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Free Downloads
Money Matters (PC)
At Papa Pellegrini's General Store, kids learn addition, subtraction, and how to figure out what they want to spend their money on.
Henge (PC & Mac)
Henge is a challenging solitaire-style game that combines strategy
with the fun of Mahjong tiles.
Undersea Screen Saver (PC)
Take a break from work or homework and do a little scuba diving -- but
watch out for the sharks!
Links for Kids
Garfield Coloring Book
Color America's coolest cat in one of his many moods -- from gardening
to fishing to slam-dunking a basketball. There are 16 full-page
images in all, including Garfield in bunny slippers, Garfield and
Odie, Garfield in his spiffy little sportscar, and Garfield snuggling
with his favorite teddy bear.
Explore the Outdoors with Ranger Rick
Fall is a great time to go on safari in your backyard, and these
activity ideas from Ranger Rick will get you started. Carefully
observe birds, insects, rocks, and animal tracks, and see how many
you can identify; make a rain gauge and track rainfall in your
neighborhood; or keep a journal of interesting scents, like fresh
mown grass, newly fallen leaves, cool autumn breezes, and early
morning rain. For additional ideas, check out Ranger Rick's Activity
of the Month.
Little Animals Activity Centre: Story Bear
Read an online story with Story Bear and meet some of his woodland
friends. Chase a butterfly with Digby Mole, then help him find his
way home again; visit the Wishing Tree with Puzzlesnuff the Hedgehog
and her friend Foxy Dancer; or help Micky the Squirrel find his
missing pencil. You can read the stories to yourself, or choose the
sound option and listen to the stories as you read them.
Explore the wonderful world of wildlife with the Animal Encyclopedia. This lavishly illustrated book contains information on over 2,000 species.
Links for Parents
PhotographyTips.com
Do you tend to crop people's heads when you take pictures? Are
your vacation photos a little fuzzy and hard to identify? The
PhotographyTips.com site is chock full of tips that can help even the
most bumbling photographer. Learn about composition, lighting, film,
digital photography, common terms, and subject-specific photography
tips -- from animals to weddings. You'll also find a collection of
typical "problem pictures," with tips on how to avoid similar
problems in your photos.
ScienceMaster: JumpStart Science
ScienceMaster breaks science topics into manageable chunks with their
JumpStart science page. There are four major categories (Earth
Science, Physical Science, Space Science, and Life Science). Each one-page fact sheet presents an individual topic in a clear, interesting,
and inviting way. Each fact sheet also includes relevant links, if
you want to pursue a topic in depth.
The Dorling Kindersley Science Encyclopedia is a single-source reference book that covers the entire range of science subjects with over 2,500 photographs.
Castles of the World
Interested in castles? This site contains an annotated directory of these amazing edifices from around the world. Marvel at the Chateau of Chambord in the Loire Valley; take a gander at the magnificent Neuschwanstein Castle in the Alps; and much more. You can learn their history, see their interiors, and take your kids on a virtual castle tour.
Special Features
Preventing Hate in the Face of Terrorism
Get Dr. Susan Linn's tips on what we can do, in the aftermath of the September 11 tragedy, to make sure that anger doesn't turn into hate and our children don't become prejudiced.
World Geography Quiz
Brush up on your knowledge of world geography with this challenging quiz.
Cutting the Grocery Bill
In these uncertain economic times, you want to be sure that your family is making the most of its budget. Get some tips on how to save when you buy groceries.
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