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sites selected by my children.
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How
Stuff Works A great location to learn how something
works. Everything from jet engines to refrigerators are all
clearly explained.
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Census Bureau Interested
in what happens to all of the census data that was collected? For
detailed information on any country, try the CIA
Factbook for details. This
will help with papers or can be used for general research. Students
Government will give you insight into a variety of questions from
taxes to to financial aid. Once you are ready for college, you may want to look at Petersons.
This is a good place to start on your college quest.
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Research Guide This looks into the "art" of
writing a research paper. Geared towards High School and College.
Also consider Family Education
and Research Paper,
for the Internet Public Library, go to the IPL
Reference desk.
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Homework Center A well done site to help you or your
kids with homework. Broken into groups covering first grade
through college and beyond. Big chalk
also is a good research starting place for all grades.
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| Encyclopedia Britannica One
of the best known encyclopedias hits the Internet. Go here if you need a
Dictionary that
includes information on grammar and even several foreign language
dictionaries.
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Quia A useful location
for all school subjects. Includes many activities based on current
school text books.
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Fun Stuff
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Beanie Babies A
favorite of kids and parents alike.
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Fun
Brain A location that caters to grade school
kids. Games and quizzes make learning fun. Also check out The
Idea Box which includes game ideas, fun recipes, craft recipes and
other fun ideas for kids and Lycos Zone
which is a great starting portal for children of all ages.
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| Neopets
This has been a recent favorite for both of the kids.
Check it out!
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Lego
Brian likes this one, as building with Lego's is a favorite
past time.
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| Nutty
Sites This includes most of the classic dance webs
like hamster dance, cow dance, lizard dance and more. You are
certain to get a laugh. If that is not enough to make you laugh, try
going to Bored.Com.
This is loaded with fun for when you have nothing better to do,
guaranteed to keep you busy for hours.
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