Children's Sites

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Easybib.com
This site will create a formatted bibliography on electronic, print, and other media sources such as interviews and television programs. The user must simply choose the type of source and then enter bibliographic information
in the given spaces.
http://www.easybib.com

History Channel.com
This site offers a timeline of historical events throughout history. By selecting a century, any year within that time period may be researched for events that took place. Also, it includes an option to choose "This Day in History."
http://www.historychannel.com

Ask Jeeves For Kids
A search engine designed especially for kids, Ask Jeeves For Kids allows the user to do basic searches on the web using natural language. A child simply types in their question using everyday language.
http://www.ajkids.com

BJ Pinchbeck's Homework Helper
This site, hosted by Discovery.com, provides links to other sites for subjects such as art, music, English, foreign languages, health, math, science,
social studies, and recess.
http://www.bjpinchbeck.com

Internet Public Library's Homework Help
This is a guide to a variety of website resources on topics such as biographies, English, History, Languages, Science, Government and Math.
http://ipl.org/youth/projectguide/

A+ Math
Designed to help students improve their math skills in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and geometry, this website includes interactive activities such as flashcards, worksheets, and games.
http://www.aplusmath.com

ArithmAttack
How many computer-generated arithmetic problems can you answer in 60 seconds? Find out by using this website. It provides problems in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
http://www.dep.anl.gov/aattack.htm

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. An ALA 2002 Notable Children's Website!
http://www.coolmath.com

Encarta Online
This site offers a link to a concise version of Encarta's CD-ROM. It includes short encyclopedia articles and news topics.
http://encarta.msn.com

Occupational Outlook Handbook
The Occupational Outlook Handbook offers a wealth of information about individual occupations and careers. This information includes descriptions
of what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects.
http://www.bls.gov/oco/#Occupational%20Outlook%20Handbook

Cool Science For Curious Kids
Sponsored by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, this site invites kids to explore biology both on screen and off screen.
http://www.hhmi.org/coolscience/

The Nine Planets: A Multimedia Tour of the Solar System : The Nine Planets includes an abundant amount of information about the solar system, planets, moons, and other small celestial systems. Images are also included.
http://seds.lpl.arizona.edu/nineplanets/nineplanets

Ology
Presented by the American Museum of Natural History, Ology offers information on genetics, biodiversity, paleontology , and astronomy.
http://ology.amnh.org/#Ology

Science Snacks Online
Science Snacks Online offers miniature versions of popular exhibits found at a science exploratorium. Individual "snacks" are described and include materials needed, instructions on assembly, and what should be discovered from the experiment.
http://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/snacksintro.html

Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
This site offers information on a variety of government issues and may be searched by grades ranging from K-12. Information on subjects such as historical documents, the election process, how laws are made, and many others are given. A link to other U.S. Government websites for kids is also provided.
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/

CIA World Factbook
Profiles of many different countries may be gathered from this site by selecting a specific country from the alphabetical listing. Information given within each profile include a map of the country, background information, geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. The World Factbook is prepared by the Central Intelligence Agency for the use of government officials.
http://odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html