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	About Foucault Pendulums Find out everything from how Foucault invented the pendulum to why they prove the earth rotates.			Laser Basics Find out how lasers are a different kind of light from the sun and a light bulb.
	Adventures in Science and Technology Find cool science, engineering, and computer projects.			Living Things Take a look at individual organisms, communities, populations, species, and ecological food webs.
	Adventures of Josie True Discover the wonders of math, science and technology.			Lose Your Excuse Stop making excuses and use energy wisely.
	Archkidecture Learn about architecture terms and ideas, with hands on projects to try and structures from around the world.			Low Life Labs Find out what robot designers are learning from ants, cockroaches, and other simple forms of life.
	The Art and Science of Bubbles Get tips for making better bubbles to do lots of activities with.			The Mad Scientist Network Washington U's Ask a Scientist gets you answers to questions from the experts.
	Atmospheric Optics Light playing on water drops, dust or ice crystals in the atmosphere produces a host of visual spectacles - rainbows, halos, glories, coronas and many more Find out where to see them and how they form. Then seek and enjoy them outdoors.			Magnetism Get answers to magnetism questions.
	The Atoms Family Find out different types of energy, the properties of light, electricity, atoms, and fuel conservation at this information-packed site.			Manufacturing Videos Check out how things are made like candy, cars, airplanes, or bottles how the manufacturing processes works, like forging, casting, or injection molding.
	Bitesize Science Learn about how things work.			Marie Curie Learn how she discovered the mysterious element radium.
	Bridge Basics This site illustrates simple spans, trusses, beams and arches of bridges.			Metal Matters See where metals are found, how they are extracted, and how we use them in our daily lives.
	Bridge Challenge Test your engineering skills and try to match the right bridge to the right location.			Mineral Gallery Explore rocks and minerals.
	Bridge Facts Check these interesting bridge facts about some famous bridges the history behind bridge building them.			Mineralogy 4 Kids A place to learn about rocks and minerals.
	Build It and Bust It Design and test your own structures and then share what you learn.			Move It! Rock out with force and motion.
	Building Big Explore large structures and what it takes to build them.			Natural Inquirer Read about scientific research conducted by scientists in the USDA Forest Service.
	Burke Kids Have fun with these biology, geology and anthropology activities.			The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids Get facts about weather, star gazing, history and more.
	Cars of the Future What could be the newest kinds of cars to drive on the roads?			One Geology Investigate geology around the world, from volcanoes to dinosaurs.
	Center of the Cell Explore how cells work.			Paper Project Explore one of the earliest technologies and art forms, papermaking.
	Chain Reaction Read stories of science in this online magazine.			The Particle Adventure Learn how the universe is held together by learning about small particle physics and forces.
	Cloud Boutique A resource for understanding cloud formation and types of clouds.			Periodic Table of Comic Books Click on an element to see a list of comic book pages involving that element.
	Comic Book Periodic Table of the Elements A list of comic books that include the elements as characters.			Quarked Learn about the smallest things that scientists know the universe is made of - quarks.
	Cool Clouds for Kids of All Ages View pictures of clouds that look like many different objects.			Quartz Watch Learn how a watch works and discover the stories behind the invention of the quartz watch.
	Cool Science for Curious Kids This fun and interactive site to helps kids appreciate science includes activities adapted from children's and science museums.			Revisewise Science Activities, fact sheets and questions to help you prepare for anything science.
	Cuckoo's Clockworks Play with Cuckoo's latest inventions.			The Rock Cycle Discover the secret of rocks.
	Design a Roller Coaster Try your hand at designing your own roller coaster. You will be building a conceptual coaster using the physics concepts that are used to design real coasters.			Rock Hounds Get ready to dig up some rock information.
	Design an Air Racer Design an air racer, balancing risky innovations with established techniques so your racer will win the race-or at least finish it!			Say Hello to ASIMO Learn all about the world’s most advanced humanoid robot!
	Do Science Have fun exploring these experiments.			Science A Go Go Find Interesting science news and research tidbits.
	Dynamic Earth Take a closer look at the earth's interior shifting under our feet.			Science Bug Investigate to learn more about science.
	Edventures Term Browser Look up math and science terms.			Science Club Videos Watch some cool magic tricks.
	Electric Avenue Find out how electricity works and what it's all about, play games, and learn how to play it safe.			Science for Kids Get ready to test your science knowledge.
	Electrical Safety World Find out why you should care about electrical safety.			Science is Fun Share the fun of scientific experimentation with friends and family members at home.
	Elements of Machines Simple machines are explained, described and illustrated.			Science of Cycling Find out what makes bicycles work.
	Encyclopedia of Life A place where you can get information about life present on Earth.			Science News For Kids Get the latest news covering all topics of science.
	Energy Education Learn how energy makes everything go.			Science U Fun activities make Science U a great place to learn.
	Energy Kids Learn about energy and challenge your brains with energy games.			SciGirls These girls are putting science and engineering to work, as they answer real-life questions and make unexpected discoveries in the world around them.
	The Energy Quest Read all about different types of energy.			Seashells Learn the types of seashells, how to preserve and clean them and the fun things you can do with them.
	Exploratorium The museum of science, art and human perception.			Simple Machines Find out how Simple machines are simple tools used to make work easier.
	Exploring Energy Learn how energy makes everything happen.			Snow Crystals This site is all about snow crystals and snowflakes -- what they are, where they come from, and just how these remarkably complex and beautiful structures are created, quite literally, out of thin air.
	Fizzics Fizzle A comprehensive guide to understanding the world of physics.			Strange Matter Discover the secrets of everyday stuff!
	From Apples to Orbits Learn about the history of gravity, how it affects humans, or try some fun activities.			Talking Textiles Find out what textiles are all about.
	Geo-Mysteries Help Rex, the Dino Detective, solve mysteries about rocks, fossils and minerals!			Tall Buildings See how new technologies have allowed builders and city residents to be more confident about the safety of these towers.
	Get A Grip On Robotics This exhibit explores the jointed-arm robot which looks similar to a certain part of your body.			Temperature World Find temperature news, resources and links.
	Get Clobbered Test your science safety smarts.			Thank Physics For That Check out how new physics-based technologies such as MP3 players, the internet, smart phones and GPS have revolutionized our everyday lives.
	GSI: - Glasgow Science Investigation Gather clues and use forensic science to solve the crime.			Thomas Jefferson Fossil Collection Examine a variety of natural history specimens, including some from the Lewis and Clark Expedition and the giant American mastodon.
	How Does a Kite Fly? Get answers to get your kite high in the sky.			Time Rock Find information on anything from your favorite gemstone to the scariest meat-eating dinosaur.
	How it's Made Watch these videos to see step-by-step how everyday objects are made.			The Tinkering Studio Experiments with art, science, technology and other ideas.
	iKids Think out of the box on your invention.			Try Science Make new discoveries while trying these experiments.
	Imagers Learn about remote sensing on this adventure.			Water Test your knowledge on this precious resource - water.
	Invention at Play Explore the playful side of invention and the inventive side of play.			Water in the City Try these activities and discover how water is used in cities.
	Invention Dimension Here’s the place for information about inventors.			Water Works Discover the magic of water fountains.
	Inventors and Inventions Get fact sheets on who invented what.			Wonderopolis A place where wonder and learning are nurtured through the power of discovery, creativity and imagination.
	Inventors of the Week Each week view a profile of a different inventor, from the past or present.			Wonderville Visit a town filled with exciting science adventures.
	Journey Through a Jet Engine This animated video lets you see inside each section of a Rolls-Royce jet engine.			Workshop of the World Discover the importance of England's inventions to society.
	Khan Academy Here's a collection of videos can help you with math, science, and economics.			The Yuckiest Site on the Internet! Explore the living sciences of entomology, earth science, and human biology through roaches, earthworms, and more.
	Kids Know It Find information on all sorts of neat stuff, from dinosaurs to the solar system as well as games and activities.			Be sure to check the St. Louis Public Librarys' very own: Science Fair Links Study Hall - Science section

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Math

	A+ Math More than 1000 challenging math problems and illustrations for grades 1-12.			Math Snacks Satisfy your math craving with these math games.
	A Walk Through Time Travel through the history of time measurement, which chronicles the evolution of time-keeping from ancient calendars through the establishment of time zones and atomic clocks.			Math Words, and Some Other Words of Interest Use this dictionary to find definitions of words of mathematics and science.
	ABCya Fun math games for grades K - 5.			Mathletics Find out how sports use math in some way.
	Absurd Math Go on missions in a strange world where the ultimate power consists of mathematical skill and knowledge.			Maths Museum Visit this three story virtual museum with galleries of exhibitions illustrating mathematics and science related objects.
	Banking On Our Future Learn about banking basics, savings and checking accounts, budgeting, credit and investing.			The Mint Learn how to save and invest your money wisely. Take the money quiz and find out if you are a spender or a saver.
	BasketMath Interactive Have fun testing your math skills.			Multiplication: An Adventure in Number Sense Find out why you only need to memorize 13 multiplication facts (or less) in order to know the whole table.
	Count Us In Practice counting, sorting, and ordering with these fun games.			Numbers Play these math games based on baseball, soccer, car racing and other fun things.
	The Counting Story Count the pink bunnies.			Pattern Palace Explore, find and learn with patterns that are present everywhere.
	Create a Graph Use homework problems, things you have a special interest in, or use some of the numbers you find elsewhere to create a graph online.			Pi day Fun Pi Facts and ideas for Pi activities.
	Figure This! Take your family up on math challenges with cartoon characters named Polygon, Tessellation, Exponent, Tangent, and Axis.			Pizza Explorer Get a piping hot history and science lesson delivered straight to your computer screen.
	Fun with Periodic Structures Find out what cell phones, diamonds and house flies have in common.			Prime Pages Learn all about prime numbers.
	Geometry Full of special geometric activities involving star polygons, constructions, polygons, tessellations, and much more.			RicksMath Students of all grades can get a better understanding of math with these problems to solve.
	Geometry Playground Geometry Playground will change the way you think about geometry.			Secret Millionaires Club Learn how to invest your money.
	Gymnasium for Brain You can sharpen your mind and improve your ability to think outside the box.			Sense & Dollars Get the facts here on earning, saving and spending.
	History of Math Try these sites suggested by the staff of the St. Louis Public Library.			$mart Piggy Make good choices with your money and you can become a smart piggy.
	Hot Shot Business Pick a business, make all the decisions, and see if you can turn a profit in six weeks!			Starship Travel the galaxy with Star, Sky and Hutch and explore English and Math concepts.
	How to Tell Time Find out how people measured time in the past, read about clocks, calendars, and time zones.			Young Investor Explore ways to earn money then learn how to save and spend money wisely.
	Investing for Kids Take a look at stocks, bonds and mutual funds and learn the principles of saving and investing.			Three Jars Learn to earn and use money responsibly.
	Let’s Count A fun, colorful set of counting activities.			Tic Tac Toe Squares Solve the math problems to get three in a row!
	Making Tracks Toward Area Learn how to find the area of any shape.			Totally Tessellated Here's an introduction to tessellations explaining the basic underlying mathematics with many examples from real life.
	Math Advantage Improve your math skills with these active activities for all grade levels.			Unit Conversion Convert units from one measure to another.
	Math Cats Try these fun online math projects, math art and crafts, math writing contests, math story problems, even a magic chalkboard!			What Good is Math? Get answers to the question and find out how you use math everyday without even realizing it.
	Math Games Learn shapes and numbers with these fun games!

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Computers

	Birth of the Internet Travel back to the 1060s and discover how the Internet got its start.			Learning HTML Get the basics of HTML so that you can make your very own web page.
	ChatDanger Learn how to stay safe while chatting online.			Learning HTML for Kids Use this guide to that covers all the basics to help you create your own webpage.
	Community Garden Create beautiful flowers then grow them on vines and trees.			Mousercise Are you a new computer user? If so, check out Mousercise, an online tutorial teaching you how to move and click your computer's mouse. Great fun for users of all ages.
	Computer History Trace through the history of computing technology with this collection of hardware, software, and more!			NetSmartz This is an interactive way to learn about being safe while surfing the World Wide Web.
	CyberNetiquette Join classic Disney characters for adventure, fun, and online awareness tips.			Stop Cyberbullying Know what steps you can take to prevent Cyberbullying and how to properly address these incidents.
	Digizen Learn how to become a responsible DIGItal citiZEN.			Surf Swell Island Adventures in Internet safety with Mickey and friends.
	Especially for Children and Their Parents Provides links to resources on the Internet to help you and your children learn about Internet safety.			Systems at Work Take a journey through time and technologies and see the connections between the mail, technology, engineering, the Internet, and you.
	Explore Technology Explore the ways technology affects our lives.			Teen NetSmart Play it safe online and on your phone with these collection of videos, comics and games.
	Futurecade Test some of the most advanced technology of the future.			Time Warp of Vintage Technology Through the Decades Witness the history of computers, calculators, antique radio, tube audio and video games-vintage technology of the 20th century.
	Glossary of Internet Terms Look up definitions to basic and not so basic computer and Internet terminology			Understand Computers Inside and Out Learn what makes a good computer.
	Graffiti Create your own graffiti art then print it or e-mail it to friends!			Virtual Fish Tank Take care of the fish in your online aquarium.
	Hectors World Watch Hector and his friends learn how to use their computers safely!			Webonauts Learn about web safety and good citizenship.
	Infinite Learning Lab Watch these videos about Giving Back, Diversity, Online Safety and more with the famous Garfield cast.			WiredKidz WiredKids is a one-stop safety resource for everyone who cares about keeping our children safe online.

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Experiments

	Antibubbles An antibubble in liquid is a thin film of air surrounding liquid.			Magnet Man Find cool experiments with magnets.
	Bill Nye the Science Guy The home page for 'Bill Nye the Science Guy' provides a wealth of resources.			Silly Putty University Discover the science behind Silly Putty, learn about its history and check out the latest news.
	Bubblesphere Go on a bubble adventure with bubble information, games and history more!			Science Explorer Experiments you can do at home.
	How to Build a Toothpick Bridge Get tips on how to build your own toothpick bridge.			Science Snacks The kind of snack you can learn from and have fun with.
	Design Your Own Robot Learn what it takes to design a robot.			Science Tricks Impress your friends and family with these science tricks.
	Easy Egg-ceptional Experiments Fun science experiments that you can do involving eggs.			Soap Bubbles Find out what is so fascinating about bubbles.
	Lawrence Hall of Science Kids Corner Great science fun make projects with step-by-step instructions and pictures.			Web Weather for Kids Do atmospheric science experiments like create a thunderstorm, lightning, or tornadoes right in your classroom or at home.
	Light: A Learning Unit Discover the science, technology, math, and history of light with these activities.			Vicki Cobb's Science Page View videos from Vicki Cobb's science experiment books.

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Space

	Amazing Space Go on an adventure into the space through interactive games about galaxies, color and light.			Mars Exploration Program Read about NASA's different projects and expeditions, and the challenges of getting to Mars.
	Ask the Space Scientist Get answers to all questions that have to do with the Sun, the Earth and their various interactions.			Nanospace An interactive theme park that explores the nanoscale universe of atoms and molecules through games and animations.
	Asteroid Introduction Explore the worlds of asteroids, known as minor planets.			NASA The best place for kids interested in space, science, rockets, astronauts and the Solar System.
	AstroViewer This interactive night sky map helps you to find your way in the night sky.			NASA Spacesuit Learn how spacesuits protect astronauts from the harsh elements of the atmosphere in outer space.
	Astronomy and Space Explore distant worlds and galaxies.			National Air and Space Museum Take a virtual tour of the exhibits at NASM. Find out about jet aviation and the golden age of flight.
	Astronomy Basics Get the most out of backyard stargazing with this collection of eight articles.			NASA Home and City Learn how space exploration impacts your daily life.
	Astronomy for Kids Take a journey through the stars.			Neave Planetarium Explore the stars and the planets.
	Astronomy Picture of the Day Each day a features a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe.			Marc's Observatory Learn cool facts about the stars and planets, and get help finding them in the night sky!
	At Home Astronomy Science experiments for the entire family.			Project Mercury Take a look at space flight through the eyes of Scott Carpenter, the second US astronaut to orbit earth.
	Auroras: Paintings in the Sky Find out what auroras look like on Earth and from space, how they are created, and where they can be found.			Rocket Science 101 Build and launch a NASA spacecraft.
	Basics of Space Flight This guide will help you on your mission from getting to one planet from another.			Satellite Flybys Enter your zip code to find out what satellites are going to fly over your area in the nights ahead.
	Be a Spacecraft Engineer This lab connects NASA's Stardust comet-exploration mission with the International Space Station project. Students explore the engineering choices that went into Stardust, then design a new spacecraft to protect the Space Station from orbital space junk.			Satellites Learn about satellite types and uses, view the image gallery and design a satellite of your own.
	Boeing Kids Page Here's a web site full of airplanes, helicopters and space vehicles!			Sizing Up the Universe Get to know more about the size of the moon, sun and planets than you ever thought possible.
	Comet Facts Learn the facts, myths and legends of comets.			Sky View Caf� Sky View Caf� presents a number of different ways to look at the movements of the Sun, Moon, stars, and planets through the sky.
	Cool Cosmos Learn about infrared light and open a door into the world of Infrared Astronomy.			Skywatching Center Use this guide while gazing at the stars.
	Earth Science Enterprise Discover how NASA uses satellites and high altitude airplanes to study the weather and how it changes the Earth.			Solar System Simulator Try a simulated view of any body in the solar system from any location and time in full-color graphics.
	European Space Agency Learn all about outer space, from its earliest history to the most recent explorations of the European Space Agency.			The Space Place Learn about space and astronomy and make a pop rocket that really works, solve a riddle, and dive beneath the surface of Mars.
	Exploring the Moon Discover the missions, from 1965 to 1970, of man's exploration of the moon.			Space Sounds Listen to actual recorded sounds from space.
	Flight Adventures Flight School Learn about the forces of flight using a FPG-9 glider.			Space Weather Center Learn more about the sun, plasmas, auroras and storms in space.
	Flight Deck 360� view of the Space Shuttle Discovery flight deck.			StarChild A learning center for young astronomers.
	Geminid Meteor Shower Get tips on how and where to view the 2010 meteor shower.			Stories of the Skies Explore how different cultures have viewed the stars and learn how to find the patterns in the night sky that make up the constellations.
	How Things Fly Take a look at what makes an airplane fly, a spacecraft stay in orbit, and a balloon float in the air.			To Infinity and Beyond Follow along as Buzz Lightyear joins the Discovery Space Crew.
	How Things Fly Find out what makes an airplane fly or how a spacecraft stays in orbit.			To the Moon Explore the moon with Apollo astronauts, answer lunar, read excerpts from the last astronaut to set foot on the moon, and find out where did the moon come from?
	Human Space Flight Information about NASA's human exploration and development of space.			Virtual Journey into the Universe Take an interactive tour of the solar system.
	Inconstant Moon Discover the moons dramatic features and phenomena.			Windows to the Universe Explore the solar system, the universe, and the scientists who have discovered these worlds.
	Lifeboat to Mars An explosion just occurred on Ort's rocket ship! Help him rebuild a virtual ecosystem in outer space.			Your Age On Other Worlds Notice when your next birthday on each planet will be.
	Marcs Observatory Travel to the Moon, the stars, and galaxies far, far away.			Zoom Astronomy Find everything you wanted to know about what’s in space.

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Your Body

	About Kids Health Learn about your body, health, safety and more in this fun, interactive site.			Just Say No Learn about the dangers of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco.
	The Art of Crime Detection Police sketch artists use the two sides of their brain to address different crime-fighting techniques. You can also try using brain at sketching too.			Keep It Real Teens learn about the consequences of unhealthy risk-taking behavior.
	Ask, Listen, Learn Play with an interactive body to learn how drinking alcohol affects different parts of your body, then watch a video on how alcohol changed the life of one teen forever.			KidsHealth Read awesome articles with fun features and interactive activities about your health.
	BAM: Body and Mind Center Get answers to questions on health issues and find ways to make your body and mind healthier, stronger, and safer.			Kids First for Health Learn lots about by asking the doctor a question, take the body tour and see how much you know by taking a quiz.
	Be the Beat Take the challenge and save someone's life.			Kids' Quest Learn more about disabilities and health.
	Bodies in Motion… Minds at Rest Learn how to improve your health, what you can do to get in good shape, and how to better yourself.			Kids World Learn about nutrition and food safety with these activities.
	Body and Medicines Learn about your body, medicines, and how doctors diagnose and treat illnesses.			Land of Cyke Learn about feelings through fun games.
	The Body Explained These videos have answers to common questions about how the human body works.			Let's Learn About Your Heart Learn how your heart works and how to keep it healthy.
	Bone Biology for Kids Explore the skeletal system, bone health, and nutrition and play an interactive Bone-Yahtzee game, or participate in a question/answer page.			Let's Move Here are simple steps to keep healthy.
	Brain Alphabet Each letter is a close-up of bumps and grooves found on the surface of the human brain.			Listen Try-out new ways of listening.
	Brushing Up Discover what your teeth are doing in your mouth, and find out how to keep those teeth happy and healthy.			The Memory Exhibition Learn how your memory is constantly changing and play some memory games to help you remember things better.
	Come to Your Senses Explore how your brain processes how to see, hear, smell, taste and touch.			Microbe Magic Learn how your body works both inside and outside.
	Coping Kids These videos made by kids can help you cope with medical conditions.			My Body Head to toe information about your body.
	Dangerous Decibels Discover how to protect your ears from dangerous sounds.			Neuroscience for Kids Learn about the nervous system with activities and experiments.
	Dealing With Bullying Learn about dealing with bullies, including tips on how to stand up for yourself.			Optical Illusions Can you see the optical illusions that are hiding in the many pictures, drawings, and movies.
	Dental Health Try these activities about flossing, fluoride, brushing, sealants, and much more!			Out on a Limb Learn how to better manage conflicts and challenges you face on a daily basis.
	Drug Free America Find resources for illegal drugs and their consequences.			Plastic Fork Diaries Explore your relationship to food: nutrition, athletic performance, cultural significance, and the vanishing family meal.
	eSkeletons Gather information about both human and non-human primates as you view their skeletal anatomy.			Powerful Girls Have Powerful Bones Bone up on strong bone facts about how to get your daily dose of calcium.
	First Aid Book Print out this handy first aid book and be prepared for an emergency.			The Reconstructors Solve Medical Mysteries Use the interactive lab to help to unlock the mysteries of infectious diseases.
	Fuel Up to Play 60 Learn how you can make changes to eat more nutritious food and get 60 minutes of exercise each day.			Science, Tobacco & You Get answers to your questions about the various effects that tobacco has on YOU.
	Germs, Germs Everywhere! Get the facts about germs.			Scrub Club Learn the six important steps to hand washing and introduce you to the dangers of germs.
	A Guided Tour of the Visible Human A guided tour that provides an introduction to human anatomy, using images and animations.			SmileKids Learn all about dental health with these fun tips, games, and stories.
	Healthy Hopping Learn some rope stunts along with jump rope rhymes and games.			Sunwise Kids Learn more about protection from the sun through fun activities.
	Healthy Teeth Find answers to questions about keeping your teeth and gums healthy.			The Surgeon General's Report for Kids about Smoking, Drinking and Other Drugs Get the facts about smoking, tobacco, and advertisements, plus tips on ways to make the world smoke and drug-free!
	Healthy Teeth, Healthy Me! Parents these tips and tools were designed to help you and your child care for their teeth together.			Time for Tolerance You can stop bullying, promoting tolerance, and learning about different cultures and learn to live, learn, and work in a diverse world.
	Human Anatomy Explore the human body with interactive diagrams.			Unite for Site Find out how your eyes work.
	It's a Noisy Planet Get the facts on how to protect your hearing.			What is Sleep… And Why Do We Do It Find out what goes on with your brain when you sleep.
	It’s Cool in the Shade Get the facts on protecting your skin from the sun.			You’ve got to be Kidding Learn how to solve real-life problems with Arthur and his friends.
	It’s My Life Look for advice on issues you want to talk about, including friends, family, school, and body.			Zooming Into DNA View real images of cells, chromosomes and DNA from 100X to 900,000X.

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Curiosity

	Earth and Moon Viewer Check out different views the Earth and moon from anywhere in the solar system.			Museum of Unnatural History A scientific look at UFO's, Dinosaur Extinction, Ancient Astronauts and other strange phenomenon.
	Earthquake Shake Get earthquake facts about all the shakin’ going on inside the earth.			Paleontological Research Institution Check out one of the largest American collections of fossils.
	Earthquake Quiz Test your knowledge to see if you are prepared for an earthquake, by taking the Red Cross Earthquake Quiz.			Stalking the Mysterious Microbe Join microbiologist Sam Sleuth to learn more about microbes like bacteria and viruses. Find out what microbes look like, how they evolved and where bacteria and viruses live.
	How Stuff Works Learn about how things work in the world around you.			Tornadoes Learn what causes tornadoes and how to keep safe.
	Microbe Zoo Discover the many worlds of hidden microbes.			Tsunami Great Waves This online brochure provides information on what a tsunami is, how fast and how big they can be, what causes them, and safety rules describing what to do when a tsunami attacks your coastline.
	Martin Mystery A dripping goo-fest of slime, thrills and comedy, starring Martin and Diana, two mismatched teenagers on a mission to investigate the weirdest paranormal enigmas from beyond.			Volcanoes Online Take a close-up tour of some of the most powerful volcanoes in the world.

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Foods

	5-2-1-0 Eat Good Stuff Find ways to eat more green veggies and ways to burn up extra energy.			Ice Cream Facts & Trivia Get the scoop on ice cream with these facts.
	The African Cookbook Learn how dinner is served and how to present an African dinner.			Kid Recipes Cook up something new with these delicious recipes.
	All About Apples A large collection of apple variety listings.			Kids a Cookin Follow these step-by-step in preparing nutritious, delicious, fun recipes.
	All About Chocolate Learn all about chocolate from making chocolate to the history of chocolate, with these fun facts and games.			Kids Kuisine Recipes you can make and enjoy.
	America the Bountiful Peek into the American kitchen and you will probably see some of the 10 foods that form the core of American cuisine.			Kids in the Kitchen Find links to recipes for kids who like to cook.
	Apple Facts Get information about the history & legends of apples, apple facts, information on varieties, nutrition, selection & uses, and recipes.			Marshmallows Treats Try some yummy marshmallows treats.
	Bad Fats Brothers Learn how Sat and Trans can clog arteries and break hearts -- and how to limit your time with them by avoiding the foods they're in.			MooMilk Learn about cows and milk with these facts, games and recipes.
	Bear Treats Yummy teddy bear treats to make.			Nourish Interactive The fun place to learn about nutrition!
	Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Find information on your favorite B&J flavored ice cream, learn about the new flavors and have some fun with games, crafts, recipes.			Nutrition Explorations Explore the world of nutrition.
	Caf� Zoom Serve up some scrumptious recipes!			Nutrition Cafe Lots of nutrition information.
	Candy USA Find out how candy and sweets can fit into a well-balanced diet.			Peanut Butter Lovers Find out how peanuts are grown and made into peanut butter, or see how peanut butter stacks up nutritionally.
	Cook Time With Remmi Healthy meal ideas from this 11 year old host.			Pears Here are some fun facts, games and easy recipes.
	Cooking for Kids Try these yummy recipes the next time your stomach is grumbling.			Plant Part Salad Make a salad with a variety of plant parts.
	CoolFood Kidz Learn why eating breakfast each morning keeps your Brain Fit, discover which snacks are the best when you're Eating Out of the house and learn about what is really in fast food.			Popcorn Pop into this site to learn all about the nutritional value, history, and fun food, popcorn.
	Edible Journey Through China Learn about Chinese cooking methods and utensils, different types of regional cuisine, and the history of Chinese food.			The Potato Story Learn all about potatoes.
	Eeyore's Snack Page Snack recipes featuring Eeyore and all his friends.			Pretzel Snack Recipes Try these kid-friendly pretzel treats.
	Food Fun Have fun with food from Apples to Zucchini.			Producepedia Find out how delicious and nutritious fruits, vegetables and nuts keep you healthy.
	The Food Guide Pyramid A guide to daily food choices.			Real Truth About Fast Foods and Nutrition Explore fast food and its relationship to a nutritious diet. Learn about the origins of fast food, the basics about a nutrition and healthy diet.
	Fresh From the World Know where your food comes from.			Rice Krispies Treats Lots of fun recipes for a sweet snack made from Rice Krispies, melted butter, and marshmallows.
	Fresh for Kids This Australian site is filled with fruit and veggie facts and recipes.			Seeds of Change Garden Find out what foods the world had 500 years ago and learn how you can move both forwards and backwards in history with food.
	Fruits and Veggies Matter Learn how you can eat a variety of fruits and vegetables every day!			S'mores Recipes These recipes are to enjoy your S'mores indoors or out.
	Food Fun from Apples to Zucchini Learn about fruits and veggies as you move through the alphabet.			Smart-Mouth Get nutrition facts and find out how to make great meals and snacks.
	Got Milk? See how milk does a body good with fun games, milky recipes, and more!			The Story of Johnny Appleseed Learn all about his life and the impact he made on the lives of the early settlers.
	Healthy Fridge Open the door to good nutrition for a healthy heart.			Super Crew Learn how eating different color foods keep you healthy.
	Hey Kids, let's Cook! Follow these recipes and make some delicious food.			Why Milk Get answers to questions about milk, check out the celebrities milk mustaches or even make your own milk mustache.
	Hot Dogs Facts and Trivia Learn all about hot dogs.			Zis Boom Bah Learn more about making healthy choices.

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Weather

	All About Snow Find answers about everything you ever wanted to know about snow.			SciJinks Improve your knowledge of weather.
	Disaster Area Learn about the different kinds of disasters and how you can be prepared.			Snow Try these sites suggested by the staff of the St. Louis Public Library.
	Franklin's Forecast Explore these weather technologies and be weather wise.			Snowtastic Snow Learn about snow and ice.
	Hurricane Hunters See actual photos as these scientists fly into the eye of hurricanes.			Tree House Weather Station Stay informed and learn how weather comes to pass.
	Hurricane: Storm Science Visit the Storm Center to understand hurricanes from the inside out.			Weather Center for Kids Find everything you need to know about the weather in your town or anywhere else in the world!
	JetStream The online school for weather.			Weather Whiz Kids Learn all about weather with these games, activities and experiments.
	KidsStorm Get the facts tornadoes, lightning, hurricanes and storm chasing.			What Forces Affect Our Weather Learn about the atmosphere, the water cycle, powerful storms, ice and snow, weather forecasting, and our changing climate.
	Make a Weather Station Become a meteorologist by building your own weather station.			Winter Storms Learn about the many ingredients and processes that go into the creation of a winter storm.
	Riding the Winds with Kalani Take a ride with Kalani, the weather balloon, and talk about weather!			Winter Weather Basics How do winter storms form?

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