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Area
51
Area 51 has been a popular symbol for the
alleged United States government UFO cover-up. This page is an entry point
into the largest public database of information on the base and its surrounding
areas. (H)
Getting
Started
Learn all about the Internet quickly, where to go first and what there is to
see. A listing of search engines and directories is provided.
(E, M, H)
HTML
Guide: A World of Communication
An introduction to the world of HTML programming. Begin at the very basics
and work your way up to learning how to use frames and Java. (M, H)
Internet
Timeline
Locate the important events in the history and creation of the Internet on an
interactive timeline. ( E, M, H)
Search
Engine Colossus
Access is available to search engines and searchable directories from around the
world. (E, M ,H)
Search
Engines - Tips on Searching the Web
Visit the website called "The Spider's Apprentice" which explains and
evaluates web search engines and directories such as Alta Vista, Yahoo and
Excite. (M, H)
Search
Engine Watch
Check out this site to find the latest search engines and directories to come
online. (E, M, H)
Welcome
to Net Lingo.com
Visit this online dictionary with thousands of words and acronyms about the
technology and community of the Internet and the World Wide Web. (E, M, H)
MLS
Citation Guide
Learn how to cite sources from online services such as the World Wide Web,
email, FTP, computer programs and others. (M, H)
020
Alfy
Cool Sites
Alfy Cool Sites is a Web directory for children 3 to 9 years of age. Many
choices are presented as icons for non-readers. (E)
Awesome
Library
Awesome library organizes the Web with 14,000 carefully reviewed resources. This
site has a search engine, or you can search by subjects, which include the arts,
English, math, science, social studies, health and PE, technology and
languages.
(E, M, H)
Discovery
School.com
An awesome site where you can get help with your homework and research.
Use World Book Encyclopedia online or search through the sites resources
and links out to the Web. (E, M, H)
FREE
FREE (Federal Resources for Educational Excellence) is a collection of hundreds
of educational resources available through US government agencies. (E, M, H)
KidsClick!
KidsClick! includes over 4,000 Web resources that can found through a keyword or
subject search. (E, M)
Kids
Web
Links to sites that tie into social studies, math, the arts, science and other
subjects are provided. (E, M, H)
Library of Congress
All of the vast resources of the Library of Congress are available online. (E,
M, H)
Library of Congress' Activities for Students,The
Learn information literacy skills through puzzles, riddles and mysteries. (E, M)
Lightspan
Search this awesome site for access to a tremendous amount of information
you might need to complete homework or a research project. Searches are
done by subject or grade level. (E, M, H)
National
Archives and Records Administration
Copies of important documents in American History may be found here, along with
their historical background. Documents found here include the Declaration
of Independence, the Constitution, Emancipation Proclamation and many others.
(E, M, H)
Oh!
Kids
Web resources are organized according to age and a subject index where links to
art resources, current events and homework help are available. (E, M, H)
Presidential
Libraries
The presidential library system began in 1939 with Franklin Delano Roosevelt and
includes all presidents through George Bush. These museums make available
the papers, records and historical materials of each president. (M, H)
refdesk.com
Find links to practically every research-related site to be found on the
Internet. (E, M, H)
Searchopolis
A huge collection of links to the World Wide Web, with many reference resources
as well. (E, M)
StudyWeb
Over 118,000 links are provided off the Web that can be found through a keyword
search or by browsing through the menu.
(E, M, H)
Surfing
the Net with Kids
Use the search engine and find information in the areas of science, the arts,
music, computers, geography, holidays, history, language arts and math. (E, M)
Tucson-Pima
Public Library
Search the card catalog in English or Spanish, link to sites of interest on the
Web and check out their reference database. (E, M, H)
ZapMe!
Over 13,000 links are provided that may be searched by keyword. There are
links to daily online magazines and the Ask Jeeves search engine is available.
(E, M, H)
Britannica.com
Britannica.com provides a database of over 125,000 Web sites, the full text of
the Encyclopedia Britannica, and magazine articles from over 70
magazines. (E, M, H)
Chemistry
Encyclopedia
A complete encyclopedia of chemistry topics and articles. (H)
Encarta
Check out this online encyclopedia's collection of 13,000 links,
along with the articles and other information found in the encyclopedia.
(E, M,
H)
Encyberpedia
Search through 44 different topics for the information you need. Topics
include aviation, plants and animals, languages and sports.
(E, M, H)
Encyclopedia.com
An online version of the Concise Columbia Encyclopedia, containing 14,000
articles. (E, M, H )
Encyclopedia
of Greek Mythology
An online encyclopedia of Greek mythology. (E, M, H)
Encyclopedia
Smithsonian
Developed by the Smithsonian Institution, this online encyclopedia provides
links to research projects, photographs and publications on a wide variety of
subjects. (E, M, H)
Encyclopedia Mythica
An on-line encyclopedia on mythology, folklore, mysticism, and more.
Over 5,700 definitions of gods, goddesses, supernatural beings, legendary
creatures and monsters from all over the world. (E, M,
H)
Etronica
An easy-to-use encyclopedia with a searchable database of articles. A Web
search is also available if you can't find what you want in the encyclopedia.
(E, M)
Funk and
Wagnalls.com
A full encyclopedia, dictionary, thesaurus, world atlas, animal encyclopedia and
media gallery are available. The site is free, but a no-cost membership is
required in order to access the listings.
(E, M, H)
Infoplease.com Kids'
Almanac
Free homework help is offered, along with an encyclopedia, a dictionary and an
online reference desk. (E, M)
Internet
Glossary
Lists many acronyms and terms that are related to the Internet.
(E, M, H)
Internet
Oracle
Search engines for 23 different online encyclopedias are available, along with
links to a computer encyclopedia and reference tools.
(E, M, H)
Library Spot, The
Locate library and reference information in the areas of law, medicine, music,
images and a helpful reference desk. (E, M, H)
Knowledge Adventure
Entries in this online encyclopedia are arranged into 16 different subjects with
brief, not complete and thorough, information. (E, M)
Welcome to Letsfindout
Kids' Encyclopedia
An online research tool and homework helper from Knowledge Adventure,
covering a wide range of topics especially suited for school projects, it's fun
and easy to use. (E)
4Kids.org
Find safe and educational sites on the Web through this site. New sites
are added weekly. (E)
A+
Web Sites
A collection of links at all grade levels in the subject areas of art and music,
health and PE, math, social studies, technology and the Internet, language arts,
science and college prep and vocational education. (E, M, H)
All
for One Search Machine
All 4 One is a Metasearch engine which searches four other search engines,
Yahoo, Alta Vista, Lycos and Web Crawler. (E, M, H)
Alphabet
Superhighway
Select a knowledge neighborhood to take you to a collection of links on that
topic. Topics include earth, living things, matter and energy, mind and
body, people and cultures, space and technology. (E, M, H)
American
Library Association's 700+ Great Sites
Over 700 sites are provided in the subject areas of arts and entertainment (in
Spanish, also), literature and language, people past and present, planet Earth
and beyond and science and technology. (E, M)
Ask
an Expert
If you have a question you can't answer, simply ask an expert. Go online
and submit your question to experts in their field of study.
(E, M, H)
Big
Eye
An awesome site with links to newspapers and journals from all over the
world. You can also connect to centers for history, literature, science,
education, libraries, music, the human body, sports and much more. (E, M ,H)
CyberBee
Browse through a number of different subjects to help you find the information
you need to complete your research report or homework. (E, M, H)
Eduhound
Choose from any of 36 categories with links to numerous sites across the World
Wide Web. (E, M, H)
Homework
Central
Search for the information you need to finish your homework. Type in your
search or browse through the different subjects. (E, M, H)
Information
Warehouse
A comprehensive listing of subjects and topics linked to the Web, including
biographies, diseases, mythology, transportation and much more. (M, H)
Internet
Public Library Youth Division
A large collection of links found in twelve different categories. (E, M)
LearningVista.com
Topics including the arts, science and social studies are covered. Links
to the Web are also available. (E, M)
Learning Kingdom,
The
The Learning Kingdom has some interesting features that include Today in
History, Cool Fact of the Day, Cool Word of the Day and Person of the Day. (E,
M, H)
LibrarySpot
LibrarySpot is a virtual library resource center for educators and
students. (E, M, H)
ThinkQuest
Hundreds of sites are arranged alphabetically as well as by subjects, which
include Sports and Health, Science and Technology, Arts and Literature, and
History, among many others. (E, M, H)
Ventana
Vista Library Hot Spots
Use the reference section or follow topics which include the Civil War, biomes,
world cultures, weather, Mexico, Native Americans, space, Arizona, dinosaurs,
science, animals, worms, poetry and the United States. (E)
Zoom
School
Zoom School is an on-line elementary school classroom with information about
geography, the World Wide Web, animals, and provides illustrated dictionaries
which cover astronomy, dinosaurs, butterflies, rainforests, sharks and whales.
(E, M)
National
Geographic Society
Discover the Society's photos, maps, globes, magazines, world-wide expeditions
and much more. (E, M, H)
Newsweek
Visit the official site of Newsweek magazine. (E, M, H)
People
Visit the official site of People magazine. (E, M, H)
Scholastic
News
Read news and information specially designed for kids. (E)
Time
Visit the official site of Time magazine. (E, M, H)
US
News and World Report
Visit the official site of US News and World Report magazine.
(E, M, H)
American
Museum of Natural History
Online scientific explorations are available on this museum's home page.
(E, M, H)
Children's
Museum of Indianapolis
Visit the museum and take tour of the dinosaur exhibit. There are also
interesting artifacts and specimens on display, information on bats and a flight
exhibit. (E)
Exploratorium
Online visitors can experience exhibits from this museum of science, art and
human perception. (E, M, H)
Franklin
Institute
Visit the ocean, forecast the weather, study the heart and learn about flight
all at this science museum. Earthforce is an online exhibit that features the
destructive forces of nature. (E, M, H)
Kids'
Guide to the Smithsonian Institution
Three areas of interest are focused on including: natural history, American
history, air and space. (E, M)
Mariner's
Museum
Learn about the history of sailing, pirates, the
Titanic and lighthouses, through the museum's collections, exhibitions, research
library and archives. (E, M, H)
Metropolitan
Museum of Art
Learn to understand the artists' techniques and explore art and artifacts from
the Museum's extensive collection. (M, H)
Musee
du Louvre
Take a tour of the Louvre Museum in Paris. View the art treasures on
display and read a short history of the museum. (M, H)
Museum of
Modern Art
Look at the works of some great artists' and interact with the art in the
museum in a variety of ways. (E, M, H)
Museum of
Unnatural History
Take a look at the scientific oddities in this museum that include the Seven
Wonders of the Ancient World, UFO's, dinosaurs and other interesting things. (E,
M, H)
National
Civil Rights Museum
A comprehensive overview of the civil rights movement of the 1950's and
1960's. Understand the civil rights movement and learn how the movement
impacted other movements for social rights worldwide. (M, H)
Newseum
Newseum is an interactive museum that focuses on the history of
journalism. You can view photos of newsworthy events and read interviews
with famous journalists. (M ,H)
Revealing
Things
Everyday objects are used to tell stories about people, their cultures and the
meanings they associate with things in this Smithsonian exhibit that displays
the contents of the museum in an inventive and non-linear format. (H)
Thinking Fountain,
The
Presented by the Science Museum of Minnesota, students are encourages to
investigate and learn about the scientific world.
(E, M, H)
Viewseum:
Images
View displays of museum artwork, photography, cultural and historical
exhibitions, music and MPEG camera stills and videos of a cross-country travel
adventure. (M, H)
WebMuseum
This virtual museum has an extensive art collection that includes digitized art
from all over the world. The art works are listed by theme and artist for
easy access. (M, H)
About.com
Links to news and current events magazine sites. (E, M, H)
Boston
Globe
Read this the online version of this well-known newspaper from Boston,
Massachusetts. (E, M, H)
Central
Europe Online
News, current issues, travel and cultural information and politics are covered
in the countries of the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and
Slovenia. There are also links to the magazines Russia Today and Inside
China Today. (M, H)
CNN.com
Up-to-the-minute news reports from the cable channel of the same name. (E, M, H)
Media History Project,
The
Learn about the history of communication media by era, century or and decade, as
well as the important and influential people whose discoveries and inventions
made our lives easier. (M, H)
Media
Unplugged!
Discover how the television industry works, taking production from the station
programmer all the way to the viewer. Learn about ratings, newsrooms,
advertising, ethics and much more. (M, H)
News
Directory.com
Browse newspapers and magazines from all over the world, go to television
broadcast stations and much more. (E, M, H)
N.Y.
Times
Read the New York Times newspaper online. (E, M, H)
Online
NewsHour
This site is presented by PBS, from the
program NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, offering the latest, breaking news. (E,
M, H)
Political Cartoons
Political cartoons by newspaper editorial cartoonists from all over the United States
and around the world. (M, H)
Positive Press,
The
This site contains nothing but good news collected from media outlets all over
the world. (E, M, H)
Radio Free
Europe
Radio Free Europe broadcasts news and current affairs programs in over two dozen
languages throughout Central Europe and the former Soviet Union. Read the
news written by journalists from this part of the world. (E, M, H)
StarNet's
Public Pages
Visit the Arizona Daily Star newspaper online. (E, M, H)
Television
News Archive
The Television News Archive has created an online database of every United
States television news broadcast since 1968. There are also collections of
important news events such as Watergate and the Persian Gulf War. (M, H)
United
States Newspapers Online
Read from one of 57 daily newspapers from throughout the United States.
Some newspapers you will find include the Chicago Tribune, Denver Post, Los
Angeles Times and the Phoenix Gazette. (E, M, H)
USA
Today
Read the online version of America's national newspaper, including news, sports
and weather. (E, M, H)