4245 Our World 4397 Africa 4384 Asia 4372 Europe 4358 Geography and World Culture 4293 History and People 4344 Languages Around the World 4434 Magazines about Our World 4407 North America 4424 Oceania and Antarctica 4430 Oceans and Seas 4435 Our World Resources for Parents and Teachers 4338 Religion 4413 South America 4362 The Ancient World res:ipl-28456 Christian Aid "Chat, play games, read news features about children in poor countries of the world and learn about their daily lives, as well as find out about campaigns to help them." http://www.christianaid.org.uk/resources/games/ res:ipl-28456 English Global Gang 2011-08-08T16:18:49.518Z Global Gang 2011-08-08T16:18:49.518Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25891 United Nations Publications On the Global Schoolbus, you can learn about human rights and other issues that affect people around the world. http://www.un.org/Pubs/CyberSchoolBus/index.html English United Nations CyberSchoolbus 2009-12-09T20:01:41.478Z United Nations CyberSchoolbus 2009-12-09T20:01:41.478Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26833 "This website is dedicated to the six billion people who will inhabit our planet as of October 12, 1999 (including YOU!). If you're wondering what the Day of Six Billion might mean for all of us, our planet and our future, READ ON!" http://www.unfpa.org/6billion/ English Population Action International population world environment conservation people humans Day of 6 Billion! 2009-12-09T20:02:04.588Z Day of 6 Billion! 2009-12-09T20:02:04.588Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27864 "Journey to one of the most remote places on Earth -- the North Pacific. This icy passage links Northeastern Siberia to Alaska, connecting two continents with a shared history. Meet the people who live there and discover their lifestyles and traditions." http://www.mnh.si.edu/arctic/features/croads/ English The National Museum of Natural History Crossroads of Continents 2009-12-09T20:02:27.008Z Crossroads of Continents 2009-12-09T20:02:27.008Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28089 Learn about Africa through the country's music, animals, art and more! http://www.ZoomSchool.com/school/Africa/ English Enchanted Learning Software Zoom School Africa 2009-12-09T20:02:34.832Z Zoom School Africa 2009-12-09T20:02:34.832Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Africa info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27660 Check out games, prayers, and holidays. You can also submit your writing or artwork to the site. http://campus.fortunecity.com/caltech/531/kids.html English Honey's Hive Baha'i Kids Page 2009-12-09T20:02:22.158Z Baha'i Kids Page 2009-12-09T20:02:22.158Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Religion info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-69893 Move your mouse pointer over this map of Europe to see the name of the country and its capital. http://www.yourchildlearns.com/europe_map.htm English Owl & Mouse Educational Software Interactive Map of Europe 2009-12-09T20:10:13.189Z Interactive Map of Europe 2009-12-09T20:10:13.189Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Europe info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-71298 Oxfam Check out this ???Cool??? site on Mozambique for history and facts on people, places and culture. The site is from Oxfam, an organization working to get rid of poverty. http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/kidsweb/world/mozambique/index.htm English Cool Planet ??? Mozambique 2009-12-09T20:10:44.363Z Cool Planet ??? Mozambique 2009-12-09T20:10:44.363Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Africa info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-71292 Oxfam Check out this ???Cool??? site on Bosnia for history and facts on people, places and culture. The site is from Oxfam, an organization working to get rid of poverty. http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/kidsweb/world/bosnia/index.htm English Cool Planet ??? Bosnia 2009-12-09T20:10:43.858Z Cool Planet ??? Bosnia 2009-12-09T20:10:43.858Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Europe info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-71297 Oxfam Check out this ???Cool??? site on Kenya for history and facts on people, places and culture. The site is from Oxfam, an organization working to get rid of poverty. http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/kidsweb/world/kenya/index.htm English Cool Planet ??? Kenya 2009-12-09T20:10:44.277Z Cool Planet ??? Kenya 2009-12-09T20:10:44.277Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Africa info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27876 "Learn the legacy of the Black Sea, go to the frontiers of the ocean, or peruse Peru with National Public Radio audio expeditions. Listen to the most recent adventures, or scan the archive of audio files produced and narrated in cooperation with National Geographic." http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1023 res:ipl-27876 English National Public Radio Radio Expeditions 2010-09-22T19:24:41.112Z Radio Expeditions 2010-09-22T19:24:41.112Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-71364 Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria This site will give you lots of information about Nigeria. Check out "Student's Corner" for a cool list of facts. http://www.nigeriaembassyusa.org/ res:ipl-71364 English Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 2010-09-22T19:25:39.621Z Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 2010-09-22T19:25:39.621Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Africa info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-83897 National Geographic Kids Step inside different countries all over the world in this interactive website. Learn about people, culture, history, and geography through photo slideshows and video. http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/places/find/ res:ipl-83897 English National Geographic cultures world cultures foreign country foreign countries afghanistan argentina brazil australia canada china colombia cuba egpyt france germany greece guatemala haiti india iran iraq ireland israel italy jamaica japan kenya laos mexico new zealand nigeria peru poland portugal russia south africa south korea spain sweden turkey united kingdom britain great britain england ireland northern ireland scotland wales united states of america united states america vietnam National Geographic Kids: Explore Countries of the World 2010-10-25T16:55:37.221Z National Geographic Kids: Explore Countries of the World 2010-10-25T16:55:37.221Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28453 Nepal National Geographic Society For four months in 1999, a team of scientists, climbers, and Sherpas measured the altitude for Mount Everest. Meet the team, follow their adventure, and find out all the facts. http://adventure.nationalgeographic.com/everest.html res:ipl-28453 English Mount Everest Himalayas Summit Route Expedition Wrap-Up Everest: Measure of a Mountain 2010-11-15T21:36:40.335Z Everest: Measure of a Mountain 2010-11-15T21:36:40.335Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Asia info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27687 "It is 8:15 a.m. on August 6, 1945. Fifteen-year-old Francis Mitsuo Tomosawa looks into the sky and sees an object falling toward his adopted city of Hiroshima, Japan. In an instant, his life will change forever." http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/wwii/hiroshima/index.htm res:ipl-27687 English Scholastic Inc. Hiroshima: A Survivor's Story 2011-07-18T17:59:59.463Z Hiroshima: A Survivor's Story 2011-07-18T17:59:59.463Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Our World Resources for Parents & Teachers info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25615 Science Museum of Minnesota Take online tours of seven of the most "geographically diverse" places on the Earth: The Amazon, Greenland, Iguazu, Madagascar, Namib, Okavango, and Tibet. Includes photographs and QuickTime movies. http://www.greatestplaces.org/ English Amazon Greenland Iguazu Madagascar Namib Okavango Tibet Greatest Places 2009-12-09T20:01:30.808Z Greatest Places 2009-12-09T20:01:30.808Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Geography & World Culture Our World info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28494 Kathy Siddons A place for teachers of foreign languages in grades K-5 to find teaching tips, classroom ideas, and Spanish language and culture links compiled by an elementary school Spanish teacher. There is also a section of links for children learning a foreign language in school and their caregivers. http://anacleta.homestead.com/ English Spanish Senora S.'s Spanish & World Language Links 2009-12-09T20:02:48.807Z Senora S.'s Spanish & World Language Links 2009-12-09T20:02:48.807Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Our World Resources for Parents & Teachers info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28586 Arlington Heights School District This site is for first and second grade teachers to study another area of the world and to contrast it to where they live. http://www.ahsd25.k12.il.us/Curriculum%20Info/africa/aboutaf.htm English Journey to Africa 2009-12-09T20:02:51.210Z Journey to Africa 2009-12-09T20:02:51.210Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Our World Resources for Parents & Teachers info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-55035 National Geographic Society This site provides lesson plans tied to U.S. National Geography Standards. The plans are broken down by topic area and grade level. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/ English education National Geographic Xpeditions Geography Standards in Your Classroom 2009-12-09T20:07:58.775Z National Geographic Xpeditions Geography Standards in Your Classroom 2009-12-09T20:07:58.775Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Our World Resources for Parents & Teachers info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-67848 Show Me UK pulls together interactive exhibits for kids from museums in the United Kingdom. The teachers??? section gives ideas on how to use the online exhibits in your classroom. http://www.show.me.uk/teachers/teachers.html English 24 Hour Museum Show Me UK for Teachers 2009-12-09T20:09:15.834Z Show Me UK for Teachers 2009-12-09T20:09:15.834Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Our World Resources for Parents & Teachers info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-68898 Lesson plans and activities using Nick News shows about the world and world events. http://www.nickjr.com/teachers/lesson_plans/index.jhtml?_template=teachers English Viacom International Inc. Nick News Lesson Plans 2009-12-09T20:09:49.928Z Nick News Lesson Plans 2009-12-09T20:09:49.928Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Our World Resources for Parents & Teachers info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-67845 Show Me UK pulls together interactive exhibits for kids from museums in the United Kingdom. The parents??? section of this site gives ideas on how to use the online exhibits provided to encourage your children???s learning. http://www.show.me.uk/parents/parents.html English 24 Hour Museum Show Me UK for Parents 2009-12-09T20:09:15.734Z Show Me UK for Parents 2009-12-09T20:09:15.734Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Our World Resources for Parents & Teachers info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28517 "Learn about the history of slavery around the world. Follow the journey of one man who was enslaved in both Africa and the United States. Then, travel back in time to Richmond, Virginia in 1845 to witness a slave auction. Along the way, you'll learn just how pervasive the institution of slavery was in the United States and how it differed from sla ... http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schooladventures/slavery/ res:ipl-28517 English Discovery Communications, LLC. Understanding Slavery 2011-07-25T13:26:49.682Z Understanding Slavery 2011-07-25T13:26:49.682Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-85692 United Kingdom--Wales BBC Wales Live a day in the life of a Celtic family in Wales during the prehistoric Iron Age in which metalwork was used to craft tools and weaponry. Watch cartoons, play games, and make crafts while learning about the early Celtic people, their culture, and beliefs during this important period in ancient history. http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/celts/ res:ipl-85692 English Welsh BBC Iron Age Wales Celts in Wales Celtic life how the Celts lived Welsh history for children key stage two animations educational website for children young history pupils studying history BBC Wales: Iron Age Celts 2011-02-01T02:20:18.922Z BBC Wales: Iron Age Celts 2011-02-01T02:20:18.922Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People Our World--Our World Resources for Parents & Teachers Our World--The Ancient World info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25256 Ven. Pannyavaro Stories, pictures, and games about Buddhism just for kids! http://www.buddhanet.net/mag_kids.htm English buddhism buddha religion BuddhaNet's Kids' Page 2009-12-09T20:01:21.138Z BuddhaNet's Kids' Page 2009-12-09T20:01:21.138Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Religion--Buddhism info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25509 The Japan-America Society of the State of Washington "Edo is the ancient name for Tokyo. During the reign of the Tokugawa Shoguns, Japan's emperor reigned in secluded majesty at the imperial capital in Kyoto; however, the true center of power, government, the economy and social life was Edo, where the Shogun lived and ruled the country. For most people in Japan, Edo is more than just a historical c ... http://www.us-japan.org/edomatsu/ English Japan Tokyo Edo Japan, A Virtual Tour 2009-12-09T20:01:28.099Z Edo Japan, A Virtual Tour 2009-12-09T20:01:28.099Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Our World Virtual Field Trips Our World--History & People Our World--Asia--Japan info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25246 Andrew Tannenbaum This site contains a wealth of links and information about Judaism. Includes information about Israel and the Holocaust http://shamash.org/trb/judaism.html English judaism jewish holocaust religion holidays Andrew Tannenbaum's Judaism and Jewish Resources 2009-12-09T20:01:20.918Z Andrew Tannenbaum's Judaism and Jewish Resources 2009-12-09T20:01:20.918Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Religion--Judaism info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25933 Andre Engels Find out about all kinds of explorers from all over the world. This site provides links to information about discovers long ago and today. Learn more about the Vikings, Christopher Columbus, and much, much more. http://www.win.tue.nl/cs/fm/engels/discovery/index.html English Discoverers Web 2009-12-09T20:01:43.046Z Discoverers Web 2009-12-09T20:01:43.046Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25806 Torah Tots, Inc. "The site for Jewish children. Features the entire torah (jewish bible) divided into weekly portions that are read in the synagogue each week. Each 'parsha' includes a tongue-in-cheek rundown of the "portion of the week", games, puzzles and coloring pages." http://www.torahtots.com/ English Torah Tots 2009-12-09T20:01:39.130Z Torah Tots 2009-12-09T20:01:39.130Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Religion--Judaism info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25655 Sven Haakanson "Explore life on the edge in remote Siberia with the nomadic Nenets, a nomadic people in the Russian Arctic. Meet them through exclusive photographs from archaeologist Sven Haakanson, who has lived with and worked with them for two years. Their tenacity may soon face the toughest challenge yet, as workers descend on the region to extract natural g ... http://www.nationalgeographic.com/resources/ngo/education/geoguide/nenets/ English National Geographic Society Nenets Nenets: Reindeer Herders of Siberia 2009-12-09T20:01:31.964Z Nenets: Reindeer Herders of Siberia 2009-12-09T20:01:31.964Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Asia--Siberia info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26177 Brad Kunst Learn about the first man to walk around the world. It took four years, but he did it! http://home.earthlink.net/~earthwalker1/ English The Earthwalker 2009-12-09T20:01:48.378Z The Earthwalker 2009-12-09T20:01:48.378Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26022 Xindeco Business Information Company Take a walk through the Forbidden City or find a Chinese recipe. This site has lots of information about Chinese culture and places of interest. You can learn about Chinese poetry, calligraphy, the Great Wall and much more. http://www.chinavista.com/discover.html English Discover China 2009-12-09T20:01:45.094Z Discover China 2009-12-09T20:01:45.094Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Asia--China info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27771 Learn about Hinduism through comics, games, pictures, and more. Requires Adobe Flash player. http://www.hindukids.org/ English Global Hindu Electronic Networks (GHEN) Hindu Kids Universe 2009-12-09T20:02:24.752Z Hindu Kids Universe 2009-12-09T20:02:24.752Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Religion--Hinduism info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28182 Enchanted Learning Software Learn all about world explorers throughout history in many areas, such as space and undersea. Explorers and their explorations in each continent are covered here. http://www.ZoomSchool.com/explorers/ English Enchanted Learning Software Explorer Places Zoom Explorers 2009-12-09T20:02:37.712Z Zoom Explorers 2009-12-09T20:02:37.712Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28350 Peggy Steffens Learn about one girl's experience in Japan and discover the "wonderful people, culture and education of Japan." http://www.amphi.com/~psteffen/fmf/ English Experience Japan 2009-12-09T20:02:43.315Z Experience Japan 2009-12-09T20:02:43.315Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Asia--Japan info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26965 Saint-Petersburg Administration Center of Information and Analysis Learn all about the history and culture of the historic Russian city of Saint-Petersburg on this site from the city government. http://wwweng.gov.spb.ru/index-eng.asp English Official Site of St. Petersburg, Russia 2009-12-09T20:02:07.610Z Official Site of St. Petersburg, Russia 2009-12-09T20:02:07.610Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Europe--Russia info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26716 Florida International Museum "Read about the fascinating history and art of the Russian kings." http://www2.sptimes.com/Treasures/Default.html English St. Petersburg Times Tsars Treasures of the Czars 2009-12-09T20:02:02.465Z Treasures of the Czars 2009-12-09T20:02:02.465Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Europe--Russia info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27766 Learn about Israel, Jewish holidays, the Hebrew language, and Torah heroes. You can also read a daily phrase in Hebrew. http://www.akhlah.com/ English The Jewish Childrens' Learning Network Akhlah: The Jewish Childrens' Learning Network 2009-12-09T20:02:24.512Z Akhlah: The Jewish Childrens' Learning Network 2009-12-09T20:02:24.512Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Religion--Judaism info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26683 Want to know what happened on this day in history? Check here. You can also research a particular decade or hear famous speeches. http://www.history.com/ English The History Channel The History Channel 2009-12-09T20:02:01.594Z The History Channel 2009-12-09T20:02:01.594Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27475 Suler, John Why tell a Zen story? Well, you'll have to visit this page to find out. There are about 25 different stories for you to read, share, and think about. http://www.rider.edu/~suler/zenstory/zenstory.html English Rider University Zen Stories to Tell Your Neighbors 2009-12-09T20:02:17.239Z Zen Stories to Tell Your Neighbors 2009-12-09T20:02:17.239Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Religion--Buddhism info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27768 WebExhibits Learn more about the Jewish calendar, which is "used for religious purposes by Jews all over the world, and it is the official calendar of Israel." You'll find out when the new year begins, as well as their new moons and leap years. http://www.webexhibits.org/calendars/calendar-jewish.html English The Jewish Calendar 2009-12-09T20:02:24.588Z The Jewish Calendar 2009-12-09T20:02:24.588Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Religion--Judaism info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27769 WebExhibits Learn more about the Islamic calendar, and discover why you can't print one out in advance. http://www.webexhibits.org/calendars/calendar-islamic.html English The Islamic Calendar 2009-12-09T20:02:24.661Z The Islamic Calendar 2009-12-09T20:02:24.661Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Religion--Islam info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27077 With this free downloadable software, you can "build your own medieval castle, complete with towers, gatehouse and keep." A printer is required. http://www.yourchildlearns.com/castle.htm English Owl & Mouse Educational Software Build a Medieval Castle 2009-12-09T20:02:11.063Z Build a Medieval Castle 2009-12-09T20:02:11.063Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27476 This is an introduction to Buddhism and the basic beliefs of Buddhists. You can read about Siddhartha Gautama, the Four Noble Truths, Karma, and the Cycle of Rebirth. http://www.pbs.org/edens/thailand/buddhism.htm English Public Broadcasting Service Basics of Buddhism 2009-12-09T20:02:17.312Z Basics of Buddhism 2009-12-09T20:02:17.312Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Religion--Buddhism info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26681 If you like games like Oregon Trail, you'll like this. Choose a time period and event, and then read personal stories of people who lived through it. http://www.ibiscom.com/ English Ibis Communications, Inc. EyeWitness - History through the eyes of those who lived it 2009-12-09T20:02:01.521Z EyeWitness - History through the eyes of those who lived it 2009-12-09T20:02:01.521Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28091 Learn about Japan through the country's music, animals, art and more! http://www.ZoomSchool.com/school/Japan/ English Enchanted Learning Software Zoom School Japan 2009-12-09T20:02:34.979Z Zoom School Japan 2009-12-09T20:02:34.979Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Asia--Japan info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27164 De Wiff, Chris Chris De Witt's Berlin Wall Web Pages guides visitors on a virtual tour of Berlin's history. Here, visitors can view photos of Berlin's past and present. There are also several essays on the web site for students interested in the fall of Communism and Berlin's divided past. http://www.appropriatesoftware.com/BerlinWall/welcome.html English Cold War Berlin Wall Communism Tourism Chris De Wiff's Berlin Wall Web Page 2009-12-09T20:02:13.225Z Chris De Wiff's Berlin Wall Web Page 2009-12-09T20:02:13.225Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Our World Virtual Field Trips Our World--History & People Our World--Europe--Germany info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-76112 United Kingdom Europe The Guides Network Find out how to trace your genealogy and make a family tree! Those with ancestors from England, Ireland, Scotland, or Wales will find this site especially interesting and helpful. http://www.genealogy-guide.org.uk/ English The Guides Network ancestry ancestries pedigree pedigrees family history birth records death records grandparents The Genealogy Guide 2009-12-09T20:12:53.841Z The Genealogy Guide 2009-12-09T20:12:53.841Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-74681 What belongs in a Roman village, a Viking house, a Tudor street, a Victorian street, and a 1950s living room? Play a game to find out! A timeline, printouts, and suggestions for gathering living history are included. http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/walk/index.shtml English BBC Online history timelines vikings romans games Walk Through Time (BBC Education) 2009-12-09T20:12:16.172Z Walk Through Time (BBC Education) 2009-12-09T20:12:16.172Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-71296 Oxfam Check out this ???Cool??? site on India for history and facts on people, places and culture. The site is from Oxfam, an organization working to get rid of poverty. http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/kidsweb/world/india/index.htm English Cool Planet ??? India 2009-12-09T20:10:44.201Z Cool Planet ??? India 2009-12-09T20:10:44.201Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Asia--India info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-71362 France in the UK This is a great site with lots of information about France. Read fun facts, learn about history, culture and life in France. http://ambafrance-uk.org/-Just-4-Kids-.html?/just-for-kids-accueil.html English Tour de France architecture theme parks geography art Just 4 Kids - French embassy 2009-12-09T20:10:46.489Z Just 4 Kids - French embassy 2009-12-09T20:10:46.489Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Europe--France info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-71294 Oxfam Check out this ???Cool??? site on Ethiopia for history and facts on people, places and culture. The site is from Oxfam, an organization working to get rid of poverty. http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/kidsweb/world/ethiopia/index.htm English Cool Planet ??? Ethiopia 2009-12-09T20:10:44.009Z Cool Planet ??? Ethiopia 2009-12-09T20:10:44.009Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Africa--Ethiopia info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-69620 India Trivedi, Rita Greeting India is full of great information on the history, government, culture, art, economy and music of India. http://greetingindia.tripod.com/greetingindia.html English Suriya Creations (RBT) Greeting India 2009-12-09T20:10:07.325Z Greeting India 2009-12-09T20:10:07.325Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Asia--India info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-71303 Oxfam Check out this ???Cool??? site on Sudan for history and facts on people, places and culture. The site is from Oxfam, an organization working to get rid of poverty. http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/kidsweb/world/sudan/index.htm English Cool Planet ??? Sudan 2009-12-09T20:10:44.603Z Cool Planet ??? Sudan 2009-12-09T20:10:44.603Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Africa--Sudan info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-71295 Oxfam Check out this ???Cool??? site on Ghana for history and facts on people, places and culture. The site is from Oxfam, an organization working to get rid of poverty. http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/kidsweb/world/ghana/index.htm English Cool Planet ??? Ghana 2009-12-09T20:10:44.120Z Cool Planet ??? Ghana 2009-12-09T20:10:44.120Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Africa--Ghana info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-71373 PBS Check out this PBS site on Madagascar. Learn about lemurs and chameleons and test your knowledge about the country. There are also resources for teachers to use in their classrooms. http://www.pbs.org/edens/madagascar/ English The Living Edens: Madagascar, A World Apart 2009-12-09T20:10:47.466Z The Living Edens: Madagascar, A World Apart 2009-12-09T20:10:47.466Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Africa--Madagascar info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-30338 This is a site put together by a Special Education class at Pontico Hills School in Sleepy Hollow, New York. Among its many resources, the site includes a timeline of the Civil War, biographies of the Civil War leaders, and activities for students. Very nicely done! http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/civilwar/cwar.htm English "civil war" "Emancipation Proclamation" Civil War for Kids 2009-12-09T20:03:27.650Z Civil War for Kids 2009-12-09T20:03:27.650Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25364 "KIDS WEB JAPAN is intended for schoolchildren aged 10 to 14 living outside Japan. The EXPLORE JAPAN section contains basic facts about country, the MONTHLY NEWS summarizes major current topics, and KIDS LINKS contain lists of links to other kids' sites. There is also a GALLERY of submitted artwork and GAMES." http://web-jpn.org/kidsweb/ res:ipl-25364 English Web Japan Kids Web Japan 2010-09-22T19:24:30.538Z Kids Web Japan 2010-09-22T19:24:30.538Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Asia--Japan info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25248 Net Ministries Web directory. This site has links to kids' sites about Christianity and other areas of interest to kids. http://netministries.org/kids.html res:ipl-25248 English christian christianity religion Net Ministries / Christian Kids Links 2010-09-22T19:24:30.061Z Net Ministries / Christian Kids Links 2010-09-22T19:24:30.061Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Religion--Christianity info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27595 "This interactive site explores the ancient Mayan ruins of Tikal, a city that flourished over 2,000 years ago in Central America." http://www.destination360.com/central-america/guatemala/tikal res:ipl-27595 English Studio360 Journey through Tikal 2010-09-22T19:24:40.691Z Journey through Tikal 2010-09-22T19:24:40.691Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--South America info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-83998 IslamWeb Watch videos, listen to stories, play games, and take quizzes to learn more about Islam and the Qur'an. http://www.islamweb.net/kidsen/Kids%20Corner%201,2/kidscorner.html res:ipl-83998 English IslamWeb quran muslim islamic muhammad allah prophet prophets ibrahim ramadan Kids' Corner -- Islam Web 2010-02-27T16:18:01.841Z Kids' Corner -- Islam Web 2010-02-27T16:18:01.841Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Religion--Islam info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-83981 BBC Schools Everything you need to know about ancient civilizations, Victorian Britain, and life for children in WWII. Interactive timelines and fun activities help bring history to life. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/ res:ipl-83981 English BBC ancient history greek greece greeks rome roman romans anglo-saxon anglo-saxons victorian england kids england BBC - Schools - Primary History 2010-02-27T16:18:01.128Z BBC - Schools - Primary History 2010-02-27T16:18:01.128Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--The Ancient World info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-87132 View artifacts and documents from the Titanic and learn about where those who lost their lives were buried. http://titanic.gov.ns.ca/default.asp res:ipl-87132 English Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture & Heritage RMS Titanic Titanic in Nova Scotia 2012-05-17T17:53:18.851Z Titanic in Nova Scotia 2012-05-17T17:53:18.851Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-87106 Learn quick facts about Sweden and watch a video about the Sami, "who live, herd, and hunt in the upper reaches of Scandinavia." http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/places/find/sweden/ res:ipl-87106 English National Geographic Society Swedish National Geographic Kids People & Places: Sweden 2012-05-17T17:53:18.069Z National Geographic Kids People & Places: Sweden 2012-05-17T17:53:18.069Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Europe--Scandinavia info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-85498 Africa Thirteen/WNET New York Find out life is like for kids your age in Africa: check out photo albums from schools and communities in parts of West and South Africa, make a "Dogon" mask like the ones worn for special dances, hear a Swahili folk tale, or play a tune on a thumb piano! http://pbskids.org/africa/ res:ipl-85498 English PBS Kids Ghana Kenya Uganda diversity culture international Prince Sadaka masks mbira thumb-piano Africa for Kids 2011-02-01T02:20:13.329Z Africa for Kids 2011-02-01T02:20:13.329Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Africa Our World--Our World Resources for Parents & Teachers info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-85506 United States Bisset, S. Learn the basics about the American Civil War from this well-organized, outline-style website. Authored by a fifth grade elementary school teacher, the site contains references and other reliable source information for use is school projects. http://www.radford.edu/~sbisset/civilwar.htm res:ipl-85506 English Radford University, School of Teacher Education and Leadership Confederacy Emancipation Proclamation President Abraham Lincoln Fort Sumter Antietam Gettysburg Bull Run Vicksburg General Ulysses S. Grant General George Mead Appomattox Clara Barton Robert Smalls Reconstruction African Americans African-Americans The Civil War for Fifth Graders 2011-02-01T02:20:13.683Z The Civil War for Fifth Graders 2011-02-01T02:20:13.683Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People Our World--Our World Resources for Parents & Teachers info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-86830 London Jewish Cultural Centre "Find out how and why the Nazi dictatorship built ghettos, concentration camps and eventually extermination camps like Auschwitz." http://www.theholocaustexplained.org/ res:ipl-86830 English London Jewish Cultural Centre Anne Frank Holocaust survivors final solution The Holocaust Explained 2011-11-01T14:45:28.428Z The Holocaust Explained 2011-11-01T14:45:28.428Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People Our World--Our World Resources for Parents & Teachers info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26067 Peace Corps Learn about the culture and geography of one of the 80 countries where Peace Corps volunteers serve. There is factual information about countries in Africa, the Americas, Eurasia, and the Pacific Islands. Teachers can find educational resources as well as information about class-to-class exchanges. http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/ English World Wise Schools 2009-12-09T20:01:46.350Z World Wise Schools 2009-12-09T20:01:46.350Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Geography & World Culture Our World--Our World Resources for Parents & Teachers info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26806 Ghana On the Line "Take a journey through Ghana, and experience the culture, the cuisine, and the colors of a country steeped in ancient traditions. Take a peek into a typical Ghanaian village, travel back in time and discover the history of chocolate, and learn about Ghana's music scene." http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/ontheline/explore/journey/ghana/ghandex.htm English French On the Line - Ghana Virtual Journey 2009-12-09T20:02:03.637Z On the Line - Ghana Virtual Journey 2009-12-09T20:02:03.637Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Our World Virtual Field Trips Our World--Africa--Ghana info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28035 On the Line Take a virtural journey through Togo, which is one of the smallest countries in West Africa. Learn about Togo's daily life and cultural traditions. http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/ontheline/explore/journey/togo/toindex.htm English On the Line - Virtual Journey of Togo 2009-12-09T20:02:33.486Z On the Line - Virtual Journey of Togo 2009-12-09T20:02:33.486Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Our World Virtual Field Trips Our World--Africa info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26807 Burkina Faso On the Line Learn about about the country and people of Burkina Faso: sports, arts and crafts, daily life, food, and more. http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/ontheline/explore/journey/burkina/bfindex.htm English French On the Line - Burkina Faso Virtual Journey 2009-12-09T20:02:03.714Z On the Line - Burkina Faso Virtual Journey 2009-12-09T20:02:03.714Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Our World Virtual Field Trips Our World--Africa--Burkina Faso info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28034 On the Line Take a virtural journey through Spain, learning about daily life and cultural traditions. http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/ontheline/explore/journey/spain/spindex.htm English bull fights flamenco spanish On the Line - Virtual Journey of Spain 2009-12-09T20:02:33.411Z On the Line - Virtual Journey of Spain 2009-12-09T20:02:33.411Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Our World Virtual Field Trips Our World--Europe--Spain info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26809 "Take a journey through France and experience the culture, cuisine and scenery of this beautiful and diverse country. Find out why France is world famous for its cooking, and learn how to make a cr??pe. Read about the biggest annual sporting event in the world, and see what the French like to do in their spare time." http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/ontheline/explore/journey/france/frindex.htm English Oxfam GB On the Line - France Virtual Journey 2009-12-09T20:02:03.864Z On the Line - France Virtual Journey 2009-12-09T20:02:03.864Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Our World Virtual Field Trips Our World--Europe--France info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26805 On the Line Learn about about the country and people of Mali: sports, arts and crafts, daily life, food, and more. http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/ontheline/explore/journey/mali/malindex.htm English On the Line - Mali Virtual Journey 2009-12-09T20:02:03.547Z On the Line - Mali Virtual Journey 2009-12-09T20:02:03.547Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Our World Virtual Field Trips Our World--Africa info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27120 On the Line Here is the place to find out about the Saharan African country of Algeria, its sports, arts and crafts, daily life, recent history, human rights, and more. The site also provides a quiz that you can use to test your Algerian knowledge. http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/ontheline/explore/journey/algeria/alindex.htm English On the Line - Virtual Journey of Algeria 2009-12-09T20:02:12.063Z On the Line - Virtual Journey of Algeria 2009-12-09T20:02:12.063Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Our World Virtual Field Trips Our World--Africa--Algeria info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27044 March, Tom "China is a majestic country with a long and interesting history. If . . . you've never been to this fascinating land, you might want to take a brief tour. Go ahead and walk a few kilometers of The Great Wall or step foot into The Forbidden City or voyage to the Yellow Mountains. But beyond these tourist stops lives another, more complex, China. ... http://www.certifiedchinesetranslation.com/China/chinaquest.html res:ipl-27044 English Pacific Bell tibet Tiananmen Square Great Wall Forbidden City Searching for China 2010-10-25T16:55:17.346Z Searching for China 2010-10-25T16:55:17.346Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Our World Resources for Parents & Teachers Our World--Asia--China info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27612 WGBH How did people spend their summer vacations in times past? Learn about the history of summer camps, road trips, and how Miami Beach was created. http://pbskids.org/wayback/summer/ res:ipl-27612 English PBS Kids Summer Vacation 2011-01-19T23:25:16.801Z Summer Vacation 2011-01-19T23:25:16.801Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Our World Virtual Field Trips Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-85602 Middle East Mortenson, Greg Not all kids have schools to go to every day or teachers and coaches to guide them. Pennies for Peace is a charity for kids in America and other first world nations to help kids in poor areas in Middle East get the high quality educational opportunities they deserve. Learn how to get involved by campaigning and fundraising in your own school. http://www.penniesforpeace.org/ res:ipl-85602 English Central Asia Institute Three Cups of Tea Central Asia Institute Greg Mortenson Pakistan Afghanistan book education 501 nonprofit student schools New York Times bestseller Kiriyama PNBA Bozeman non-profit girls education book tour dates book review K2 Terrorism School Book Viking Penguin Tom Brokaw Jennifer Sipes Taliban Osama Humanitarian Donation www.ikat.org www.gregmortenson.com www.penniesforpeace.org review Pennies for Peace 2011-02-01T02:20:16.339Z Pennies for Peace 2011-02-01T02:20:16.339Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Our World Resources for Parents & Teachers Reference--Organizations Our World--Asia--Middle East info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25646 TerraQuest Have you ever wondered what life in Antartica is like? Find out about the weather, the glaciers, and the animals in Antarctica. If you're really interested, there's even information about what you would need to bring for a trip there. http://www.doc.ic.ac.uk/~kpt/terraquest/va/ English geography science polar Virtual Antarctica 2009-12-09T20:01:31.618Z Virtual Antarctica 2009-12-09T20:01:31.618Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Our World Virtual Field Trips Math and Science--Earth Science Our World--Oceania & Antarctica--Antarctica info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26808 On the Line "Take a peep into the United Kingdom to experience the culture and flavours of a country full of ancient traditions. Learn how to make a perfect cup of tea and find out the name of a world-famous UK football team." http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/ontheline/explore/journey/uk/ukindex.htm English On the Line - United Kingdom Virtual Journey 2009-12-09T20:02:03.789Z On the Line - United Kingdom Virtual Journey 2009-12-09T20:02:03.789Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Our World Virtual Field Trips Our World--Europe--United Kingdom (includes England and Scotland) info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27449 "On this site, you can learn about how students live and go to school in three different countries: Russia, Thailand, and the USA." http://www.virtualclassroom.org/index.html res:ipl-27449 English Give Something Back International Foundation Global Virtual Classroom 2010-11-22T14:41:33.027Z Global Virtual Classroom 2010-11-22T14:41:33.027Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Asia--Southeast Asia Our World--Europe--Russia Our World--North America--USA info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26761 Nortext Canada Canada--Northwest Territories "Nunavut.com is a brief portal to the best of Nunavut, created by the territory's leading marketers and publishers." http://www.nunavut.com/ res:ipl-26761 English Ayaya Nunavut Inuit Inuktitut Canada Canadian territories Northwest Territories travel Arctic Nunavut.com 2011-12-12T16:52:34.395Z Nunavut.com 2011-12-12T16:52:34.395Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--Canada info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26052 Government of Canada "Access a collection of selected web resources that provide information about Canada," including anthems and symbols, history, provinces and territories, public holidays and national events, sports, science and technology, travel and tourism, and environment and natural resources. http://www.canada.gc.ca/aboutcanada-ausujetcanada/menu-eng.html res:ipl-26052 English Canadians images of Canada maps of Canada time zones Canada population Canada Canadian population demography demographics About Canada 2011-02-08T01:49:17.750Z About Canada 2011-02-08T01:49:17.750Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--Canada info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-29378 A site for kids created by the Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Mexico where they can learn about Mexico's history, government, environment, and peoples. The site includes games, news, music and videos. In Spanish. http://www.elkiosco.gob.mx/ res:ipl-29378 English Italian Spanish French Presidency of the Republic of Mexico mexican stories legends myths indigenous indian Mexico for Kids 2011-02-11T18:58:30.233Z Mexico for Kids 2011-02-11T18:58:30.233Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--Mexico info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26370 Rice University This website introduces you to Antarctica . Learn about its oceans, weather, climate and the expeditions to this frozen continent. http://www.glacier.rice.edu/ English Glacier 2009-12-09T20:01:54.732Z Glacier 2009-12-09T20:01:54.732Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Oceania & Antarctica--Antarctica info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25463 National Geographic Society "Spend a week in Mexico with a NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC photographer whose dispatches introduce you to everyone from pilgrims at Guadalupe to mariachi bands in the capital." http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/96/mexico/ English Mexico People Places Cities Discovering Mexico 2009-12-09T20:01:26.523Z Discovering Mexico 2009-12-09T20:01:26.523Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--Mexico info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25813 Robert Holmes What is it like to live and work in Antarctica? Robert Holmes goes there every year to repair weather stations, and he shares his experiences at his Website through words and photographs. http://www.theice.org/ English Welcome to Antarctica 2009-12-09T20:01:39.222Z Welcome to Antarctica 2009-12-09T20:01:39.222Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Oceania & Antarctica--Antarctica info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-24775 Kids' Space At this site you can make new friends and find pen pals from all over the world. Ask questions of kids from all over the world, too. Check out the Web Kids Village while at this site. http://www.ks-connection.org/ English talk chat Kids' Space Connection 2009-12-09T20:01:09.658Z Kids' Space Connection 2009-12-09T20:01:09.658Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Geography & World Culture info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25825 Greater Montreal Convention and Tourism Bureau "Webcam pictures of 10 popular tourist sites in Greater Montreal, captured live 24 hours a day. Includes the Biodome, downtown, the South Shore, the parc des Iles, and more." http://www.montrealcam.com/ English MontrealCAM 2009-12-09T20:01:39.601Z MontrealCAM 2009-12-09T20:01:39.601Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--Canada info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28088 Learn about Australia through the country's music, animals, art and more! http://www.ZoomSchool.com/school/Australia/ English Enchanted Learning Software Zoom School Australia 2009-12-09T20:02:34.744Z Zoom School Australia 2009-12-09T20:02:34.744Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Oceania & Antarctica--Australia info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27073 Step right up! You're the next contestant on the GeoNet Game! Choose a region of the United States, a difficulty level (easy or hard), and category (like places and regions or environment and society), and test your knowledge of geography. Score 1000 points and you'll be promoted to a GeoAdvisor. http://www.eduplace.com/geonet/ English Houghton Mifflin's Education Place Environment GeoNet Game 2009-12-09T20:02:10.893Z GeoNet Game 2009-12-09T20:02:10.893Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Geography & World Culture info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28265 National Geographic Society View actual maps, or create and save your own customized maps. http://maps.nationalgeographic.com/map-machine English National Geographic Map Machine 2009-12-09T20:02:40.849Z National Geographic Map Machine 2009-12-09T20:02:40.849Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Geography & World Culture info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28090 Learn about Canada through the country's music, animals, art and more! http://www.ZoomSchool.com/school/Canada/ English Enchanted Learning Software Zoom School Canada 2009-12-09T20:02:34.905Z Zoom School Canada 2009-12-09T20:02:34.905Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--Canada info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28121 NSIDC "A comprehensive glacier guide, and includes fascinating facts, answers to common questions, a gallery of historic photos, an extensive glossary, lists of books and articles, plus links to other glacier information on the Web." http://nsidc.org/glaciers/index.html English All About Glaciers 2009-12-09T20:02:35.806Z All About Glaciers 2009-12-09T20:02:35.806Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Geography & World Culture info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28433 Rosentrater, Lynn "Through this web site you can learn more about Antarctica's environment and the research being conducted there." http://www.mos.org/soti/ English Museum of Science , Boston Secrets of the Ice: An Antartica Expedition 2009-12-09T20:02:46.906Z Secrets of the Ice: An Antartica Expedition 2009-12-09T20:02:46.906Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Oceania & Antarctica--Antarctica info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-76412 Philippines National Commission for Culture and the Arts of Philippines Read Filipino stories, listen to Filipino songs, and find ideas for craft projects from the Philippines. http://www.ncca.gov.ph/pambata/childrenscorner.htm English e-book midi culture instruments travel festival festivals clothing dress ethnic ethnicity games crafts Children's Corner of the National Commission for Culture and Arts of Philippines 2009-12-09T20:12:58.734Z Children's Corner of the National Commission for Culture and Arts of Philippines 2009-12-09T20:12:58.734Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Asia--Southeast Asia info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-71299 Oxfam Check out this ???Cool??? site on Pakistan for history and facts on people, places and culture. The site is from Oxfam, an organization working to get rid of poverty. http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/kidsweb/world/pakistan/index.htm English Cool Planet ??? Pakistan 2009-12-09T20:10:44.439Z Cool Planet ??? Pakistan 2009-12-09T20:10:44.439Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Asia--Central Asia info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-71305 Oxfam Check out this ???Cool??? site on Vietnam for history and facts on people, places and culture. The site is from Oxfam, an organization working to get rid of poverty. http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/kidsweb/world/viet_nam/index.htm English Cool Planet ??? Vietnam 2009-12-09T20:10:44.754Z Cool Planet ??? Vietnam 2009-12-09T20:10:44.754Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Asia--Southeast Asia info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-71285 Oxfam Check out this ???Cool??? site on Bolivia for history and facts on people, places and culture. The site is from Oxfam, an organization working to get rid of poverty. http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/kidsweb/world/bolivia/index.htm English Cool Planet ??? Bolivia 2009-12-09T20:10:43.530Z Cool Planet ??? Bolivia 2009-12-09T20:10:43.530Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--South America--Bolivia info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-71287 Oxfam Check out this ???Cool??? site on Afghanistan for history and facts on people, places and culture. The site is from Oxfam, an organization working to get rid of poverty. http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/kidsweb/world/afghan/index.htm English Cool Planet ??? Afghanistan 2009-12-09T20:10:43.605Z Cool Planet ??? Afghanistan 2009-12-09T20:10:43.605Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Asia--Central Asia info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-71288 Oxfam Check out this ???Cool??? site on Bangladesh for history and facts on people, places and culture. The site is from Oxfam, an organization working to get rid of poverty. http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/kidsweb/world/bangladesh/index.htm English Cool Planet ??? Bangladesh 2009-12-09T20:10:43.679Z Cool Planet ??? Bangladesh 2009-12-09T20:10:43.679Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Asia--Central Asia info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-71293 Oxfam Check out this ???Cool??? site on Brazil for history and facts on people, places and culture. The site is from Oxfam, an organization working to get rid of poverty. http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/kidsweb/world/brazil/index.htm English Cool Planet ??? Brazil 2009-12-09T20:10:43.934Z Cool Planet ??? Brazil 2009-12-09T20:10:43.934Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--South America--Brazil info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-71368 Embassy of Brazil According to the site, "BRAZIL FOR KIDS is the most recent publication prepared by the Brazilian Ministry of External Relations for students and teachers all over the English-speaking world." It also includes additional materials designed specifically for primary and secondary school students, along with activities and teachers' notes. http://www.brazil.org.uk/brazilintheschool/brazilforkids.html res:ipl-71368 English Embassy of Brazil education children Brasil "primary education" "secondary education" Brazil for Kids ??? Brazilian Embassy 2013-02-22T16:47:47.947Z Brazil for Kids ??? Brazilian Embassy 2013-02-22T16:47:47.947Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--South America--Brazil info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26828 Attention Inventors! This site is for you! Games and contests, stories, free posters, a calendar of patent, trademark & copyright history, and much more! http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/ac/ahrpa/opa/kids/ res:ipl-26828 English United States Patent & Trademark Office invention Kids Pages: United States Patent and Trademark Office 2010-11-22T14:41:32.424Z Kids Pages: United States Patent and Trademark Office 2010-11-22T14:41:32.424Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People--Inventions and Inventors Our World--Our World Resources for Parents & Teachers Our World--North America--USA--Law info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28067 Cardline Pty. Ltd. Everything you need for your school reports, and then some. http://www.about-australia.com/facts/ res:ipl-28067 English Just the Facts About Australia 2010-09-22T19:24:41.192Z Just the Facts About Australia 2010-09-22T19:24:41.192Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Oceania & Antarctica--Australia info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-71358 Embassy of Burkina Faso You can get lots of information on Burkina Faso from this site from the Embassy in the U.S. Check out ???Burkina in Brief??? for a nice table of facts. http://burkina-faso.visahq.com/ res:ipl-71358 English Embassy of Burkina Faso 2010-09-22T19:25:39.545Z Embassy of Burkina Faso 2010-09-22T19:25:39.545Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Africa--Burkina Faso info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-71370 Embassy of Venezuela This is the page for the Embassy of Brazil. Click on ???Venezuela for Kids??? to get to lots of good information. http://venezuela-us.org/ res:ipl-71370 English Venezuela for Kids 2010-09-22T19:25:39.698Z Venezuela for Kids 2010-09-22T19:25:39.698Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--South America--Venezuala info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25015 Schiller, Lucy Join Parsifal Penguin and Ophelia Owl as they sample the delicious cuisines, play the games, see the museums full of arts, crafts and history, hear the folktales and learn about the holidays & festivals of many of the world's cultures. http://www.ipl.org/div/cquest/ res:ipl-25015 English Internet Public Library world travel geography belief beliefs custom customs folktale holiday festival Africa Ghana Kenya South Africa Antarctica Asia Far East China Japan Singapore Australia Europe France Greece Russia Spain United Kingdom UK U.K England Great Britain The Middle East Egypt Israel North America Canada Mexico USA United States South America Central America Brazil recipe recipes fairy tale fairy tales myth myths cuisine ipl2: Culture Quest 2012-07-25T15:35:59.852Z ipl2: Culture Quest 2012-07-25T15:35:59.852Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Geography & World Culture info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25636 Cultural Heritage Initiative for Community Outreach "Discover the magic said to cure everything from colds and headaches to evil spells and omens." Gallery of twenty-nine Arabic amulets acquired by the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology. http://www2.si.umich.edu/chico/amulets/home.html res:ipl-25636 English University of Michigan School of Information Museums folk medicine amulets collections archaeology artifacts Arabic Folk Medicine and Magic: 20th Century Amulets from the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology 2011-07-11T19:43:23.993Z Arabic Folk Medicine and Magic: 20th Century Amulets from the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology 2011-07-11T19:43:23.993Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Africa--Egypt Art, Music & Museums--Museums Our World--Africa--Sudan info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-74764 Explore this guide to Black History and find biographies, historical timelines, and information on hundreds of topics including civil rights, African and African American literature, art, music, architecture, and sports. A collection of audio, video, and images is included. http://www.britannica.com/blackhistory res:ipl-74764 English Encyclopaedia Britannica African-American African-Americans Afro-American Afro-Americans Encyclopaedia Britannica's Guide to Black History 2011-01-11T16:08:23.302Z Encyclopaedia Britannica's Guide to Black History 2011-01-11T16:08:23.302Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Africa Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25021 Ajay Shah, editor The history of India, including a historical chronology and essays on ancient, medieval and modern history. http://www.hindunet.org/hindu_history/ English Global Hindu Electronic Networks India Hindu Hindi Library of Hindu History 2009-12-09T20:01:15.011Z Library of Hindu History 2009-12-09T20:01:15.011Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Religion--Hinduism Our World--Asia--India info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25450 National Geographic Society "Glimpse the 'golden age' of piracy through the eyes of those who shared the sea with the saltiest of salty dogs." http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/97/pirates/ English Pirates Piracy High Seas History Seven Seas Pirates! 2009-12-09T20:01:25.613Z Pirates! 2009-12-09T20:01:25.613Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People Our World--Oceans & Seas info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26232 Pathfinder Do you need to find out about current events for school? Or maybe you just want to read the latest news. Time for Kids is a great place to start, with lots of interesting articles written just for kids. http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/ English Time, Inc. Time for Kids 2009-12-09T20:01:49.931Z Time for Kids 2009-12-09T20:01:49.931Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Magazines about Our World Reference--Magazines & Newspapers info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-24907 Andrew Bayuk Want to know how to make a mummy? Learn about King Tut or Queen Nefertiti? Or do you just want a basic history of Ancient Egypt? Then this is your site! It's full of interesting articles, pictures, stories and myths about Egypt, the pyramids, pharaohs, mummies, and everything else Egyptian. http://www.guardians.net/egypt/ English Guardian's Web Pages Egypt Africa history pyramids pharaohs mummies Guardian's Egypt 2009-12-09T20:01:12.759Z Guardian's Egypt 2009-12-09T20:01:12.759Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--The Ancient World--Ancient Egypt Our World--Africa--Egypt info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25477 Jennifer Kirkpatrick Read this true story of a twelve-year-old girl who survived the sinking of the RMS Titanic. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/media/world/9607/titanic.html English National Geographic Society Titanic Shipwrecks I Survived the Titanic 2009-12-09T20:01:27.124Z I Survived the Titanic 2009-12-09T20:01:27.124Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People Our World--Oceans & Seas info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25032 PBS-NOVA Online "Have you ever dreamed of exploring the pyramids of Egypt? If so, enter here, wander through the chambers and passageways of the Great Pyramid, and learn about the pharaohs for whom these monumental tombs were built. " Based on a program originally aired on PBS' NOVA television series. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/pyramid/ English WGBH Science Unit excavation archaeology pharaoh tombs Egypt Pyramids: The Inside Story 2009-12-09T20:01:15.515Z Pyramids: The Inside Story 2009-12-09T20:01:15.515Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--The Ancient World--Ancient Egypt Our World--Africa--Egypt info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25452 National Geographic Society "The Arctic in summer--ice is thinnest and danger greatest. Follow the unexpected odyssey of explorer Will Steger." http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/97/ice/ English North Pole Travel Journey Solo from the Pole 2009-12-09T20:01:25.766Z Solo from the Pole 2009-12-09T20:01:25.766Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Oceans & Seas Our World--North America--Canada info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27572 Find out what life was like for Jewish women coming to the United States in the 1880s. http://www.jewishwomenexhibit.org/ English Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest Unpacking on the Prarie: Jewish Women in the Upper Midwest 2009-12-09T20:02:19.508Z Unpacking on the Prarie: Jewish Women in the Upper Midwest 2009-12-09T20:02:19.508Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Religion--Judaism Our World--History & People--Women in History info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28307 One World Journeys "Experience the blistering heat and extraordinary beauty of the Sonoran Desert." http://www.oneworldjourneys.com/sonoran/index.html English The Sonoran Desert 2009-12-09T20:02:41.974Z The Sonoran Desert 2009-12-09T20:02:41.974Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America Our World--North America--Mexico info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28980 Priscilla Sarsfield and Ken Mahlenkamp Postcards from America is a virtual roadtrip of the USA that follows a history teacher and a photographer as they drive across America, seeing a state a week, and sending live postcards on the Internet every day from every state. http://www.postcardsfrom.com/ English Postcards From America 2009-12-09T20:02:53.443Z Postcards From America 2009-12-09T20:02:53.443Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Our World Virtual Field Trips USA info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27534 Teaching Fellows This diverse array of curriculum guides created by are designed for both middle school and high school students. These teachers guides explore the historical and cultural backgrounds of newcomers to the United States, their motives for emigrating, their legal statuses and the modes of their incorporation into U. S. society. http://pclt.cis.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1996/4/ English Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute immigration immigrants foreign-born residents lesson plans Remaking America: Contemporary U.S. Immigration 2009-12-09T20:02:18.238Z Remaking America: Contemporary U.S. Immigration 2009-12-09T20:02:18.238Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Our World Resources for Parents & Teachers USA--USA Resources for Parents & Teachers info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-74010 Click your way through the animated village, workhouse, school, and dock to learn about life in Ireland during the potato famine, which occurred from 1845 ??? 1848. http://www.irishpotatofamine.org/ English IrishPotatoFamine.org history nineteenth century 19th Irish Potato Famine 2009-12-09T20:12:00.720Z Irish Potato Famine 2009-12-09T20:12:00.720Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People Our World--Europe--Ireland info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-74006 See photos of the bus where Rosa Parks ignited the Civil Rights Movement. Learn the story behind the bus and find a chronology of Rosa Parks and the Civil Rights Movement from 1900 ??? 2000. http://www.hfmgv.org/exhibits/rosaparks/default.asp English Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village Rosa Parks Bus at the Henry Ford Museum 2009-12-09T20:12:00.453Z Rosa Parks Bus at the Henry Ford Museum 2009-12-09T20:12:00.453Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People Our World--History & People--Women in History info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-70332 the Royal Household Learn facts about members of the current Royal Family and past Kings and Queens on this site. You can also paint a picture and look at photos of the Royal Family. http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/page218.asp English CCG.XM Great Britain Monarchy England Kids??? Zone ??? Royalty 2009-12-09T20:10:26.439Z Kids??? Zone ??? Royalty 2009-12-09T20:10:26.439Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People Our World--Europe--United Kingdom (includes England and Scotland) info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-68433 Boston, Jamie SCORE is the Schools of California Online Resources for Education. This site has links to lesson plans for grades K-12 on U.S. and World history and geography as well as social studies concepts such as citizenship and government. There are also descriptions of California Social Science Standards and Assessments. http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/ English San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools SCORE History/Social Science 2009-12-09T20:09:33.691Z SCORE History/Social Science 2009-12-09T20:09:33.691Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Our World Resources for Parents & Teachers USA--USA Resources for Parents & Teachers info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25085 United States This site contains the entire text of the United States Constitution, including the preamble, all seven articles, the signers, and amendments to the Constitution. http://topics.law.cornell.edu/constitution res:ipl-25085 English The Legal Information Institute United States Constitution constitution preamble amendments law laws The Constitution of the United States of America 2010-11-22T14:41:24.984Z The Constitution of the United States of America 2010-11-22T14:41:24.984Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--Government Our World--North America--USA--Law info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26864 Bureau of Public Affairs Future State presents information about current international affairs and State Department activities. It also includes information about international diplomacy and the countries of the world, including maps, government information, and more. There are also activities and resources for students, teachers, and parents. http://future.state.gov/ res:ipl-26864 English U.S Department of State secretary of state news events foreign policy foreign affairs diplomacy diplomat diplomats map maps U.S. Department of State: Future State 2010-11-22T14:41:32.511Z U.S. Department of State: Future State 2010-11-22T14:41:32.511Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Geography & World Culture Our World--North America--USA--Government info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28360 Library of Congress "A comprehensive look at America's history, through primary sources, brings the past to life in a personal way." http://www.loc.gov/teachers res:ipl-28360 English Civil War Great Depression Industrial Revolution Progressive Era The Learning Page: American Memory Timeline 2010-09-22T19:24:43.130Z The Learning Page: American Memory Timeline 2010-09-22T19:24:43.130Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27539 The History Channel This web site hosted by the History Channel provides lesson plans for teachers and study guides for students. Teachers and students can peruse the topics on this site ranging from the significance of Ellis Island to the history of the Stock Market. http://www.history.com/classroom res:ipl-27539 English The History Channel history education lesson plans curricula teacher student The History Channel Classroom 2010-09-22T19:24:40.443Z The History Channel Classroom 2010-09-22T19:24:40.443Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Our World Resources for Parents & Teachers Reference--Reference Resources for Teachers & Parents info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-83950 The Arbor Day Foundation Explore nature through a variety of indoor and outdoor games and activities from this site. There are also resources for teachers and educators. http://www.arborday.org/kids/ res:ipl-83950 English The Arbor Day Foundation tree trees outdoors earth forest forests woods plant planting rainforest rain forest tropical forest Youth Education at Arbor Day Foundation 2010-02-27T16:17:59.791Z Youth Education at Arbor Day Foundation 2010-02-27T16:17:59.791Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Our World Resources for Parents & Teachers Math and Science--Earth Science--Environment info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26194 The Franklin Institute Did you know that Ben Franklin was a weatherman as well as an accomplished musician? Find out all about this famous American at this site. Teachers can find classroom resources as well. http://sln.fi.edu/franklin/ res:ipl-26194 English Ben Franklin: Glimpses of the Man 2011-01-11T16:08:20.038Z Ben Franklin: Glimpses of the Man 2011-01-11T16:08:20.038Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People--Inventions and Inventors Our World--Our World Resources for Parents & Teachers Our World--North America--USA--History & People Our World--North America--USA--USA Resources for Parents & Teachers info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28037 National Geographic Society "A vivid look at how life has, and hasn't, changed in the past 2,000 years" by comparing three cities from different millennia: Alexandria, Egypt in A.D.1; Cordoba, Spain in A.D. 1000; and New York City in A.D. 2000. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/3cities/ res:ipl-28037 English history archaeology europe rome united states Globalization National Geographic Tale of Three Cities 2011-12-21T16:14:42.180Z Tale of Three Cities 2011-12-21T16:14:42.180Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Europe--Spain Our World--North America--USA--50 States--N-P--New York Our World--The Ancient World--Ancient Egypt info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25543 Trimaran At this site you can take a virtual tour of the famous Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. http://www.tour-eiffel.fr/ English Eiffel Tower Paris France La Tour Eiffel 2009-12-09T20:01:28.938Z La Tour Eiffel 2009-12-09T20:01:28.938Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Our World Virtual Field Trips Our World--Europe--France Art, Music & Museums--Buildings & Cities (Architecture) info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26044 Camelot International Take a virtual journey to the Tower of London, one of England's most famous landmarks. Includes a tour of the tower, ghost stories, and information about prisoners, the Crown Jewels, and the Yeoman Warders. http://www.camelotintl.com/tower_site/index.html English The Tower of London 2009-12-09T20:01:45.840Z The Tower of London 2009-12-09T20:01:45.840Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Our World Virtual Field Trips Our World--Europe--United Kingdom (includes England and Scotland) Art, Music & Museums--Buildings & Cities (Architecture) info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26258 Northwestern University United States--Illinois--Chicago Learn more about one of the most famous fires in history. This site offers historical facts, eyewitness accounts, and pictures about the fire that destroyed Chicago in 1871. http://www.chicagohs.org/fire/ res:ipl-26258 English Chicago Historical Society Chicago fire history historic historical historical photographs the Ruined City The Great Chicago Fire and the Web of Memory 2011-12-12T16:52:34.285Z The Great Chicago Fire and the Web of Memory 2011-12-12T16:52:34.285Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25235 This site covers the Philadelphia Campaign of 1777, including the March to Brandywine, the Battle of Brandywine, the Battle of the Clouds, the Paoli Massacre, the March to Germantown, and the Battle of Germantown. It also has information on Fort Mifflin, Valley Forge, and the British in Philadelphia. http://www.ushistory.org/march/ res:ipl-25235 English Independence Hall Association United States revolutionary war Philadelphia Campaign Germantown Brandywine Paoli Massacre Valley Forge Fort Mifflin Virtual Marching Tour of the American Revolution 2011-01-21T21:53:54.262Z Virtual Marching Tour of the American Revolution 2011-01-21T21:53:54.262Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Our World Virtual Field Trips Our World--North America--USA--History & People Our World--North America--USA--50 States--N-P--Pennsylvania info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27609 WGBH Learn about the history of civil rights in the United States: religious freedom, women & the vote, and school desegregation. http://pbskids.org/wayback/civilrights/ res:ipl-27609 English PBS Kids Stand Up for Your Rights 2011-01-19T23:25:16.698Z Stand Up for Your Rights 2011-01-19T23:25:16.698Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27203 Independence Hall Association "Everything you've always wanted to know about the Liberty Bell. History, trivia, and a photo essay." http://www.ushistory.org/libertybell/ res:ipl-27203 English ushistory.org The Liberty Bell Homepage 2011-01-19T23:25:16.242Z The Liberty Bell Homepage 2011-01-19T23:25:16.242Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25965 This is the place to learn about how women gained the right to vote in the United States. http://www.archives.gov/education/index.html res:ipl-25965 English National Archives and Records Administration Woman Suffrage and the 19th Amendment 2011-01-19T23:25:13.830Z Woman Suffrage and the 19th Amendment 2011-01-19T23:25:13.830Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27204 Independence Hall Association Referred to as the "Father of the American Navy," learn more about his life at sea and his contributions to American History. http://www.ushistory.org/people/commodorebarry.htm res:ipl-27204 English ushistory.org George Washington American Revolution winter army Revolutionary War museum Commodore John Barry - ushistory.org 2011-01-19T23:25:16.366Z Commodore John Barry - ushistory.org 2011-01-19T23:25:16.366Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-32816 Pinellas County School District "A social studies resource for students and teachers that includes thousands of Florida resources in all subject areas." And be sure to check out another useful research category at Exploring Florida: Florida Then and Now, about the history of the state. http://fcit.usf.edu/florida/default.htm res:ipl-32816 English Exploring Florida 2011-01-19T23:25:18.262Z Exploring Florida 2011-01-19T23:25:18.262Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Our World Resources for Parents & Teachers Our World--North America--USA--USA Resources for Parents & Teachers Our World--North America--USA--50 States--A-F--Florida info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-74767 Hear former slaves tell of their experiences from the time of slavery and after. This collection includes voices of 23 men and women born between 1823 and the early 1860???s who were interviewed in the 1930???s. Songs are often included. http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/voices/ res:ipl-74767 English Library of Congress narratives slave oral history interview stories song Voices from the Days of Slavery: Former Slaves Tell Their Stories 2011-01-19T23:25:20.456Z Voices from the Days of Slavery: Former Slaves Tell Their Stories 2011-01-19T23:25:20.456Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26483 Oakland Museum of California Tour this virtual museum and find out all about the gold rush. You can also learn what Native Americans thought of this period of American history. http://museumca.org/goldrush/ res:ipl-26483 English Gold Rush! California's Untold Stories 2011-01-19T23:25:15.146Z Gold Rush! California's Untold Stories 2011-01-19T23:25:15.146Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Our World Virtual Field Trips Our World--North America--USA--50 States--A-F--California Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27053 "You are a slave. Your body, your time, your very breath belong to a farmer in 1850s Maryland. Six long days a week you tend his fields and make him rich. You have never tasted freedom. You never expect to. And yet . . . your soul lights up when you hear whispers of attempted escape. Freedom means a hard, dangerous trek. Do you try it?" http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/99/railroad/ res:ipl-27053 English National Geographic Society Harriet Tubman freedom slavery The Underground Railroad 2011-01-19T23:25:15.968Z The Underground Railroad 2011-01-19T23:25:15.968Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Our World Resources for Parents & Teachers Our World--North America--USA--History & People Our World--North America--USA--USA Resources for Parents & Teachers info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26156 Powhatan Nation This page offers another look at the stories about Pocahontas. The Powhatan tribe responds to the Disney version by explaining how the animated movie differs from historical fact. http://www.powhatan.org/pocc.html res:ipl-26156 English Pocahontas Myth 2011-01-19T23:25:14.367Z Pocahontas Myth 2011-01-19T23:25:14.367Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25576 Library of Congress What is a treasure? This site is a collection of the treasures from the U.S. Library of Congress's collections, including letters from Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin and the original lyrics to "Take Me Out to the Ballgame". It documents an exhibit that is on display at the Library in Washington, D.C., but if you can't go to Washington to ... http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/treasures/ res:ipl-25576 English Library of Congress Declaration of Independence history exhibits treasures American Treasures of the Library of Congress 2011-01-19T23:25:13.157Z American Treasures of the Library of Congress 2011-01-19T23:25:13.157Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27075 Here, students can explore an interactive timeline, go on a Model T road trip, find out what it was like to live under enslavement, investigate the lives of a colonial family, and more. Materials for teachers (including lesson plans) are also included. http://www.hfmgv.org/exhibits/smartfun/index.html res:ipl-27075 English Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village colonial slavery timeline SmartFun Online 2011-01-19T23:25:16.075Z SmartFun Online 2011-01-19T23:25:16.075Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26165 Library of Congress Learn more about the date which will live in infamy. This page gives information about the telegraph announcing the United States' attack on Pearl Harbor, Roosevelt's address to Congress, and other important details. Lots of links to other sites about Pearl Harbor, too. http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/dec07.html res:ipl-26165 English Today in History: December 7 2011-01-19T23:25:14.504Z Today in History: December 7 2011-01-19T23:25:14.504Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25426 Honors English Program at South Kingstown High School "An oral history of Rhode Island women during World War II, written by South Kingston High School students." Read first-hand accounts of what it was like to be a woman in America during the second World War. http://www.stg.brown.edu/projects/WWII_Women/tocCS.html res:ipl-25426 English World War II Women What Did You Do in the War, Grandma? 2011-01-19T23:25:12.515Z What Did You Do in the War, Grandma? 2011-01-19T23:25:12.515Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28356 National Museum of American History This exhibit on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will give you all the details on "the history of activism by those who have fought for the civil rights of people with disabilities." http://americanhistory.si.edu/disabilityrights/ res:ipl-28356 English Disability Rights Movement - National Museum of American History 2011-01-19T23:25:17.826Z Disability Rights Movement - National Museum of American History 2011-01-19T23:25:17.826Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27557 Fitzgerald, Bertram This online comic book tells the story of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the famous civil rights leader. http://golden-legacy.com/mlk/mlkjr1.html res:ipl-27557 English Fitzgerald Publishing Co., Inc. black history graphic novel atlanta georgia minister Morehouse College prejudice montgomery bus boycott freedom riders birmingham 1964 The Life of Martin Luther King, Jr. 2011-01-19T23:25:16.473Z The Life of Martin Luther King, Jr. 2011-01-19T23:25:16.473Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25312 Library of Congress Exhibits from the Library of Congress Collection. Read about important events in American history or look at pictures. http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/ res:ipl-25312 English american treasures address pictures libraries Library of Congress Exhibitions 2011-01-19T23:25:12.390Z Library of Congress Exhibitions 2011-01-19T23:25:12.390Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26689 PBS American Experience Have fun learning about the history of the US. http://pbskids.org/wayback/ res:ipl-26689 English Way Back- US History for Kids 2011-01-19T23:25:15.697Z Way Back- US History for Kids 2011-01-19T23:25:15.697Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27739 "See if you can figure out what life was like 200 years ago for Thomas and Elizabeth Springer's family in New Castle, Delaware." http://americanhistory.si.edu/kids/springer/ res:ipl-27739 English Smithsonian Institution You Be the Historian 2011-01-19T23:25:17.179Z You Be the Historian 2011-01-19T23:25:17.179Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26254 Gale This site celebrates Black History month by highlighting the lives of more than fifty African Americans. The site also includes a timline, different activities and even a quiz. http://www.gale.cengage.com/free_resources/bhm/index.htm res:ipl-26254 English Black History Month - Gale Cengage Learning 2011-01-19T23:25:14.626Z Black History Month - Gale Cengage Learning 2011-01-19T23:25:14.626Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26481 Boettcher/Trinklein Television Inc. Did you know that those who went west for gold sometimes spent $100 for a cup of water? Learn other "fun facts" and more at this site. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/goldrush/ res:ipl-26481 English Public Broadcasting Service Gold Rush - PBS - American Experience 2011-01-19T23:25:15.031Z Gold Rush - PBS - American Experience 2011-01-19T23:25:15.031Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26154 Henrico County Public Information Office Learn more about this legendary Native American woman. This page gives information about Pocahontas, including details about her rescue of John Smith, her kidnapping, and her later life. http://www.co.henrico.va.us/about-henrico/history/four-faces-of-pocahontas.html res:ipl-26154 English history american history Virginia Four Faces of Pocahontas 2011-08-08T16:18:49.252Z Four Faces of Pocahontas 2011-08-08T16:18:49.252Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25638 Cultural Heritage Initiative for Community Outreach What are mummies? How are mummies made? Who were the mummies? Discover the answers to these questions and more in this colorful web site! http://www2.si.umich.edu/chico/mummy/ res:ipl-25638 English University of Michigan School of Information Mummy mummies Egypt pharoahs hieroglyphs Mummies of Ancient Egypt 2011-07-11T19:43:24.228Z Mummies of Ancient Egypt 2011-07-11T19:43:24.228Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--The Ancient World--Ancient Egypt info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25815 Republic of Turkey Ministry of Culture Learn about the people, history, art and food of the country of Turkey. http://www.kultur.gov.tr/EN/ana-sayfa/2-0/20110816.html res:ipl-25815 English Turkey Republic of Turkey Ministry of Culture 2011-08-22T18:20:21.078Z Republic of Turkey Ministry of Culture 2011-08-22T18:20:21.078Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Asia--Middle East--Turkey info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-72078 Central America--Honduras Embassy of Honduras Learn all about the country of Honduras and the Honduras Embassy. http://www.hondurasemb.org/honduras-en-breve.html res:ipl-72078 Spanish Honduras en Breve Central America Centroam??rica Porfirio Lobo Sosa UNESCO Embassy of Honduras 2011-02-17T18:46:40.272Z Embassy of Honduras 2011-02-17T18:46:40.272Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--Central America info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27610 WGBH Follow the journey of the California Gold Rush prospectors as they try to strike it rich in the mines. http://pbskids.org/wayback/goldrush/ res:ipl-27610 English PBS Kids Gold Rush! 2011-01-11T16:08:21.132Z Gold Rush! 2011-01-11T16:08:21.132Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27202 Independence Hall Association "A cornucopia of Ben Franklin. Source material, original historical fiction, his kite, his Philadelphia, his Autobiography, plus games, videos, 360?? panoramas and much more!" http://www.ushistory.org/franklin/ res:ipl-27202 English ushistory.org The Electric Franklin 2011-01-11T16:08:20.927Z The Electric Franklin 2011-01-11T16:08:20.927Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-74530 Explore this New York village from 1845 and learn about food production in the past and present. Then make your own video using the photos and video clips you collect. Authentic diary entries, maps, and newspaper ads are included. http://www.harvestofhistory.org/ res:ipl-74530 English Farmers Museum nineteenth century 19th century United States farm farms history agriculture agricultural history Harvest of History 2011-01-11T16:08:23.154Z Harvest of History 2011-01-11T16:08:23.154Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25583 Brown, Rick Newspaper Collectors Society of America "Press coverage of events in American history. Includes a searchable library with the categories Civil War, Baseball, Engravings, Journalism Hoaxes, Old West including Billy the Kid, Jesse James, Crime figures such as Bonnie & Clyde, Lizzie Borden and more than a dozen other categories. The Presidential Library includes the inaugural addresses of ... http://www.historybuff.com/ res:ipl-25583 English Newspaper Collectors Society of America History America newspapers History Buff's Home Page 2011-01-11T16:08:19.569Z History Buff's Home Page 2011-01-11T16:08:19.569Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27605 Library of Congress The history of the United States comes to life in this exciting site from the nation's library. Read about famous Americans, listen to and watch old cartoons, music and movies, learn about the different eras and about different states, and much more. http://www.americaslibrary.gov/index.html res:ipl-27605 English Library of Congress america american history states famous americans alabama alaska arizona arkansas california colorado connecticut delaware florida georgia hawaii idaho illinois indiana iowa kansas kentucky louisiana maine maryland massachusetts michigan minnesota mississippi missouri montana nebraska nevada new hampshire new jersey new mexico new york north carolina north dakota ohio oklahoma oregon pennsylvania rhode island south carolina south dakota tennessee texas utah vermont virginia washington west virginia wisconsin wyoming America's Story from America's Library 2011-01-11T16:08:21.031Z America's Story from America's Library 2011-01-11T16:08:21.031Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28214 Pocantico Hills School (deleted) This site is packed with a timeline, family tree, photo album, artifacts museum, quiz, crossword puzzle, word search and so much more." http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/rockefeller/jdr.htm res:ipl-28214 English John D. Rockefeller 2011-01-11T16:08:21.691Z John D. Rockefeller 2011-01-11T16:08:21.691Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28357 National Museum of American History This exhibit covers the history of American sweatshops from 1820 to present day. http://americanhistory.si.edu/sweatshops/index.htm res:ipl-28357 English Between a Rock and a Hard Place 2011-01-11T16:08:22.167Z Between a Rock and a Hard Place 2011-01-11T16:08:22.167Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-30623 The Kid's Domain Learn about famous African Americans and other aspects of Black history from the sites listed here. http://resources.kaboose.com/kidslinks/social-studies/black-history/Black_History.html res:ipl-30623 English Kids Domain: Black History 2011-01-11T16:08:22.264Z Kids Domain: Black History 2011-01-11T16:08:22.264Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25967 Are you curious about Harriet Tubman and the history of the Underground Railroad? Learn about them through pictures, maps , and quizzes at this site created by Pocantico Hills School second graders. http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/tubman/tubman.html res:ipl-25967 English Pocantico Hills School African-Americans slavery Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad 2011-01-11T16:08:19.734Z Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad 2011-01-11T16:08:19.734Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26694 Public Broadcasting Service Lots of interesting information about the history of African Americans. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/aaworld/ res:ipl-26694 English The African American Journey 2011-01-11T16:08:20.797Z The African American Journey 2011-01-11T16:08:20.797Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28165 The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation "Colonial Williamsburg is the world's largest outdoor living history museum, located in Williamsburg, Virginia, about 150 miles south of Washington, D.C., USA." This website captures the history and information of Williamsburg through educational resources, electronic field trips, teacher resources, and lesson plans. It also provides reference and ... http://www.history.org/ res:ipl-28165 English The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Colonialism Williamsburg Museum Colonial Williamsburg 2011-01-11T16:08:21.443Z Colonial Williamsburg 2011-01-11T16:08:21.443Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Our World Virtual Field Trips Our World--North America--USA--History & People Our World--North America--USA--USA Resources for Parents & Teachers info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26035 Library of Congress This site presents a complete biography of Houdini and includes many photographs of the magician, some of his stunts, and many other subjects. http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/vshtml/vshdini.html res:ipl-26035 English Houdini 2011-01-11T16:08:19.842Z Houdini 2011-01-11T16:08:19.842Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25818 Bartram, Graham Contains "over 260 pages on countries and international organizations. Each page contains basic information on the country, including its formal name, capital city, area, population, currency, languages, and religions. The flags include the national and state flags, ensigns, and sub-national flags." Browse by country or search. http://www.flags.net/ English The World Flag Database 2009-12-09T20:01:39.448Z The World Flag Database 2009-12-09T20:01:39.448Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Geography & World Culture--Flags of the World info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26192 This page gives brief highlights of the life of Benjamin Franklin. http://www.archives.upenn.edu/people/1700s/franklin_ben.html English University of Pennsylvania 18th century Philadelphia history Philadelphia College academy and charitable school of Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania history Benjamin Franklin 2009-12-09T20:01:48.856Z Benjamin Franklin 2009-12-09T20:01:48.856Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People--Inventions and Inventors info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25683 Kids Parties Connection What happens in your family on your birthday? At this site, you can read about birthday celebrations in different countries. Also, find out what famous people were born on your birthday. http://www.kidsparties.com/traditions.htm English party birth celebration Birthday Traditions From Around The World 2009-12-09T20:01:32.684Z Birthday Traditions From Around The World 2009-12-09T20:01:32.684Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Geography & World Culture--Holidays info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-24990 Dan Umstead Learn all about this group of Native Americans, one of many "nations" of native peoples in North America. Find out where they are located, what's happened in their past, and even get some great recipes from their cookbook. http://www.oneidaindiannation.com/ English Native Americans Indians Oneida Indian Nation 2009-12-09T20:01:14.099Z Oneida Indian Nation 2009-12-09T20:01:14.099Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--Native Americans info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26065 IncWell "Biographies of people throughout history and people in the news." Portraits are included. People covered include: Clara Barton, the Bronte Sisters, Elizabeth Browning, Julius Caesar, Cesar Chavez, Aaron Copeland, Jacques Cousteau, Charles Dickens, Wyatt Earp, Thomas Edison, King Edward VIII, Henry Ford, Benjamin Franklin, Harry Houdini, Scott Jopl ... http://www.incwell.com/Biographies/ English Spectrum Spectrum Biography Library 2009-12-09T20:01:46.277Z Spectrum Biography Library 2009-12-09T20:01:46.277Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People--Dictionaries and Encyclopedias info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26283 University of Kansas Medical Center Would you like to know when Chinese New Year is or was this year? Or Diwali? Or Mother's Day? This handy month-by-month calendar lists important religious, U.S., ethnic, and other holidays for this year. http://www3.kumc.edu/diversity/ English holiday celebrations Diversity Calendar 2009-12-09T20:01:51.966Z Diversity Calendar 2009-12-09T20:01:51.966Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Geography & World Culture--Holidays Reference info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28358 National Museum of American History Learn about life in Ancient Greece by examining its coinage. http://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/numismatics/corinth/ English Life in Ancient Greece 2009-12-09T20:02:43.794Z Life in Ancient Greece 2009-12-09T20:02:43.794Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--The Ancient World--Ancient Greece info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27764 Tondering, Claus Did you know that the calendar you use every day is a tool that's gone through many changes over thousands of years? Learn more about various calendars, including Islamic, Jewish, Christian, Chinese, Myan, French, and more. http://www.webexhibits.org/calendars/ English IDEA calendar calendars time chronology history Calendars through the Ages 2009-12-09T20:02:24.437Z Calendars through the Ages 2009-12-09T20:02:24.437Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People Math and Science info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28065 Scholastic, Inc. Learn more about the countries, history, and athletes of the Olympic Games, and how cities around the world are able to host the Games. Also try being a student reporter writing stories about the Games! http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/athens_games/ English olympic medals Greek myths olympic sports sports IOC olympic flame Go for the Gold--The Olympic Games Student Actvity 2009-12-09T20:02:34.411Z Go for the Gold--The Olympic Games Student Actvity 2009-12-09T20:02:34.411Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People Sports & Recreation info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27785 Here is a "fun and easy introduction to Japanese. You'll learn basic phrases that people use everyday, and you can practice them yourself after hearing how they're pronounced." http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/language/index.html English Kids Web Japan Language - Kids Web Japan 2009-12-09T20:02:24.899Z Language - Kids Web Japan 2009-12-09T20:02:24.899Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Languages Around the World--Japanese info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27027 Zigzag, Inc. This site uses interactive exercises to teach Hebrew to beginners. Sample exercises include "Shopping for Shabbat", "In my Succah", and "Learn the Luach". http://www.zigzagworld.com/hebrewforme/ English Hebrew for ME 2009-12-09T20:02:09.953Z Hebrew for ME 2009-12-09T20:02:09.953Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Languages Around the World--Hebrew info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28353 National Museum of American History "You be the historian and explore the life of the northern Plains Indians and their relationship with the buffalo." http://americanhistory.si.edu/kids/buffalo/ English Tracking the Buffalo: Stories From a Buffalo Hide Painting 2009-12-09T20:02:43.475Z Tracking the Buffalo: Stories From a Buffalo Hide Painting 2009-12-09T20:02:43.475Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--Native Americans info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27968 Panmedia "You remembered! And you want to give someone a special gift. Wrapping a gift adds a personal touch, saves money, and is really quite simple once you have mastered a few simple tricks." http://www.tutorials.com/06/0611/0611.asp English Learn2.Com Learn2 Giftwrap a Present 2009-12-09T20:02:31.382Z Learn2 Giftwrap a Present 2009-12-09T20:02:31.382Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Geography & World Culture--Holidays info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27430 Read about ancient Egyptian culture in Egyptomania. Try on wigs at the barbershop, and read Sosha's story. Teachers, there are good resources for you here too! http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/exhibit/archive/egypt/default.htm English Seattle Art Museum Egypt: Gift of the Nile 2009-12-09T20:02:15.846Z Egypt: Gift of the Nile 2009-12-09T20:02:15.846Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--The Ancient World--Ancient Egypt info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27780 This site will help you learn Hebrew by reading, listening, and coloring in the letters. http://www.akhlah.com/ English Akhlah The Jewish Children's Learning Network Akhlah: Learn the Aleph Bet 2009-12-09T20:02:24.825Z Akhlah: Learn the Aleph Bet 2009-12-09T20:02:24.825Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Languages Around the World--Hebrew info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28092 Learn about the United States of America through the country's music, animals, art and more! http://www.ZoomSchool.com/school/USA/ English Enchanted Learning Software Zoom School USA 2009-12-09T20:02:35.114Z Zoom School USA 2009-12-09T20:02:35.114Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--United States info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26815 On the Line Learn about the climate, landscape, and plant 7 animal life of the deserts, including the Famous Saraha Desert. http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/ontheline/explore/nature/deserts/deserts.htm English On the Line - The Desert 2009-12-09T20:02:04.113Z On the Line - The Desert 2009-12-09T20:02:04.113Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Africa Math and Science--Earth Science info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27423 You'll love this site because it has good information and it looks totally cool! Read about Egyptian Life, Geography, Mummification, Trades, Writing, and more! Find a friend to play Senet, the Egyptian board game. http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/ English The British Museum Ancient Eygpt 2009-12-09T20:02:15.771Z Ancient Eygpt 2009-12-09T20:02:15.771Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--The Ancient World--Ancient Egypt info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28248 Dill, Jordan S. The First Nations Histories site lists the Indian tribes of North America and gives a brief history of each. By clicking on the names of the tribes, you can read about the tribe in detail, including population, division, location, language, culture, and the history of the tribe. Learn about fifty native tribes, from the Abenaki of New England to ... http://www.tolatsga.org/Compacts.html English First Nations History 2009-12-09T20:02:40.441Z First Nations History 2009-12-09T20:02:40.441Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--Native Americans info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-74012 Play games, listen to songs, learn facts about penguins and polar bears, and see cool photos of the Arctic and Antarctica. http://www.pers.com/site/icelands/ English Pers Corporation Icelands 2009-12-09T20:12:00.795Z Icelands 2009-12-09T20:12:00.795Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Oceania & Antarctica--Antarctica Fun Stuff info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-74026 Did you know that women are currently queens, presidents, prime ministers, and governors-general? Find out about the powerful women of the world from 1945 to 2005. http://www.terra.es/personal2/monolith/00women.htm English Zarate's Political Collections (ZPC) womens woman rulers Women World Leaders 1945 - 2005 2009-12-09T20:12:01.052Z Women World Leaders 1945 - 2005 2009-12-09T20:12:01.052Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People--Women in History info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-74423 Explore the life and culture of Africa through examining its art at this colorful multimedia exhibit. See paintings, sculpture, clothing, jewelry, and masks and learn about the roles of ancestors, adulthood, youth, and leadership. http://www.imamuseum.org/interactives/cycles/ English Indianapolis Museum of Art African arts Cycles: African Life Through Art 2009-12-09T20:12:08.815Z Cycles: African Life Through Art 2009-12-09T20:12:08.815Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Africa Art, Music & Museums--Art info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-74680 Learn about the Native American peoples of the Southwest, Northwest Coast, Plains, Northeast Woodlands, and Mississippi Valley through this introduction to their history and culture. And explore their artwork including baskets, pottery, masks, clothing, and rattles. http://www.artsmia.org/surrounded-by-beauty/index.html English Minneapolis Institute of Arts Indian Indians art southwestern Zuni Pueblo Hopi Pima Papago Navajo Apache potlach Sioux Dakota Lakota Mound Builder Mound Builders Ojibwe Chippewa Surrounded by Beauty: Arts of Native America 2009-12-09T20:12:16.096Z Surrounded by Beauty: Arts of Native America 2009-12-09T20:12:16.096Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--Native Americans info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-72937 Learn about Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Chanukah, Tu B'Shvat, Purim, Pesach, Lag B'Omer, Shavuot and other Jewish holidays on this colorful and entertaining site. Holiday stories, games, coloring pages and greeting cards are included. http://www.torahtots.com/fungames.htm English Torah Tots, Inc. hanukkah Torah Tots: Jewish Holidays 2009-12-09T20:11:29.439Z Torah Tots: Jewish Holidays 2009-12-09T20:11:29.439Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Geography & World Culture--Holidays info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-72385 This game is a fun way to learn about Halloween and trick-or-treating safety. http://www.halloweenmagazine.com/play.html English Halloween Magazine Halloween safety The Halloween Safety Game 2009-12-09T20:11:15.729Z The Halloween Safety Game 2009-12-09T20:11:15.729Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Geography & World Culture--Holidays info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-72936 Kaboose, Inc. Learn about holidays from many cultures and places. Each holiday page has crafts, games, coloring pages, information on the holiday and links to other resources. http://holidays.kaboose.com/index.html English Kaboose, Inc. birthday earth day guy fawkes day valentines day thanksgiving chanukah mother's day cinco de mayo arbor day columbus day halloween canada day fourth of july 4th of july father's day flag day memorial day christmas black history month new years kwanzaa ramadan st. patrick's day passover easter president's day Kids' Domain: Holiday Fun 2009-12-09T20:11:29.363Z Kids' Domain: Holiday Fun 2009-12-09T20:11:29.363Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Geography & World Culture--Holidays info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-30627 The Kid's Domain Celebrate Independence Day through activities, crafts, books to read, and links to other July 4th websites. While this site is designed primarily for celebrating the 4th of July, many of the materials can be used for other patriotic times. http://holidays.kaboose.com/july-4/index.html English Kid's Domain July 4 Fun 2009-12-09T20:03:32.500Z Kid's Domain July 4 Fun 2009-12-09T20:03:32.500Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Geography & World Culture--Holidays info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-29408 Formaro, Amanda This site has a bunch of ideas for Halloween costumes, from costumes for babies and toddlers, to costumes made of cardboard boxes, to thrifty costumes. http://www.familycorner.com/dir/Family/Holidays/Halloween/Costume_Ideas/ English TheFamilyCorner.com Magazine's Halloween Costume Ideas 2009-12-09T20:03:02.897Z TheFamilyCorner.com Magazine's Halloween Costume Ideas 2009-12-09T20:03:02.897Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Geography & World Culture--Holidays info:fedora/col:youth