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Safe Google	KidsClick!	Yahoo! Education	Ask for Kids

Encyclopedias for Elementary Students
Grolier's	New Book of Knowledge	MSN Encarta Encyclopedia

Periodicals for Elementary Students
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Topics (click on a topic or scroll down)
Animals	Egypt	Math	North Carolina	Thanksgiving
Biographies	Explorers	Multicultural	NC Landforms	United States
Birds	Hurricanes	Museums	Pets	Weather
Canada	Inventors	Mythology	Rainforests	Wetlands
Dinosaurs	Latin America	Native Americans	Science	Winter Holidays

Dinosaurs: Facts and Fiction
USGA website with answers to commonly asked questions about Dinosaurs.

Topic	Website and Description
Animals	North Carolina Zoological Park Official website of North Carolina Zoo.
	ZooWeb - Zoos & Aquariums From Around the World Your World Wide link to zoos and aquariums.
	E-Zoo, Virtual San Diego Zoo Take a tour of the San Diego Zoo and watch animals through live video cams.
	SeaWorld/Busch Gardens Animal Resources Learn about the animals at SeaWorld and Busch Gardens including Shamu.
	The American Wildlife Refuge Science Day presenter John Barkas' web site.
Biographies	Homework Center - Biographies Multnomah County Library Homework Center Biography Page.
	Bio4Kids - Biography.com Website for kids that features information on over thousands of famous people.
	Time for Kids - Biographies Time Magazine profiles the 100 people who most influenced the events of the last century.
	Our Biography Clothesline Short biographies of famous people written by a class at Pocantico Hills School.
	Presidential Biographies - White House This dictionary provides information on over 28,000 famous men and women.
Birds	The Life of Birds Information on bird songs, evolution, bird parenthood and lots more.
	Bird Index - Enchanted Learning Software Pictures and descriptions of birds from A-Z.
Canada	Canada Population 2001 population of Canadian cities and provinces.
	Government of Canada's About Canada Official web site of Canada including information on Canadian society and government.
	Canada Maps University of Texas online maps of Canada, its provinces and cities.
	Famous Canadians Theme Page Links to web sites about famous Canadians.
Dinosaurs	Dinosaurs: Facts and Fiction USGA website with answers to commonly asked questions about Dinosaurs.
	Discovering Dinosaurs Encyclopedia Britannica website which traces Dinosaur hunters and their discoveries.
Egypt	Grander Academy's Egypt Theme Page Information and lessons on Ancient Egypt.
	Egypt Today Visit the Nile, the Khan al Khalili bazaar, a Cairo street or a market scene.
	Egypt Old Visit the Sphinx, the pyramids at Giza and other ancient Egyptian sites.
	Museums of Egypt Visit the Scholars of ancient Egypt and other Egyptian museum sites.
	Egyptian Adventure - ThinkQuest Learn about Egypt through this site created by students.
Explorers	The Mariner's Museum's Age of Exploration Learn about the age of exploration and famous explorers.
	Explorers Elementary school website which includes a interactive timeline and biographies.
Hurricanes	FEMA for Kids: Hurricanes Learn about hurricanes and take a quiz at this government site.
	National Hurricane Center View information on any current hurricanes at this National Weather Service site.
Inventors	Inventors Hall of Fame National Inventors Hall of Fame website.
	Inventive Genius Site Contains biographies of famous inventors written by students.
	Zoom Inventors and Inventions This Enchanted Learning website contains a list of inventors and inventions from A-Z.
Latin America	Expeditions Learn about 150 years of Smithsonian scientists' research and exploration in Latin America.
	Expeditions Learn about 150 years of Smithsonian scientists' research and exploration in Latin America.
	Latin America Network Information Center Learn about the regional economy, government, cultures and travel spots.
Math	A+ Math Make online and paper flash cards and worksheets.
	Ask Dr. Math View answers to commonly asked questions on a variety of math topics.
	Harcourt Multimedia Math Glossary Learn definitions for elementary math words.
	Fun Mathematics Lessons Contains lots of fun math activities and lessons.
Multicultural	Multi-Cultural Calendar List of holidays and events from cultures and countries around the world.
	Multiculturalpedia "A dictionary for learning different cultures the fun way."
Museums	NC Museum of Natural Sciences Official website of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.
	NC Museum of History Official website of the North Carolina Museum of History.
	NC Museum of Art Official website of the North Carolina Museum of Art.
	The Smithsonian Institution Official website of the Smithsonian Institution and Museums.
	Exploratorium Official website of the San Francisco museum, Exploratorium.
	The Field Museum Official website of the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago.
	Museum of Science Official website of Boston's Museum of Science.
Mythology	Mythology Find out about myths and stories about gods and goddesses.
	Encyclopedia Mythica Information on mythology from various cultures around the world.
	Constellation Mythology Learn the stories of the formations of the star constellations.
	Myth, Legend, Fable Learn the difference between a myth, legend and fable.
Native Americans	Storytelling of the North Carolina Native Americans Native American stories from the Cherokee, Lumbee and Occaneechi Tribes.
	Crafting North Carolina: Native Americans Information on Native American crafts of tribes from North Carolina.
North Carolina	North Carolina... for Kids! Kids Page of the North Carolina Governor's Office.
	NC Secretary of State's Kids Page Kids Page of the North Carolina Secretary of State's Office.
	NCDA&CS Kids World Kids Page of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
	North Carolina Encyclopedia North Carolina Encyclopedia provided by the State Library of North Carolina.
	North Carolina History Historical highlights of North Carolina provided by the State Library of North Carolina.
	NC Historical Sites Information on North Carolina's historical people and places.
	North Carolina Symbols Information on the official North Carolina state symbols.
NC Landforms	North Carolina - Geography and Landforms TeacherFirst webpage with general information on regions in North Carolina.
	Geography of North Carolina North Carolina Department of Public Instruction webpage containing information on regions.
	NC Landforms Information about NC landforms from a course at UNC-CH.
	North Carolina Landforms, Weather and Climate PowerPoint containing information on NC landforms, weather and climate.
	North Carolina - MSN Encarta Online encyclopedia entry containing information on North Carolina geography.
	Category: Landforms of North Carolina Wikipedia encyclopedia entry containing information on landforms in North Carolina.
Pets	AVMA Care for Pets Learn how to select and care for a variety of Pets.
	Pet of the Day View and learn about other people's pets.
Rainforests	Rainforest Action Network: Kid's Corner Learn about rainforests and how to protect them.
	Rainforest Action Network: Kid's Art Gallery View pictures of rainforest scenes drawn by students from around the country.
Science	NASA Kids Learn about a variety of science topics at this Official NASA site dedicated to kids.
	FossWeb Science K-2 Modules Science activities designed for students in grades K-2.
	FossWeb Science 3-5 Modules Science activities designed for students in grades 3-5.
	EPA's Environmental Explorer's Club for Kids Learn about environmental issues and topics.
Thanksgiving	An American Thanksgiving Read about this American holiday and about the very first Thanksgiving.
	Thanksgiving Fun at Greentown School Various Thanksgiving activities, stories, crafts, games, etc. for kids.
United States	IPL KidSpace: Stately Knowledge Facts about the United States of America.
	EnchantedLearning.com's US States Facts, maps and state symbols.
	FactFinder Kids' Corner Fun state facts and population information from the United States Census Bureau.
	Geography Quiz @ LearningPlanet.com Test your knowledge of states and their capitals.
Weather	World Weather Information Service Find out the weather and climate for any location around the world.
	NOAA - National Weather Service Find out current weather conditions and forecasts for cities in the United States.
Wetlands	Carolina Coastal Science Learn about the Carolina coastal region and its issues.
	Carolina Coastal Inquiry Images View pictures from the Carolina coastal region.
	NEFSC Fish FAQ Learn fascinating facts about fish.
Winter Holidays

Root Word Newsletter

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Search Engines for Elementary Students

Encyclopedias for Elementary Students

Periodicals for Elementary Students

Topics (click on a topic or scroll down)

Topic

Website and Description

North Carolina Zoological Park Official website of North Carolina Zoo.

ZooWeb - Zoos & Aquariums From Around the World Your World Wide link to zoos and aquariums.

E-Zoo, Virtual San Diego Zoo Take a tour of the San Diego Zoo and watch animals through live video cams.

SeaWorld/Busch Gardens Animal Resources Learn about the animals at SeaWorld and Busch Gardens including Shamu.

The American Wildlife Refuge Science Day presenter John Barkas' web site.

Homework Center - Biographies Multnomah County Library Homework Center Biography Page.

Bio4Kids - Biography.com Website for kids that features information on over thousands of famous people.

Time for Kids - Biographies Time Magazine profiles the 100 people who most influenced the events of the last century.

Our Biography Clothesline Short biographies of famous people written by a class at Pocantico Hills School.

Presidential Biographies - White House This dictionary provides information on over 28,000 famous men and women.

The Life of Birds Information on bird songs, evolution, bird parenthood and lots more.

Bird Index - Enchanted Learning Software Pictures and descriptions of birds from A-Z.

Canada Population 2001 population of Canadian cities and provinces.

Government of Canada's About Canada Official web site of Canada including information on Canadian society and government.

Canada Maps University of Texas online maps of Canada, its provinces and cities.

Famous Canadians Theme Page Links to web sites about famous Canadians.

Dinosaurs: Facts and Fiction USGA website with answers to commonly asked questions about Dinosaurs.

Discovering Dinosaurs Encyclopedia Britannica website which traces Dinosaur hunters and their discoveries.

Grander Academy's Egypt Theme Page Information and lessons on Ancient Egypt.

Egypt Today Visit the Nile, the Khan al Khalili bazaar, a Cairo street or a market scene.

Egypt Old Visit the Sphinx, the pyramids at Giza and other ancient Egyptian sites.

Museums of Egypt Visit the Scholars of ancient Egypt and other Egyptian museum sites.

Egyptian Adventure - ThinkQuest Learn about Egypt through this site created by students.

The Mariner's Museum's Age of Exploration Learn about the age of exploration and famous explorers.

Explorers Elementary school website which includes a interactive timeline and biographies.

FEMA for Kids: Hurricanes Learn about hurricanes and take a quiz at this government site.

National Hurricane Center View information on any current hurricanes at this National Weather Service site.

Inventors Hall of Fame National Inventors Hall of Fame website.

Inventive Genius Site Contains biographies of famous inventors written by students.

Zoom Inventors and Inventions This Enchanted Learning website contains a list of inventors and inventions from A-Z.

Expeditions Learn about 150 years of Smithsonian scientists' research and exploration in Latin America.

Expeditions Learn about 150 years of Smithsonian scientists' research and exploration in Latin America.

Latin America Network Information Center Learn about the regional economy, government, cultures and travel spots.

A+ Math Make online and paper flash cards and worksheets.

Ask Dr. Math View answers to commonly asked questions on a variety of math topics.

Harcourt Multimedia Math Glossary Learn definitions for elementary math words.

Fun Mathematics Lessons Contains lots of fun math activities and lessons.

Multi-Cultural Calendar List of holidays and events from cultures and countries around the world.

Multiculturalpedia "A dictionary for learning different cultures the fun way."

NC Museum of Natural Sciences Official website of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.

NC Museum of History Official website of the North Carolina Museum of History.

NC Museum of Art Official website of the North Carolina Museum of Art.

The Smithsonian Institution Official website of the Smithsonian Institution and Museums.

North Carolina Zoological Park
Official website of North Carolina Zoo.

ZooWeb - Zoos & Aquariums From Around the World
Your World Wide link to zoos and aquariums.

E-Zoo, Virtual San Diego Zoo
Take a tour of the San Diego Zoo and watch animals through live video cams.

SeaWorld/Busch Gardens Animal Resources
Learn about the animals at SeaWorld and Busch Gardens including Shamu.

The American Wildlife Refuge
Science Day presenter John Barkas' web site.

Homework Center - Biographies
Multnomah County Library Homework Center Biography Page.

Bio4Kids - Biography.com
Website for kids that features information on over thousands of famous people.

Time for Kids - Biographies
Time Magazine profiles the 100 people who most influenced the events of the last century.

Our Biography Clothesline
Short biographies of famous people written by a class at Pocantico Hills School.

Presidential Biographies - White House
This dictionary provides information on over 28,000 famous men and women.

The Life of Birds
Information on bird songs, evolution, bird parenthood and lots more.

Bird Index - Enchanted Learning Software
Pictures and descriptions of birds from A-Z.

Canada Population
2001 population of Canadian cities and provinces.

Government of Canada's About Canada
Official web site of Canada including information on Canadian society and government.

Canada Maps
University of Texas online maps of Canada, its provinces and cities.

Famous Canadians Theme Page
Links to web sites about famous Canadians.

Dinosaurs: Facts and Fiction
USGA website with answers to commonly asked questions about Dinosaurs.

Discovering Dinosaurs
Encyclopedia Britannica website which traces Dinosaur hunters and their discoveries.

Grander Academy's Egypt Theme Page
Information and lessons on Ancient Egypt.

Egypt Today
Visit the Nile, the Khan al Khalili bazaar, a Cairo street or a market scene.

Egypt Old
Visit the Sphinx, the pyramids at Giza and other ancient Egyptian sites.

Museums of Egypt
Visit the Scholars of ancient Egypt and other Egyptian museum sites.

Egyptian Adventure - ThinkQuest
Learn about Egypt through this site created by students.

The Mariner's Museum's Age of Exploration
Learn about the age of exploration and famous explorers.

Explorers
Elementary school website which includes a interactive timeline and biographies.

FEMA for Kids: Hurricanes
Learn about hurricanes and take a quiz at this government site.

National Hurricane Center
View information on any current hurricanes at this National Weather Service site.

Inventors Hall of Fame
National Inventors Hall of Fame website.

Inventive Genius Site
Contains biographies of famous inventors written by students.

Zoom Inventors and Inventions
This Enchanted Learning website contains a list of inventors and inventions from A-Z.

Expeditions
Learn about 150 years of Smithsonian scientists' research and exploration in Latin America.

Expeditions
Learn about 150 years of Smithsonian scientists' research and exploration in Latin America.

Latin America Network Information Center
Learn about the regional economy, government, cultures and travel spots.

A+ Math
Make online and paper flash cards and worksheets.

Ask Dr. Math
View answers to commonly asked questions on a variety of math topics.

Harcourt Multimedia Math Glossary
Learn definitions for elementary math words.

Fun Mathematics Lessons
Contains lots of fun math activities and lessons.

Multi-Cultural Calendar
List of holidays and events from cultures and countries around the world.

Multiculturalpedia
"A dictionary for learning different cultures the fun way."

NC Museum of Natural Sciences
Official website of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.

NC Museum of History
Official website of the North Carolina Museum of History.

NC Museum of Art
Official website of the North Carolina Museum of Art.

The Smithsonian Institution
Official website of the Smithsonian Institution and Museums.