/SoundStoryBlog.htm
Candlelight Stories presents free audio stories for children. You can listen their stories,simply downloading MP3 audio.
16.http://www.ebook2u.com/directory/html/kids.html
ebook2u.com is a Ebook Directory, Software, Downloads and More Free Ebook Resources are available in this site.
17. http://www.bestebooksworld.com/cat/Children/
Bestebooksworld.com is one of the the largest free ebooks directory. From business to pleasure you will find a large selection of ebooks in directories. Free ebooks directory features categories such as business, marketing, publishing, computers, literature, personal development, health and many more. Ebook directory includes a large variety of both paid and free ebooks. You will find subjects covering business, website promotion, fiction and many more.
18. http://www.mindlikewater.com/Directory/Free/childrens_free_ebooks.html
Mind Like Water, Inc., is composed of a group of professional writers, artists and programmers dedicated to helping ebook authors publish, promote and sell ebooks. Since 1999, Mind Like Water has been offering innovative services and products.
The Mind Like Water web site is one of the most popular and extensive ebook directories on the Web, offering ebook authors and publishers free listings and free marketing resources. The Collection Creator/Cruiser software is their first software offering and it promises to revolutionize the ebook industry and introduce the world to the concept of collections.
19. http://ebookdirectory.com/search/Children/
The eBook Directory is the biggest directory of free downloadable ebooks online. To access thousands of ebooks simply go to their home page and browse the various categories on the left or simply use the search box above.If you are an ebook author and wish to submit a free ebook, simply select the category and use the "Submit eBook" link in their home page.
20.http://www.bookyards.com/categories.html?type=books&category_id=7
The mission statement for bookyards.com is the following: To provide the same information and content that one can receive at any large public library, and to provide it through the world wide web. The need for such a site can be explained by studying a recent Smithsonian Institute Study that discovered that while a 14 year old American teenager had a vocabulary of 25,000 + words in his language in 1940, the same American teenager would have a vocabulary base of only 10,000 words today. Their goal is to be "The Library To The World", in which books, education materials, information, reference materials, documents, and content will be provided freely to anyone who has an internet connection. By providing it in a format that will be both easy to use, useful and interesting, we strongly believe that we can then help in some small measure to reverse the trend that the Smithsonian Institute has discovered. By bringing such a library to the world, and providing it to everyone regardless of race, age, creed, or religion, it is also our hope that at the end of the day we have helped in some small measure to improve the human condition. Bookyards has a total of 14,480 books, 38,945 external web links, 4,197 news & blogs links, 384 videos and access to hundreds of online libraries (800,000 eBooks) for your reading pleasure.
21.http://encyclopediaoftheself.com/children_books_stories_poetry_fables_fairy_tales.shtml
emotional-literacy-education.com, , selfknowledge.com, authorsdirectory.com, encyclopedia-self-knowledge.com, encyclopediaoftheself.com, books-online-mark-zimmerman.com and encyclopediaindex.comare compilation, derivative and original work by Mark Zimmerman.
Children's books and stories for children with poetry, fables, fairy tales and rhyme. 72 story books online with annotations advancing emotional literacy education from the Encyclopedia of Self-Knowledge. encyclopediaoftheself.com contains the following headings: Nursery Preschool Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade Third GradeFourth Grade Fifth Grade Sixth Grade Seventh Grade Eighth Grade
22.http://www.antiquebooks.net/library.html
Antique Books, Inc. sells book digitizing services, book displays, book hosting, and book servers for the web. They can also put the digitizing, framing, and hosting services together for a prestigious piece of fine art. Imagine a beautifully framed old book that has been digitized for reading on the World Wide Web. The digitized antique book display provides a beautiful piece of art for your office, home or library and testifies to your gift of free reading on the Internet. The digital publishing preserves the unique signs of age of the book and proves that only you own the original book that was made forever visible by all.
23. http://www.globusz.com/authors_a.asp
Stefan Motz. founded Globusz Publishing in May 2001, and the company has operated continuously since that time. Initially established as a traditional online publishing house, Globusz is currently experiencing rapid growth and undergoing a self-imposed corporate restructure.
Their state-of-the-art technology, exceptional IT knowledge and global networks, are the key factors that have taken them to the pinnacle of the e-Publishing industry.
24. http://www.worldwideschool.org/library/catalogs/bysubject-youth-adventure.html
The World Wide School.org is the best place on the Internet to learn just about anything. Just read, click and learn. This site is dedicated to the collection, preservation and presentation of educational material
They are still stocking The Hart Library, which comprises classic titles including those from the collection of The Gutenberg Project. This is a complete library containing everything from fairy tales and poetry to mathematical dissertations and reference material.
Please note that many of the books and other works provided on this site were written many years ago, before the invention of radio, atomic bombs, and automobiles. Some are even older, written when the world was run by Kings and Queens, and most people did not know how to read. The World Wide School.org also contains the following headings: Alice Anne of Green Gables Bobbsey Twins Classic Fantasy Go-ahead Boys History Holiday Stories How and Why Humor Land of Oz Limberlost Swamp Other Poems Readers Tom Swift Young Adult
25. http://diglib.lib.fsu.edu/ebind/docs/index.html#juvlit
Florida State University Libraries105 Dogwood WayTallahassee, FL 32306-2047
Maintains this site.Drawn from collections in FSU Libraries Special Collections, the Digitized Juvenile Literature Collection contains over 2,500 scanned page images from 47 nineteenth-century children's books. More texts are continuously being added to the collection.
26.. Children's Literature Associations on the Internet http://www.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown/assoc.html
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PreK aged youth: he Adventures of Herman: Autobiography of Squirmin’ Herman the Worm http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/worms/index.html
Learn all about earthworms including their life cycle, anatomy and history.
Babloo. http://www.babloo.com/ Babloo is a multi-lingual and audio-integrated site that includes everything from folk tales to safety and good manners, science activities, and much more.
Baltimore County (Md.) Library Kid’s Page. http://www.bcplonline.org/kidspage/kidspage.html A clear, colorful design invites young people to access a collection of online stories, a book discussion group, and “Ms. Spider’s” guided tour of the Internet for families.
Berenstain Bears. http://www.berenstainbears.com The official Berenstain Bears site, includes activities and lists of books.
Birth to Six http://www.multcolib.org/birthtosix/index.html Includes information about early literacy skills and how to help your child get ready to read as well as how to read to different ages: babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Booklists are provided. Discusses the role reading plays in brain development. Provides information about early childhood resources and programs, including Early Words.
BookHive: Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg Co. http://www.bookhive.org A reader's advisory tool for infants through sixth graders that can be searched by topic or reading level; includes materials for parents and other adults.
Jan Brett’s Home Page http://www.janbrett.com/ You’ll find everything from trolls to armadillos on this author/illustrator’s page. She has created The Mitten, That Hat, Armadillo Rodeo, The Trouble with Trolls, and Berlioz the Bear.
Burlington Public Library for Kids and Tots http://www.bpl.on.ca/bplkids.htm Canadian children’s literature emphasis with book reviews, lists, awards, plus games and homework help.
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Fun On-Line Page (Grades preK-2) http://www.childrensmuseum.org/funonline/funonline.html This museum-sponsored site provides not only interesting information, but also engaging activities such as creating a multimedia puppet show and designing your own space station.
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. http://www.childrensmuseum.org/catalog/home.asp The museum offers nontraditional learning opportunities for children and their families. Includes explorations of dinosaurs and visits to “Rex’s Lending Library.”
Beverly Cleary http://www.beverlycleary.com Learn all about this author and the many characters from her books. Then take a quiz to see how well you know them!
Coolmath.com. http://www.coolmath.com This site is fully interactive and allows the user to sharpen basic math skills, play math-related games and explore new math concepts.
Deaf Planet http://www.deafplanet.com An expansive resource for Deaf and hearing children to learn together online, in English, French, American Sign Language, and Langue des Signes Québécoise.
Fun with Spot. http://www.funwithspot.com Fans of Eric Hill's Spot books will enjoy playing these games and reading the animated versions of some of these books. Shock wave plugin required.
Get Ready to Read http://www.getreadytoread.org This site, sponsored by the National Center for Learning Disabilities offers early literacy activities for children. Included are also many resources for adults working with children such as checklists and links to information
Guys Read. http://www.guysread.com Author Jon Scieszka makes suggestions for a literacy program that connects boys with books they want to read.
Houghton Mifflin Books for Children's Curious George http://www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com/features/cgsite/index.shtml Activities for any age "curious about George": Author info., games, art tour, downloadable images, and, of course, purchasable books and memorabilia.
Inkless Tales http://www.inklesstales.com An entertaining and educational sampling of stories, crafts, games, and poetry for young children. Attractive and easy to navigate, this site also includes children's book reviews and other "cool links" for kids.
Little Explorers. http://www.EnchantedLearning.com/Dictionary.html Click on a letter of the alphabet and connect to, not one, but many, many pictures of works with that letter and hot links to Web sites about that word.
Mathslice.com http://www.mathslice.com Play online math games like Math Wheel (math terms), Jeopardy (addition), and Finding Nemo (direction) or generate custom math worksheets on topics such as telling time, fractions, money, and many more!
Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood. http://pbs.org/rogers/ Includes activities for kids as well as show-related information for kids and parents.
Multnomah County (Ore.) Library KidsPage. http://www.multcolib.org/kids/ A Homework Center with more than 500 sites, the Beverly Cleary Sculpture Garden site, and the Library Joke of the Month (usually a groaner).
My Kids Corner http://www.my-kids-corner.com Originating from the United Kingdom and filled with a variety of activities for kids, this site will provide hours of fun. Included are stories, rhymes, games, puzzles, and more. There is also a special section of interactive stories that allow kids to enter their own names to become part of the story.
New York Public Library “On-Lion” for Kids. http://kids.nypl.org/ NYPL’s site includes many booklists and an easy-to-use design.
Nickelodeon Jr. http://www.nickjr.com From the people who bring you the Nickelodeon Channel, this site is created for younger children and has a variety of games, activities and fun.
Nickelodeon. http://www.nick.com Like to watch Nick? Here’s where to click!
Official Disney Web Site. http://www.disney.go.com/home/today/index.html Movies, animation—everything Disney!
Official Eric Carle Web Site http://www.eric-carle.com/ For fans of the famous author/illustrator and his books such as The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Do You Want To Be My Friend, and Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me.
OH! Kids. http://www.oplin.org/ohkids/ Children’s section of the Ohio Public Library Information Network. Notable for its directory of links by age, particularly its “WebTots” section. Searchable. Heavy graphic site with animations.
Peep and the Big Wide World http://www.peepandthebigwideworld.com This web companion to the Canadian TV production shown on The Learning Channel and Discovery Kids' channel presents a baby chick and friends who invite preschoolers into the wonderful world of science.
Play Kids Games. http://www.playkidsgames.com Check out math, alphabet and logic games designed for younger children and their parents.
Playhouse Disney. http://disney.go.com/playhouse/today/index.html Games, songs and activities feature characters from the Disney network.
Snoopy.com. http://www.snoopy.com Visit with a favorite character. Personality profiles of the characters and Schulz’s thoughts on why they behave the way they do!
Reading Rockets http://www.readingrockets.org This site, prepared by WETA public television, presents strategies, activities, and lessons designed to help young children learn to read.
Ready at Five Partnership http://www.readyatfive.org/index.html Ready At Five is a statewide, public/private partnership committed to ensuring that all Maryland children enter school ready to succeed. Provides resources in both Spanish and English. Online resources include activities, monthly newsletters and parenting tips, how-to guides, featured articles, and other parent resources. Parenting tips are archived monthly from August 2004 to the present.
San Francisco Symphony for Kids. http://www.sfskids.org This site provides information about instruments, a music basics tutorial and a listing of family programs and activities at the San Francisco Symphony.
Sesame Street Central. http://www.sesameworkshop.org/sesamestreet/ The kids’ activities page with your friends from Sesame Street. Play games with Prairie Dawn, Elmo, and the Cookie Monster.
Seussville. http://www.seussville.com/seussville/ The Cat in the Hat, Sam-I-Am, Horton and the Whos, and the rest of the Seuss characters welcome you to Seussville, Dr. Seuss’s playground in cyberspace. You can play games, chat with the Cat in the Hat, win prizes, find out about new Dr. Seuss books and CD-ROMs, and much, much more!
Starfall http://www.starfall.com Short stories that concentrate on a vowel or blend sound. By clicking on a word, help is given. Primarily designed for first grade, also useful for pre-kindergarten, Kindergarten and second grade.
Janet Stevens. http://www.janetstevens.com/ She is the illustrator of To Market, To Market and Gates of the Wind, and she wrote and illustrated From Pictures to Words (A Book About Making a Book).
Story Place: The Children's Digital Library. http://www.storyplace.org Take a virtual trip to The Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County. Stories, online activities, take-home activities, and reading lists can be found in English and Spanish.
Storyline. http://www.bookpals.net/storyline Enjoy a selection of stories read online by members of the Screen Actors Guild. Files are available for Windows Media, Real Player or Quicktime formats.
Storyplace en Espanol http://www.storyplace.org/sp/storyplace.asp This Spanish-language website offers online stories, booklists, and activities to do at home or on the Internet.
Teletubbies. http://pbskids.org/teletubbies/teletubbyland.html This site, featuring the four babies from the PBS series, includes videos, nursery rhymes and magical events.
The Arthur Page. http://pbskids.org/arthur/ For Arthur fans everywhere! This site is maintained by PBS and features games and children’s art. A very popular site for younger children who love the character created by Marc Brown.
The Peter Rabbit Web Site. http://www.peterrabbit.com The official and definitive site on the world of Beatrix Potter. Potter's favorite characters and other aspects of her work can be viewed at a wide selection of art exhibitions, theatrical performances, displays and local events.
Thomas the Tank Engine Page. http://www.hitentertainment.com/thomasandfriends/official_thomas_the_tank_engine_website.htm Calling all Thomas the Tank Engine fans! Stories, games, and fun.
Tiger Aki. http://www.asiabigtime.com/storybooks/aki_menu.html Animated storybooks and games feature Tiger Aki. Games include mazes, interactive puzzles, nap, coloring and more.
Tomie DePaola http://www.tomie.com Find out about award-winning children's author and illustrator Tomie DePaola and the many books he has written and illustrated including "Bill and Pete" and "Strega Nona" on his official Web site.
Thetoymaker.com http://www.thetoymaker.com The artist provides samples of her work in the form of printable paper toys and crafts. Various holidays are represented as well as more generic toys. Stories and the artist's online journal are available to read.
Chris Van Allsburg http://www.chrisvanallsburg.com Join Fritz the little white dog to find out more about the award-winning author of Jumanji and The Polar Express. An amazing interactive site with many book-related activities, games, video clips, and a scavenger hunt!
Babloo. http://www.babloo.com/ Babloo is a multi-lingual and audio-integrated site that includes everything from folk tales to safety and good manners, science activities, and much more.
Baltimore County (Md.) Library Kid’s Page. http://www.bcplonline.org/kidspage/kidspage.html A clear, colorful design invites young people to access a collection of online stories, a book discussion group, and “Ms. Spider’s” guided tour of the Internet for families.
Berenstain Bears. http://www.berenstainbears.com The official Berenstain Bears site, includes activities and lists of books.
Birth to Six http://www.multcolib.org/birthtosix/index.html Includes information about early literacy skills and how to help your child get ready to read as well as how to read to different ages: babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Booklists are provided. Discusses the role reading plays in brain development. Provides information about early childhood resources and programs, including Early Words.
BookHive: Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg Co. http://www.bookhive.org A reader's advisory tool for infants through sixth graders that can be searched by topic or reading level; includes materials for parents and other adults.
Jan Brett’s Home Page http://www.janbrett.com/ You’ll find everything from trolls to armadillos on this author/illustrator’s page. She has created The Mitten, That Hat, Armadillo Rodeo, The Trouble with Trolls, and Berlioz the Bear.
Burlington Public Library for Kids and Tots http://www.bpl.on.ca/bplkids.htm Canadian children’s literature emphasis with book reviews, lists, awards, plus games and homework help.
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Fun On-Line Page (Grades preK-2) http://www.childrensmuseum.org/funonline/funonline.html This museum-sponsored site provides not only interesting information, but also engaging activities such as creating a multimedia puppet show and designing your own space station.
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. http://www.childrensmuseum.org/catalog/home.asp The museum offers nontraditional learning opportunities for children and their families. Includes explorations of dinosaurs and visits to “Rex’s Lending Library.”
Beverly Cleary http://www.beverlycleary.com Learn all about this author and the many characters from her books. Then take a quiz to see how well you know them!
Coolmath.com. http://www.coolmath.com This site is fully interactive and allows the user to sharpen basic math skills, play math-related games and explore new math concepts.
Deaf Planet http://www.deafplanet.com An expansive resource for Deaf and hearing children to learn together online, in English, French, American Sign Language, and Langue des Signes Québécoise.
Fun with Spot. http://www.funwithspot.com Fans of Eric Hill's Spot books will enjoy playing these games and reading the animated versions of some of these books. Shock wave plugin required.
Get Ready to Read http://www.getreadytoread.org This site, sponsored by the National Center for Learning Disabilities offers early literacy activities for children. Included are also many resources for adults working with children such as checklists and links to information
Guys Read. http://www.guysread.com Author Jon Scieszka makes suggestions for a literacy program that connects boys with books they want to read.
Houghton Mifflin Books for Children's Curious George http://www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com/features/cgsite/index.shtml Activities for any age "curious about George": Author info., games, art tour, downloadable images, and, of course, purchasable books and memorabilia.
Inkless Tales http://www.inklesstales.com An entertaining and educational sampling of stories, crafts, games, and poetry for young children. Attractive and easy to navigate, this site also includes children's book reviews and other "cool links" for kids.
Little Explorers. http://www.EnchantedLearning.com/Dictionary.html Click on a letter of the alphabet and connect to, not one, but many, many pictures of works with that letter and hot links to Web sites about that word.
Mathslice.com http://www.mathslice.com Play online math games like Math Wheel (math terms), Jeopardy (addition), and Finding Nemo (direction) or generate custom math worksheets on topics such as telling time, fractions, money, and many more!
Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood. http://pbs.org/rogers/ Includes activities for kids as well as show-related information for kids and parents.
Multnomah County (Ore.) Library KidsPage. http://www.multcolib.org/kids/ A Homework Center with more than 500 sites, the Beverly Cleary Sculpture Garden site, and the Library Joke of the Month (usually a groaner).
My Kids Corner http://www.my-kids-corner.com Originating from the United Kingdom and filled with a variety of activities for kids, this site will provide hours of fun. Included are stories, rhymes, games, puzzles, and more. There is also a special section of interactive stories that allow kids to enter their own names to become part of the story.
New York Public Library “On-Lion” for Kids. http://kids.nypl.org/ NYPL’s site includes many booklists and an easy-to-use design.
Nickelodeon Jr. http://www.nickjr.com From the people who bring you the Nickelodeon Channel, this site is created for younger children and has a variety of games, activities and fun.
Nickelodeon. http://www.nick.com Like to watch Nick? Here’s where to click!
Official Disney Web Site. http://www.disney.go.com/home/today/index.html Movies, animation—everything Disney!
Official Eric Carle Web Site http://www.eric-carle.com/ For fans of the famous author/illustrator and his books such as The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Do You Want To Be My Friend, and Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me.
OH! Kids. http://www.oplin.org/ohkids/ Children’s section of the Ohio Public Library Information Network. Notable for its directory of links by age, particularly its “WebTots” section. Searchable. Heavy graphic site with animations.
Peep and the Big Wide World http://www.peepandthebigwideworld.com This web companion to the Canadian TV production shown on The Learning Channel and Discovery Kids' channel presents a baby chick and friends who invite preschoolers into the wonderful world of science.
Play Kids Games. http://www.playkidsgames.com Check out math, alphabet and logic games designed for younger children and their parents.
Playhouse Disney. http://disney.go.com/playhouse/today/index.html Games, songs and activities feature characters from the Disney network.
Snoopy.com. http://www.snoopy.com Visit with a favorite character. Personality profiles of the characters and Schulz’s thoughts on why they behave the way they do!
Reading Rockets http://www.readingrockets.org This site, prepared by WETA public television, presents strategies, activities, and lessons designed to help young children learn to read.
Ready at Five Partnership http://www.readyatfive.org/index.html Ready At Five is a statewide, public/private partnership committed to ensuring that all Maryland children enter school ready to succeed. Provides resources in both Spanish and English. Online resources include activities, monthly newsletters and parenting tips, how-to guides, featured articles, and other parent resources. Parenting tips are archived monthly from August 2004 to the present.
San Francisco Symphony for Kids. http://www.sfskids.org This site provides information about instruments, a music basics tutorial and a listing of family programs and activities at the San Francisco Symphony.
Sesame Street Central. http://www.sesameworkshop.org/sesamestreet/ The kids’ activities page with your friends from Sesame Street. Play games with Prairie Dawn, Elmo, and the Cookie Monster.
Seussville. http://www.seussville.com/seussville/ The Cat in the Hat, Sam-I-Am, Horton and the Whos, and the rest of the Seuss characters welcome you to Seussville, Dr. Seuss’s playground in cyberspace. You can play games, chat with the Cat in the Hat, win prizes, find out about new Dr. Seuss books and CD-ROMs, and much, much more!
Starfall http://www.starfall.com Short stories that concentrate on a vowel or blend sound. By clicking on a word, help is given. Primarily designed for first grade, also useful for pre-kindergarten, Kindergarten and second grade.
Janet Stevens. http://www.janetstevens.com/ She is the illustrator of To Market, To Market and Gates of the Wind, and she wrote and illustrated From Pictures to Words (A Book About Making a Book).
Story Place: The Children's Digital Library. http://www.storyplace.org Take a virtual trip to The Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County. Stories, online activities, take-home activities, and reading lists can be found in English and Spanish.
Storyline. http://www.bookpals.net/storyline Enjoy a selection of stories read online by members of the Screen Actors Guild. Files are available for Windows Media, Real Player or Quicktime formats.
Storyplace en Espanol http://www.storyplace.org/sp/storyplace.asp This Spanish-language website offers online stories, booklists, and activities to do at home or on the Internet.
Teletubbies. http://pbskids.org/teletubbies/teletubbyland.html This site, featuring the four babies from the PBS series, includes videos, nursery rhymes and magical events.
The Arthur Page. http://pbskids.org/arthur/ For Arthur fans everywhere! This site is maintained by PBS and features games and children’s art. A very popular site for younger children who love the character created by Marc Brown.
The Peter Rabbit Web Site. http://www.peterrabbit.com The official and definitive site on the world of Beatrix Potter. Potter's favorite characters and other aspects of her work can be viewed at a wide selection of art exhibitions, theatrical performances, displays and local events.
Thomas the Tank Engine Page. http://www.hitentertainment.com/thomasandfriends/official_thomas_the_tank_engine_website.htm Calling all Thomas the Tank Engine fans! Stories, games, and fun.
Tiger Aki. http://www.asiabigtime.com/storybooks/aki_menu.html Animated storybooks and games feature Tiger Aki. Games include mazes, interactive puzzles, nap, coloring and more.
Tomie DePaola http://www.tomie.com Find out about award-winning children's author and illustrator Tomie DePaola and the many books he has written and illustrated including "Bill and Pete" and "Strega Nona" on his official Web site.
Thetoymaker.com http://www.thetoymaker.com The artist provides samples of her work in the form of printable paper toys and crafts. Various holidays are represented as well as more generic toys. Stories and the artist's online journal are available to read.
Chris Van Allsburg http://www.chrisvanallsburg.com Join Fritz the little white dog to find out more about the award-winning author of Jumanji and The Polar Express. An amazing interactive site with many book-related activities, games, video clips, and a scavenger hunt!
Elementary aged youth: 1492: An Ongoing Voyage: Columbus. http://www.ibiblio.org/expo/1492.exhibit/Intro.html This Library of Congress exhibition examines the first contacts between Native American people and European explorers, conquerors and settlers from 1492 to 1600.
4-H Embryology. http://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/Embryology/ This site, sponsored by Lancaster County (Nebraska) 4-H, invites you to watch chicks hatch, view photos of the embryos as they develop, and participate in fun activities.
4Kids.org http://4kids.org/ This on-line component to the weekly newspaper feature includes games, a "scavenger hunt" quiz, and links to "cool spots" for kids to use for homework, information or fun. Created by a team focusing on techKNOWLEDGEy.
A Kid's Wilderness Survival Primer. http://www.equipped.org/kidsrvl.htm Learn what to do if you are lost in the wilderness, including how to improvise a shelter, attract attention and stay calm. Find out what equipment you should always have on hand and try your hand at an interactive wilderness survival simulator.
A Periodic Table of the Elements. http://pearl1.lanl.gov/periodic Maintained by the Los Alamos National Laboratory, this site provides basic information about chemical elements and the periodic table.
A Science Fair Project Resource Guide. http://www.ipl.org/youth/projectguide/ An excellent resource from Internet Public Library that links kids to all sorts of exceptional resources for their projects.
A Spelling Test. http://www.sentex.net/~mmcadams/spelling.html Test yourself and learn some techniques to improve your spelling.
A Web of Online Dictionaries. http://www.yourdictionary.com Provides an easy-to-use search engine for words and the results are quite detailed. Also offers 400 different language dictionaries.
AAA Math. http://www.aaamath.com/ Find explanations of mathematical topics, practice problems, and challenging games organized by topic and grade level.
abcnews. http://abcnews.go.com/ News from ABC with an easy organizational structure. Includes a fact for the day box.
About Rainbows. http://eo.ucar.edu/rainbows/ Answers to questions about “one of the most spectacular light shows observed on earth.”
Abraham Lincoln Research Site. http://members.aol.com/RVSNorton/Lincoln2.html This is a student-oriented educational Web site about Lincoln's life and family. The web master, a retired American history teacher, answers questions by e-mail.
ACHUKA http://www.achuka.co.uk/index2.php News, reviews, interviews, and author profiles of British authors and poets. Interviews with authors/illustrators like Anthony Browne are a special treat.
The Adventures of Herman: Autobiography of Squirmin’ Herman the Worm http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/worms/index.html Learn all about earthworms including their life cycle, anatomy and history.
Akhlah: The Jewish Children's Learning Network http://www.akhlah.com/ Learn about Jewish holidays, traditions, history, and scripture at this child-friendly site.
Albright-Knox Art Games. http://www.kids.albrightknox.org This interactive site engages children in art activities that help them to learn about artists and the works of art in the collection of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo, New York.
Amazon Interactive. http://www.eduweb.com/amazon.html Explore the geography of the Ecuadorian Amazon through online games and activities. Learn about the rainforest and the Quichua people who call it home. Discover the ways in which the Quichua live off the land. Then try your hand at running a community-based ecotourism project along the RÃo Napo.
American Girls Series. http://www.americangirl.com/fun.html An American Girl is a unique current girls’ series by Valerie Tripp, Janet Beele Shaw, Connie Porter, Susan S. Adler, and Maxine Schur. The series title is American Girls Collection. The American Girls stories are told through the eyes of girls living in different time periods. This site expands on the stories and has a club for fans of American Girls.
American Memory. http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/ammemhome.html Primary documents and historical materials available on the Web from the Library of Congress. Find out about Women’s Suffrage; do a virtual jigsaw puzzle; take guided tours through the site.
The Ancient Olympic Games. http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/Olympics/ In this exhibit, you can compare ancient and modern Olympic sports, tour the site of Olympia as it looks today, learn about the context of the Games and the Olympic spirit, or read about the Olympic athletes who were famous in ancient times. Part of the Perseus Project at Tufts University.
Animal Corner! http://www.animalcorner.co.uk This United Kingdom-based site includes information on all kinds of animals from elephants and wolves in the wild to hamsters and goldfish in your house.
Animorphs Page. http://scholastic.com/animorphs/ The home page for this popular paperback series of young people with the capacity to morph into animals of great power in order to fight alien enemies. Written by K. A. Applegate.
Archiving Early America: Historic Documents from 18th Century America. http://earlyamerica.com/ The main focus is primary source material displayed digitally. A unique array of original newspapers, maps, and writings come to life on your screen just as they appeared to our forebears more than 200 years ago. There is information about the documents as well.
Artenautas http://artenautas.conaculta.gob.mx/ Read animated stories, jokes, poetry and more on this Spanish-language website.
ASPCA'S Animaland http://www.animaland.org This entertaining and educational site is loaded with information about animals, pet care, careers in animal care, animal issues, and plenty of fun and games. Sponsored by The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).
Atlapedia Online. http://www.atlapedia.com/ Atlapedia Online contains key information on every country of the world. Each country profile provides facts and data on geography, climate, people, religion, language, history, and economy, making it ideal for personal or family education and for students of all ages.
Avi’s Home Page http://www.avi-writer.com/ Avi, author of such stories as The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle, Nothing But the Truth, and The Fighting Ground, answers questions and talks about his books.
Babloo. http://www.babloo.com/ Babloo is a multi-lingual and audio-integrated site that includes everything from folk tales to safety and good manners, science activities, and much more.
Baby-Sitters’ Club Page. http://www.scholastic.com/annmartin/bsc/index.htm What’s happening at the Baby-Sitters’ Club? Visit this site to learn about the characters and adventures.
Backyard Nature http://www.backyardnature.net Naturalist Jim Conrad provides a broad range of nature activities and information, from the basics of observing nature to classifying plants and creatures.
Haemi Balgassi http://www.haemibalgassi.com/ She is the author of Peacebound Trains and Tao’s Sonata.
Baltimore County (Md.) Library Kid’s Page. http://www.bcplonline.org/kidspage/kidspage.html A clear, colorful design invites young people to access a collection of online stories, a book discussion group, and “Ms. Spider’s” guided tour of the Internet for families.
BAM! Body and Mind. http://www.bam.gov Maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this site helps to answer kids' questions on health issues and recommend ways to make their bodies and minds healthier, stronger and safer. Games, quizzes and health tips add up to an appealing site.
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids. http://bensguide.gpo.gov Children and YAs from Kindergarten through grade 12 will find a variety of information about basic aspects of the United States and its government, such as how a bill becomes law.
Berenstain Bears. http://www.berenstainbears.com The official Berenstain Bears site, includes activities and lists of books.
Betsy Ross Homepage. http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/ Why Ross was selected to make the flag, how she cut a five-point star, and directions of cutting your own five-point star. Works great in classroom discussions!
Between the Lions. http://pbskids.org/lions/ This early literacy site, for children ages 4-7, is a tie-in for the award-winning television program. Appealing characters, terrific songs and fun games combine to offer great on-line experiences.
Bible Gateway. http://bible.gospelcom.net/bible? This is an excellent site to search the Christian Bible, in one of seven languages, textually as well as by specific categories, phrases, or terms.
Bill Nye the Science Guy. http://www.billnye.com Nye applies his entertaining approach to science to the Web, with a Demo of the Day, highlights from the day’s television episode, and a chance to e-mail your own query. Requires Macromedia Shockwave Plug-in.
Black History. http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/BHM/AfroAm.html This outstanding Black History site offers a full range of activities and was created to support students as they explore topic related to Black History and African American issues. Try the Black History treasure hunt.
Judy Blume Official Site http://www.judyblume.com This site offers information about the books and life of author, Judy Blume.
BookHive: Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg Co. http://www.bookhive.org A reader's advisory tool for infants through sixth graders that can be searched by topic or reading level; includes materials for parents and other adults.
Bookwink http://www.bookwink.com Need to find a good book? Visit this website to see video booktalks on a variety of themes for kids in third grade through eighth grade. QuickTime is needed to view the videos.
Braillebug. http://www.afb.org/braillebug/ Learn all about this system of writing used by the blind through games, secret messages, a reading club and information about Louis Braille and Helen Keller.
Brain Pop. http://www.brainpop.com Learn all about the world around you, from health, science, arts and music to mathematics, technology and even English grammar, by viewing the educational films on this site. Non-subscribers are limited to 30 films per day.
Brain Teasers http://www.eduplace.com/math/brain/ Test your wits each week with a new math puzzle ... check back thefollowing week to see how smart you are!
Jan Brett’s Home Page http://www.janbrett.com/ You’ll find everything from trolls to armadillos on this author/illustrator’s page. She has created The Mitten, That Hat, Armadillo Rodeo, The Trouble with Trolls, and Berlioz the Bear.
Brooklyn Expedition: Latin America. http://www.brooklynexpedition.org/latin/gateway2.html A collaborative project of the Brooklyn Public Library, the Brooklyn Museum of Art and the Brooklyn Children's Museum, this site is a springboard to discussions to ancient and modern Latin American cultures, history and animals.
Building Big. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/ Explore construction by type of structure, try labs and challenges, read biographical sketches of people working in a variety of engineering careers, and even nominate local structures. Based on David Macaulay's BUILDING BIG.
Burlington Public Library for Kids and Tots http://www.bpl.on.ca/bplkids.htm Canadian children’s literature emphasis with book reviews, lists, awards, plus games and homework help.
The Caldecott Medal Home Page. http://www.ala.org/alsc/caldecott.html Read about the award books and their illustrators in the Official site. This medal is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
Caleb Johnson’s Mayflower Web Pages. http://www.mayflowerhistory.com This site is the merging of two fields: genealogy and history. It includes detailed information on history, passengers, and documents of the Mayflower. Also contains pictures and bibliographies.
California's Untold Stories Gold Rush. http://www.museumca.org/goldrush Presented by the Oakland Museum of California, this site offers an interactive learning experience for elementary level children through adults to experience and educate themselves about this important period in American history.
Cartoonster. http://cartoonster.kidzdom.com This site is a site worth visiting if you are interested in learning about the basics of cartoon animation. Created by a teenager, there are simple tutorials that help you understand the concepts of frame by frame animation.
Carving at Skidegate. http://www.Spruceroots.org/PoleSite/Haida.html Photographs and text indicate the elaborate nature of totem pole carving.
Castles on the Web. http://www.castlesontheweb.com/ A beautifully designed and carefully researched site by Ted Monk. A great “Castles for Kids” section.
Catholic Online Saints and Angels. http://saints.catholic.org/index.shtml Read about angels and saints in these pages.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage! http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/hispanic/index.htm Scholastic' offers activities and resources for teachers to help students discover the contributions and rich cultures of Hispanics in the United States, with special activities for Hispanic Heritage Month.
Chateau Meddybemps. http://www.meddybemps.com/index.html All kinds of fun for families with younger kids.
Chem4Kids. http://www.chem4kids.com/ A brief overview of chemistry, the study of matter and how it changes and interacts with other matter. Covers matter, elements, atoms, reactions, and describes different types of chemistry ranging from biochemistry to physical chemistry.
Chetro Ketl Great Kiva, Southwestern United States Project. http://sipapu.gsu.edu/html/kiva.html This site presents a 3-D reconstruction of a Great Kiva, an architectural feature found in many prehistoric Anasazi communities in the Southwestern United States.
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Fun On-Line Page (Grades preK-2) http://www.childrensmuseum.org/funonline/funonline.html This museum-sponsored site provides not only interesting information, but also engaging activities such as creating a multimedia puppet show and designing your own space station.
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Kids Games (Grades 3-5) http://www.childrensmuseum.org/games/grades_3-5.htm Provides games and activities for grades 3-5.
Children’s Butterfly http://bsi.montana.edu/web/kidsbutterfly/ A delightful site: pictures to color, facts to learn. Includes bibliographies of books and videos on butterflies.
Children’s Literature Web Guide: Authors http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown/authors.html Information about children’s authors and illustrators, and their books.
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. http://www.childrensmuseum.org/catalog/home.asp The museum offers nontraditional learning opportunities for children and their families. Includes explorations of dinosaurs and visits to “Rex’s Lending Library.”
CIA World Factbook. http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html Extensive data, maps, and flags of all the countries in the world. Current Web edition is 2003.
Civil War Women. http://scriptorium.lib.duke.edu/women/cwdocs.html Opportunities to read diaries, documents, and letters revealing women’s lives and experiences during the Civil War. Includes links to great historical photos.
http://civilwar.si.edu/home.html http://civilwar.si.edu/home.html This site provides information about many aspects of the American Civil War based upon artifacts from the Smithsonian's collections. Clicking on the dotted square icon at the top of each subject area page allows access to images of selected items along with insights into the featured documents, photos, and artifacts of the era.
Beverly Cleary http://www.beverlycleary.com Learn all about this author and the many characters from her books. Then take a quiz to see how well you know them!
Beverly Cleary Sculpture Garden, Portland, Oregon http://www.multcolib.org/kids/cleary/ There are sculptures of Henry Huggins, Ramona Quimby, and Ribsy in a park only a few blocks from the real Klickitat Street!
CNN Interactive. http://www.cnn.com/ News from CNN organized in a clear, crisp fashion with coverage in a wide number of areas.
Colonial Williamsburg. http://www.history.org/ Visit Colonial Williamsburg and see life in a Virginia colony of 250 years ago. Includes a large educational section on Colonial America.
Come Home to Little House. http://www.littlehousebooks.com/ This companion site to the original Laura Ingalls Wilder series includes online activities, character descriptions, and more.
Conflict in the Middle East http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/holy_land/ Although this site focuses on the continuing unrest in the Middle East, it includes details about the people and countries in the region. It also includes biographies, maps and more from the publisher, Scholastic.
Congress for Kids. http://www.congressforkids.net
Consumer Reports Online for Kids. http://www.zillions.org Produced by the Consumer's Union, this Web site tests and rates toys, games, and other products aimed at kids. No longer being updated after the year 2001.
Cool Science for Curious Kids. http://www.hhmi.org/coolscience/ Created by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, this site offers both online and offline science activities for children of all ages.
Coolmath.com. http://www.coolmath.com This site is fully interactive and allows the user to sharpen basic math skills, play math-related games and explore new math concepts.
Coretta Scott King Awards. http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=bookmediaawards&template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=127039 Presented annually to an African American author and an African American illustrator for an outstandingly inspirational and educational contribution published during the previous year.
The Crayola Home Page. http://www.crayola.com/index.cfm Everything you always wanted to know about crayons.
Cybrary http://www.cybrary.org Lots of links to sites selected by a school librarian for kids in grades three through eight. You can find sites that help with your homework, and you can find sites just for fun.
Daily Sudoku http://www.dailysudoku.com/sudoku/index.shtml Fans of this popular game will enjoy a new puzzle challenge daily. Different levels and patterns such as “squiggly” allow for many ages to enjoy the site.
Dairy Council of California Activities Page. http://www.dairycouncilofca.org/activities/acti_main.htm Games, quizzes and checklists to help kids, teens and adults increase their understanding of nutrition and fitness. Try creating your own pizza.
Database of Award-Winning Children's Literature http://www.dawcl.com/ Search by children's book author or illustrator to see awards won or search for award-winning books (and runners-up) by the names of more than forty international (American, British, Australian, New Zealand) children's book awards limited by setting, ethnicity, publication year, age of reader, keyword, or other qualifiers in this database of almost 5,000 titles.
Deaf Planet http://www.deafplanet.com An expansive resource for Deaf and hearing children to learn together online, in English, French, American Sign Language, and Langue des Signes Québécoise.
Desert Life. http://www.desertusa.com/life.html Begin your exploration of the American Southwest with a general introduction to the complex and delicate desert ecosystems, including a discussion of the roles humans play in the changing desert environment.
Diego Rivera Museo Virtual. http://www.diegorivera.com/ El primer Museo Virtual dedicado a Diego Rivera en Internet. Pintor muralista, fue uno de los grandes artistas del Siglo XX. Nació en la ciudad de Guanajuato y en 1892 se trasladó a México con su familia.
The Dino Dictionary http://dinodictionary.com This site offers a searchable database, discussion of current theories, a listing of dinosaur sites and clip art.
Dinosphere http://www.childrensmuseum.org/dinosphere/index.html The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis provides this interactive dinosaur experience which includes photos, games, and discussion about paleontologists and digging for dinosaurs. The website is presented by The Scott A. Jones Foundation.
Don't Buy It. http://pbskids.org/dontbuyit Find out about advertising tricks, learn how to be a smart shopper and see what you can do to avoid being cheated in the marketplace.
Download-a-Dinosaur. http://www.rain.org/~philfear/download-a-dinosaur.html Looking for a quick kids’ craft activity (try saying that five times fast)? Look no further.
Dragonfly. http://www.muohio.edu/Dragonfly/ The Dragonfly Web Pages are for scientific investigators of all ages. Get involved in the creative process of science and see how science relates to your life.
DSO Kids: Dallas Symphony Kids http://www.dsokids.com/2001/rooms/musicroom.asp Welcome to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra's "magical world" of musical fun and learning for students, parents, and teachers. The music room is filled with information about musical instruments, composers, and music periods as well as the Dallas Symphony. Look for games, activities, and a library of music clips highlighting composers, instruments, musical notes, and national anthems from selected countries. A teacher's lounge provides information for the classroom.
Learning about Laurence Yep. http://www.scils.rutgers.edu/special/kay/yep.html He is the author of many novels set in both China and the United States such as Child of the Owl, Dragonwings, Sweetwater, and Dragon’s Gate.
Earth Science Explorer. http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/explorer.html His name’s Explorasurus, and here is the deal: He’ll teach you of Earth when the dinos were real. We’ll travel the world, and we’ll travel through time. We’ll find out the dinosaur’s reason and rhyme. This is a virtual earth science museum.
Earthquakes for Kids http://earthquake.usgs.gov/learning/kids.php From the U.S. Geological Survey. Learn about past, present and future predictions for earthquake activity. Includes neat facts about quakes, science fair project ideas and answers to frequently asked questions about earthquakes.
Eco Kids Online. http://www.ecokids.ca Discover cool things about science and nature, wildlife, environmental issues and more through games and activities.
Edheads Simple Machines. http://www.edheads.org/activities/simple-machines/index.htm Visit The House and The Tool Shed and learn about simple and compound machines.
Edison National Historic Site. http://www.nps.gov/edis/home.htm This national site has a nice “Kid’s Corner” with a large number of biographical pictorials of Thomas Edison.
EIA Kid's Page. http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/index.html Learn about all the different forms of energy and their uses from Energy Ant.
Energy Quest. http://www.energyquest.ca.gov Wonderful adventures in energy education from the California Energy Commission.
Environmental Education for Kids! (EEK!). http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/eek/ Lots of information and ideas about the earth, animals, and other neat stuff including what kinds of jobs are available for people interested in the environment.
EPA Environmental Kids Club www.epa.gov/kids Learn about the environment and how you can help protect it with games, activities, and information from the Environmental Protection Agency.
A Europe of Tales http://www.europeoftales.net/ This is a web site of European myths and legends for children. The site is available in eight different languages, including English and French.
Experimental Science Projects: An Introductory Level Guide. http://www.isd77.k12.mn.us/resources/cf/SciProjIntro.html Do you have to do an experimental science project? This site provides tips for conducting the experiment and using the scientific method.
The Exploratorium, San Francisco. http://www.exploratorium.edu An online version of a hands-on museum in San Francisco that permits you to do your own cow’s eye dissection or learn the science behind a home run. Be sure to visit the “Learning Studio.”
Exploring Leonardo. http://www.mos.org/sln/Leonardo/LeoHomePage.html “Leonardo da Vinci had a keen eye and quick mind that led him to make important scientific discoveries, yet he never published his ideas. He was a gentle vegetarian who loved animals and despised war, yet he worked as a military engineer to invent advanced and deadly weapons.”
Exploring Maryland's Roots. http://mdroots.thinkport.org Learn about Maryland's pre-colonial and early colonial history through this interactive site.
Fact Monster.com. http://www.factmonster.com Find information about a variety of subjects ranging from weather facts to homework help to quizzes and games.
Fairbanks (Ak.) North Star Borough School District. http://www.northstar.k12.ak.us/index.php Fairbanks (Ak.) North Star Borough School District.
FCC Kidszone http://www.fcc.gov/kidszone This site offers information for children on the FCC, as well as lots of interactive games and puzzles, surveys, telecom factoids and much more.
FEMA for Kids. http://www.fema.gov/kids/ The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) helps people who have been in a disaster. They also teach people what to do during a disaster and what to do before a disaster happens. You can learn what causes disasters, play games, and read stories.
Finding Data on the Internet. http://www.robertniles.com/data/ You’ve cast your lines into the sea of sources, but still aren’t finding the information you need. That’s what happens when you don’t know the right place to look.
First Ladies of the United States of America. http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/firstladies/index.html Information about the First Ladies of the United States.
FirstGov for Kids http://www.kids.gov/ A kids’ portal to the U.S. government, this site was developed and is maintained by the Federal Citizen Information Center. It provides links to Federal kids' sites along with kids' sites from other organizations all grouped by subject.
Flashcards for Kids. http://www.edu4kids.com Online flashcards with a variety of mathematical puzzles to help build kids’ skills.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection Kid's Page. http://www.dep.state.fl.us/secretary/kids/default.htm The Florida Department of Environmental Protection offers facts including "environmental postcards" and biographical sketches of environmental pioneers.
The Food Timeline. http://www.foodtimeline.org From water and salt to tear-free onions, food has played a big role throughout history.
Freddo’s Pond http://www.greenweb.com.au/freddo/index.html The games and activities involving Freddo, an Australian icon, have been designed to provide discussion signposts on environmental and safety issues. It helps parents discuss these issues with their children, with the endorsement of Freddo Frog, a family friend.
From A to Z http://www.oaklandzoo.org/atoz/atoz.html Birds, mammals, marsupials, and reptiles form the list that leads to detailed photos and information. Part of the Oakland (Calif.) Zoo at Knowland Park.
Fun Brain.com. http://www.funbrain.com Who ever thought learning math could be so much fun? Test your math skills with these fun and interesting games. Inlcudes some teacher and parenting resources.
Fun with Spot. http://www.funwithspot.com Fans of Eric Hill's Spot books will enjoy playing these games and reading the animated versions of some of these books. Shock wave plugin required.
Future State. http://www.future.state.gov The goal of the "Future State" website is to provide students with the opportunity to explore the world of American diplomacy, look at aspects of U.S. foreign affairs, and where and why Foreign diplomacy is important. Sections include News and Events, Fun Activities, and Parents & Educators. This site was created by the US Department of State for Youth.
Kristine O'Connell George http://www.kristinegeorge.com This site promotes poetry and activities involving poetry for children. George also includes information about her life and books.
Get Ready to Read http://www.getreadytoread.org This site, sponsored by the National Center for Learning Disabilities offers early literacy activities for children. Included are also many resources for adults working with children such as checklists and links to information
Girls Incorporated. http://www.girlsinc.org/ Girls Incorporated is a national youth organization dedicated to helping every girl become strong, smart, and bold.
GirlTech Game Cafe. http://www.girltech.com/index.cfm?event=ShowGameCafe A Web page just for girls. You can create stories or work in science and math games.
Go West Across America with Lewis and Clark. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/west/ Join Lewis & Clark as a private on this interactive journey. "Did you know" and "Journal" icons can be clicked for additional information.
Goodnight Stories. http://www.goodnightstories.com/ This is the place to come if you want to curl up with a good cyber book or just play a game.
First Government for Kids http://www.kids.gov/ Provides links to Federal agency kids' sites along with some of the best kids' sites from other organizations grouped by subject.
Guys Read. http://www.guysread.com Author Jon Scieszka makes suggestions for a literacy program that connects boys with books they want to read.
Harlem: 1900-1940. http://www.si.umich.edu/CHICO/Harlem Based on an exhibit at the Schomberg Center for Research in Black Culture, this site features photographs, commentary, a timeline and resources.
Harry Potter. http://www.scholastic.com/harrypotter/home.asp Scholastic has created a fun-filled site for Harry Potter fans of all ages. Click on this site and find a trivia game, a pronunciation guide, owl posts and more.
Hercules: Greece’s Greatest Hero. http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/Hercules/ This is part of the scholarly Perseus Project at Tufts University, but useful to grasp the place of Hercules in myth and history.
Highlightskids.com http://www.HighlightsKids.com Similar to the Highlights magazine, this site offers fun stories, “Hidden Pictures” “Games and Giggles” science articles, and jokes. In addition, there is a daily update on “what happened in history on this date.” Viewers can e-mail editors. Includes a privacy policy and “Safe surfing tips”
Deborah Hopkinson. http://www.deborahhopkinson.com Author of Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt and Birdie’s Lighthouse.
Houghton Mifflin Books for Children's Curious George http://www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com/features/cgsite/index.shtml Activities for any age "curious about George": Author info., games, art tour, downloadable images, and, of course, purchasable books and memorabilia.
How Stuff Works. http://www.howstuffworks.com Learn how everything works. From digital cameras to identity theft, this site is a treasure trove of useful and searchable information.
Hubble Site. http://hubblesite.org Learn about new Hubble discoveries, view photographs of stars and galaxies, and find out facts about this remarkable telescope.
Hurricane Hunters. http://www.hurricanehunters.com/ Photos and information from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, known as the Hurricane Hunters of the Air Force Reserve. Especially cool is the Cyberflight into the Eye.
Ice Treasures of the Inca. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/96/mummy/ This offers and interactive journey with climber Johan Reinhard to find the great treasures of the Inca. You can follow the step-by-step journey of discovery.
Idealist.org: Kids and Teens. http://www.idealist.org/kt Learn all about nonprofit organizations and the activities and issues they pursue. Includes information about organizations started by kids as well as suggestions for getting started on your own.
IEEE Virtual Museum. http://www.ieee-virtual-museum.org/ For "electrifying" information about the history and uses of electricity, visit this site sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Inc. Biographies of well-known, and not so well-known, scientists in this field are included.
Illinois State Museum, Springfield. http://www.museum.state.il.us/exhibits/ Provides online exhibits about the Ice Ages and prehistoric mammals as well as a trip back to our Midwestern lands 16,000 years ago.
The Imagination Factory. http://www.kid-at-art.com This site provides art activities using recycled materials. Ideas and clear directions can be found for painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, fiber arts, and crafts from recycled media.
Infection, Detection, Protection. http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/infection Created in conjunction with the American Museum of Natural History's "Epidemic! The World of Infectious Disease" exhibit, this site will help kids and their parents understand what causes diseases and how to prevent them. Find out how Lou got the flu, investigate bacteria in the cafeteria, and more.
Inkless Tales http://www.inklesstales.com An entertaining and educational sampling of stories, crafts, games, and poetry for young children. Attractive and easy to navigate, this site also includes children's book reviews and other "cool links" for kids.
Internet Citations. http://www.classroom.com/community/connection/howto/citeresources.jhtml Designed for use by school kids, this is very helpful site for adults as well.
Invention Dimension. http://web.mit.edu/invent/invent-main.html This site profiles a different inventor each week with a biographical sketch covering his or her accomplishments and their impact upon society. Also contains many links to sites about invention and innovation for children, teachers, inventors, and the general public.
Inventive Kids! http://www.inventivekids.com/indexFlash.html Learn all about amazing inventions and the Canadian women who created them.
Invisible Ink: Books on Ghosts & Hauntings. http://www.invink.com Read reviews and excerpts of more than 500 ghostly titles from around the world. Learn how to write your own ghost book. Educator pages feature activities using ghost books, where to find ghost stories, and a bibliography.
It's My Life. http://pbskids.org/itsmylife Life can be hard! Here you can read articles, share stories, play games and activities, take quizzes and polls, and watch video clips of kids talking about family, friends, and school as well as their bodies and emotions. Maintained by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Jamestown Colony Timeline. http://www.fcps.edu/GunstonES/gunstones/special_projects/Jamestown.htm A fourth-grade class displays their timeline of the settlement at Jamestown with their own illustrations.
Joan Irvine: The Pop-up Lady. http://www.makersgallery.com/joanirvine/ Joan Irvine is a Canadian author of children’s craft books. Three of the books have instructions on how to make pop-up cards, a set of pop-up instructions, and a contest. Includes links to other pop-up sites.
Julius Caesar. http://members.tripod.com/~lklivingston/caesar/ This paraphrase of Shakespeare’s play Julius Caesar is intended as a supplement to the original work. Read it along with the original as an aid to comprehension. This includes a number of links to relevant materials.
Junie B. Jones http://www.randomhouse.com/kids/junieb/activities/activities.html The official Junie B. Jones website offers activities, puzzles, party ideas, information about the author, and a special section for teachers.
Just One More Book http://www.justonemorebook.com Two parents talk about their favorite children's books while drinking coffee at their local coffee shop. Visit this blog and you will hear about favorite books, discussions about children's literature topics, interviews with authors and illustrators, and book reviews.
KCarroll’s Horse Country http://www.horse-country.com The ultimate site for equestrians and other horse lovers: the horse in history, the horse in art, breeding, racing, and horse shows.
Kid's Planet http://www.kidsplanet.org/ Lots of information and activities relating to endangered animals.
Kid’s Space. http://www.kids-space.org/ This international site lets kids post their own creative writing, essays, artwork, and musical compositions. "Hop Pop Town" features an assortment of musical games.
Kids Boogaloo http://www.alligatorboogaloo.com/kids With fun characters to guide you, this site provides book reviews, a “library” area with links to information about many topics, games such as the Duck-A-Ma-Phone, printable activities, and a section about global warming. The site is part of the larger Alligator Boogaloo webpage created by Jerrold Conners.
Kids F.A.C.E. http://www.kidsface.org/ Kids For A Clean Environment (Kids F.A.C.E.®) is an international children’s environmental organization started in 1989 by a nine-year-old child. The club, with a current membership of 300,000 worldwide, was established to help children who want to learn more about the world in which they live, provide a way for children to be involved in the protection of nature, and connect children with other children who share their concerns about global environmental issues.
Kids Go Wild http://www.kidsgowild.com/ Learn about all aspects of animals and wildlife conservation through this site sponsored by The Wildlife Conservation Society.
Kids in the House. http://clerkkids.house.gov Do you ever wonder who keeps track of all those votes in the House of Representatives? Well, it's the Clerk of the House, of course. He (or she) does this and much more. Surf this interesting site to find out.
Kids Regeneration Network. http://www.kidsregen.org "Healthy soil, healthy food, healthy people" is the slogan that describes what kidsregen.org is all about. Kidsregen contains information about healthy living and responsible care for the planet and its resources. Family-centered activities encourage young people to discover that what little they are able to do to save earth's resources does make a difference.
KidsHealth.org. http://www.kidshealth.org/ KidsHealth has trainloads of accurate, up-to-date information about growth, food & fitness, childhood infections, immunizations, lab tests, medical and surgical conditions, and the latest treatments. You’ll find health games, How The Body Works animations, the KidsVote health poll, and tons of surprises.
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace With links and activities related to a wide variety of subjects, the Internet Public Library’s area for kids is a place worth visiting. Sponsored by the School of Information at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, it is a good place to search or browse for information.
Kidspoint. http://www.kidspoint.org Sponsored by the Central Rappahannock Regional Library (Fredericksburg, VA), includes book reviews, holiday information, self-quiz on books you read, homework help, program scrapbooks, activity section, web links and even a younger children section.
Kidsreads.com. http://kidsreads.com/ This site offers a place for parents and children to explore books and their reviews.
KidsRunning.com. http://www.kidsrunning.com Get advice on training, see photos and stories about famous runners, check the calendar for upcoming runs and races, and find links to other running sites.
KidzPage. http://www.veeceet.com Opportunity to read poetry from Ogden Nash and other famous poets. Contributions from young readers, too!
Knowitall.org. http://www.knowitall.org Learn about South Carolina and Gullah culture through historical pictures and virtual tours of historic sites in South Carolina. Other features change regularly.
Jane Kurtz. http://www.janekurtz.com Welcome to the site of the author of Fire on the Mountain and Pulling the Lion’s Tale.
KYVL for Kids http://www.kyvl.org/html/kids/portal.html This portal from the Kentucky Virtual Library incorporates a theme whereby Spacedog takes any user onto the "research rocket" to proceed with an information literacy tutorial. The site gives students the opportunity to learn the research process through technology. A small "Teacher's Tool Box" is also available.
Laura Numeroff's (very own) Web Site! http://lauranumeroff.com Visit Laura Numeroff's Web site to find out about her life, pets, and books. You can also find fun games and activities relating to her books.
Laurie's Bookshelf http://www.writerlady.com The author of acclaimed novels Speak and Fever 1793, Laurie Halse Anderson, has created pages about her life, works and her own teen read and web site recommendations.
Lawrence Hall of Science Page for Kids http://lhs.berkeley.edu/kids Play online science games, download activities to do at home, and more cool stuff.
Learning About Jim Murphy. http://www.scils.rutgers.edu/special/kay/murphy.html This site should answer your questions about the author of The Great Fire and A Young Patriot as well as offer some special insights into his work.
Lemony Snicket. http://www.lemonysnicket.com As Lemony Snicket says, this site is filled with "dreadful images," "wretched information," and "unnerving games."
Leslea Newman's Kids Page. http://www.lesleakids.com Newman is the author of picture books, chapter books, and books for high school students including Heather Has Two Mommies, Cats, Cats, Cats!, and Fat Chance.
Lewis and Clark Expedition. http://www.pbs.org/lewisandclark/ This Web site expands upon every aspect of the PBS film, providing a wealth of biographical and historical information about the time and the major and minor participants in the trip. In addition, leading historical experts will share their thoughts about the meaning of the expedition, and its relevance to 21st century America. Finally, in an interactive tale, you’ll have an opportunity to play the roles of Lewis and Clark yourself.
Liberty’s Kids www.libertyskids.com This site offers information and games about the history of the American Revolution.
LIbrary of Congress Map Collections Home Page http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/gmdhtml/gmdhome.html Take a look at many maps from the large collection at the Library of Congress.
Library of Congress presents America's Story from America's Library. http://www.americaslibrary.gov The Library of Congress puts the story back in history through images of primary source documents, prints, photographs, maps, recordings and other materials from the past. Along with the fascinating information about people, places and things of interest to kids of all ages, there are songs to listen to, a Krazy Kat cartoon to watch, a scavenger hunt and other fun things to do.
Life in Ancient Egypt. http://www.carnegiemuseums.org/cmnh/exhibits/egypt/index.html The Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has acquired Egyptian artifacts since its founding and now holds about 2,500 ancient Egyptian artifacts.The most significant of these objects, more than 600 of them, are displayed in the Walton Hall of Ancient Egypt, including daily life and funerary practices with some photographs.
Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago http://www.lpzoo.com/ The Lincoln Park Zoo Web site strives to build understanding and respect for wildlife and natural lands across the world. Information on more than 1,000 animals in their zoo as well as great animal photos.
Abraham Lincoln's Classroom http://www.abrahamlincolnsclassroom.org/ This site is a resource for students studying the life of Abraham Lincoln. It features a weekly quiz, maps, political cartoons and commentary, links to web resources and a teachers section.
Little Clickers. http://www.littleclickers.com Easily navigated site by the editors of Children's Software Review that enables users to locate links on various subjects. Search engines are also built in to the site.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art. http://collectionsonline.lacma.org This fully-searchable database allows the user to search by subject, artist, keyword and more among over 45,000 records and 27,000 digital images.
Louisa May Alcott Web. http://www.louisamayalcott.org Who was born on the 333rd day of the year, has had books on the bestseller list more than 100 years after her death, and has a crater on Venus named after her? Excellent collection of resources on this treasured author of Little Women.
Lower East Side Tenements Virtual Tour. http://www.tenement.org/virtual_Tour/index_virtual.html Take a virtual tour of 97 Orchard Street--a typical tenement house of nineteenth century New York City.
Suse MacDonald. http://www.susemacdonald.com Learn about the author/illustrator of the Caldecott Honor book Alphabatics.
Mad Scientist Network. http://www.madsci.org/ The “network” provides a forum in which people can learn more about the world around them. This site has three primary divisions: 1) Ask-A-Scientist: Includes the online archive of questions and answers, and “Ask-A-Scientist” Section; 2) MAD Labs: More about having fun with science; and 3) MadSci Library: Locate science sites and resources on the WWW. Includes links to other Ask-A-Scientist sites and information about careers in science.
Magic School Bus Page. http://scholastic.com/MagicSchoolBus/home.htm What are Ms. Frizzle and her class doing now? This site encourages you to work with many aspects of the Magic School Bus Adventures.
Major League Baseball. http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/index.jsp The official site of Major League Baseball has an enormous amount of information, including details on both the National and American Leagues as well as statistics, photos, and league leaders.
Mark Twain and His Times. http://etext.virginia.edu/railton/ This site focuses on how “Mark Twain” and his works were created and defined, marketed and performed, reviewed and appreciated. The goal is to allow readers, scholars, students, and teachers to see what Mark Twain and others from his times said about each other, in ways that can speak to us today.
The Mary E. Lyons Den. http://www.lyonsdenbooks.com Learn about the author who wrote Sorrow’s Kitchen and Letters from a Slave Girl.
Math Cats. http://www.mathcats.com Emphasizes the logic and beauty of math, rather than drills and practice. Provides open-ended and playful explorations of important math concepts through on-line games, off-line crafts and interactive projects. Requires a free MicroWorlds download.
Math is Fun http://www.mathisfun.com Examples are given for how to do basic math using text and diagrams.
Math League Help Topics. http://www.mathleague.com/help/help.htm This is a help resource for grades 4–8.
Math Playground http://www.MathPlayground.com Math Playground is an educational site for elementary and middle school students where you can practice your math skills, play a logic game, and have some fun!
Maths Dictionary for Kids http://www.amathsdictionaryforkids.com/ An animated, interactive dictionary for students which explains over 500 common mathematical terms using simple language and visual examples.
Mathslice.com http://www.mathslice.com Play online math games like Math Wheel (math terms), Jeopardy (addition), and Finding Nemo (direction) or generate custom math worksheets on topics such as telling time, fractions, money, and many more!
MazeWorks http://mazeworks.com/ Offers java based games and puzzles. Some of the puzzles include Tower of Hanoi, chess problems and a maze generator.
MBGnet-Kids Page. http://mbgnet.mobot.org/ The Missouri Botanical Gardens site allows kids to explore different biomes as well as freshwater and marine ecosystems.
Ann McGovern. http://www.scils.rutgers.edu/special/kay/mcgovern.html Look at actual photos showing the author swimming with sharks and sitting on a camel. She is the author of many books including Lady in the Box and If You Grew Up in Colonial Times.
Megan Whalen Turner. http://home.att.net/~mwturner/ Includes reviews and analysis of this author’s Newbery Honor winning book The Thief.
Melpomene Institute's GirlWise. http://www.melpomene.org/girlwise/girlwise.htm The nonprofit organization bearing Melpomene’s name was established in 1982 and is dedicated to educating people about the relationship between women’s health and physical activity.
Merriam-Webster Online. http://www.m-w.com/ Aside from the wonderful access to the dictionary, this site offers words games and a word for the day.
México Para Niños http://www.elbalero.gob.mx/index_esp.html Este sitio por el gobierno de Mexico contiene los juegos y mucha información sobre la historia, el gobierno, la geografÃa, la música y el arte de Mexico. Por el gobierno de Mexico. Created by the Mexican Government, this site presents loads of information about Mexico, including history, government, geography, games, music and art information.
Miscositas http://www.columbia.edu/~ljl17/espanol.html Online stories with pictures from Argentina, Mexico and Colombia.
Monterey Bay (Calif.) Aquarium Online http://www.mbayaq.org/ The “E-Quarium” site gives you a look at how one of the newest and most elaborate aquariums in the country works, learn about the effects of El Niño, and see how the sea otter population is being preserved.
Moo Milk. http://www.moomilk.com/ An adventure, including the science, in the dairy industry, with mooing cows! Excellent information on milk.
Mouseum. http://www.kididdles.com/mouseum Find the lyrics to your favorite kids' songs, listen to the song play or checkout related links.
Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood. http://pbs.org/rogers/ Includes activities for kids as well as show-related information for kids and parents.
Multi Cultural Calendar. http://www.kidlink.org/KIDPROJ/MCC/ If you want to know about scattering beans in Japan in January this is the site to visit. The entries might contain recipes for holiday foods, historical background, significance of the holidays, and the special ways in which these days are observed. The entries are contributed by children, so they are rich in local customs that perhaps could not be found as easily in books.
Multnomah County (Ore.) Library KidsPage. http://www.multcolib.org/kids/ A Homework Center with more than 500 sites, the Beverly Cleary Sculpture Garden site, and the Library Joke of the Month (usually a groaner).
Mundo Latino: Rinconcito. http://www.mundolatino.org/rinconcito/ Colorear, cuentos, hablar y GalerÃa de los chiquititos.
Museum of Modern Art http://www.moma.org/ An online interactive art gallery exploring works found at the Museum of Modern Art and its affiliate, P. S. 1 Contemporary Art Center. Children learn about works of art and the artists who made them through fun and interesting activities.
My Kids Corner http://www.my-kids-corner.com Originating from the United Kingdom and filled with a variety of activities for kids, this site will provide hours of fun. Included are stories, rhymes, games, puzzles, and more. There is also a special section of interactive stories that allow kids to enter their own names to become part of the story.
NASA – Kid’s Home http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forkids/home/index.html Games, art, stories, and activities for children presented by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
NASA in Spanish http://www.nasa.gov/about/highlights/En_Espanol.html Available in both English and Spanish, NASA's Home Page provides information about NASA, including missions, events, research, and the most up-to-date news. Links are available to NASA Kids, Resources for Students, and Resources for Educators.
NASA Kids Club Home Page http://kids.msfc.nasa.gov/ Learn space sciences at this site from NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center. With games, projects, news, this site seeks "to inform, inspire, and involve" children of all ages and reading levels.
NASA Space Place http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/kids Available in both English and Spanish, NASA's Space Place includes games, animations, projects, and fun facts about Earth, space and technology.
NASA Space Place in Spanish http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/sp/kids/index.shtml Juegos, actividades, e hechos asombrosos sobre el espacio, la tierra, y tecnologÃa.
NASA's Kids Science News Network http://ksnn.larc.nasa.gov/home.html NASA's Kids Science News Network is a program that uses the Web, animation, and video to introduce science, technology, engineering, math, and NASA concepts to children in grades K-5.
National Air and Space Museum. http://www.nasm.si.edu/ Here, in virtual space, are the objects that made the dream of flight a reality. Each is a reminder of a noteworthy achievement and evokes the spirit of its own particular time. From the Smithsonian.
National Aquarium in Baltimore http://www.aqua.org/ Located in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, this aquarium’s site has a current exhibit on ghosts of the water (jellyfish) as well as trivia quizzes on frogs.
National Civil Rights Museum. http://www.civilrightsmuseum.org Take a virtual tour of the Civil Rights Movement.
National Gallery of Art for Kids. http://www.nga.gov/kids Explore stories in art, take a post card tour of one of the galleries, get directions for art activities and projects, and more.
National Geographic Kids. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kids/ National Geographic’s site for young readers is one of the best resources for information on the Net about the world, its people, and its wildlife. Not only can you read the newest edition of this magazine on-line, you can check out the contests, polls, games and even virtual adventures.
National Geographic My Wonderful World: Maps - Tools for Adventure http://www.nationalgeographic.com/toolsforadventure Maps are a part of every great adventure. They help you find your way, share information, look at patterns, and solve problems. This website offers lots of cool map activities from exploring a pyramid to collecting rocks on Mars.
National Geographic. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/main.html Maps, cultures, and facts from around the world. Includes a special section for kids.
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/index.html Interactive math tutorials and challenges including algebra, geometry, measurement, and probability, as well as lesson plans in Spanish and English.
National Park Service ParkNet. http://www.nps.gov/ This site provides information on the National Parks and their history.
National Zoo, Washington, D.C. http://natzoo.si.edu Opportunities to play puzzle games, encounter new births in the zoo, and read about the language learning of orangutans. Permits following, through satellite tracking, the movements of trans-located elephants in peninsular Malaysia to save crop damage. Requires plug-ins.
New Perspectives on the West. http://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/ The truth about the West is far more complicated, and much more compelling than generally known. Visit this Web site and explore the many aspects of the West.
New York Public Library “On-Lion” for Kids. http://kids.nypl.org/ NYPL’s site includes many booklists and an easy-to-use design.
The Newbery Medal Home Page. http://www.ala.org/alsc/newbery.html Read about the best books and their authors in their official site. The award is given annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
Nickelodeon Jr. http://www.nickjr.com From the people who bring you the Nickelodeon Channel, this site is created for younger children and has a variety of games, activities and fun.
Nickelodeon. http://www.nick.com Like to watch Nick? Here’s where to click!
No Flying, No Tights http://www.noflyingnotights.com/ A graphic novel review site for teens, plus Sidekicks (for kids), and the Lair, for older teens and adults. Superheroes, fantasy, science fiction, historical fiction, crime and suspense, and just plain realism.
Official Brian Jacques Home Page. http://www.redwall.org/dave/jacques.html If you’re a fan of the Redwall books, here’s the site for you! It includes information on the author of Redwall, Mattimeo and The Long Patrol.
Official Disney Web Site. http://www.disney.go.com/home/today/index.html Movies, animation—everything Disney!
Official Eric Carle Web Site http://www.eric-carle.com/ For fans of the famous author/illustrator and his books such as The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Do You Want To Be My Friend, and Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me.
The Official Roald Dahl Web site http://www.roalddahl.com/ This site offers all of the latest news, stories, and views about children’s author Roald Dahl.
OH! Kids. http://www.oplin.org/ohkids/ Children’s section of the Ohio Public Library Information Network. Notable for its directory of links by age, particularly its “WebTots” section. Searchable. Heavy graphic site with animations.
Ology. http://ology.amnh.org The American Museum of Natural History offers a unique museum experience for kids from 8-12. Included are stories, games and interactive activities.
Online Adventures of Captain Underpants. http://www.scholastic.com/captainunderpants/home.htm Scholastic's site for fans of Captain Underpants is not to be missed. Of course, there is a load of "fun stuff" - Click-o-Rama, Professor Poopypants' Name Change-o-Chart 2000, and Make your own Comic. In addition, there is information about the author and the characters.
The Oregon Trail. http://www.isu.edu/~trinmich/Oregontrail.html The story of the trail and those who traveled it. A compendium on the great western journey. Includes great stories in the Fantastic Facts section. Related to the PBS program on the Oregon Trail.
Oriland. http://www.oriland.com This extensive site offers an origami world to explore, an opportunity to design cities with fold paper models, basic techniques and tips, and a studio with clear directions for folding more than 70 forms, as well as poetry and games.
OWL Online Writing Lab. http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/grammar/index.html Learn more about grammar and punctuation.
OwlKids Online. http://www.owlkids.com This is a site based on the magazine for children in Canada. Nicely constructed site. The age breaks are helpful.
Katherine Paterson Web Site. http://www.terabithia.com/ The official site called Terabithia that explores the work of the author of Bridge to Terabithia, The Great Gilly Hopkins, Lyddie, and Jacob Have I Loved.
Gary Paulsen. http://www.scils.rutgers.edu/special/kay/paulsen.html Here is the author of Hatchet, Dogsong, The Crossing, The Winter Room, and other great reads.
Pauly's Playhouse. http://www.paulysplayhouse.com Games, sounds, and a gallery of cartoons mostly for very young Web- surfers with a high-speed Web connection. The site also includes links to shopping and travel sites for parents.
PBS for Kids. http://www.pbskids.org Games and activities connected to your favorite PBS programs, including Arthur, Between the Lions and Sesame Street. Also provides information for grownups on using the site.
PBS KIDS GO! http://pbskids.org/go/ Design your own comic strip or see if you’d like to be president for a day. Or maybe you’d like to get your Web License by learning to surf safely or visit the media literacy lab called Get Media Smart. Here is a world of activities to entertain and enlighten. Other game topics include animals, travel, history, and pop culture.
Piano on the Net. http://www.pianonanny.com/ A complete set of piano lessons on the Web. Put a keyboard next to your keyboard and you’re ready to go! With many links to other music sites.
Dav Pilkey. http://www.pilkey.com/ Great fun wondering through this site created by author and illustrator Dav Pilkey who wrote The Paperboy, Kat Kong, and Dogzilla.
Plastic Fork Diaries. http://www.plasticforkdiaries.org Follow six middle school students as they experience first-hand the relationship between food and their changing bodies, cultural differences, the vanishing family meal, nutrition and athletic performance. Uses a serial story to provide information about food, nutrition, eating, and health related diseases.
Play Kids Games. http://www.playkidsgames.com Check out math, alphabet and logic games designed for younger children and their parents.
Playhouse Disney. http://disney.go.com/playhouse/today/index.html Games, songs and activities feature characters from the Disney network.
Playing With Time. http://www.playingwithtime.org This exhibit, developed by the Science Museum of Minnesota and Red Hill Studios, allows viewers to observe specific places or events over many different time periods. View a forest, for example, in real time, minutes, hours, days, months, or over the course of a year.
Pocahontas (Spectrum Biographies). http://www.incwell.com/Biographies/Pocahontas.html A short biography of Pocahontas produced by IncWell.
POPClock Projection. http://www.census.gov/main/www/popclock.html A daily update of the U.S. population by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more information go to the U.S. Census Home Page at http://www.census.gov/.
Portrait Detectives. http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/nof/portraits Using portraits painted centuries ago, we can now learn about the persons and the era in which they lived. Take a guided tour, or investigate by yourself.
Powerful Bones. http://www.cdc.gov/powerfulbones Powerful Girls. Learn all about the ways good nutrition and exercise can help you maintain strong bones through quizzes, games and more!
Prongo.com. http://www.prongo.com Locate free online games, e-cards, quizzes, jokes, brainteasers, wallpaper, screensavers, and more.
Snoopy.com. http://www.snoopy.com Visit with a favorite character. Personality profiles of the characters and Schulz’s thoughts on why they behave the way they do!
Quiz Hub. http://quizhub.com/quiz/quizhub.cfm Geared to elementary and middle students as a fun learning center that features free online interactive lessons, educational games, puzzles and quizzes. Includes parent and teacher resources.
Reading Rockets http://www.readingrockets.org This site, prepared by WETA public television, presents strategies, activities, and lessons designed to help young children learn to read.
RIF Reading Planet http://www.rif.org/readingplanet/ Write and illustrate your own stories, play reading games, express yourself through poetry – this site is a wonderful resource for younger children to explore reading and writing.
RMS Titanic. Destination . . . Cyberspace. http://www.gwi.net/~paul/ The Titanic departed from Southampton, England, on her first and only voyage Wednesday, April 10, 1912. This site combines eyewitness accounts with paintings of the mighty ship.
Robert Quackenbush. http://www.rquackenbush.com/ This site presents the author, his books, school visits, and workshops. His books include Henry Babysits, Sherlock Chick and the Giant Egg Mystery, and the Miss Mallard Mystery Series.
Robotics: Sensing-Thinking-Acting. http://www.thetech.org/robotics/ The Tech Museum of Innovation offers this website for upper elementary/middle school children, providing articles on history, ethics and innovation in the field of robotics. Videos, interactive games and interviews with people in the field make this site especially effective.
Salem (Mass.) Witch Museum. http://www.salemwitchmuseum.com/ Useful since kids study this area of history. “Haunted Happenings,” a commercial part of Salem stuff, is very neat.
San Diego (Calif.) Zoo http://www.sandiegozoo.org You can play “Gulp!” at different levels or do a puzzle in “Baby Talk.” This Zoo cares for 3,800 animals (800 different species) and creates outstanding natural habitats for its animals.
San Francisco Symphony for Kids. http://www.sfskids.org This site provides information about instruments, a music basics tutorial and a listing of family programs and activities at the San Francisco Symphony.
Science News for Kids http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org From the makers of the weekly magazine, Science News, comes a kid-friendly site devoted to a variety of science topics, puzzles, games, and science fair suggestions.
Sea World/Busch Gardens Animal Information Database http://www.seaworld.org Designed especially for students and teachers, the Sea World/Busch Gardens Animal Information Database brings the world of wildlife to classrooms! Download cool animal facts, teacher’s guides, quizzes, activities . . . even check out live animal cams!
Secrets of the Lost Empires: Medieval Siege. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/lostempires/trebuchet/ Learn about life in medieval castles and how to operate a catapult. For upper elementary and middle school students.
Semantic Rhyming Dictionary. http://www.rhymezone.com/ You can use it to write bad poetry or even good poetry. Using the three query functions described in this site, you can find words that rhyme with, almost rhyme with, or sound exactly the same as a certain target word.
Seminole County (Fla.) Library Kids’ Page. http://www.scpl.lib.fl.us/kids/ Noteworthy in this site are its bright, whimsical design and its bibliographies, to which young readers are invited to attach their annotations.
Sesame Street Central. http://www.sesameworkshop.org/sesamestreet/ The kids’ activities page with your friends from Sesame Street. Play games with Prairie Dawn, Elmo, and the Cookie Monster.
Seussville. http://www.seussville.com/seussville/ The Cat in the Hat, Sam-I-Am, Horton and the Whos, and the rest of the Seuss characters welcome you to Seussville, Dr. Seuss’s playground in cyberspace. You can play games, chat with the Cat in the Hat, win prizes, find out about new Dr. Seuss books and CD-ROMs, and much, much more!
Shakespeare for Kids: Activities for Children and Families. http://www.folger.edu/template.cfm?cid=588 While working puzzles, answering quizzes, and learning new words, the user is learning about Shakespeare, his plays, and Elizabethan England.
Shel Silverstein http://www.shelsilverstein.com Listen to the author read his hilarious poems aloud accompanied by animated cartoons, make a bookmark, and download puzzles and more fun in a classroom poetry kit.
Sing-Along Songs. http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/music.htm Can't remember the words to a favorite song? Don't remember the tune? Search this site and find both lyrics and music files for many classic songs.
Slaves' Stories. http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/nof/slavery Meet four Africans who were taken into slavery in the year 1780. Woodcuts, paintings, and photographs of period artifacts bring their struggles to life for today's youth.
Cynthia Leitich Smith. http://www.cynthialeitichsmith.com This official Web site not only includes biographical and bibliographical information but also includes recommended fantasy, horror, and multicultural books by other authors.
Smithsonian Education. http://www.smithsonianeducation.org Whether you're planning a visit, have already visited and even if you've never been to the Smithsonian Museum, this site will have something of interest for you. Take a virtual tour, learn about science, natural history, aviation, dinosaurs, or whatever else interests you. There is something here for everyone.
Smithsonian: National Museum of the American Indian http://www.nmai.si.edu Part of the Smithsonian Institution, this museum is devoted to the protection and study of the life, languages, literature, history, and arts of Native Americans.
Snow White. http://www.scils.rutgers.edu/special/kay/snowwhite.html This site examines the Snow White story in text and images over the last 100 years.
SnowCrystals http://www.snowcrystals.com This site is all about snow crystals and snowflakes--what they are, where they come from, and just how these remarkably complex and beautiful structures are created, quite literaly, out of thin air.
Sounds of the World’s Animals http://www.georgetown.edu/cball/animals/animals.html Listen to recorded sounds of myriad animals—and learn the words for those sounds in many languages.
Space Day. http://www.spaceday.com Launched in 1997, as an educational initiative, Space Day is the first Thursday of each May. Students are encouraged to participate in suggested Design Challenges to provide unique solutions to some "out-of-this-world" problems encountered in space exploration by role playing scientists, engineers, and explorers working on the space frontier. Suggestions for Design Challenges are posted a year in advance. Space Day tool kits are available for educators to help in planning a Space Day Event, including suggested classroom activities, large group activities, and interviews with former astronauts.
Space Today Online. http://www.spacetoday.org The site bills itself as covering space from earth to the edge of the universe. Learn about space shuttles, space stations, satellites, astronauts, space history, the solar system, & deep space.
http://www.exploratorium.edu/sports/index.html http://www.exploratorium.edu/sports/index.html Learn about the game and the science behind it. Interviews with scientists and the NHL Sharks’ hockey players and coaches! Learn the science behind a home run.
Sports Illustrated for Kids. http://www.sikids.com Click here to get the latest issue online.
Starfall http://www.starfall.com Short stories that concentrate on a vowel or blend sound. By clicking on a word, help is given. Primarily designed for first grade, also useful for pre-kindergarten, Kindergarten and second grade.
StateAnimals.com http://www.stateanimals.com/ Make this your first stop when you have a state report due. Do you need to know your state’s animal, insect, motto, dance, or song? It’s all here along with colorful report cover pages to spiff up your work.
Janet Stevens. http://www.janetstevens.com/ She is the illustrator of To Market, To Market and Gates of the Wind, and she wrote and illustrated From Pictures to Words (A Book About Making a Book).
Story Place: The Children's Digital Library. http://www.storyplace.org Take a virtual trip to The Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County. Stories, online activities, take-home activities, and reading lists can be found in English and Spanish.
Storyline. http://www.bookpals.net/storyline Enjoy a selection of stories read online by members of the Screen Actors Guild. Files are available for Windows Media, Real Player or Quicktime formats.
Storyplace en Espanol http://www.storyplace.org/sp/storyplace.asp This Spanish-language website offers online stories, booklists, and activities to do at home or on the Internet.
Strange Matter. http://www.StrangeMatterExhibit.com Find out what cell phones are made of, look at aluminum atoms, and much more! If you are interested in what things are made of, this is the site for you!
The Tech Museum of Innovation. http://www.thetech.org/ The Tech Museum of Innovation is an educational resource established to engage people of all ages and backgrounds in exploring and experiencing technologies affecting their lives, and to inspire the young to become innovators in the technologies of the future. Find out about computers, satellites, DNA, robotics, lasers, and more.
The Arthur Page. http://pbskids.org/arthur/ For Arthur fans everywhere! This site is maintained by PBS and features games and children’s art. A very popular site for younger children who love the character created by Marc Brown.
The Artist's Toolkit http://www.artsconnected.org/toolkit Explore elements such as line, color, and balance by watching animated demonstrations, creating your own compositions, and watching video clips of artists in action.
The Gator Hole. http://home.cfl.rr.com/gatorhole The alligator is an amazing reptile, having survived almost unchanged since the time of the dinosaurs. Having been hunted almost to the brink of extinction, this reptile has made an amazing comeback in recent years, inhabiting almost every body of water in Florida.
The Goosebumps Page. http://place.scholastic.com/Goosebumps/index.htm Enter if you dare! Meet R. L. Stine and the many tales he has created for you in this scary place.
The Green Squad. http://www.nrdc.org/greensquad Maintained by the Natural Resources Defense Council, this site helps kids to understand environmental and health issues as they relate to their schools.
The Many Faces of Alice. http://www.dalton.org/ms/alice/ A fully illustrated (by students at the Dalton School in New York), full-text version of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, accompanied by student essays and teaching packet.
The Office of Naval Research and Technology Focus. http://www.onr.navy.mil/focus/ The ONR funds scientific research that benefits the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marines, primarily Oceanography and Space Sciences.
The Official Robert Munsch Website http://www.robertmunsch.com/ Everything you need to know about the children’s author, Robert Munsch, from past class visits to unpublished works, you can find it all here.
The Peter Rabbit Web Site. http://www.peterrabbit.com The official and definitive site on the world of Beatrix Potter. Potter's favorite characters and other aspects of her work can be viewed at a wide selection of art exhibitions, theatrical performances, displays and local events.
The Presidents of the United States of America. http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/index.html List of internal links to each president of the United States. Includes photographs and links to other Web resources.
The Renaissance Connection http://www.renaissanceconnection.org/ Sponsored by the Allentown Art Museum, this interactive Web site provides engaging activities while learning about the Renaissance's artists and history.
The Weather Dude. http://www.wxdude.com A weather page especially for kids, parents, and teachers from KSTW-TV weather forecaster Nick Walker. Includes musical meteorology.
The White House. http://www.whitehouse.gov/kids/ Find out about the histories of the White House itself and pets in the White House. Write an e-mail message to the President, and more!
This Day in History. http://www.historychannel.com/tdih/index.html Select a date in history and learn what happened in that day's headlines. Participants can narrow their focus to specific dates in Automotive, Civil War, Cold War, Crime, Entertainment, Literary, Old West, Vietnam War, Wall Street, and WWII history. Check out the "What Happened on Your Birthday?" feature.
Thomas the Tank Engine Page. http://www.hitentertainment.com/thomasandfriends/official_thomas_the_tank_engine_website.htm Calling all Thomas the Tank Engine fans! Stories, games, and fun.
Colin Thompson. http://www.colinthompson.com Australian author/illustrator of wonderful stories like Tower to the Sun.
Tiger Aki. http://www.asiabigtime.com/storybooks/aki_menu.html Animated storybooks and games feature Tiger Aki. Games include mazes, interactive puzzles, nap, coloring and more.
Tiger on the Loose http://www.savethetigerfund.org/Directory/adventures.htm Go on interactive tiger adventures to try to catch an escaped tiger or test your wits to see if you could survive a tiger’s life. Sponsored by Save the Tiger Fund, this site includes links to resources for teachers.
Time for Kids http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/ Time Magazine for Kids offers news articles about many topics, including the country, the world, animals. and trends in schools. Also features games, polls, and a homework help section.
Time Travel Burlington, N.J. http://www.tourburlington.org Visit Burlington, N.J., founded in 1677, and see everything from the country's oldest residence to the birthplace of James Fennimore Cooper.
Tiny Planets. http://www.tinyplanets.com Bing and Bong, aliens from the Tiny Planets, offer games related to technology, nature, light and color.
Titanic Historical Society. http://www.titanic1.org In the totally unexpected location far from the ocean in landlocked Western Massachusetts in the Henry’s Jewelry building, this unique, privately-owned display is dedicated to the ill-fated liner and open to the public during the owner’s regular business hours. This site includes a wide range of information on the Titanic.
Tomie DePaola http://www.tomie.com Find out about award-winning children's author and illustrator Tomie DePaola and the many books he has written and illustrated including "Bill and Pete" and "Strega Nona" on his official Web site.
Tox Town http://www.toxtown.nlm.hih.gov This site covers toxic chemicals and health risks in the various environmental settings of the city, the farm, a port, and those found on the US/Mexico border.
Thetoymaker.com http://www.thetoymaker.com The artist provides samples of her work in the form of printable paper toys and crafts. Various holidays are represented as well as more generic toys. Stories and the artist's online journal are available to read.
U.S. Mint for Kids http://www.usmint.com/kids/flashIndex.cfm H.I.P. Pocket Change is a fun, dynamic, and educational Web site developed by the U.S. Mint. Students can learn about U.S. history, coins, and the U.S. Mint. Activities include games, timelines, and teacher lesson plans.
Underground Railroad (National Geographic). http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/99/railroad You are a slave in the South before the Civil War. Should you risk escape with Harriet Tubman's help through the Underground Railroad to Canada? Now you must choose.
United Nations Cyberschoolbus. http://www.un.org/pubs/cyberschoolbus/ View information about member nations, take a virtual tour, explore issues of human rights relating to children or take quizzes and play games to help you learn about the countries of the world. Interactive and well designed for school-age children.
University of California Museum of Paleontology, Berkeley. http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/ If you like paleontology, you’ll enjoy the online exhibits here.
USA Today Weather. http://www.usatoday.com/weather/wfront.htm Weather by USA Today news.
Chris Van Allsburg http://www.chrisvanallsburg.com Join Fritz the little white dog to find out more about the award-winning author of Jumanji and The Polar Express. An amazing interactive site with many book-related activities, games, video clips, and a scavenger hunt!
Views of the Solar System. http://www.solarviews.com/ Presents a vivid multimedia adventure unfolding the splendor of the sun, planets, moons, comets, asteroids, and more. Discover the latest scientific information, or study the history of space exploration, rocketry, early astronauts, space missions, and spacecraft through a vast archive of photographs, scientific facts, text, graphics, and videos. Available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
Virtual Reality Tours of the Historical, Scientific, and Cultural Sites of Philadelphia. http://www.phillyvrtour.org This site, presented by the Gilbert Spruance Elementary School, takes you on a virtual tour of Philadelphia, our nation's first capital.
Virtual Science Center. http://www.chabotspace.org/vsc The Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland, California, offers a virtual tour of selected exhibits and programs, a virtual planetarium, and space photographs taken by their telescopes. Try your hand at a lunar landing.
Volcano World. http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/ Could you outrun a lava flow? How do you become a volcanologist? Are there legends about volcanoes? Find details about volcanoes, their eruptions, and more. From the University of South Dakota.
Walking with Dinosaurs http://www.bbc.co.uk/sn/prehistoric_life/dinosaurs/ A comprehensive, easy-to-navigate site about the rise and fall of dinosaurs, fossils, and sea monsters. Site is sponsored by the BBC in conjunction with their television series "Walking with Dinosaurs."
Weather Wiz Kids. http://www.weatherwizkids.com A veritable wealth of weather information that includes a glossary, terms, jokes, experiments, folklore, an "ask" section, and even access to Doppler sites, hurricane tracking charts, and charts for wind chill, heat index, and temperature conversions.
Web Monkey For Kids. http://hotwired.lycos.com/webmonkey/kids/ Learn everything you need to know to create your own web site from beginning to end.
David Wiesner - The Art of Visual Storytelling. http://www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com/authors/wiesner/home.html The wonderful illustrations Caldecott Medalist David Wiesner, author of The Three Pigs, Tuesday and The Night of the Gargoyles among others, come alive in this wonderful site.
Wildlife Conservation Society at Bronx (N.Y.) Zoo http://wcs.org/ Opportunity to adventure with Pablo Python. Strong environmental and conservation approach. The photography and layout of text are excellent. Requires plugins.
Will Hobbs http://www.willhobbsauthor.com Hobbs, author of outdoor adventure stories, includes biographical information, a list of books, questions and answers, an online quiz and teaching suggestions for some of his books
Windows to the Universe. http://www.windows.ucar.edu/ A site about earth and space science. Includes a lovely section on mythology. Also available in Spanish.
Women of NASA. http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/women/intro.html The Women of NASA resource was developed to encourage more young women to pursue careers in math, science, and technology. Selected profiles are available in Spanish.
Wonders of the Seas. http://www.oceanicresearch.org/lesson.html The Oceanic Research Group “Wonders of the Seas” page highlights different animals with text and images.
The World of Ben Franklin. http://sln.fi.edu/franklin/rotten.html He became famous for being a scientist, an inventor, a statesman, a printer, a philosopher, a musician, and an economist. Today, we honor Ben Franklin as one of our Founding Fathers and as one of America’s greatest citizens.
World Wide Art Gallery. http://www.theartgallery.com.au/kidsart.html See examples of art done by children from around the world, and connect to links of art activities and information about art and art history.
World’s First Dinosaur Skeleton: Hadrosaurus Foulkii http://www.levins.com/dinosaur.html A site about the first dinosaur fossil found in the United States. Foulke had discovered the first nearly complete skeleton of a dinosaur, an event that would rock the scientific world and forever change our view of natural history.
World’s Largest Roadside Attractions. http://www.wlra.us Seeing these “largest” attractions, including the largest cow, catsup bottle, and cuckoo clock, will make you smile.
Wright Again. http://wings.avkids.com/Book/Wright/ Features journal entries of the work of the Wright brothers as they struggled and succeeded in creating the Wright Flyer and their first successful flight on December 17,1903.
Writing a Basic Essay. http://members.tripod.com/~lklivingston/essay/ An essay can have many purposes, but the basic structure is the same no matter what. You may be writing an essay to argue for a particular point of view or to explain the steps necessary to complete a task. Steps to guide you in writing an essay.
Yahooligans! http://www.yahooligans.com Yahooligans! is a browsable, searchable directory of Internet sites for kids. Each site has been carefully checked by an experienced educator to ensure the content and links are appropriate for kids aged 7-12. In addition to our directory, we also have a number of fun features, including Yahooligans! Games, Sports and News pages, Movies, Animals, Science and Dinosaurs, a Reference section, Parents' and Teachers' Guides, a Cool page, and lots more.
Young Writer’s Clubhouse. http://realkids.com/home4.htm Created by Deborah Morris, the author of the Real Kids, Real Adventures series. This site offers a great deal of sound information and opportunities for young people through writing.
Your Guide to the Religions of the World http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/people/features/world_religions/ This BBC site offers an introduction to Islam, Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism, and Sikhism.
Yuckiest Site on the Internet http://www.yucky.com/ If you like cockroaches, visit it! Ask Wendell any yucky question in science.
Zoo Aquarium de la Casa de Campo de Madrid. http://www.zoomadrid.com/index.php3 El Zoo de Madrid, inaugurado en 1972, es sin duda alguna un Zoo muy moderno. Al mismo tiempo, participa de la tradición de la Casa de Fieras del Retiro, fundada por Carlos III hacia 1770.
Zoom By Kids, For Kids. http://pbskids.org/zoom/ This site offers games, activities, projects and more. Play along or submit your own activities.
Zoom Inventors and Inventions. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/inventors Learn how and when common items were invented, from adhesive tape to the zipper. Includes entries for both inventions and inventors.
Zoroastrian Kids Korner. http://www.zoroastriankids.com This site presents the basic facts about Zoroastrianism in child-friendly terms.
Middle School aged youth:
“Votes for Women” Suffrage Pictures 1850–1920. http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/vfwhtml/vfwhome.html Part of the American Memory exhibit at the Library of Congress.
1492: An Ongoing Voyage: Columbus. http://www.ibiblio.org/expo/1492.exhibit/Intro.html This Library of Congress exhibition examines the first contacts between Native American people and European explorers, conquerors and settlers from 1492 to 1600.
4,000 Years of Women in Science. http://www.astr.ua.edu/4000WS/ This site lists more than 125 names from our scientific and technical past. They are all women!
A Game A Day. http://www.agameaday.com This site offers puzzles, games, and related materials designed to stimulate learning, problem solving, and creative thinking.
A Guided Tour of the Visible Human. http://www.madsci.org/~lynn/VH/ The Visible Human Project consists of some 9,000 digitized sections of the body. The animations and images in this tour demonstrate the planes of section and how the 2-D images provide a unique means of studying the 3-D anatomy of the human body. Click on "Interactive Annotations" for a good starting point.
A Kid's Wilderness Survival Primer. http://www.equipped.org/kidsrvl.htm Learn what to do if you are lost in the wilderness, including how to improvise a shelter, attract attention and stay calm. Find out what equipment you should always have on hand and try your hand at an interactive wilderness survival simulator.
A Periodic Table of the Elements. http://pearl1.lanl.gov/periodic Maintained by the Los Alamos National Laboratory, this site provides basic information about chemical elements and the periodic table.
A Science Fair Project Resource Guide. http://www.ipl.org/youth/projectguide/ An excellent resource from Internet Public Library that links kids to all sorts of exceptional resources for their projects.
A Spelling Test. http://www.sentex.net/~mmcadams/spelling.html Test yourself and learn some techniques to improve your spelling.
A Web of Online Dictionaries. http://www.yourdictionary.com Provides an easy-to-use search engine for words and the results are quite detailed. Also offers 400 different language dictionaries.
AAA Math. http://www.aaamath.com/ Find explanations of mathematical topics, practice problems, and challenging games organized by topic and grade level.
Abacus. http://www.ee.ryerson.ca:8080/~elf/abacus/ The abacus is a calculator whose earliest known use is circa 500 B.C. by the Chinese civilization. Addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication can be performed on a standard abacus. This site offers instructions on the use of the abacus.
abcnews. http://abcnews.go.com/ News from ABC with an easy organizational structure. Includes a fact for the day box.
About Rainbows. http://eo.ucar.edu/rainbows/ Answers to questions about “one of the most spectacular light shows observed on earth.”
Abraham Lincoln Online. http://showcase.netins.net/web/creative/lincoln.html This site includes an enormous amount of information about Lincoln, including listings of outstanding historic sites and a very large number of books.
Abraham Lincoln Research Site. http://members.aol.com/RVSNorton/Lincoln2.html This is a student-oriented educational Web site about Lincoln's life and family. The web master, a retired American history teacher, answers questions by e-mail.
ACHUKA http://www.achuka.co.uk/index2.php News, reviews, interviews, and author profiles of British authors and poets. Interviews with authors/illustrators like Anthony Browne are a special treat.
Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum, Chicago. http://www.adlerplanetarium.org The Adler opened on May 12, 1930, as the first planetarium in the Western Hemisphere, and continues today to interpret the exploration of the universe for the broadest possible audience.
African American History. http://historicaltextarchive.com/sections.php?op=listarticles&secid=8 Very large collection of African American history links to a wide range of cultural and historical African American concerns.
African-American Mosaic. http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/african/intro.html A Library of Congress Resource Guide for the Study of Black History and Culture. Includes reproductions of original documents, personal stories, and ex-slave narratives. Part of the Library of Congress online exhibitions collections.
Akhlah: The Jewish Children's Learning Network http://www.akhlah.com/ Learn about Jewish holidays, traditions, history, and scripture at this child-friendly site.
Albright-Knox Art Games. http://www.kids.albrightknox.org This interactive site engages children in art activities that help them to learn about artists and the works of art in the collection of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo, New York.
Amazon Interactive. http://www.eduweb.com/amazon.html Explore the geography of the Ecuadorian Amazon through online games and activities. Learn about the rainforest and the Quichua people who call it home. Discover the ways in which the Quichua live off the land. Then try your hand at running a community-based ecotourism project along the RÃo Napo.
American Folklore http://www.americanfolklore.net This folklore site contains retellings of American folktales, Native American myths and legends, tall tales, weather folklore and ghost stories from all 50 states in the USA. Includes famous characters like Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill, Daniel Boone, and many more.
American Girls Series. http://www.americangirl.com/fun.html An American Girl is a unique current girls’ series by Valerie Tripp, Janet Beele Shaw, Connie Porter, Susan S. Adler, and Maxine Schur. The series title is American Girls Collection. The American Girls stories are told through the eyes of girls living in different time periods. This site expands on the stories and has a club for fans of American Girls.
American Memory. http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/ammemhome.html Primary documents and historical materials available on the Web from the Library of Congress. Find out about Women’s Suffrage; do a virtual jigsaw puzzle; take guided tours through the site.
American Treasures. http://lcweb.loc.gov/exhibits/treasures/ Divided into three main areas—Memory, Reason, and Imagination—with approximately twenty items in each, this site is exceptionally rich. It is to be a continuously updated exhibit at the Library of Congress.
The Ancient Olympic Games. http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/Olympics/ In this exhibit, you can compare ancient and modern Olympic sports, tour the site of Olympia as it looks today, learn about the context of the Games and the Olympic spirit, or read about the Olympic athletes who were famous in ancient times. Part of the Perseus Project at Tufts University.
Animal Corner! http://www.animalcorner.co.uk This United Kingdom-based site includes information on all kinds of animals from elephants and wolves in the wild to hamsters and goldfish in your house.
Animal Diversity Web http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/index.html A collection of pictures and information about animals. Accounts of individual species include information on distributions, natural history, conservation, and economic importance, along with pictures and sounds if available. There are even short movies.
Animorphs Page. http://scholastic.com/animorphs/ The home page for this popular paperback series of young people with the capacity to morph into animals of great power in order to fight alien enemies. Written by K. A. Applegate.
Anne Frank Online. http://www.annefrank.com/ More than 1,000,000 children under the age of 16 died in the Holocaust. Anne Frank was one of them.
ArabNet: Arab Countries. http://www.arab.net/ This is an important online resource about the Arab world in the Middle East and North Africa. It presents information on Arab art, homes, economics, history, and even the A-to-Z of camels.
Archiving Early America: Historic Documents from 18th Century America. http://earlyamerica.com/ The main focus is primary source material displayed digitally. A unique array of original newspapers, maps, and writings come to life on your screen just as they appeared to our forebears more than 200 years ago. There is information about the documents as well.
Atlapedia Online. http://www.atlapedia.com/ Atlapedia Online contains key information on every country of the world. Each country profile provides facts and data on geography, climate, people, religion, language, history, and economy, making it ideal for personal or family education and for students of all ages.
Avi’s Home Page http://www.avi-writer.com/ Avi, author of such stories as The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle, Nothing But the Truth, and The Fighting Ground, answers questions and talks about his books.
Babloo. http://www.babloo.com/ Babloo is a multi-lingual and audio-integrated site that includes everything from folk tales to safety and good manners, science activities, and much more.
Baby-Sitters’ Club Page. http://www.scholastic.com/annmartin/bsc/index.htm What’s happening at the Baby-Sitters’ Club? Visit this site to learn about the characters and adventures.
Backyard Nature http://www.backyardnature.net Naturalist Jim Conrad provides a broad range of nature activities and information, from the basics of observing nature to classifying plants and creatures.
Haemi Balgassi http://www.haemibalgassi.com/ She is the author of Peacebound Trains and Tao’s Sonata.
Baltimore County (Md.) Library Kid’s Page. http://www.bcplonline.org/kidspage/kidspage.html A clear, colorful design invites young people to access a collection of online stories, a book discussion group, and “Ms. Spider’s” guided tour of the Internet for families.
BAM! Body and Mind. http://www.bam.gov Maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this site helps to answer kids' questions on health issues and recommend ways to make their bodies and minds healthier, stronger and safer. Games, quizzes and health tips add up to an appealing site.
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids. http://bensguide.gpo.gov Children and YAs from Kindergarten through grade 12 will find a variety of information about basic aspects of the United States and its government, such as how a bill becomes law.
Betsy Ross Homepage. http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/ Why Ross was selected to make the flag, how she cut a five-point star, and directions of cutting your own five-point star. Works great in classroom discussions!
Bible Gateway. http://bible.gospelcom.net/bible? This is an excellent site to search the Christian Bible, in one of seven languages, textually as well as by specific categories, phrases, or terms.
Bill Nye the Science Guy. http://www.billnye.com Nye applies his entertaining approach to science to the Web, with a Demo of the Day, highlights from the day’s television episode, and a chance to e-mail your own query. Requires Macromedia Shockwave Plug-in.
Biography A & E Page. http://www.biography.com/ Has a searchable online database containing 15,000 international names, past and present. This is a commercial site for the Biography television show.
BIOLUMINESCENCE. http://www.biolum.org Living lights inhabit earth's oceans. The Bioluminescence web page explores, through photos and text, some of what scientists have learned.
Black Baseball’s Negro League. http://www.blackbaseball.com/ Learn about the origins of the Negro Baseball League: what they were, why they were founded, and why they no longer exist.
Black History. http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/BHM/AfroAm.html This outstanding Black History site offers a full range of activities and was created to support students as they explore topic related to Black History and African American issues. Try the Black History treasure hunt.
Judy Blume Official Site http://www.judyblume.com This site offers information about the books and life of author, Judy Blume.
Bookwink http://www.bookwink.com Need to find a good book? Visit this website to see video booktalks on a variety of themes for kids in third grade through eighth grade. QuickTime is needed to view the videos.
Braillebug. http://www.afb.org/braillebug/ Learn all about this system of writing used by the blind through games, secret messages, a reading club and information about Louis Braille and Helen Keller.
Brain Pop. http://www.brainpop.com Learn all about the world around you, from health, science, arts and music to mathematics, technology and even English grammar, by viewing the educational films on this site. Non-subscribers are limited to 30 films per day.
Brain Teasers http://www.eduplace.com/math/brain/ Test your wits each week with a new math puzzle ... check back thefollowing week to see how smart you are!
British History 4Kids. http://www.britainusa.org/4kids From the dawn of time through today you can learn all about Great Britain's history and culture.
Brooklyn Expedition: Latin America. http://www.brooklynexpedition.org/latin/gateway2.html A collaborative project of the Brooklyn Public Library, the Brooklyn Museum of Art and the Brooklyn Children's Museum, this site is a springboard to discussions to ancient and modern Latin American cultures, history and animals.
Bugs in the News! http://people.ku.edu/~jbrown/bugs.html A site to answer questions about bacteria, antibodies, E-coli, and DNA “Bugs.”
Building a School Website. http://www.wigglebits.com Let Wanda Wigglebits help you design your own web site—step by step.
Building Big. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/ Explore construction by type of structure, try labs and challenges, read biographical sketches of people working in a variety of engineering careers, and even nominate local structures. Based on David Macaulay's BUILDING BIG.
Burlington Public Library for Kids and Tots http://www.bpl.on.ca/bplkids.htm Canadian children’s literature emphasis with book reviews, lists, awards, plus games and homework help.
The Caldecott Medal Home Page. http://www.ala.org/alsc/caldecott.html Read about the award books and their illustrators in the Official site. This medal is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
Caleb Johnson’s Mayflower Web Pages. http://www.mayflowerhistory.com This site is the merging of two fields: genealogy and history. It includes detailed information on history, passengers, and documents of the Mayflower. Also contains pictures and bibliographies.
California's Untold Stories Gold Rush. http://www.museumca.org/goldrush Presented by the Oakland Museum of California, this site offers an interactive learning experience for elementary level children through adults to experience and educate themselves about this important period in American history.
Canadian Government Information. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/8/4/r4-201-e.html#canadian Detailed information on all aspects of Canadian government, including information on all of the provines.
Care for Animals. http://www.avma.org/careforanimals/default.asp Learn about pets and the people who care for them at this site from the American Veterinary Medical Association.
Cartoonster. http://cartoonster.kidzdom.com This site is a site worth visiting if you are interested in learning about the basics of cartoon animation. Created by a teenager, there are simple tutorials that help you understand the concepts of frame by frame animation.
Castles on the Web. http://www.castlesontheweb.com/ A beautifully designed and carefully researched site by Ted Monk. A great “Castles for Kids” section.
Catholic Online Saints and Angels. http://saints.catholic.org/index.shtml Read about angels and saints in these pages.
Cats. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/97/cats/ Opportunity to design the perfect feline predator with guides to the internal structure of a cat.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage! http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/hispanic/index.htm Scholastic' offers activities and resources for teachers to help students discover the contributions and rich cultures of Hispanics in the United States, with special activities for Hispanic Heritage Month.
Cells Alive! http://www.cellsalive.com What do disease, sourdough bread, biological weapons, and gold mines have in common?
Chem4Kids. http://www.chem4kids.com/ A brief overview of chemistry, the study of matter and how it changes and interacts with other matter. Covers matter, elements, atoms, reactions, and describes different types of chemistry ranging from biochemistry to physical chemistry.
Chess Is Fun. http://www.princeton.edu/~jedwards/cif/intro.html Want to learn how to play chess? Want to learn how to play a bit better? Here are some fairly easy “lessons.”
Chess Kids. http://www.chesskids.com Learn to play chess with interactive lessons, quizzes, games, and puzzles.
Chetro Ketl Great Kiva, Southwestern United States Project. http://sipapu.gsu.edu/html/kiva.html This site presents a 3-D reconstruction of a Great Kiva, an architectural feature found in many prehistoric Anasazi communities in the Southwestern United States.
Children's Literature Web Guide http://www.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown/index.html A collection of Internet sites which are related to books pertaining to resources for Children and Young Adults. Useful for students, professionals, parents and teachers.
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Kids Games (Grades 6-8) http://www.childrensmuseum.org/games/grades_6-8.htm Provides games and activities for grades 6-8.
Children’s Literature Web Guide: Authors http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown/authors.html Information about children’s authors and illustrators, and their books.
Chinook. http://web.cs.ualberta.ca/~chinook/ Computer generated Checkers. “A long-term objective of solving the game of checkers, i.e. determining the game-theoretic value of checkers.” This is a very tough game.
CIA World Factbook. http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html Extensive data, maps, and flags of all the countries in the world. Current Web edition is 2003.
Civil War Women. http://scriptorium.lib.duke.edu/women/cwdocs.html Opportunities to read diaries, documents, and letters revealing women’s lives and experiences during the Civil War. Includes links to great historical photos.
http://civilwar.si.edu/home.html http://civilwar.si.edu/home.html This site provides information about many aspects of the American Civil War based upon artifacts from the Smithsonian's collections. Clicking on the dotted square icon at the top of each subject area page allows access to images of selected items along with insights into the featured documents, photos, and artifacts of the era.
The Classical Music Archives. http://www.classicalarchives.com/index.html Listen to classical music right on the Web in different midi levels. Includes Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Chopin, Debussy, Handel, Haydn, Liszt, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Scarlatti, and Schubert.
Beverly Cleary http://www.beverlycleary.com Learn all about this author and the many characters from her books. Then take a quiz to see how well you know them!
CNN Interactive. http://www.cnn.com/ News from CNN organized in a clear, crisp fashion with coverage in a wide number of areas.
Colonial Williamsburg. http://www.history.org/ Visit Colonial Williamsburg and see life in a Virginia colony of 250 years ago. Includes a large educational section on Colonial America.
Comic Zone. http://www.unitedmedia.com/comics/ Your very own newspaper comics section! Includes Dilbert, For Better or For Worse, Peanuts, Rose is Rose, and a lot more.
Conflict in the Middle East http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/holy_land/ Although this site focuses on the continuing unrest in the Middle East, it includes details about the people and countries in the region. It also includes biographies, maps and more from the publisher, Scholastic.
Congress for Kids. http://www.congressforkids.net
Consumer Reports Online for Kids. http://www.zillions.org Produced by the Consumer's Union, this Web site tests and rates toys, games, and other products aimed at kids. No longer being updated after the year 2001.
Cool Science for Curious Kids. http://www.hhmi.org/coolscience/ Created by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, this site offers both online and offline science activities for children of all ages.
Coolmath.com. http://www.coolmath.com This site is fully interactive and allows the user to sharpen basic math skills, play math-related games and explore new math concepts.
Coretta Scott King Awards. http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=bookmediaawards&template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=127039 Presented annually to an African American author and an African American illustrator for an outstandingly inspirational and educational contribution published during the previous year.
Country Reports. http://www.countryreports.org This emulated site pulls information about countries from sources such as the CIA Factbook and presents them in a concise, easily readable format.
Crazy Bone. http://www.crazybone.com Have fun with dozens of on-line games, jokes, magic tricks, recipes, tongue twisters and coloring sheets.
Cybrary http://www.cybrary.org Lots of links to sites selected by a school librarian for kids in grades three through eight. You can find sites that help with your homework, and you can find sites just for fun.
Daily Sudoku http://www.dailysudoku.com/sudoku/index.shtml Fans of this popular game will enjoy a new puzzle challenge daily. Different levels and patterns such as “squiggly” allow for many ages to enjoy the site.
Dairy Council of California Activities Page. http://www.dairycouncilofca.org/activities/acti_main.htm Games, quizzes and checklists to help kids, teens and adults increase their understanding of nutrition and fitness. Try creating your own pizza.
Database of Award-Winning Children's Literature http://www.dawcl.com/ Search by children's book author or illustrator to see awards won or search for award-winning books (and runners-up) by the names of more than forty international (American, British, Australian, New Zealand) children's book awards limited by setting, ethnicity, publication year, age of reader, keyword, or other qualifiers in this database of almost 5,000 titles.
Desert Life. http://www.desertusa.com/life.html Begin your exploration of the American Southwest with a general introduction to the complex and delicate desert ecosystems, including a discussion of the roles humans play in the changing desert environment.
Destinations. http://www.lonelyplanet.com/dest/ A travel guide publisher offers photos and information about most world nations.
Diego Rivera Museo Virtual. http://www.diegorivera.com/ El primer Museo Virtual dedicado a Diego Rivera en Internet. Pintor muralista, fue uno de los grandes artistas del Siglo XX. Nació en la ciudad de Guanajuato y en 1892 se trasladó a México con su familia.
The Dinosauria http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/diapsids/dinosaur.html What do we know about dinosaurs? How did they live? How did they die? How do they live on today? Includes a section on myths and contains links to numerous other dino-sites.
Discovering Dinosaurs (Encyclopaedia Britannica) http://search.eb.com/dinosaurs/dinosaurs/index2.html Explores how our knowledge of dinosaurs has evolved through the centuries.
Discovery School's Puzzlemaker. http://puzzlemaker.school.discovery.com Puzzlemaker is a fun and easy puzzle generation tool for all ages that allows users to create and print customized word search, crossword and math puzzles using your own word lists.
Distinguished Women of Past and Present. http://www.DistinguishedWomen.com These are women who were writers, educators, scientists, heads of state, politicians, civil rights crusaders, artists, entertainers, and others. Search for biographies of distinguished women by name or by field.
Don't Buy It. http://pbskids.org/dontbuyit Find out about advertising tricks, learn how to be a smart shopper and see what you can do to avoid being cheated in the marketplace.
Dragonfly. http://www.muohio.edu/Dragonfly/ The Dragonfly Web Pages are for scientific investigators of all ages. Get involved in the creative process of science and see how science relates to your life.
DSO Kids: Dallas Symphony Kids http://www.dsokids.com/2001/rooms/musicroom.asp Welcome to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra's "magical world" of musical fun and learning for students, parents, and teachers. The music room is filled with information about musical instruments, composers, and music periods as well as the Dallas Symphony. Look for games, activities, and a library of music clips highlighting composers, instruments, musical notes, and national anthems from selected countries. A teacher's lounge provides information for the classroom.
Learning about Laurence Yep. http://www.scils.rutgers.edu/special/kay/yep.html He is the author of many novels set in both China and the United States such as Child of the Owl, Dragonwings, Sweetwater, and Dragon’s Gate.
Earth and Moon Viewer. http://www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html “Presents an earth map—you can see where it is day, or night, right now. You can view either a map of the Earth showing the day and night regions at this moment, or view the Earth from the Sun, the Moon, the night side of the Earth, above any location on the planet specified by latitude, longitude and altitude, from a satellite in Earth orbit, or above various cities around the globe.”
Earth Science Explorer. http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/explorer.html His name’s Explorasurus, and here is the deal: He’ll teach you of Earth when the dinos were real. We’ll travel the world, and we’ll travel through time. We’ll find out the dinosaur’s reason and rhyme. This is a virtual earth science museum.
Earthquakes for Kids http://earthquake.usgs.gov/learning/kids.php From the U.S. Geological Survey. Learn about past, present and future predictions for earthquake activity. Includes neat facts about quakes, science fair project ideas and answers to frequently asked questions about earthquakes.
Eastchester (N.Y.) Middle School. http://www.eastchester.k12.ny.us/schools/ms/index.htm A lively, diverse page of Web resources and information.
Edheads Simple Machines. http://www.edheads.org/activities/simple-machines/index.htm Visit The House and The Tool Shed and learn about simple and compound machines.
Edison National Historic Site. http://www.nps.gov/edis/home.htm This national site has a nice “Kid’s Corner” with a large number of biographical pictorials of Thomas Edison.
EdSITEment http://edsitement.neh.gov Sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities, provides web access to some of the world's great museums, libraries, cultural institutions, and universities. Lesson plans are also available for educators.
EIA Kid's Page. http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/index.html Learn about all the different forms of energy and their uses from Energy Ant.
Electronic Frontier Freedom Foundation. http://www.eff.org/ The Electronic Frontier Foundation is a non-profit civil liberties organization working in the public interest to protect privacy, free expression, and access to public resources and information online as well as to promote responsibility in new media.
Energy Quest. http://www.energyquest.ca.gov Wonderful adventures in energy education from the California Energy Commission.
English Grammar. http://andromeda.rutgers.edu/~jlynch/Writing/ A dictionary of English grammar.
Enigma. http://www.stephen.com/enigma/enigma.html This is a sliding puzzle site based on a toy of years ago. It offers interesting challenges and is totally addictive.
Environmental Education for Kids! (EEK!). http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/eek/ Lots of information and ideas about the earth, animals, and other neat stuff including what kinds of jobs are available for people interested in the environment.
EPA Environmental Kids Club www.epa.gov/kids Learn about the environment and how you can help protect it with games, activities, and information from the Environmental Protection Agency.
Eureka Science: I Can Do That! http://www.eurekascience.com/ICanDoThat/ Learn all about what genes are and how they work. Also learn about cells, cloning and more.
Experimental Science Projects: An Introductory Level Guide. http://www.isd77.k12.mn.us/resources/cf/SciProjIntro.html Do you have to do an experimental science project? This site provides tips for conducting the experiment and using the scientific method.
The Exploratorium, San Francisco. http://www.exploratorium.edu An online version of a hands-on museum in San Francisco that permits you to do your own cow’s eye dissection or learn the science behind a home run. Be sure to visit the “Learning Studio.”
Explore DC.org. http://www.exploredc.org Produced by WETA (D.C.'s public broadcasting station), this searchable database offers information and visuals about our nation's capital.
Exploring Leonardo. http://www.mos.org/sln/Leonardo/LeoHomePage.html “Leonardo da Vinci had a keen eye and quick mind that led him to make important scientific discoveries, yet he never published his ideas. He was a gentle vegetarian who loved animals and despised war, yet he worked as a military engineer to invent advanced and deadly weapons.”
Exploring Maryland's Roots. http://mdroots.thinkport.org Learn about Maryland's pre-colonial and early colonial history through this interactive site.
Fact Monster.com. http://www.factmonster.com Find information about a variety of subjects ranging from weather facts to homework help to quizzes and games.
Fairbanks (Ak.) North Star Borough School District. http://www.northstar.k12.ak.us/index.php Fairbanks (Ak.) North Star Borough School District.
FCC Kidszone http://www.fcc.gov/kidszone This site offers information for children on the FCC, as well as lots of interactive games and puzzles, surveys, telecom factoids and much more.
Figure This! Math Challenges for Families. http://www.figurethis.org Challenges families or classrooms to solve math and spatial problems; great for the "non-mathematician."
Finding Data on the Internet. http://www.robertniles.com/data/ You’ve cast your lines into the sea of sources, but still aren’t finding the information you need. That’s what happens when you don’t know the right place to look.
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. http://www.thinker.org/ Utterly fabulous site combining multiple museum holdings in an over 75,000-item database. Images are excellent, and you can send your comments and knowledge about the paintings to the museum.
First Ladies of the United States of America. http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/firstladies/index.html Information about the First Ladies of the United States.
FirstGov for Kids http://www.kids.gov/ A kids’ portal to the U.S. government, this site was developed and is maintained by the Federal Citizen Information Center. It provides links to Federal kids' sites along with kids' sites from other organizations all grouped by subject.
Five Field Kono. http://www.darkfish.com/kono/FiveFieldKono.html This beautifully designed strategy game is played on a Java board. It’s worth the wait for the board to load up. Based on Chinese Checkers.
Flashcards for Kids. http://www.edu4kids.com Online flashcards with a variety of mathematical puzzles to help build kids’ skills.
The Food Timeline. http://www.foodtimeline.org From water and salt to tear-free onions, food has played a big role throughout history.
From A to Z http://www.oaklandzoo.org/atoz/atoz.html Birds, mammals, marsupials, and reptiles form the list that leads to detailed photos and information. Part of the Oakland (Calif.) Zoo at Knowland Park.
Fun Brain.com. http://www.funbrain.com Who ever thought learning math could be so much fun? Test your math skills with these fun and interesting games. Inlcudes some teacher and parenting resources.
Future State. http://www.future.state.gov The goal of the "Future State" website is to provide students with the opportunity to explore the world of American diplomacy, look at aspects of U.S. foreign affairs, and where and why Foreign diplomacy is important. Sections include News and Events, Fun Activities, and Parents & Educators. This site was created by the US Department of State for Youth.
Galileo: Journey to Jupiter. http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/galileo/ This NASA site from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory describes the journey of space probe Galileo, which explored the planet Jupiter.
Gallery of Achievers. http://www.achievement.org/galleryachieve.html In the Gallery of Achievers, the focus is on individuals who have shaped the 20th century by their accomplishments.
Garfield Online. http://www.garfield.com/ Heard the latest? Garfield’s the greatest! Check out what’s happenin’ with everyone’s favorite fat cat! Jim Davis’s official fat-cat site!
Kristine O'Connell George http://www.kristinegeorge.com This site promotes poetry and activities involving poetry for children. George also includes information about her life and books.
Girls Incorporated. http://www.girlsinc.org/ Girls Incorporated is a national youth organization dedicated to helping every girl become strong, smart, and bold.
GirlTech Game Cafe. http://www.girltech.com/index.cfm?event=ShowGameCafe A Web page just for girls. You can create stories or work in science and math games.
Go West Across America with Lewis and Clark. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/west/ Join Lewis & Clark as a private on this interactive journey. "Did you know" and "Journal" icons can be clicked for additional information.
First Government for Kids http://www.kids.gov/ Provides links to Federal agency kids' sites along with some of the best kids' sites from other organizations grouped by subject.
Guys Read. http://www.guysread.com Author Jon Scieszka makes suggestions for a literacy program that connects boys with books they want to read.
Harlem: 1900-1940. http://www.si.umich.edu/CHICO/Harlem Based on an exhibit at the Schomberg Center for Research in Black Culture, this site features photographs, commentary, a timeline and resources.
Harry Potter. http://www.scholastic.com/harrypotter/home.asp Scholastic has created a fun-filled site for Harry Potter fans of all ages. Click on this site and find a trivia game, a pronunciation guide, owl posts and more.
Hercules: Greece’s Greatest Hero. http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/Hercules/ This is part of the scholarly Perseus Project at Tufts University, but useful to grasp the place of Hercules in myth and history.
Hiroshima Archive. http://www.lclark.edu/~history/HIROSHIMA/ The Hiroshima Archive was originally set up to join the online effort made by many people all over the world to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the atomic bombing. This archive is intended to serve as a research and educational guide to those who want to gain and expand their knowledge of the atomic bombing.
How Stuff Works. http://www.howstuffworks.com Learn how everything works. From digital cameras to identity theft, this site is a treasure trove of useful and searchable information.
Hubble Site. http://hubblesite.org Learn about new Hubble discoveries, view photographs of stars and galaxies, and find out facts about this remarkable telescope.
Human Anatomy Online. http://www.InnerBody.com/htm/body.html Welcome to Human Anatomy Online, the place for fun, interactive, and educational views of the human body. This program contains more than 100 illustrations of the human body with animations and thousands of descriptive links. Java enhanced.
Human Genome Project. http://www.ornl.gov/TechResources/Human_Genome/home.html Explore this site for answers about the U.S. Human Genome Project. Useful to older children who have projects in this area.
Hurricane Hunters. http://www.hurricanehunters.com/ Photos and information from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, known as the Hurricane Hunters of the Air Force Reserve. Especially cool is the Cyberflight into the Eye.
Ice Treasures of the Inca. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/96/mummy/ This offers and interactive journey with climber Johan Reinhard to find the great treasures of the Inca. You can follow the step-by-step journey of discovery.
Idealist.org: Kids and Teens. http://www.idealist.org/kt Learn all about nonprofit organizations and the activities and issues they pursue. Includes information about organizations started by kids as well as suggestions for getting started on your own.
Science Activities http://www.smm.org/explorescience/websites/ The Science Museum of Minnesota highlights objects from the collection monthly that allow visitors to use science sleuthing skills to guess the mystery object as well as find out about other objects. Learning activities include such topics as tissues that make up the human body; robot designs; an archaeological investigation; chimpanzees; crocodiles; Monarchs, butterflies, and migration; the world of sound; the anatomy of the human heart; windmills and whirligigs; and ancient and modern Maya culture. Links are provided to the Playful Invention and Exploration Network, Thinking Fountain, and seven of the greatest geographical places on earth.
IEEE Virtual Museum. http://www.ieee-virtual-museum.org/ For "electrifying" information about the history and uses of electricity, visit this site sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Inc. Biographies of well-known, and not so well-known, scientists in this field are included.
The Imagination Factory. http://www.kid-at-art.com This site provides art activities using recycled materials. Ideas and clear directions can be found for painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, fiber arts, and crafts from recycled media.
Indexes to Biographies. http://www-groups.dcs.st-and.ac.uk/~history/BiogIndex.html Alphabetical and chronological index to mathematicians.
Infection, Detection, Protection. http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/infection Created in conjunction with the American Museum of Natural History's "Epidemic! The World of Infectious Disease" exhibit, this site will help kids and their parents understand what causes diseases and how to prevent them. Find out how Lou got the flu, investigate bacteria in the cafeteria, and more.
InfoNation. http://www.cyberschoolbus.un.org/infonation/info.asp Choose two countries and the site will compare them statistically, economically, and more.
Insectclopedia http://www.insectclopedia.com Comprehensive site about the world of insects ranges from identification to bug cuisine.
International Tennis Federation. http://www.itftennis.com/ “It will also become a comprehensive library of current information including player biographies, results, rankings, Davis Cup, Fed Cup, and other team competition results.” Excellent section of rules of tennis. Easy navigating.
Internet Citations. http://www.classroom.com/community/connection/howto/citeresources.jhtml Designed for use by school kids, this is very helpful site for adults as well.
Invention Dimension. http://web.mit.edu/invent/invent-main.html This site profiles a different inventor each week with a biographical sketch covering his or her accomplishments and their impact upon society. Also contains many links to sites about invention and innovation for children, teachers, inventors, and the general public.
Inventive Kids! http://www.inventivekids.com/indexFlash.html Learn all about amazing inventions and the Canadian women who created them.
Invisible Ink: Books on Ghosts & Hauntings. http://www.invink.com Read reviews and excerpts of more than 500 ghostly titles from around the world. Learn how to write your own ghost book. Educator pages feature activities using ghost books, where to find ghost stories, and a bibliography.
It's My Life. http://pbskids.org/itsmylife Life can be hard! Here you can read articles, share stories, play games and activities, take quizzes and polls, and watch video clips of kids talking about family, friends, and school as well as their bodies and emotions. Maintained by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Jane Austen Information Page. http://www.pemberley.com/janeinfo/janeinfo.html An electronic text of Pride and Prejudice is available, as is information and links to other sites with details on Jane Austen.
Joan Irvine: The Pop-up Lady. http://www.makersgallery.com/joanirvine/ Joan Irvine is a Canadian author of children’s craft books. Three of the books have instructions on how to make pop-up cards, a set of pop-up instructions, and a contest. Includes links to other pop-up sites.
John Philip Sousa Page. http://www.dws.org/sousa/ The “March King” himself, John Philip Sousa (1854–1932)—A real gem! Requires downloading of audio files but well worth it.
Judo Information Site. http://www.JudoInfo.com You’ve entered the lobby of the world’s biggest virtual Judo club, with the most complete information about the sport and art of Judo on the Internet.
Julius Caesar. http://members.tripod.com/~lklivingston/caesar/ This paraphrase of Shakespeare’s play Julius Caesar is intended as a supplement to the original work. Read it along with the original as an aid to comprehension. This includes a number of links to relevant materials.
KCarroll’s Horse Country http://www.horse-country.com The ultimate site for equestrians and other horse lovers: the horse in history, the horse in art, breeding, racing, and horse shows.
Kid's Planet http://www.kidsplanet.org/ Lots of information and activities relating to endangered animals.
KidChef.com http://www.kidchef.com/cda/index.cfm Learn the basics of cooking on the site "where kids rule the kitchen". Once you've got the basics down, check out some new recipes, too.
Kids Boogaloo http://www.alligatorboogaloo.com/kids With fun characters to guide you, this site provides book reviews, a “library” area with links to information about many topics, games such as the Duck-A-Ma-Phone, printable activities, and a section about global warming. The site is part of the larger Alligator Boogaloo webpage created by Jerrold Conners.
Kids in the House. http://clerkkids.house.gov Do you ever wonder who keeps track of all those votes in the House of Representatives? Well, it's the Clerk of the House, of course. He (or she) does this and much more. Surf this interesting site to find out.
Kids Regeneration Network. http://www.kidsregen.org "Healthy soil, healthy food, healthy people" is the slogan that describes what kidsregen.org is all about. Kidsregen contains information about healthy living and responsible care for the planet and its resources. Family-centered activities encourage young people to discover that what little they are able to do to save earth's resources does make a difference.
KidsHealth.org. http://www.kidshealth.org/ KidsHealth has trainloads of accurate, up-to-date information about growth, food & fitness, childhood infections, immunizations, lab tests, medical and surgical conditions, and the latest treatments. You’ll find health games, How The Body Works animations, the KidsVote health poll, and tons of surprises.
Kidspoint. http://www.kidspoint.org Sponsored by the Central Rappahannock Regional Library (Fredericksburg, VA), includes book reviews, holiday information, self-quiz on books you read, homework help, program scrapbooks, activity section, web links and even a younger children section.
Kidsreads.com. http://kidsreads.com/ This site offers a place for parents and children to explore books and their reviews.
KidsRunning.com. http://www.kidsrunning.com Get advice on training, see photos and stories about famous runners, check the calendar for upcoming runs and races, and find links to other running sites.
KidzPage. http://www.veeceet.com Opportunity to read poetry from Ogden Nash and other famous poets. Contributions from young readers, too!
Knowitall.org. http://www.knowitall.org Learn about South Carolina and Gullah culture through historical pictures and virtual tours of historic sites in South Carolina. Other features change regularly.
KYVL for Kids http://www.kyvl.org/html/kids/portal.html This portal from the Kentucky Virtual Library incorporates a theme whereby Spacedog takes any user onto the "research rocket" to proceed with an information literacy tutorial. The site gives students the opportunity to learn the research process through technology. A small "Teacher's Tool Box" is also available.
Labyrinth. http://labyrinth.georgetown.edu/ The Labyrinth is a global information network providing free, organized access to electronic resources in medieval studies through a Web server at Georgetown University. The Labyrinth’s easy-to-use menus and hypertext links provide automatic connections to databases, services, and electronic texts on other servers around the world.
Laurie's Bookshelf http://www.writerlady.com The author of acclaimed novels Speak and Fever 1793, Laurie Halse Anderson, has created pages about her life, works and her own teen read and web site recommendations.
Lawrence Hall of Science Page for Kids http://lhs.berkeley.edu/kids Play online science games, download activities to do at home, and more cool stuff.
Learning About Jim Murphy. http://www.scils.rutgers.edu/special/kay/murphy.html This site should answer your questions about the author of The Great Fire and A Young Patriot as well as offer some special insights into his work.
Learning about the Holocaust. http://www.ushmm.org/outreach/nrule.htm Produced for the National Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., this site includes sections on teaching about the holocaust, children and the holocaust, Nazi rule, and the rise and fall of National Socialism in Germany, 1933-1945.
Lemony Snicket. http://www.lemonysnicket.com As Lemony Snicket says, this site is filled with "dreadful images," "wretched information," and "unnerving games."
Leslea Newman's Kids Page. http://www.lesleakids.com Newman is the author of picture books, chapter books, and books for high school students including Heather Has Two Mommies, Cats, Cats, Cats!, and Fat Chance.
Lewis and Clark Expedition. http://www.pbs.org/lewisandclark/ This Web site expands upon every aspect of the PBS film, providing a wealth of biographical and historical information about the time and the major and minor participants in the trip. In addition, leading historical experts will share their thoughts about the meaning of the expedition, and its relevance to 21st century America. Finally, in an interactive tale, you’ll have an opportunity to play the roles of Lewis and Clark yourself.
LIbrary of Congress Map Collections Home Page http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/gmdhtml/gmdhome.html Take a look at many maps from the large collection at the Library of Congress.
Library of Congress presents America's Story from America's Library. http://www.americaslibrary.gov The Library of Congress puts the story back in history through images of primary source documents, prints, photographs, maps, recordings and other materials from the past. Along with the fascinating information about people, places and things of interest to kids of all ages, there are songs to listen to, a Krazy Kat cartoon to watch, a scavenger hunt and other fun things to do.
Life in Ancient Egypt. http://www.carnegiemuseums.org/cmnh/exhibits/egypt/index.html The Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has acquired Egyptian artifacts since its founding and now holds about 2,500 ancient Egyptian artifacts.The most significant of these objects, more than 600 of them, are displayed in the Walton Hall of Ancient Egypt, including daily life and funerary practices with some photographs.
Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago http://www.lpzoo.com/ The Lincoln Park Zoo Web site strives to build understanding and respect for wildlife and natural lands across the world. Information on more than 1,000 animals in their zoo as well as great animal photos.
Abraham Lincoln's Classroom http://www.abrahamlincolnsclassroom.org/ This site is a resource for students studying the life of Abraham Lincoln. It features a weekly quiz, maps, political cartoons and commentary, links to web resources and a teachers section.
Little Clickers. http://www.littleclickers.com Easily navigated site by the editors of Children's Software Review that enables users to locate links on various subjects. Search engines are also built in to the site.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art. http://collectionsonline.lacma.org This fully-searchable database allows the user to search by subject, artist, keyword and more among over 45,000 records and 27,000 digital images.
Louisa May Alcott Web. http://www.louisamayalcott.org Who was born on the 333rd day of the year, has had books on the bestseller list more than 100 years after her death, and has a crater on Venus named after her? Excellent collection of resources on this treasured author of Little Women.
Lower East Side Tenements Virtual Tour. http://www.tenement.org/virtual_Tour/index_virtual.html Take a virtual tour of 97 Orchard Street--a typical tenement house of nineteenth century New York City.
Mad Scientist Network. http://www.madsci.org/ The “network” provides a forum in which people can learn more about the world around them. This site has three primary divisions: 1) Ask-A-Scientist: Includes the online archive of questions and answers, and “Ask-A-Scientist” Section; 2) MAD Labs: More about having fun with science; and 3) MadSci Library: Locate science sites and resources on the WWW. Includes links to other Ask-A-Scientist sites and information about careers in science.
Major League Baseball. http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/index.jsp The official site of Major League Baseball has an enormous amount of information, including details on both the National and American Leagues as well as statistics, photos, and league leaders.
Major League Soccer. http://www.mlsnet.com/MLS/index.jsp The official site of Major League Soccer includes statistics and information about teams. An excellent section of information for coaches that raises issues of behavior and skills development.
Mark Twain and His Times. http://etext.virginia.edu/railton/ This site focuses on how “Mark Twain” and his works were created and defined, marketed and performed, reviewed and appreciated. The goal is to allow readers, scholars, students, and teachers to see what Mark Twain and others from his times said about each other, in ways that can speak to us today.
Mark Twain from about.com. http://marktwain.about.com/cs/twainmark/ A thoroughly long list of links to Twain and more Twain.
Martin Luther King Jr. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/mlk/ Seattle Times’ online information about Martin Luther King Jr.
The Mary E. Lyons Den. http://www.lyonsdenbooks.com Learn about the author who wrote Sorrow’s Kitchen and Letters from a Slave Girl.
Math Cats. http://www.mathcats.com Emphasizes the logic and beauty of math, rather than drills and practice. Provides open-ended and playful explorations of important math concepts through on-line games, off-line crafts and interactive projects. Requires a free MicroWorlds download.
Math is Fun http://www.mathisfun.com Examples are given for how to do basic math using text and diagrams.
Math League Help Topics. http://www.mathleague.com/help/help.htm This is a help resource for grades 4–8.
Math Playground http://www.MathPlayground.com Math Playground is an educational site for elementary and middle school students where you can practice your math skills, play a logic game, and have some fun!
Maths Dictionary for Kids http://www.amathsdictionaryforkids.com/ An animated, interactive dictionary for students which explains over 500 common mathematical terms using simple language and visual examples.
Mathslice.com http://www.mathslice.com Play online math games like Math Wheel (math terms), Jeopardy (addition), and Finding Nemo (direction) or generate custom math worksheets on topics such as telling time, fractions, money, and many more!
MazeWorks http://mazeworks.com/ Offers java based games and puzzles. Some of the puzzles include Tower of Hanoi, chess problems and a maze generator.
MBGnet-Kids Page. http://mbgnet.mobot.org/ The Missouri Botanical Gardens site allows kids to explore different biomes as well as freshwater and marine ecosystems.
Ann McGovern. http://www.scils.rutgers.edu/special/kay/mcgovern.html Look at actual photos showing the author swimming with sharks and sitting on a camel. She is the author of many books including Lady in the Box and If You Grew Up in Colonial Times.
Measurements Converter. http://www.convert-me.com/en/ A conversion table for weight, time, length, area, speed, pressure, and other things.
MegaMathematics. http://www.cs.uidaho.edu/~casey931/mega-math/menu.html Mathematics is a live science with new discoveries being made every day. The frontier of mathematics is an exciting place, where mathematicians experiment and play with creative and imaginative ideas. Many of these ideas are accessible to young children. Others (infinity is a good example) are ideas that have already piqued many children’s curiosity, but the profound mathematical importance of these ideas is not widely known or understood.
Megan Whalen Turner. http://home.att.net/~mwturner/ Includes reviews and analysis of this author’s Newbery Honor winning book The Thief.
Melissa Kaplan’s Herp Care. http://www.anapsid.org So you think you want a reptile or amphibian? This is expert advice on raising snakes, lizards, and such. Includes a great section on convincing your parents.
Melpomene Institute's GirlWise. http://www.melpomene.org/girlwise/girlwise.htm The nonprofit organization bearing Melpomene’s name was established in 1982 and is dedicated to educating people about the relationship between women’s health and physical activity.
American Library Association Web Site http://www.ala.org This is the Web site of the ALA.
Merriam-Webster Online. http://www.m-w.com/ Aside from the wonderful access to the dictionary, this site offers words games and a word for the day.
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/index.asp This is one of the largest and finest art museums in the world. Its collections include more than two million works of art—several hundred thousand of which are on view at any given time—spanning more than 5,000 years of world culture, from prehistory to the present.
México Para Niños http://www.elbalero.gob.mx/index_esp.html Este sitio por el gobierno de Mexico contiene los juegos y mucha información sobre la historia, el gobierno, la geografÃa, la música y el arte de Mexico. Por el gobierno de Mexico. Created by the Mexican Government, this site presents loads of information about Mexico, including history, government, geography, games, music and art information.
Midlink Magazine. http://www.ncsu.edu/midlink/ MidLink is the virtual space where any student aged 8-18 can be a published author. They prefer classroom projects, sponsored by a teacher, but you can always invite a teacher to sponsor you.
Monterey Bay (Calif.) Aquarium Online http://www.mbayaq.org/ The “E-Quarium” site gives you a look at how one of the newest and most elaborate aquariums in the country works, learn about the effects of El Niño, and see how the sea otter population is being preserved.
Mouseum. http://www.kididdles.com/mouseum Find the lyrics to your favorite kids' songs, listen to the song play or checkout related links.
MSNBC. http://www.msnbc.com/news/ NBC News correspondents from Chicago to Tokyo to Helsinki offer analysis and fresh perspectives on events in this quickly changing world. MSNBC also provides great sports coverage, business news, and the latest weather and traffic reports—right down to your own locale.
Multi Cultural Calendar. http://www.kidlink.org/KIDPROJ/MCC/ If you want to know about scattering beans in Japan in January this is the site to visit. The entries might contain recipes for holiday foods, historical background, significance of the holidays, and the special ways in which these days are observed. The entries are contributed by children, so they are rich in local customs that perhaps could not be found as easily in books.
Multnomah County (Ore.) Library KidsPage. http://www.multcolib.org/kids/ A Homework Center with more than 500 sites, the Beverly Cleary Sculpture Garden site, and the Library Joke of the Month (usually a groaner).
Mundo Latino: Rinconcito. http://www.mundolatino.org/rinconcito/ Colorear, cuentos, hablar y GalerÃa de los chiquititos.
NASA in Spanish http://www.nasa.gov/about/highlights/En_Espanol.html Available in both English and Spanish, NASA's Home Page provides information about NASA, including missions, events, research, and the most up-to-date news. Links are available to NASA Kids, Resources for Students, and Resources for Educators.
NASA Quest. http://quest.arc.nasa.gov Meet the people of NASA and look over their shoulders as they make NASA's goals a reality. NASA Quest allows the public to share the excitement of NASA's authentic scientific and engineering pursuits like flying in the Shuttle and the International Space Station, exploring distant planets with amazing spacecraft, and building the aircraft of the future.
NASA Space Place http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/kids Available in both English and Spanish, NASA's Space Place includes games, animations, projects, and fun facts about Earth, space and technology.
NASA. http://www.nasa.gov Available in both English and Spanish, NASA's Home Page provides information about NASA, including missions, events, research, and the most up-to-date news. Links are available to NASA Kids, Resources for Students, and Resources for Educators.
National Air and Space Museum. http://www.nasm.si.edu/ Here, in virtual space, are the objects that made the dream of flight a reality. Each is a reminder of a noteworthy achievement and evokes the spirit of its own particular time. From the Smithsonian.
National Aquarium in Baltimore http://www.aqua.org/ Located in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, this aquarium’s site has a current exhibit on ghosts of the water (jellyfish) as well as trivia quizzes on frogs.
National Archives & Records Administration http://www.archives.gov/historical-docs/todays-doc Information on recent and historical government documents. The “Document of the Day” is updated daily. Documents can be viewed close up and printed. Also includes a variety of online exhibits and access to archival databases. Includes a FAQ section and a visit to the National Archives where the viewer can click on a map and see photos of rooms in the National Archives.
National Baseball Hall of Fame. http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/ An outstanding site that provides a valuable history of the game of baseball.
National Basketball Association (NBA). http://www.nba.com/ The official site for all National Basketball Association (NBA) teams contains information on games and players.
National Civil Rights Museum. http://www.civilrightsmuseum.org Take a virtual tour of the Civil Rights Movement.
National Football League (NFL). http://www.nfl.com Official site of the NFL provides the latest news and statistics.
National Gallery of Art for Kids. http://www.nga.gov/kids Explore stories in art, take a post card tour of one of the galleries, get directions for art activities and projects, and more.
National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa. http://national.gallery.ca/english/default.htm Contains the largest collection of Canadian art in the world. Contains a virtual tour. Includes sections on Intuit Art, Contemporary Art, and European, American, and Asian Art.
National Geographic Kids. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kids/ National Geographic’s site for young readers is one of the best resources for information on the Net about the world, its people, and its wildlife. Not only can you read the newest edition of this magazine on-line, you can check out the contests, polls, games and even virtual adventures.
National Geographic My Wonderful World: Maps - Tools for Adventure http://www.nationalgeographic.com/toolsforadventure Maps are a part of every great adventure. They help you find your way, share information, look at patterns, and solve problems. This website offers lots of cool map activities from exploring a pyramid to collecting rocks on Mars.
National Geographic. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/main.html Maps, cultures, and facts from around the world. Includes a special section for kids.
National Hockey League (NHL). http://www.nhl.com Official site of the National Hockey League has statistics and information on players and games.
National Inventors Hall of Fame. http://www.invent.org/hall_of_fame/1_0_0_hall_of_fame.asp Learn about famous and not-so-famous inventors.
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/index.html Interactive math tutorials and challenges including algebra, geometry, measurement, and probability, as well as lesson plans in Spanish and English.
National Park Service ParkNet. http://www.nps.gov/ This site provides information on the National Parks and their history.
National Wildlife Federation http://www.nwf.org/kids/ The Kids Page features articles in English and Spanish from Ranger Rick, the environmental magazine for children; a homework help section; and briefings on issues such as the wetlands, endangered animals, water quality and more. Search the site for the information you need. You can even take action by sending an e-mail message to your elected representatives on a wildlife topic.
National Zoo, Washington, D.C. http://natzoo.si.edu Opportunities to play puzzle games, encounter new births in the zoo, and read about the language learning of orangutans. Permits following, through satellite tracking, the movements of trans-located elephants in peninsular Malaysia to save crop damage. Requires plug-ins.
Native American Sites on the WWW. http://www.nativeculturelinks.com/indians.html An extensive list of home pages of Native tribes, with those maintained by the tribe itself flagged with a drum icon. Maintained by a mixed-blood Mohawk, urban Indian who is also a librarian at the University of Pittsburgh.
Native Web. http://www.nativeweb.org A series of links on nations, peoples, and geographic locations developed by a collective group. Their resource center is organized by subject, nations, and geography.
New Perspectives on the West. http://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/ The truth about the West is far more complicated, and much more compelling than generally known. Visit this Web site and explore the many aspects of the West.
New York Public Library “On-Lion” for Kids. http://kids.nypl.org/ NYPL’s site includes many booklists and an easy-to-use design.
The Newbery Medal Home Page. http://www.ala.org/alsc/newbery.html Read about the best books and their authors in their official site. The award is given annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
Nickelodeon. http://www.nick.com Like to watch Nick? Here’s where to click!
No Flying, No Tights http://www.noflyingnotights.com/ A graphic novel review site for teens, plus Sidekicks (for kids), and the Lair, for older teens and adults. Superheroes, fantasy, science fiction, historical fiction, crime and suspense, and just plain realism.
Nutty Hatch http://nuthatch.birdnature.com/ If you are interested in the details of birds in the eastern United States, this is the site for you.
Official Brian Jacques Home Page. http://www.redwall.org/dave/jacques.html If you’re a fan of the Redwall books, here’s the site for you! It includes information on the author of Redwall, Mattimeo and The Long Patrol.
Official Disney Web Site. http://www.disney.go.com/home/today/index.html Movies, animation—everything Disney!
Official Star Wars Web Site. http://www.starwars.com/ For Star Wars fans everywhere!
OH! Kids. http://www.oplin.org/ohkids/ Children’s section of the Ohio Public Library Information Network. Notable for its directory of links by age, particularly its “WebTots” section. Searchable. Heavy graphic site with animations.
Ology. http://ology.amnh.org The American Museum of Natural History offers a unique museum experience for kids from 8-12. Included are stories, games and interactive activities.
The Oregon Trail. http://www.isu.edu/~trinmich/Oregontrail.html The story of the trail and those who traveled it. A compendium on the great western journey. Includes great stories in the Fantastic Facts section. Related to the PBS program on the Oregon Trail.
Origami. http://www.origami.as/home.html Clear instructions and elegant models in the traditional Japanese art of paperfolding from Joseph Wu in Japan. Contains links to many other origami sites, including “How to Make an Origami Crane.”
Oriland. http://www.oriland.com This extensive site offers an origami world to explore, an opportunity to design cities with fold paper models, basic techniques and tips, and a studio with clear directions for folding more than 70 forms, as well as poetry and games.
OWL Online Writing Lab. http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/grammar/index.html Learn more about grammar and punctuation.
OwlKids Online. http://www.owlkids.com This is a site based on the magazine for children in Canada. Nicely constructed site. The age breaks are helpful.
Katherine Paterson Web Site. http://www.terabithia.com/ The official site called Terabithia that explores the work of the author of Bridge to Terabithia, The Great Gilly Hopkins, Lyddie, and Jacob Have I Loved.
Gary Paulsen. http://www.scils.rutgers.edu/special/kay/paulsen.html Here is the author of Hatchet, Dogsong, The Crossing, The Winter Room, and other great reads.
Pentalpha. http://www.darkfish.com/pentalpha/Pentalpha.html Solve this challenging puzzle on a very cool board and then let your friends try solving it. More of a puzzle than a game, the rules are a bit arcane. Requires Java/32-bit browsers.
Pet Care Tips http://www.healthypet.com/library.aspx Tips for taking care of your pet from the American Animal Hospital Association. Lets you find the pet hospital nearest to where you live.
Physics Life. http://www.physics.org/Physics_Life/Web/physics_life/life.asp Did you know that physics is at work on the playground? Learn all about the science that surrounds us every day through a fun, interactive site.
Piano on the Net. http://www.pianonanny.com/ A complete set of piano lessons on the Web. Put a keyboard next to your keyboard and you’re ready to go! With many links to other music sites.
Planet Quest http://planetquest.jpl.nasa.gov Explains a 15-year mission of NASA to explore planets outside our solar system through the use of a new telescope, the Terrestrial Planet Finder. A section for educators provides hands-on projects for students.
Plastic Fork Diaries. http://www.plasticforkdiaries.org Follow six middle school students as they experience first-hand the relationship between food and their changing bodies, cultural differences, the vanishing family meal, nutrition and athletic performance. Uses a serial story to provide information about food, nutrition, eating, and health related diseases.
Playing With Time. http://www.playingwithtime.org This exhibit, developed by the Science Museum of Minnesota and Red Hill Studios, allows viewers to observe specific places or events over many different time periods. View a forest, for example, in real time, minutes, hours, days, months, or over the course of a year.
Political Resources on the Net. http://www.politicalresources.net “Listings of political sites available on the Internet sorted by country, with links to Parties, Organizations, Governments, Media and more from all around the world.” Links to political parties, activist organizations, and government agencies with more than eighty countries represented.
POPClock Projection. http://www.census.gov/main/www/popclock.html A daily update of the U.S. population by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more information go to the U.S. Census Home Page at http://www.census.gov/.
Portrait Detectives. http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/nof/portraits Using portraits painted centuries ago, we can now learn about the persons and the era in which they lived. Take a guided tour, or investigate by yourself.
Powerful Bones. http://www.cdc.gov/powerfulbones Powerful Girls. Learn all about the ways good nutrition and exercise can help you maintain strong bones through quizzes, games and more!
Presidents of the United States. http://www.ipl.org/div/POTUS/ In this resource you will find background information, election results, cabinet members, presidency highlights, and some odd facts on each of the presidents. Links to biographies, historical documents, audio and video files, and other presidential sites also are included to enrich this site.
Project Bartleby. http://www.bartleby.com/index.html Featuring 48 authors, this online literature project concentrates mainly on poetry and includes works by Robert Frost, William Shakespeare, and Walt Whitman as well as poetry anthologies. Authors such as F. Scott Fitzgerald, W. E. B. DuBois, Carl Sandburg, and, of course, Herman Melville also are represented.
Prongo.com. http://www.prongo.com Locate free online games, e-cards, quizzes, jokes, brainteasers, wallpaper, screensavers, and more.
Puzzle Choice.com. http://www.puzzlechoice.com/pc/Puzzle_Choicex.html Choose from crosswords, word searches, word play games, logic and number puzzles and more.
Snoopy.com. http://www.snoopy.com Visit with a favorite character. Personality profiles of the characters and Schulz’s thoughts on why they behave the way they do!
Quiz Hub. http://quizhub.com/quiz/quizhub.cfm Geared to elementary and middle students as a fun learning center that features free online interactive lessons, educational games, puzzles and quizzes. Includes parent and teacher resources.
Racewalk.com. http://www.racewalk.com/defaultRW.asp “Racewalk.com provides all the information you need to start and improve your walking program and increase your awareness of other events in the walking community.“
Research Guide http://www.crlsresearchguide.org List of 23 basic steps in the research process with links to more help and explanations.
RMS Titanic. Destination . . . Cyberspace. http://www.gwi.net/~paul/ The Titanic departed from Southampton, England, on her first and only voyage Wednesday, April 10, 1912. This site combines eyewitness accounts with paintings of the mighty ship.
Robotics: Sensing-Thinking-Acting. http://www.thetech.org/robotics/ The Tech Museum of Innovation offers this website for upper elementary/middle school children, providing articles on history, ethics and innovation in the field of robotics. Videos, interactive games and interviews with people in the field make this site especially effective.
Salem (Mass.) Witch Museum. http://www.salemwitchmuseum.com/ Useful since kids study this area of history. “Haunted Happenings,” a commercial part of Salem stuff, is very neat.
San Diego (Calif.) Zoo http://www.sandiegozoo.org You can play “Gulp!” at different levels or do a puzzle in “Baby Talk.” This Zoo cares for 3,800 animals (800 different species) and creates outstanding natural habitats for its animals.
San Francisco Symphony for Kids. http://www.sfskids.org This site provides information about instruments, a music basics tutorial and a listing of family programs and activities at the San Francisco Symphony.
Savage Earth (PBS). http://www.pbs.org/wnet/savageearth/ With stunning visuals and a focus on volcanoes, earthquakes and tsunamis, students learn just how fragile the earth and its crust are.
http://ciencia.nasa.gov/ http://ciencia.nasa.gov/ Stay current with headline news (1-4 new stories a week) from NASA related to space science, astronomy, living in space, Earth science, physical and biological sciences, and rocketry. Full-text stories in English are archived by month and year and are available from 1996 to the present. Beginning in 2000, archived stories are also available as audio files.
http://ciencia.nasa.gov/ http://ciencia.nasa.gov/ Stay current with headline news (1-4 new stories a week) from NASA related to space science, astronomy, living in space, Earth science, physical and biological sciences, and rocketry. Full-text stories in English are archived by month and year and are available from 1996 to the present. Beginning in 2000, archived stories are also available as audio files.
http://science.nasa.gov/ http://science.nasa.gov/ Stay current with headline news (1-4 new stories a week) from NASA related to space science, astronomy, living in space, Earth science, physical and biological sciences, and rocketry. Full-text stories in English are archived by month and year and are available from 1996 to the present. Beginning in 2000, archived stories are also available as audio files.
Science Is Fun in the Lab of Shakhashiri http://scifun.chem.wisc.edu/scifun.html The master of chemical demonstrations, University of Wisconsin–Madison chemistry professor Bassam Z. Shakhashiri shares the fun of science through a chemical of the week and home science activities.
Science News for Kids http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org From the makers of the weekly magazine, Science News, comes a kid-friendly site devoted to a variety of science topics, puzzles, games, and science fair suggestions.
Scientific American. http://www.sciam.com/ A good percentage of Scientific American’sexcellent articles and interviews are available online.
Secrets of the Lost Empires: Medieval Siege. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/lostempires/trebuchet/ Learn about life in medieval castles and how to operate a catapult. For upper elementary and middle school students.
Semantic Rhyming Dictionary. http://www.rhymezone.com/ You can use it to write bad poetry or even good poetry. Using the three query functions described in this site, you can find words that rhyme with, almost rhyme with, or sound exactly the same as a certain target word.
Seminole County (Fla.) Library Kids’ Page. http://www.scpl.lib.fl.us/kids/ Noteworthy in this site are its bright, whimsical design and its bibliographies, to which young readers are invited to attach their annotations.
SETI Institute. http://www.seti.org This site serves as a home for scientific research in the general field of life in the universe, with an emphasis on the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI).
Shades of Gray. http://xroads.virginia.edu/~UG97/stone/home.html This site details the commercialization process of Stone Mountain Park, formerly a memorial to leaders of the Confederacy during the American Civil War.
Shakespeare for Kids: Activities for Children and Families. http://www.folger.edu/template.cfm?cid=588 While working puzzles, answering quizzes, and learning new words, the user is learning about Shakespeare, his plays, and Elizabethan England.
Shakespeare: Subject to Change. http://www.ciconline.org/bdp1/ A look at how words were developed, used, and changed during the printing process of Shakespeare's time. In later years, the advent of film allowed for further changes through interpretation of different actors.
Sierra Club. http://www.sierraclub.org/ This site offers a number of pages on forests, trees, and the air. The Sierra Club is a nonprofit, member-supported, public-interest organization that promotes conservation of the natural environment by influencing public policy decisions—legislative, administrative, legal, and electoral.
Sing-Along Songs. http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/music.htm Can't remember the words to a favorite song? Don't remember the tune? Search this site and find both lyrics and music files for many classic songs.
Slaves' Stories. http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/nof/slavery Meet four Africans who were taken into slavery in the year 1780. Woodcuts, paintings, and photographs of period artifacts bring their struggles to life for today's youth.
Cynthia Leitich Smith. http://www.cynthialeitichsmith.com This official Web site not only includes biographical and bibliographical information but also includes recommended fantasy, horror, and multicultural books by other authors.
Smithsonian Education. http://www.smithsonianeducation.org Whether you're planning a visit, have already visited and even if you've never been to the Smithsonian Museum, this site will have something of interest for you. Take a virtual tour, learn about science, natural history, aviation, dinosaurs, or whatever else interests you. There is something here for everyone.
Smithsonian: National Museum of Natural History http://www.mnh.si.edu/ Great site for gaining an understanding of the natural world and our place in it.
Smithsonian: National Museum of the American Indian http://www.nmai.si.edu Part of the Smithsonian Institution, this museum is devoted to the protection and study of the life, languages, literature, history, and arts of Native Americans.
Snow White. http://www.scils.rutgers.edu/special/kay/snowwhite.html This site examines the Snow White story in text and images over the last 100 years.
SnowCrystals http://www.snowcrystals.com This site is all about snow crystals and snowflakes--what they are, where they come from, and just how these remarkably complex and beautiful structures are created, quite literaly, out of thin air.
SodaConstructor. http://sodaplay.com/constructor/index.htm Create a model out of digital soda straws and use your engineering skills to animate it.
Space Day. http://www.spaceday.com Launched in 1997, as an educational initiative, Space Day is the first Thursday of each May. Students are encouraged to participate in suggested Design Challenges to provide unique solutions to some "out-of-this-world" problems encountered in space exploration by role playing scientists, engineers, and explorers working on the space frontier. Suggestions for Design Challenges are posted a year in advance. Space Day tool kits are available for educators to help in planning a Space Day Event, including suggested classroom activities, large group activities, and interviews with former astronauts.
Space Today Online. http://www.spacetoday.org The site bills itself as covering space from earth to the edge of the universe. Learn about space shuttles, space stations, satellites, astronauts, space history, the solar system, & deep space.
Special Olympics Public Website. http://www.specialolympics.org/Special+Olympics+Public+Website/default.htm Special Olympics provides sports training and athletic competition to one million people with mental retardation. Read biographies of athletes and coaches, read news articles, locate a local chapter, volunteer, or make a donation.
http://www.exploratorium.edu/sports/index.html http://www.exploratorium.edu/sports/index.html Learn about the game and the science behind it. Interviews with scientists and the NHL Sharks’ hockey players and coaches! Learn the science behind a home run.
Sports Illustrated for Kids. http://www.sikids.com Click here to get the latest issue online.
Squigly's Playhouse. http://www.squiglysplayhouse.com Look here for games, crafts, jokes, brainteasers and more.
Star Journey. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/97/stars/ A beautiful site from National Geographic featuring star maps and info on the Hubble telescope.
Stardate.org http://stardate.org This site offers useful information from stargazing tips to finding resources about our solar system. You may have heard the radio show--now visit the Web site, from the University of Texas McDonald Observatory. Also available in Spanish.
State and Local Governments. http://www.loc.gov/rr/news/stategov/stategov.html Information about each state’s government, plus maps of states and information about local governments.
Strange Matter. http://www.StrangeMatterExhibit.com Find out what cell phones are made of, look at aluminum atoms, and much more! If you are interested in what things are made of, this is the site for you!
Tamora Pierce. http://www.tamora-pierce.com Learn about this author's background, her life, and her books in this information-packed Web site.
The Tech Museum of Innovation. http://www.thetech.org/ The Tech Museum of Innovation is an educational resource established to engage people of all ages and backgrounds in exploring and experiencing technologies affecting their lives, and to inspire the young to become innovators in the technologies of the future. Find out about computers, satellites, DNA, robotics, lasers, and more.
http://www.ipl.org/div/teen/ http://www.ipl.org/div/teen/ This is the teen area of the Internet Public Library is a place for teens to express themselves and find information relevant to them. With features such as a poetry wiki, information about graphic novels, and links to related sites about teen concerns, this is a good place to begin looking for information.
The Alice Fan Club. http://www.SimonSaysKids.com/Alice The characters in Phyllis Reynolds Naylor’s Alice series endure all these dilemmas—and more. This fan area is your chance to read all about Alice and her friends, make some new friends of your own, and hear from Phyllis Reynolds Naylor herself.
The American Civil War. http://americancivilwar.com/civil.html Learn about American Civil War battles, life stories of important participants, re-enactments, and more.
The Ancient City of Athens. http://www.indiana.edu/~kglowack/athens/ This site is a photographic archive of the archaeological and architectural remains of ancient Athens (Greece). It is intended primarily as a resource for students of classical languages, civilization, art, archaeology, and history at Indiana University who may wish to take a “virtual tour” of the chief excavated regions and extant monuments.
The Ancient Greek World. http://www.museum.upenn.edu/Greek_World Welcome to a partial presentation, in digital form, of a real-life exhibit on ancient Greek life using artifacts and photographs to help illustrate aspects of that life.
The Artist's Toolkit http://www.artsconnected.org/toolkit Explore elements such as line, color, and balance by watching animated demonstrations, creating your own compositions, and watching video clips of artists in action.
The Brontë Web Site. http://lang.nagoya-u.ac.jp/~matsuoka/Bronte.html This site is from Japan, and offers excellent photographs and links to all kinds of resources on the Brontë family.
The Charles Dickens Information Page. http://lang.nagoya-u.ac.jp/~matsuoka/Dickens.html A very complete site from Japan on Charles Dickens, including links to a large number of additional resources.
The Civil War Net. http://www.civil-war.net/ This is a very large collection of well-organized links to people, battles, and documents, including letters and diaries of those connected to the Civil War. Also includes reenactment photos and links to many original photos.
The Constellations and Their Stars. http://www.astro.wisc.edu/~dolan/constellations/ Need information on stars, constellations, the Milky Way? The first thing you need to know is that constellations are not real!
The Constitution of the United States. http://www.law.emory.edu/FEDERAL/usconst.html Study the U.S. Constitution online. Includes the ability to search the Constitution by keyword.
The Diary Project. http://www.diaryproject.com/ It is a way for young people around the world to share their personal thoughts, feelings, and dreams with one another near and far . . . to ask questions and find answers about growing up at the turn of the 21st century via the Internet.
The Gator Hole. http://home.cfl.rr.com/gatorhole The alligator is an amazing reptile, having survived almost unchanged since the time of the dinosaurs. Having been hunted almost to the brink of extinction, this reptile has made an amazing comeback in recent years, inhabiting almost every body of water in Florida.
The Goosebumps Page. http://place.scholastic.com/Goosebumps/index.htm Enter if you dare! Meet R. L. Stine and the many tales he has created for you in this scary place.
The Green Squad. http://www.nrdc.org/greensquad Maintained by the Natural Resources Defense Council, this site helps kids to understand environmental and health issues as they relate to their schools.
The Internet Public Library. http://www.ipl.org/div/news/ A list of links to online newspapers from around the world. Searchable by country and then by publication.
The Many Faces of Alice. http://www.dalton.org/ms/alice/ A fully illustrated (by students at the Dalton School in New York), full-text version of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, accompanied by student essays and teaching packet.
The Messier Catalog. http://seds.lpl.arizona.edu/messier/Messier.html Images of the brightest and most beautiful diffuse objects in the sky, including nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters.
The Mineral Gallery. http://mineral.galleries.com/default.htm Explore rocks and minerals. Includes pictures.
The Nine Planets. http://seds.lpl.arizona.edu/nineplanets/nineplanets/nineplanets.html An overview of the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of each of the planets and their moons in our solar system. Each page has text and images, some have sounds and movies, most provide references to additional related information. A multimedia tour of the solar system by Bill Arnett.
The Office of Naval Research and Technology Focus. http://www.onr.navy.mil/focus/ The ONR funds scientific research that benefits the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marines, primarily Oceanography and Space Sciences.
The Presidents of the United States of America. http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/index.html List of internal links to each president of the United States. Includes photographs and links to other Web resources.
The Religious Society of Friends WWW Site. http://www.quaker.org/ A long list of Quaker links, including many on non-violence. Provides local meeting schedules for some areas in the United States.
The Renaissance Connection http://www.renaissanceconnection.org/ Sponsored by the Allentown Art Museum, this interactive Web site provides engaging activities while learning about the Renaissance's artists and history.
The Theban Mapping Project. http://www.thebanmappingproject.com An interactive atlas with commentary and photos of the monuments in Thebes, particularly in the Valley of the Kings.
The White House. http://www.whitehouse.gov/kids/ Find out about the histories of the White House itself and pets in the White House. Write an e-mail message to the President, and more!
The Why Files. http://whyfiles.org A project of the National Institute for Science Education, this site offers well-researched and clearly written investigations of current topics in science; a new story is posted every other week. The site also includes a small but worthy collection of scientific images.
This Day in History. http://www.historychannel.com/tdih/index.html Select a date in history and learn what happened in that day's headlines. Participants can narrow their focus to specific dates in Automotive, Civil War, Cold War, Crime, Entertainment, Literary, Old West, Vietnam War, Wall Street, and WWII history. Check out the "What Happened on Your Birthday?" feature.
Thomas Legislative Information on the Internet. http://thomas.loc.gov/ A government information source with information on how the U.S. legislature functions, including details on pending bills before Congress and links to the last few years of the Congressional Record Online.
Time for Kids http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/ Time Magazine for Kids offers news articles about many topics, including the country, the world, animals. and trends in schools. Also features games, polls, and a homework help section.
Time Travel Burlington, N.J. http://www.tourburlington.org Visit Burlington, N.J., founded in 1677, and see everything from the country's oldest residence to the birthplace of James Fennimore Cooper.
Timeless Hemingway. http://www.timelesshemingway.com This site offers photos, FAQ's, a family tree, trivia, and links related to this famous American author.
Titanic Historical Society. http://www.titanic1.org In the totally unexpected location far from the ocean in landlocked Western Massachusetts in the Henry’s Jewelry building, this unique, privately-owned display is dedicated to the ill-fated liner and open to the public during the owner’s regular business hours. This site includes a wide range of information on the Titanic.
To Kill a Mockingbird: Then and Now. http://library.thinkquest.org/12111/ A site on this work of Harper Lee created by students for a ThinkQuest Project. Most useful for the study of the novel and the film.
Tox Town http://www.toxtown.nlm.hih.gov This site covers toxic chemicals and health risks in the various environmental settings of the city, the farm, a port, and those found on the US/Mexico border.
Tsunami. http://www.geophys.washington.edu/tsunami/intro.html Everything you want to know about tsunamis (tidal waves).
U.S. Chess Online! http://www.uschess.org/ This is the Chess Federation site and does include beginning lessons in chess. Given the importance of chess in learning theory, this is a must!
U.S. Gazeteer. http://www.census.gov/cgi-bin/gazetteer Part of the U.S. Census Bureau. You can enter a place name or zip code and get needed information from census data from the 1990 Census Lookup server. Includes a link to Census 2000.
U.S. Historical Documents Archive. http://www.ushda.org A number of famous historical documents and speeches from the history of the United States from before the 17th century to the 20th century.
Underground Railroad (National Geographic). http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/99/railroad You are a slave in the South before the Civil War. Should you risk escape with Harriet Tubman's help through the Underground Railroad to Canada? Now you must choose.
Unitarian Universalist Page. http://www.uua.org/main.html Unitarian Universalism is a liberal religion born of the Jewish and Christian traditions.
United Nations Cyberschoolbus. http://www.un.org/pubs/cyberschoolbus/ View information about member nations, take a virtual tour, explore issues of human rights relating to children or take quizzes and play games to help you learn about the countries of the world. Interactive and well designed for school-age children.
United States Fencing Association. http://www.USFencing.org Enormous amount of information on a sport that is not as well known as some of the highly popular professional sports. Easily navigated.
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. http://www.ushmm.org/ The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is America’s national institution for the documentation, study, and interpretation of Holocaust history, and serves as this country’s memorial to the millions of people murdered during the Holocaust. Includes online exhibits of art and photos.
University of California Museum of Paleontology, Berkeley. http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/ If you like paleontology, you’ll enjoy the online exhibits here.
USA Today Weather. http://www.usatoday.com/weather/wfront.htm Weather by USA Today news.
USA Track and Field. http://www.usatf.org This is a rich site of the United States Track & Field Organization. Filled with information and statistics. Includes sections on juniors and the Olympics.
Valley of the Shadow: Two Communities in the American Civil War. http://valley.vcdh.virginia.edu/ This is the gateway into the story of the Civil War as seen by the people of two communities in the Great Valley of the United States: Franklin County, Pennsylvania, and Augusta County, Virginia. This project weaves together the histories of these two places, separated by a few hundred miles and the Mason-Dixon Line.
Chris Van Allsburg http://www.chrisvanallsburg.com Join Fritz the little white dog to find out more about the award-winning author of Jumanji and The Polar Express. An amazing interactive site with many book-related activities, games, video clips, and a scavenger hunt!
Views of the Solar System. http://www.solarviews.com/ Presents a vivid multimedia adventure unfolding the splendor of the sun, planets, moons, comets, asteroids, and more. Discover the latest scientific information, or study the history of space exploration, rocketry, early astronauts, space missions, and spacecraft through a vast archive of photographs, scientific facts, text, graphics, and videos. Available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
Virtual Frog Dissection Kit. http://www-itg.lbl.gov/ITG.hm.pg.docs/dissect/info.html A site where no amphibians are sacrificed for science, with instructions in many languages.
Vistas del Sistema Solar. http://www.solarviews.com/span/homepage.htm Vistas del Sistema Solar ha sido creado como una gira educativa por el sistema solar. Contiene imágenes e información acerca del Sol, planetas, lunas, asteroides, cometas, y meteoroides encontrados en el sistema solar.
Voices of Youth. http://www.unicef.org/voy/ Children across the world have their say on current events on this site sponsored by UNICEF with a fine section on “Children and Work.”
Volcano World. http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/ Could you outrun a lava flow? How do you become a volcanologist? Are there legends about volcanoes? Find details about volcanoes, their eruptions, and more. From the University of South Dakota.
Walking with Dinosaurs http://www.bbc.co.uk/sn/prehistoric_life/dinosaurs/ A comprehensive, easy-to-navigate site about the rise and fall of dinosaurs, fossils, and sea monsters. Site is sponsored by the BBC in conjunction with their television series "Walking with Dinosaurs."
Ways of Knowing Trail. http://www.brookfieldzoo.org/pagegen/wok/ways_index.html Take an environmental adventure with four local children through the Ituri Forest in central Africa.
Weather Wiz Kids. http://www.weatherwizkids.com A veritable wealth of weather information that includes a glossary, terms, jokes, experiments, folklore, an "ask" section, and even access to Doppler sites, hurricane tracking charts, and charts for wind chill, heat index, and temperature conversions.
Web Monkey For Kids. http://hotwired.lycos.com/webmonkey/kids/ Learn everything you need to know to create your own web site from beginning to end.
WebMuseum, Paris. http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/ This is an exciting collection of resources on many subjects ranging from Paul Cézanne, to information on Paris, to Medieval art treasures. Many images can be enlarged for closer viewing.
Welcome to WestWeb. http://www.library.csi.cuny.edu/westweb/ An outstanding, topically organized Web site about the study of the American West. Links to dozens of sites on the study of the West.
Well-Known People Who Happen to Be Canadian. http://schwinger.harvard.edu/~terning/Canadians/ An enormous collection of biographies of Canadian actors, educators, and politicians.
What Did You Do in the War, Grandma? An Oral History of Rhode Island Women during World War II. http://www.stg.brown.edu/projects/WWII_Women/tocCS.html Written by students in the Honors English Program at South Kingstown (R.I.) High School.
Wildlife Conservation Society at Bronx (N.Y.) Zoo http://wcs.org/ Opportunity to adventure with Pablo Python. Strong environmental and conservation approach. The photography and layout of text are excellent. Requires plugins.
Will Hobbs http://www.willhobbsauthor.com Hobbs, author of outdoor adventure stories, includes biographical information, a list of books, questions and answers, an online quiz and teaching suggestions for some of his books
Windows to the Universe. http://www.windows.ucar.edu/ A site about earth and space science. Includes a lovely section on mythology. Also available in Spanish.
Woman' National Basketball Association (WNBA). http://www.wnba.com Everybody knows the NBA, but do you know about the Women’s NBA?
Women of NASA. http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/women/intro.html The Women of NASA resource was developed to encourage more young women to pursue careers in math, science, and technology. Selected profiles are available in Spanish.
Women’s History. http://frank.mtsu.edu/~kmiddlet/history/women.html A guide to the Middle Tennesseee State University (MTSU) Library and Internet Resources. This is a "links" site.
Wonders of the Seas. http://www.oceanicresearch.org/lesson.html The Oceanic Research Group “Wonders of the Seas” page highlights different animals with text and images.
The World of Ben Franklin. http://sln.fi.edu/franklin/rotten.html He became famous for being a scientist, an inventor, a statesman, a printer, a philosopher, a musician, and an economist. Today, we honor Ben Franklin as one of our Founding Fathers and as one of America’s greatest citizens.
World Wide Art Gallery. http://www.theartgallery.com.au/kidsart.html See examples of art done by children from around the world, and connect to links of art activities and information about art and art history.
World’s First Dinosaur Skeleton: Hadrosaurus Foulkii http://www.levins.com/dinosaur.html A site about the first dinosaur fossil found in the United States. Foulke had discovered the first nearly complete skeleton of a dinosaur, an event that would rock the scientific world and forever change our view of natural history.
World’s Largest Roadside Attractions. http://www.wlra.us Seeing these “largest” attractions, including the largest cow, catsup bottle, and cuckoo clock, will make you smile.
Wright Again. http://wings.avkids.com/Book/Wright/ Features journal entries of the work of the Wright brothers as they struggled and succeeded in creating the Wright Flyer and their first successful flight on December 17,1903.
Writing a Basic Essay. http://members.tripod.com/~lklivingston/essay/ An essay can have many purposes, but the basic structure is the same no matter what. You may be writing an essay to argue for a particular point of view or to explain the steps necessary to complete a task. Steps to guide you in writing an essay.
Writing Den. http://www2.actden.com/writ_den/ This is designed for students grades 6–12 who want to improve their English reading, comprehension, and writing skills. Writing Den is divided into three levels of difficulty: Words, Sentences, and Paragraphs. Includes plugins.
Young Writer’s Clubhouse. http://realkids.com/home4.htm Created by Deborah Morris, the author of the Real Kids, Real Adventures series. This site offers a great deal of sound information and opportunities for young people through writing.
Your Guide to the Religions of the World http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/people/features/world_religions/ This BBC site offers an introduction to Islam, Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism, and Sikhism.
Zoom By Kids, For Kids. http://pbskids.org/zoom/ This site offers games, activities, projects and more. Play along or submit your own activities.
Zoom Inventors and Inventions. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/inventors Learn how and when common items were invented, from adhesive tape to the zipper. Includes entries for both inventions and inventors.
Great Websites for kids Courtesy: ALA/ALSC
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