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Sites for
Pre-Teens
A little of everything:
Annenberg/CPB Projects Exhibits
Collection
http://www.learner.org/interactives
Look here for interactive learning experiences. Among the topics are
weather, math in everyday life, what creates our personalities, why
civilizations decline, and recycling.
Fact Monster
http://www.factmonster.com
Offering an online atlas, almanac, dictioary and encyclopedia, Fact
Monster is especially notable for its coverage of current events. Also
covered are fun facts, inventions, life in other places and during other
times, people, sports, the U.S., and the world. You can see who was born
today, and you can learn new words too.
How Stuff Works
http://www.howstuffworks.com
This site explains how things work. Automotive, communication, electronics, and
many more topics are covered.
Newark Public
Library-For Children
http://www.npl.org/Pages/KidsPlace/index.html
Enjoy special events at the library and visit the great Internet sites for
kids. Learn the details of Club Success, the after-school homework program
at the branches and at the Main Library: you can get homework help from a
teacher; you can volunteer to help younger students too.
Smithsonian Kids
http://webzero.si.edu/kids
From the Smithsonian Museum, these pages include articles and games about
the arts, history, science, sports, etc.
Time for Kids
http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK
Time for Kids, from Time Magazine, offers news and learning links just for
you!
Youth Radio
http://www.youthradio.org/index.shtml
The site aims to "promotes young people's intellectual, creative, and
professional growth through training and access to media." A variety
of programming covering different topics is available.
Computers:
Computer
Lessons for Kids and Small Adults
http://www.kidsandcomputers.com/kids/lessons/starter.htm
Come here to learn about computer parts, operating systems, and files.
Teen Safety on the
Information Highway
http://web4j1.lane.edu/safety/teentoc.html
Follow online safety rules to keep your future bright.
For fun:
All-Game Guide
http://www.allgame.com
"All-Game" says it: no matter which electronic game you want to explore,
you're almost sure to find it at this site.
Comic Book Resources
http://www.comicbookresources.com
With over 2,600 links, this megasite is amazing.
The Diary Project
http://www.diaryproject.com
Youth from around the world can post diary entries online here.
Food Timeline: Food History Reference
http://www.foodtimeline.org
This site provides a culinary timeline spanning from ancient times to the
present.
HairWeb
http://www.hairweb.org
At this "world's largest interactive collection of hair styles" for women
and for men, you can also locate salons, beauty products, etc.
Homepagers' Baby Name
Locator
http://www.homepagers.com/names/index2.html
Try finding out what your name means.
Prongo.com
http://www.prongo.com
Find free games, e-cards, jokes, brainteasers, and clip art here.
World's Largest Roadside Attractions
http://www.wlra.us
Search for attractions by name, category, state, and country.
For school:
A+ Research and Writing
http://www.ipl.org/div/aplus
Librarians guide you step-by-step through the process of writing a term
paper.
Awesome Library
http://www.awesomelibrary.org
"Awesome Library organizes the Web with 24,000 carefully reviewed resources
including the top 5 % in education" in topics ranging from the arts, to
math, to science. Current issues are listed as "Hot Topics".
Information can be searched for in a number of languages.
BJ
Pinchbeck's Homework Helper
http://school.discovery.com/homeworkhelp/bjpinchbeck/index.html
A classified listing of websites that help with your school subjects, along
with SAT help, current events, and more.
Citing Sources
http://library.duke.edu/research/citing
Learn how to cite print and non-print sources in a bibliography.
Guides to Internet Sites
http://www.npl.org/Pages/InternetResources/index.html#guides
With patrons in mind, Newark Public Library staff selected outstanding sites
on a variety of subjects ranging from African American studies to business
to scholarships, literature, the state of New Jersey, and more. Notice the
list of homework helpers.
KidsClick! Web Search
http://www.kidsclick.org
This directory of sites includes practically everything your teacher may
assign...and more.
Librarians' Index to the
Internet
http://lii.org/search?basic_search=1
The Librarians' Index to the Internet is "a
well-organized" selection of resources in many different areas, ranging from
art to math to current social issues--you are likely to find excellent material
for your reports.
Science Buddies: Science Fair Project Ideas
http://www.sciencebuddies.org/index.htm
This site helps to choose a science fair topic, and explains the project process.
TeenHoopla
http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/teenreading/teenreading.htm
Not to be missed are the valuable homework links, but you will also enjoy
listings for art and entertainment, comics and zines, sports, activism, and
life.
Movies and TV:
All-Movie Guide
http://wm05.allmovie.com
Find out about movies in theaters and video stores (and libraries). You can
look them up by title, keyword, plot, or actor.
E! Online
http://www.eonline.com/index.jsp
E! Online has gossip and entertainment news, as well as online games and CD,
TV, and movie reviews.
MTV Online
http://www.mtv.com
The bands, the personalities, the shows, and a chatline are featured.
Moviefone
http://movies.aol.com
Use this site to find what is playing in theaters near you or where a movie
you want to see is on view. You can also learn about current film plots and
stars.
Zap2it: TV and Movie Guide
http://www.zap2it.com
A guide to movies and tv shows. Forums, blogs, and videos are also offered.
Music:
All-Music Guide
http://wc03.allmusic.com
Artists, albums, and new releases are featured.
Garden State Pops Youth Orchestra.
http://www.gspyo.com
Here you can learn to read music and study a daily calendar of music
history.
Lyrics World
http://ntl.matrix.com.br/pfilho/summer.html
A newer site, this one includes top 40 hits from 1930 through the present.
Learn what was popular the year you were born.
MuchMusic
http://www.muchmusic.com
Visit this page for listings, personalities, concerts, and much more about
what is happening in popular music.
Original Hip-Hop (Rap) Lyrics
Archive
http://www.ohhla.com/index.htm
With new lyrics daily, this collection is large.
Rock on the Net
http://www.rockonthenet.com
Information about artists as well as charts, features, music news, and
television listings are at this site.
Nature, science, and pets:
Discovery Online
http://dsc.discovery.com
The wide, wide world is available to you at the click of a mouse.
The Exploratorium
http://www.exploratorium.edu
One of the most awesome science sites, this one can show you all about
chocolate, how to play better baseball, how to improve your memory, and much
more.
Insectclopedia
http://www.insectclopedia.com
Explore different species of insects from A-Z.
Microscope Imaging Station
http://www.exploratorium.edu/imaging_station/gallery.php?Section=Introduction
View high-resolution images of different specimens. Videos are also available.
The Nine Planets
http://seds.lpl.arizona.edu/nineplanets/nineplanets/nineplanets.html
"The Nine Planets is an overview of the history, mythology, and current
scientific knowledge of each of the planets and moons in our solar system.
Each page has text and images, some have...movies, most provide references
to additional related information."
OLogy: American Museum of Natural History
http://ology.amnh.org
Explore mythic creatures, or topics in astronomy, paleontology, marine biology,
genetics, archaeology, and more.
PetStation
http://petstation.com
At this "Internet home base for people who love pets," you can find out
about birds, cats, dogs, other small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish,
and horses.
Sea World/Busch Gardens Animal Information Database
http://www.seaworld.org
Explore neat animal facts, quizzes, animal sounds, activities, and live animal cams.
Out there:
About Witchcraft
http://www.cog.org/wicca/about.html
Taking the view that witchcraft is a religion, the authors of these pages
provide philosophy, history, practices, holidays, and answers to frequently
asked questions.
Dream Doctor Teen Zone
http://www.dreamdoctor.com/teen
This site offers a guide to help interpret the meaning of dreams, a dream
symbol dictionary, tips to help remember dreams, and FAQs about dreams.
Mutual UFO Network
http://www.mufon.com
Case files, sightings, resources, and symposia are offered here.
Reading:
Author Pages
http://www.scils.rutgers.edu/~kvander/AuthorSite
Learn about the lives of authors and illustrators of your favorite books.
The information may also give you ideas for how you can tell stories.
Teenreads.com
http://www.teenreads.com
If you enjoy interactive sites, try this one, which encourages your response
to its features about useful books, authors, celebrities, and news of the
day. See also the jokes, quotations, and words of the day.
World Wide School Library
http://www.worldwideschool.org
Locate over 2,000 online books which are organized by title, subject, and author.
Social studies:
50 States
http://www.50states.com
For each state, you will find a map, the name of its capital, geographical
and topographical data, population, symbols (flag, flower, tree, etc.),
song, newspapers, colleges, and other details.
Country Reports
http://www.countryreports.org
With information about the people, governments, history, geography, and
other aspects of each nation, the creators of this resource aim "to
eradicate conflict by increasing cultural awareness."
Distinguished Women of Past and
Present
http://www.distinguishedwomen.com
Look to this source for "biographies of women who contributed to our culture
in many different ways. There are writers, educators, scientists, heads of
state, politicians, civil rights crusaders, artists, entertainers, and
others. Some were alive hundreds of years ago and some are living today."
Encyclopedia Mythica
http://www.pantheon.org
"An Encyclopedia on mythology, folklore, and legend" that covers subjects
from around the world, and includes a large image gallery and genealogy
tables.
Kids@NationalGeographic
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com
All kinds of history and geography information with a cartoon factory and
keypal network too.
This Day in History
http://www.history.com/tdih.do
Find out what happened in history on any given day.
United Nations Cyberschoolbus
http://www.un.org/pubs/cyberschoolbus
Learn about member countries of the United States, read current UN news, and explore
human rights issues. Quizzes and games are also available.
Sports:
Black Baseball's Negro Baseball
Leagues
http://www.blackbaseball.com
History, players, teams, and current developments are discussed.
CBS Sportsline
http://www.sportsline.com
Offers complete sports coverage.
ESPN
http://espn.go.com
This is a favorite page for news, television listings, and features for the
major sports.
National Basketball Association
http://www.nba.com
Fans visit here for basketball news, features, and rules of the game.
National Football League
http://www.nfl.com
The teams and news are featured at this inclusive site.
National Hockey League
http://nhl.com
Visit this all-about-hockey page for information about teams, players,
statistics, schedules, scores and standings, news, and features.
Official Site of Major League
Baseball
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/homepage/narrowband.jsp
The teams, players, rules, history, statistics, news, features, and
scoreboards for this sport are here.
WWF Gallery
http://www.geocities.com/Pipeline/8733/index3.html
Champions, addresses, real names, biographies, and more are at this
wrestling page.
Women's Sports Foundation http://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/cgi-bin/iowa/index.html
Features, news, advice, and chat that are focused on female achievement.
World Wide Web
of Sports http://www.maurin.net/clarin/deportes/sports.html
To surf for sports information, this megasite of athletic links is a fine
starting point.
Talk back:
CyberTeens
Http://www.cyberteens.com
Connect with other young people here; you'll also find games, teen art and
creative writing, contests, and a newsletter.
Femina for Girls
http://femina.cybergrrl.com
An online web directory designed for girls of all ages.
A Girl's World Online Clubhouse
http://www.agirlsworld.com
"Looking for a space on the Internet that's totally girl powered? You found
it!" This is an ezine by, for, and about girls' diverse interests.
Greeting Cards, Postcards...
http://www.marlo.com/index.htm
Send a cybercard to a friend.
Last updated 9/28/07
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