Web Links for Kids

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Search the Web

Yahooligans
A student search tool

Ask Jeeves for Kids
A search engine that kids can ask for information in question format

American Library Association
A list of 700+ sites recommended by ALA for parents and students
to use to surf the net safely & easily

Kids Click
Encyclopedia of Sources for kids to use

Berit’s
A group of kid-friendly search engines with homework-based themes

Information Please Almanac   

Yahooligans Reference
One stop to answer all questions!  A dictionary, a Spanish dictionary, an encyclopedia, and more!

Merriam Webster Dictionary  

World Flag Database
You can find large, clear, printable flag graphics and basic country information here.
 

Just for Fun

Funology
The science of having fun!

Little Explorers 
Pre-school fun in a picture dictionary format. Includes stories, games and coloring pages. There are English-Portuguese, French, German and Spanish versions.

All Mixed Up
Includes games like Hangman, Othello and Connect Four.

Wacky Web Tales
If you’ve ever played Mad Libs you will love this on-line version appropriate for grades 4 and up.

Sesame Street Central
Tickle Elmo, explore the Preschool Playground, find an activity to do, use
the Family Web Fun link to do thing like look up song lyrics or check out
tips from the Parent’s Toolbox. This site is colorful, educational and fun.

Funbrain
Wow! 30 fun and educational games for kids some of which feature
characters from the new Star Wars.

Weekly Reader Galax
Contests, kids news, good books, games and more!

Homework Help

Black History
This Black History site explores African-American issues on the Web through a full range of activities.

B.J. Pinchbeck's Homework Helper
Here are links to hundreds of sites organized by subject. This site, started
by father and son, has really grown. Featured on Good Morning America, it
can help you find information about history, science, literature, ethnic
diversity and financial aid.

The StarChild Project
StarChild is a NASA sponsored learning center for young astronomers. Two
levels of information and activities are presented for the solar system, space
and the universes.

The Nine Planets: A Multimedia Tour of the Solar System
This site is filled with history, mythology, scientific knowledge, sound files,
video clips and links to other sites.

Cells Alive!
This award winning site is full of color graphics and video files. Great images enhance such topics as the complexities of the HIV virus, how bacteria multiply
and human cells.

SeaWorld/Busch Gardens Animal Information Database
Here is a site packed with well-organized facts and photos of animals and
fish. Find out all you need to know about a creature's habitat, diet or behavior. There are lesson plans included for teachers.

PBS History
The Public Broadcasting System designed this site covering world and American history. Filled with full media presentations, program transcripts and links to
related sites this is an excellent research tool.