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General has informational links on a variety of subjects.
BadgerLink offers online information resources for all Wisconsin residents.
Databases has online information resources for people who live in the South Central Library System service area.
Animals offers information about wild animal, insects, and pets.
Countries and States offers facts and statistical data on US states and countries of the world.
Environment offers links about weather, environmental concerns, gardening, and much more.
Health and Nutrition offers information about eating well and being safe.
Math offers links with information, practice problems, and math games.
Science offers links about space, science fair projects, dinosaurs, and much more.
Sports has news, rules and instruction, and games on a variety of sports.

General

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Animals

  • Animal Guides From the PBS Nature program, this site has facts, information, and links about many animals.
  • Animal Planet Information, activities, and games on pets and wild animals.
  • Animal Search Engine Information on lots of animals.
  • Backyard Nature Naturalist Jim Conrad provides a broad range of nature activities and information, from the basics of observing nature to classifying plants and creatures.
  • Care for Animals Learn about pets and the people who care for them at this site from the American Veterinary Medical Association.
  • EBSCO Animals Database from EBSCOHost on animals that also offers articles from many magazines.
  • Kid's Planet Lots of information and activities relating to endangered animals.
  • Insectclopedia Comprehensive site about the world of insects.
  • Milwaukee County Zoo Official site of Milwaukee's zoo.
  • Pet Care Learn how to take care of your pet on this site by the ASPCA.

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Countries and States

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Environment

  • Eco Kids Online Discover cool things about science and nature, wildlife, environmental issues and more through games and activities.
  • Environmental Education for Kids! (EEK!) Lots of information and ideas about the earth, animals, and other neat stuff including what kinds of jobs are available for people interested in the environment.
  • EPA Environmental Kids Club Find answers to questions about pollution, global warming, recycling, and much more at this site from the Environmental Protection Agency.
  • The Green Squad Maintained by the Natural Resources Defense Council, this site helps kids to understand environmental and health issues as they relate to their schools.
  • Kids F.A.C.E. Kids For A Clean Environment (Kids F.A.C.E.®) is an international children’s environmental organization started in 1989 by a nine-year-old child. Children learn about the environment and how to protect the earth's resources.
  • Kids Regeneration Network Contains information about healthy living and responsible care for the planet and its resources. Family-centered activities encourage young people on ways to make a difference.
  • A Kid's Wilderness Survival Primer Learn what to do if you are lost in the wilderness. See how prepared you are with the interactive wilderness survival simulator.
  • My First Garden Offers information and hands-on guidance about flowers, vegetables and the principles of horticulture.
  • Weather Wiz Kids Includes a glossary, jokes, experiments, folklore, an "ask" section, and even access to Doppler sites, hurricane tracking charts, and charts for wind chill, heat index, and temperature conversions.

Health and Nutrition

  • BAM! Body and Mind Maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this site helps to answer kids' questions on health issues and recommend ways to make their bodies and minds healthier, stronger and safer. Games, quizzes and health tips also included.
  • KidsHealth Watch Out This site offers health and safety tips, including topics like first aid, being safe indoors and outdoors, eating health, and much more.
  • Nutrition Explorations: Kids From the National Dairy Council, this site features recipes, games and activities that encourage kids to make healthy food choices.

Math

  • AAA Math Offers explanations of mathematical topics, practice problems, and challenging games organized by topic and grade level.
  • Figure This! Math Challenges for Families Site run by National Council of Teachers of Mathematics that offers math and spatial problems.
  • Fun Brain Test your math skills with these fun and interesting games. Includes some teacher and parenting resources.
  • Kids’ Zone Topics and activities from the National Center for Education Statistics
  • Maths Dictionary for Kids An interactive dictionary for students which explains over 500 common mathematical terms.
  • Math Forum A help site run by Drexel University for math levels elementary to college.
  • Math is Fun  Great introduction to basic math concepts using text and diagrams.
  • Math Playground An educational site for elementary and middle school students where you can practice your math skills through games.

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Science

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Sports

  • Exploratorium Sport Science Learn about various sports and also the science behind each sport.
  • Scholastic News: Sports The sports section of Scholastic News gives quick information about what's going on in sports along with a list upcoming professional sports events.
  • Sports Directory The World Almanac for Kids has lots of information on sports such as baseball, football, golf, hockey, and others.
  • Sports Illustrated for Kids This site the latest news in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, and fantasy sports. Plus sports games!
  • Playworks This PDF book is a great resource for kids' playground games and physical activities.

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