Suggested Reading:
WebCat Booklists
http://www.noblenet.org/booklists/
A collection of booklists developed for Noble member libraries with links to Children's Book Awards, Children's Series, and Holiday Booklist.
Web Sites:
ALA Cool sites for Kids
http://www.ala.org/alsc/children_links.html
The American Library Association's recommended links to sites for children and youth. Links include the areas of Reading & Writing, Facts & Learning, and Just For Fun.
America's Story
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/about/welcome.html
The site was designed especially with young people in mind by the Library of Congress. Links include Meet Amazing Americans, Jump Back in Time, Explore the States, Join America at Play, See, Hear and Sing.
Ask Dr. Math
http://mathforum.org/dr.math/drmath.elem.html
Contains links to Math Questions and Answers suitable for Elementary School students.
Ask Dr. Universe
http://www.wsu.edu/DrUniverse/
Got a question? You've come to the right place. Meet Dr. W.S. Universe, the world's most curious cat, brought to you by Washington State University.
Ask Jeeves for Kids
http://www.ajkids.com/
Site includes links to Games, Advice, Net-Mom Picks, Brain Box TV and more.
Cells Alive
http://www.cellsalive.com/
Searchable site, includes a Table of Contents to images.
The Children's Literature Web Site
http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown/index.html
Site organizes information, and guide readers and researchers to the resources.
Children's Television Workshop
http://www.ctw.org/
Contains links to Preschool, Parents, Kids, Baby and You, and Sesame Street.
Crayola
http://www.crayola.com/
Fun site with links to Home, Parents, Educators, and Crayola Kids.
Cyber Kids
http://www.cyberkids.com/
Includes links to Kids Connect, Fun & Games, Creative Works, Cyber Views, Launch Pad, etc.
Discovery Channel Online
http://www.discovery.com/
Site combines the awe-inspiring adventures and heart-stopping expeditions from the Discovery Channel and TLC. You'll find fascinating interactive features in comprehensive guides from ancient history to space, travel and more.
Endangered Species
http://eelink.net/EndSpp/
Site contains links to Species List, Laws and Policy, Education, U.S. Information, Causes, News, etc.
The Electric Zoo
http://netvet.wustl.edu/ssi.htm
Viewers may select a Species from the Pick List, the Image Map, or Menu.
Exploratorium
http://www.exploratorium.edu/
Extend your view into the fascinating place where medicine, technology, art and culture meet.
Fact Monster from Information Please
http://www.factmonster.com/index.html
Informational site with links to World, United States, People, Sports, Science, Math & Money, Word Wise, Cool Stuff, Games & Quizzes.
The Fin, Fur and Feather Bureau of Investigation
http://www.fffbi.com
Parents' choice gold award site.
Headbone
http://www.headbone.com/
A kid site chock full of Chat, Games, Email, Prizes and more.
HyperHistory Online
http://www.hyperhistory.com/online_n2/History_n2/a.html
HyperHistory presents 3'000 years of world history with a combination of colorful graphics, lifelines, timelines, and maps.
International Children's Digital Library
http://www.icdlbooks.org/
The library intends to provide young people ages 3-13 with online access to some of the greatest children's books in the world.
Internet Public Library, Youth Division
http://www.ipl.org/youth/
Contains links to Reference, Our World, Computer/Internet, Health & Nutrition, Reading Zone, USA, Math Whiz, Sports & Recreation, Fun Stuff, Art & Music, Science Net, Teachers & Parents.
KidsClick
http://www.kidsclick.org/
A subject directory for kids by librarians with links to various categories including Facts & Reference, Weird & Mysterious, Religion & Mythology, Society & Government, Reading, Writing, Speaking, Science & Math, Health, & Family, Home & Household, Machines & Transportation, Computers/The Internet, The Arts, Popular Entertainments, Sports & Recreation, Literature, and Geography/History/Biography.
The Kids Corner
http://kids.ot.com/
Contains links to Puzzles, Hangman, Kids Art , etc.
KidsKuisine
http://www.kidskuisine.com/
Site links to Cooking With Kids, Fun to Make, Seasonal, Cooking for Kids, CopyKat, etc.
KidsZone Magazine
http://www.ldonline.org/kidzone/magazine.html
Site contains links where kids can learn and play.
Lego
http://www.lego.com/
Includes links to Visit My Castle, Lego Studios, Microbuilder Game, etc.
Math Baseball
http://www.funbrain.com/math/
FUNBRAIN will give you a math problem. Enter the answer to the problem and hit the "Swing" button. If your answer is correct, you will get a hit. FUNBRAIN will decide if the hit is a single, double, triple, or home run based on the difficulty of the problem. If your answer is wrong, you will get an out. The game is over after three outs.
Mr. Roger's Neighborhood
http://www.pbs.org/rogers/
Site based on T.V. show with links to Mr. Roger's House, Neighborhood of Make Believe, For Neighbors of All Ages, Tour Guide, Song Fest, etc.
My Homework Helper
http://www.refdesk.com/homework.html#elem
Contains separate links to Grades 1-6, 7-8, 9-12, College, Ask the Experts, Quick Reference/Research, Tools for Research Papers, etc.
My Virtual Reference Desk
http://www.refdesk.com/
Huge searchable site with links to Reference Resources, Facts At A Glance, Help & Advice, Atomic Clock, Current News, Index Categories, and more.
NASA Spacelink
http://www.nasa.gov/home/index.html?skipIntro=1
An Aeronautics and Space resource for education with an alphabetical index plus links to Hot Topics, Cool Picks, NASA projects and news, etc.
National Geographic.com
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kids/
National Geographic for kids contains links to Amazing Facts, Cartoon Factory, GeoBee Challlenge, Fun & Games, Try This, Bookworm, Pen Pal Networks and more.
The National Park Service Park Net
http://www.nps.gov/
Searchable database includes links to Parks Guide, Featured Park, Nature Net, Links to the Past, and more.
NBA.com
http://www.nba.com
The National Basketball Association's web site includes links to News, Features, Stats & Schedules, Teams, Players, Chat & Mailboxes, etc.
Nickelodean
http://www.nick.com/
Fun site with links to Slime Time, Pick A Show, Games & Toys, Daily Poll, Wild Thornberry's Tooncards and more.
PBS Kids
http://www.pbs.org/kids/
Public Broadcasting Service provides links to top children's programming. Links include: Arthur, Barney, Between the Lions, Dragon Tales, Kratt's Creatures, Mister Rogers, Noddy, Teletubbies, Theodore Tugboat, Wimzie's House, Zoboomafoo, etc.
Scholastic
http://scholastic.com/
Find your favorite characters, read a good book, play great games, and get the latest news.
Sesame Street
http://www.pbs.org/kids/sesame/
Activities for young children with links to Coloring, Storybook, Activities, Alphabet, Numbers, Shapes, etc.
Smithsonian Institution
http://www.si.edu/
Searchable site with links to New Exhibitions, Libraries & Archives, Publications and more.
Suessville
http://www.randomhouse.com/seussville/
Site based on the Dr. Seuss books with links to Games, Contests, Events, Ask the Cat, etc.
Wacky Web Tales
http://www.eduplace.com/tales/
The Houghton Mifflin Company's site links to A New Sport, Tongue Twisters, Things That Drive Me Bonkers, Lessons Aesop Never Taught, and more.
Word Central
http://www.wordcentral.com/
Look up words in the Student Dictionary! Better still: Build Your Own Dictionary!
Stump your friends with today's Daily Buzzword!
World Surfari
http://www.supersurf.com/
Site links to Fun From Afar, About the People, History, Society, What's New and Features a new surfari monthly.
Yahooligans
http://www.yahooligans.com/
Yahoo's guide to kid's web sites with links to Around the World, Arts & Entertainment, Computers & Games, School Bell, Science & Nature.
The Yuckiest Site on the Web
http://www.yucky.com/
Science entertainment includes to Yucky Fun & Games, Gross & Cool Body, Worm World, Roach World, Ask Wendell and more.
Zoom Dinosaurs.com
http://www.zoomdinosaurs.com
Contains a Table of Contents and links to All About Dinosaurs, Dino News, Dino Info Sheet, Dino Printouts, Paleontologists, List of Dinos, etc.
Informational Sites for Parents
Child Safety on the Information Highway
http://www.4j.lane.edu/safety/
Separate links to teen and child safety information. Site includes guidelines for parents.
Families Connect
http://www.ala.org/ICONN/familiesconnect.html
A site for kids and parents to learn together about the Internet, from the American Association of School Librarians.
Family Movie Guide
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/parents/movieguide/index.html?rd=hcmcp?p=042pUC042pX$417W_012000mbwfxbwhK The family movie guide contains descriptions of films which are intended to give parents and children a general idea of the plot, the levels of violence, sex and profanity, and an informal suggestion about what is appropriate and enjoyable for various ages.
GetNetWise
http://www.getnetwise.org
An educational site on Internet safety with web sites and Internet tools for families to discuss Internet use and behavior.
KidsHealth
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/
Site links to General Health, Infections, Emotions & Behavior, Growth & Development, Nutrition & Fitness, Prognancy & newborns, Medical Problems, Positive Parenting, First Aid & Safety, Doctors & Hospitals, In the News, En espanol and more.
Teaching Tolerance
http://www.tolerance.org/teach/
Tolerance.org is a Web project of the Southern Poverty Law Center, a national civil rights organization. Site contains links for teachers, parents, teens and kids.
