Web Sites for Children

Books

Reading Lists for Children (http://www.pta.org/parentinvolvement/helpchild/oc_read.asp)
A guide to lists of recommended children's books on the Web provided by the National PTA. To go directly to a list of award-winning books, visit the American Library Association's Newbery Medal Winners, 1922-2002.

Homework and Resources

Internet Public Library (http://www.ipl.org)
Under "Divisions" click on the "Reference" button to access a wide range of information for older children and adults. Younger children should click on the "Youth" button on the main page. Click on "Dr. Internet" from the youth page to find math and science help. You can also find author information, writing contests and biographical information on all the U.S. presidents.

Yahooligans (http://www.yahooligans.com)
This site functions as an easy-to-use index where you can search by subject to find resources on a wide range of topics. One of the best places to start any search on the Internet.

Fun Stuff

Crayola (http://www.crayola.com)
Ever wonder how they make crayons and markers? Find out here and while visiting this site check out the contests.

Disney (http://www.disney.com)
Find out about Disney movies, music, television shows and theme parks. Be sure to visit the Fun & Games area for photos, sound and movie clips, the Toy Story Concentration Game, the Pocahontas Setting Sail online storybook, the Adventures in Wonderland coloring pages plus many other games, activities and coloring pages. Note that some pages load slowly. An awesome site!

Interests

Afro-Americ@: Kids Zone (http://www.afro.com/children/children.html)
Play games, solve brain teasers and puzzles, read myths and fables and visit Africa. Great!

Kid's Health (http://www.kidshealth.org/kid)
Learning about your health is fun! Play games, watch animations, read interesting articles and answers to kids' questions. Topics include nutrition, bug bites, how the ear works, medical words, safety, fitness, behavior and more. Great!

National Audubon Society (http://www.audubon.org/)
Find all kinds of useful information on birds, including endangered species.

Summer Camp Programs at Colleges in New York State (http://www.SummerOnCampus.com)
A guide to sports, arts, and academic programs for children 8-18.

Volcanoes (http://volcano.und.nodak.edu)
This NASA project provides information about volcanoes for school children and visitors to volcanoes in the United States. Here you'll find reports and pictures of the latest eruptions, photos of volcanoes, a virtual field trip to Kilauea volcano in Hawaii, an Ask the Volcanologist page and lots more.

World Wildlife Fund (http://www.wwf.org/species)
Go to this site for information, including current statistics, on endangered species. Did you know that the American box turtle is one of the nine most endangered species in the world? Find out more at this site.

Revised June 4, 2002