Just for Children
The Arthur Page.
For Arthur fans everywhere. This site from PBS offers
games, stories, and children's art.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/arthur/
Audrey Wood's Web site. Author/illustrator Wood and her husband Don have created an interactive look into the many books they've created. A great site for the Woods' many fans. http://www.audreywood.com
The Boomerwolf. Join the Boomerwolf Detective Agency and help solve a case. Designed for children, this site offers both amusing characters and sound science. http://www.boomerwolf.com/
Build-a-Monster. Mix up creatures into a creature of your own! http://www.rahul.net/renoir/monster/index.html
TheCase.com for Kids. Mysteries to solve, scary stories, magic tricks and contests. http://www.TheCase.com/kids/
Children's Television Workshop. Sesame Street in cyberspace, home of the Cookie Monster and other characters of the popular CTW program. http://www.ctw.org/
Crayola Home Page. Activities from the Crayon company. http://www.crayola.com
Funbrain. This award winning site offers educational games for pre-schoolers through elementary school kids. http://www.funbrain.com
KidsHub. Games, spelling lessons, learning activities and more. http://KidsHub.org/kids/kids.cfm
Learning Planet Kids Page. Games and much more! http://www.learningplanet.com/kids.htm
MagicSchool Bus Page. Find out what Ms. Frizzle and her class are up to now. http://scholastic.com/magicschoolbus/index.htm
Nickelodeon Online. Nick at Nite, Rugrats, Nick Jr., and lots of fun for all Nick fans! http://nickelodeon.com
PBS Kids. Explore the pages for Mr. Rogers, Arthur, Barney, Sesame Street, and more! http://www.pbs.org/kids
Just for TeensAbout.com Homework Help. History, grammar, news and more. http://homeworkhelp.about.com/teens/homeworkhelp/
Access America. Information on colleges, student loans, careers and community service. http://www.students.gov/index2.html
CyberTeens. Links to books, games, news, homework help and more. http://www.cyberteens.com
TeenHoopla. Sports, comics, books, homework help and more. http://www.ala.org/teenhoopla/
Favorite Teenage Angst Books. Recommended books for Teens. http://www.grouchy.com/angst/
Girl Power! A national public education campaign sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to help encourage and empower 9- to 14-year-old girls to make the most of their lives. http://www.girlpower.gov/
Guide to Grammar and Writing - http://webster.commnet.edu/grammar/index.htm
KidsHub.
Games, homework help, foreign languages,
learning activities and more.
http://KidsHub.org/kids/kids.cfm
Traditional Grammar - An Interactive Book
http://www.engl.niu.edu/dhardy/grammarbook/title.html
High School Hub. Everything on one Website - news, history, English, biology, math and much more! http://highschoolhub.org/hub/hub.cfm
Just for Parents
700+ Amazing, Spectacular,
Mysterious, Wonderful Web Sites for Kids and the Adults Who Care About Them.
The largest collection of children's sites in
cyberspace, this site includes links to online resources for fun and learning
reviewed and organized by children's librarians.
http://www.ala.org/parentspage/greatsites/
America Links Up.
Resources and tips to help ensure children have a safe
and rewarding online experience.
http://www.getnetwise.org/americalinksup/index2.html
Child Safety on the Information Superhighway. Larry Magid, a syndicated
columnist for the Los Angeles Times, gives tips for becoming street smart about
the Web.
http://www.safekids.com/child_safety.htm
Connect for Kids. Guidance for Grown-ups.
http://www.connectforkids.org
Families Connect.
From the American Association of School Librarians.
Online classes for families to learn about the Internet together, including the
basics, safety, and other tips.
http://www.ala.org/ICONN/familiesconnect.html
GetNetWise is a resource for families and caregivers to help kids have safe, educational, and entertaining online experiences. Includes glossary of Internet terms, guide to online safety, directions for reporting online trouble, directory of online safety tools, and great sites for kids to visit. http://www.getnetwise.org
Internet Kids & Family Yellow Pages.
Recommendations for families
that would like to explore the Web together.
http://www.netmom.com/ikyp/samples/hotlist.html
KidsDoctor.
Parent's guide to their child's health.
http://www.kidsdoctor.com
KidsHub. Parent resources, staying healthy and more. http://KidsHub.org/kids/kids.cfm
Libraries, Children, and the Internet. Questions and answers from the
American Library Association.
http://www.ala.org/parents/librariesandinternet.html
Net-mom's Sites for Parents. Favorite sites for parents-to-be, new parents, old parents, grandparents and caregivers! http://www.netmom.com/ikyp/samples/hotlist.shtml
The Parents' Guide to the Information Superhighway.
Rules and tools
for families online from The Children's Partnership. Comprehensive look at the
information superhighway and what parents should know to help their children use
it safely and wisely.
http://www.childrenspartnership.org/
Parents' Guide to the Internet. From the U.S. Department of
Education, this guide suggests how parents can help their children to tap into
the wonders of the Internet while safeguarding them from its potential hazards.
http://www.ed.gov/pubs/parents/internet/
Resources
for Parents, Teens and Kids. Additional sites recommended by the American Library Association.
http://www.ala.org/parents/index.html
State College Kids is the original online family guide for State College, PA. The site is created specifically for moms and dads. Our Family Guide connects web site visitors to events, camps, classes, special activities, education options, products and support services for parents and children in the State College, PA area. http://statecollegekids.com/
For Children and Teens
700+ Amazing, Spectacular, Mysterious, Wonderful Web Sites for Kids.
The largest collection of sites in cyberspace,
this site includes links to online resources for fun and learning reviewed and
organized by children's and young adult librarians.
http://www.ala.org/parentspage/greatsites/
Amazon Interactive. Explore the geography of the Ecuadorian Amazon through online games and activities. Learn about the rainforest, the people who call it home and much more. http://www.eduweb.com/amazon.html
America Links Up. Resources and tips to help ensure young people have a safe and rewarding online experience. http://www.americalinksup.org/
Internet Kids & Family Yellow Pages. Recommendations for families that would like to explore the Web together. http://www.netmom.com/ikyp/samples/hotlist.html
KidsConnect. Online question and answer service for kids K–12. Sponsored by the American Association of School Librarians, a division of the American Library Association, with support from Microsoft. http://www.ala.org/ICONN/AskKC.html
KidsHealth. Accurate, up-to-date information about growth, food and fitness, 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. Special sections for kids, parents, and professionals. http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/index.html
Great Maps on the Internet
Blank State Outline Maps
-
http://50states.com/maps
World Factbook Country Maps -
http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html
Xpeditions Atlas -
http://nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/atlas
Managing Your Money
Jumpstart -
http://www.jumpstart.org
KidsBank
-
http://www.kidsbank.com
Nuttysites.com. Links to magic tricks and lots of animation! http://www.nuttysites.com
Resources for Parents, Teens and Kids. Additional sites recommended by the American Library Association. http://www.ala.org/parents/index.html
Sports Illustrated for Kids. A busy, colorful site with articles about sports figures from Jackie Robinson to Jackie Joyner-Kersee, league standings, games, and more. http://www.sikids.com
UNICEF Voices of Youth. Sponsored by the United Nations Children's Fund, this site is a gathering place for children and educators to learn more about young people all over the world. http://www.unicef.org/voy/
Yuckiest Site on the Internet. Young people who love yucky things will enjoy a visit to this site to learn about worms, roaches, and the gross and cool things in their bodies. http://yucky.kids.discovery.com/
Animals
National Zoo. Washington, D.C. A look at our nation's zoo. Tune in at 11:30 a.m. (EST) and see the elephants being fed! http://www.si.edu/natzoo/
National Wildlife Federation Kid's Page. Play games, go on tours of animal habitats and more! http://www.nwf.org/kids/
San Diego Zoo's Panda Cam. See what the San Diego Zoo pandas do to fill their day! http://www.sandiegozoo.org/special/pandas/pandacam/index.html
Tiger on the Loose. Beginning with a newspaper account of a disappearing tiger, this interactive game teaches about tigers. Links to the searchable tiger information center. http://www.5tigers.org/adventures/adventxt/a1.htm
BookSpot. Award winning books for children and teens. http://www.bookspot.com
Coretta Scott King Award. List of award-winning books presented by the American Library Association's Social Responsibilities Round Table to the best African-American writer and illustrator of books for young people. http://www.ala.org/srrt/csking/
Database of Award-Winning Children's Literature
NoveList
History
American Memory. Documents and historical materials that portray the people and events that have made our nation what it is today. From the Library of Congress collection. http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/amhome.html
Any Day in History. Pick your birthday (or any date!) to find out famous events, discoveries, or important birth dates. http://www.scopesys.com/anyday/
Ben's Guide to US Government for Kids. Contains a variety of information about basic aspects of the United States and its government, such as how a bill becomes a law. http://bensguide.gpo.gov
Fifty States and Capitals. Information and links to sites about each state. http://www.50states.com
Flags and Maps of the World. Here you will find a flag and map of every country in the world! http://www.plcmc.lib.nc.us/kids/mow
HyperHistory Online. This timeline links to brief descriptions of important people and events in world history. http://www.hyperhistory.com/online_n2/History_n2/a.html
National Geographic. Great stories, pictures and maps from all around the world. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/index.html
Presidents of the United States. Learn facts about every President. http://www.ipl.org/ref/POTUS/
Virtual Renaissance: A Journey Through Time.
Travel back through time to
examine the Plague, the times of Shakespeare, the Tower of London, and other
aspects of the Renaissance.
http://www.twingroves.district96.k12.il.us/Renaissance/VirtualRen.html
State and Local Governments. Websites recommended by the Library of Congress. http://lcweb.loc.gov/global/state/stategov.html
White House for Kids. Discover all sorts of interesting fun facts about the White House. http://www.whitehouse.gov/kids/
World Flag Database. Large, clear, printable flag graphics and basic country information can be found here. http://www.flags.net/
Homework
Help
Ask Jeeves for Kids. Ask a question like "who invented the hula-hoop?" and Jeeves will tell you the answer. http://www.ajkids.com
B.J. Pinchbeck's Homework Helper. More than 530 terrific links to sites on the internet that can help you find anything you need for you homework. http://www.bjpinchbeck.com
Infoplease.com. Kids' Almanac Homework Center. A great resource for kids in grades K-12. http://kids.infoplease.com/homework
KidsClick. Homework help for all subjects. http://www.kidsclick.org
At the Tomb of Tutankhamen. The National Geographic's Web site is a "you-are-there" look at the unearthing of the boy pharaoh's tomb. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/egypt/index.html
The Cyberspace Museum. Investigate dinosaur fossils and space exploration. http://www.cyberspacemuseum.com
Kids' Castle. The Smithsonian Institution's site for kids offers an interactive look at the museum's treasures and educational program. It's bright, colorful, and lots of fun. http://www.kidscastle.si.edu/
Oregon Museum of Science. Plenty of on-line activities. http://www.omsi.org
The Smithsonian Institution. Links to all the Smithsonian Museums! http://www.si.edu
Science
Comets and Meteor Showers. See pictures of comets and meteors in action. http://comets.amsmeteors.org
Discovery Online. Video, articles and much more. http://www.discovery.com
Dinorama. Learn all about dinosaurs! http://www.nationalgeographic.com/dinorama/frame.html
Discovering Dinosaurs. Explore how our knowledge of dinosaurs has evolved through the centuries. http://dinosaurs.eb.com
Exploratorium. A constantly changing electronic magazine focusing on how science affects all parts of our lives. http://www.exploratorium.edu
FEMA for Kids. Learn what causes disasters and how to protect yourself and your family. http://www.fema.gov/kids/index.htm
Franklin Institute Science Museum. A wealth of fun, educational, and exciting information from the famed Philadelphia museum. Visit the online exhibits. Educational “hotlists" offer valuable homework connections. Check out the "Kids Did This! Hotlist" featuring the work of children in such areas as art, science, and social studies. http://sln.fi.edu/tfi/welcome.html
NASA for Kids. The latest news on space exploration, a space art gallery, and lots of activities. http://kids.msfc.nasa.gov
Nine Planets. Take a multimedia trip through the solar system! http://seds.lpl.arizona.edu/nineplanets/nineplanets/nineplanets.html
Science Museum. A collection of some of the best science sites on the Web. http://www.sln.org
The Why Files. This project of the National Institute for Science Education offers well-researched and clearly written investigations of current topics in science. A new story is posted every other week, and the site also includes a small but worthy collection of scientific images. http://whyfiles.news.wisc.edu/
Zoom Dinosaurs.
An "interactive online hypertextbook" about
dinosaurs, this commercial site is a good for younger children, their parents,
and teachers.
http://www.EnchantedLearning.com/subjects/dinosaurs/index.html
Search Engines
Access
PA POWER Library
Ask Jeeves for Kids
Access Schlow Centre Region Library's Online Catalog
Schlow Centre Region Library's Internet Policy
Schlow's Guide to the Internet
